Ever since the singer released her accusatory track in 1972, the identity of the “you” has remained one of the greatest mysteries in music history. He certainly thought it was about him — he called me and said thanks for the song.”. That said, one person who literally believed that the song was about him was Warren Beatty. Simon wrote the track, with Richard Perry behind production, and it is a sot-rock ballad cursing an egotistical man. When the program crew came up with the answer ‘David’ the very next day, which they heard being whispered in the song, Simon contradicted it. Simon enjoyed the buzz that the song created and dropped a few clues like a quiz master time and again. You're So Vain was written in 1971 by Carly Simon and released in November 1972 on the album No Secrets. That whisper, about 150 seconds into the 2009 version of the song sounds a bit like, “David,” with the “a” dragged out, according to the Washington Post. It was one of the decade's biggest hits and propelled Simon's breakthrough album No Secrets to No. His Friends Are More Than Fond Of Robin. Carly Simon : You're So Vain : Vintage 7" Single from 1972. It's one of pop music's most enduring mysteries: just who is Carly Simon sniping about in her trademark 1972 hit "You're So Vain"?. The irreverent and outrageous 'Dolemite' performer left a lasting legacy on the worlds of music, comedy and film. Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! "You're So Vain" là một bài hát được viết và trình diễn bởi Carly Simon và được phát hành vào năm 1972. $19.00. 1 in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. "You're So Vain". She’s known as an emotional person but a strong person…I think she’s always been beautiful and natural and seems to do it all effortlessly.” Maybe it was this transparency and frankness that made the audience believe that the subjects of her songs were exclusively personal. 92 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. 1 on the U.S. Label: Elektra - K 12077,Elektra - EK 45824 • Format: Vinyl 7 Carly Simon - You're So Vain (1972, Solid Centre, Vinyl) | Discogs On November 4th, 2009, during her WNYC interview, she claimed that the name was hidden in the new recording of the song. Landing a spot on the late-night sketch show is one of the toughest gigs in show business, and even some of Hollywood's greatest comedy legends didn't make the cut. In 2003 she promised to reveal the name to the highest bidder of the Possible Dreams charity auction of Martha’s Vineyard. Explore “Carly told me that I could offer up to the entire world a clue as to what she’ll tell me when we have this night in about two weeks. Shipping and payments. $3.00 + $3.50 shipping. You're So Vain ‎ (7", Single, Sol) Elektra, Elektra. In a 1983 Washington Post story, Simon simply said, “No.” And she reconfirmed that it wasn’t the “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” singer in her book as well. Her 1971 debut album brought her a Grammy for Best New Artist, says Biography, and the following year she had a bona-fide smash single with "You're So Vain. And revealing the truth isn’t exactly on her to-do list. READ MORE: Carly Simon Was by Jackie Kennedy's Side When She Died. Lot of 2 Liza Minnelli Vinyl Record LP Album The Singer You're So Vain … Nothing in the words referred to Mick [Jagger].” With one robust competitor’s name being struck off the list, it left the public and media all the more restless. Albums include All for You, No Secrets, and You're So Vain / His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin. Carly Simon~12”Vinyl Single~You're So Vain~G/VG~1972~Elektra~EKR 123 T. $2.73 + shipping. He was saved by the fact that it wasn’t a Lear.”, Taylor jumped in clarifying, “A small twin-prop.” As for his opinion on the song? And again, nowadays dropping a song like this, a… "You're So Vain" was voted No. Warren Beatty is the man Carly Simon is alluding to in the second verse of her 1972 hit “You’re So Vain,” the singer told People Magazine. You're So Vain. The song was performed by Carly Simon . There’s not a lot of – I want to say there’s not a lot of metaphor to it. When asked if Beatty knew it was about him, she added, “Warren thinks the whole thing is about him!”, And she added more mystery to her loophole. Readers should also note that this song came out back in 1972. It’s ironic that Carly Simon’s biggest hit “You’re So Vain” was on an album titled No Secrets. "Not just a great voice, but also the power behind the song — … “This is a verse that I haven't ever sung,” she said. But Simon dismissed it by saying “The apricot scarf was worn by Nick [Delbanco]. "You're So Vain" was the breakout hit for singer/songwriter Carly Simon. "I would have to want to,” she told ABC News. For decades, Simon remained mum on the subject. People orbited around the song as tirelessly as planets go around the sun. You're So Vain. So is the song all about Beatty? Picture Information. 92 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. Soon she teased their imagination by dropping clues like letters of the subject’s name. Country: US. But 31 years after the song came out, she finally gave up her secret in 2003 — but only to one person, then-NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol. And the clue is: The letter ‘E’ is in the person’s name,” said Ebersol. In fact you can say that the height of the feminist movement of the latter half of 20th century American history was actually during the early 1970s. (feat. After receiving the Best New Artist of the Year Grammy in 1971, Simon released “You’re So Vain” in November 1972 … The song is ranked at No. King named his guitar ‘Lucille’, Short of the Week: Anna Budanova’s allegorical ‘Among the Black Waves’. © 2021 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. And of course, there was the possibility of Mick Jagger, with whom she shared “raw electricity” while singing together. Warren Beatty is the man Carly Simon is alluding to in the second verse of her 1972 hit “You’re So Vain,” the singer told People Magazine. When the 70s rockstar ran into the former first lady at a restaurant, they struck up a decade-long bond that mixed business with pleasure. Sell This Version. Carly Simon You’re So Vain / His Friends Are More Than Fond 45 1972 Vinyl Record. During a 2007 interview, he said, “Let’s be honest. As the first Black woman to headline the 2018 music festival, the Grammy winner combined African American history and her iconic music catalog for a two-hour show that changed pop culture. But Simon quickly denied it was about him during an interview the couple did together for Rolling Stone in 1973. In 2010, she got more detailed in an interview with British music magazine Uncut: “I'm just going to tell you this — the answer is on the new version of ‘You're So Vain. $9.42. Very similar,huh ! Ever since her smash hit album "No Secrets" came out in 1972, including the song "You're So Vain," Carly Simon has in fact had a secret. Carly Simon’s 1972 hit “You’re So Vain” remains a classic, and the singer-songwriter recently revealed that the track has an extra verse that was never released. ’There's a little whisper — and it's the answer to the puzzle.”. 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