Anchored by the duet with her then-partner James Taylor, "Mockingbird," a cover that the power couple took into the Top Five, Hotcakes shuns any tension or negativity in favor of optimism, intimacy, and tranquility. Standout fare such as "I Think I'm Gonna Have a Baby" and the Simon-Taylor penned "Forever My Love" testify on behalf of personal bonds and the importance of love. Similarly, "Mind on My Man," the husband-focused "Misfit," and humorous "Safe and Sound"-a theme-setting opener that describes much of the world in disarray but which maintains all is fine as long as Simon has her soulmate-speak on behalf of the artist's new priorities and the gravity of strong relationships. Musically, Hotcakes is appointed with first-rate session work from a stream of Hall of Fame-worthy instrumentalists. Robbie Robertson, Michael Brecker, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dr. John, and Taylor are among the guests gracing the arrangements with nimble touches and heartfelt accents indicative of Simon's emotionalism. Factor in the tasteful horn sections, excellent backing vocal tracks, and producer Richard Perry's illustrative orchestrations, and Hotcakes may reign as Simon's finest-ever studio hour. Carly Simon Hotcakes Track Listing: 1. Safe and Sound 2. Mind on My Man 3. Think I'm Gonna Have a Baby 4. Older Sister 5. Just Not True 6. Hotcakes 7. Misfit 8. Forever My Love 9. Mockingbird 10. Grownup 11. Haven't Got Time for the Pain