Maggy Simon Sings

Some songs never seem to grow old. Decades after they were written, they still make us smile, bring back cherished memories, or stop us in our tracks with a lyric that feels as meaningful today as it did the first…

I can be in the middle of a busy day, shuffle through a playlist, and then it happens. Karen Carpenter comes on, and I go still. Not because the song is loud, or flashy, or packed with vocal stunts. It’s…

The other day, I was in my car, halfway through a grocery run, when a song I hadn’t heard in years came on. No warning, no build-up. One moment I was thinking about avocados, the next I was back in…

I like to picture a mid-century jazz club on a loud weekend night, cigarette smoke in the air, the bandstand crammed with horn cases, and the room watching the players like hawks. Too often, the lineup looked the same: men…

The other night, I hit a note I didn’t expect to land. It wasn’t flashy, just a clean, right-in-the-pocket tone that made the room go quiet for half a beat, then warm again. I’ve sung long enough to know that…

Valentine’s Day music can go two ways. It can feel like a greeting card that sings at you, or it can feel like a real moment, close enough to touch. I always vote for the second one.

This year, I’m…

It’s a January morning, the kind where the windows look frosted and the kitchen feels extra quiet. I wrap my hands around that first cup of coffee, and before I’ve even opened the curtains, I reach for the same familiar…

There’s something about winter that feels like music waiting to happen. The air turns crisp, lights twinkle across every street, and familiar melodies start floating through the air—each one wrapped in a little magic. For me, it’s a season where…

November always reminds me to slow down and take stock of the blessings in my life—family, friends, music, and the wonderful audiences who make every performance meaningful. Gratitude has a rhythm all its own, and for me, it’s best expressed…

Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of year. There’s something irresistible about the chill in the air, the flicker of candles, and the way music seems to take on a little extra mystery. Forget the haunted houses…

September always feels like a turning point. The long summer days give way to golden afternoons and cool evenings, and suddenly there’s a stillness in the air that makes you want to pause and take it all in. Autumn has…

August has a certain kind of heat—the kind that clings to your skin and makes the days feel endless in the best way. When the sun finally dips low and the breeze rolls in, it’s time to unwind. For me,…