Carly Simon Releases Remixed, Remastered (and Timely) Version of “SHARE THE END”

Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon revisits her iconic Anticipation album with a freshly remixed and remastered update of “Share The End,” a song—and a commentary—as spellbinding today as it was five decades ago. Originally recorded in 1971, “Share the End” gathers an all-star team of musical magicians: Paul Samwell-Smith, who originally produced “Share The End” in 1971 alongside the album Anticipation (The Yardbirds, Cat Stevens), Peter Vettese (Jethro Tull), and 7x GRAMMY® Award-winning mix engineer, Frank Filipetti (Frank Zappa, James Taylor, Elton John, Barbara Streisand, George Michael). Their contemporary mix enhances the song’s haunting melody and phantasmagoric lyrics, reminding a new generation how little has changed in the U.S., culturally and politically, in a half-century. 

When Anticipation was released in 1971, Rolling Stone praised the album for its “lyrical depth and melodic brilliance,” adding that the expansive melodic and storytelling gifts of Simon and collaborator Jacob Brackman painted crystalline, timeless emotions. “A hauntingly bittersweet track that lingers in the heart,” wrote Billboard about “Share The End,” unaware that the strutting kings, wailing priests, stirred-up madmen, and distracting circus jugglers in the song are more present than ever five decades later as a chaotic country lurches toward what’s next. 

Simon has this to say about the song in 1971 and today: “Share the End” always felt like a hidden gem—quiet but powerful.” She adds, “Today, in a time of war, real and phony despots, division, and dishonesty across the globe, it sometimes feels to me the world is still “going up in flames—five decades after I first recorded this song.”

Celebration…and Concern

“Share the End (2025 Remaster)” explores love, loss, and the unity and perspective that surrender brings. Its enduring message—holding fast to what’s left in the face of baffling, unprecedented change—is as resonant and relevant today as it was in 1971.

“In the original, I was reflecting on personal relationships, but in this version, I’m thinking more about what’s happening everywhere in the world—how to move forward while treasuring what’s behind us. Working with Paul, Peter, and Frank brought out a layered, almost cinematic quality to the song that feels like a natural progression of its story.”

A Legacy Renewed

Simon’s decision to revisit “Share The End” underscores her enduring connection to her early work—and the ways in which it continues to illuminate our lives today. Anticipation, her second studio album remains a cornerstone of her catalog, revered then and now for its innovation and honesty. 

“Share the End (2025 Remaster)” will be available on all major streaming platforms today. Listen HERE.