Celebrating 45 Years of Carly Simon’s ‘Torch’ (1981)

September 26, 2026 Albumism Staff

Artist: Carly Simon
Title: Torch (tenth studio album)
Released: September 29, 1981
Label: Warner Bros.
Running Time: 35 minutes
Our Favorite Songs: “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” | “Body and Soul” | “Hurt”

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