The guy played on hundreds of hit records. An odd recipient of such coveted information, the television executive had good reason to be the co-secret keeper. You probably think this song is about you “We never talked about it,” her manager during the 70s, Arlyne Rothberg told the BBC. Simon was born as the third daughter of Richard Simon, the co-founder of the Simon & Schuster publishing company, on June 25, 1945, in New York City. PS, The music of 'You're So Vain' came from the song called 'Honky Tonk Women' written and played by The Rolling Stones in 1969. 'You're So Vain' subject: Who is the song about? Don't you? Your hat strategically dipped below one eye And with Simon’s famous lineup of romantic partners, the cocky individual could have pointed to Warren Beatty, Michael Crichton, David Geffen, Kris Kristofferson, Terrence Malick, Jack Nicholson, Cat Stevens, James Taylor or John Travolta — or even rumored flings with Sean Connery (she later denied any romantic interactions), Marvin Gaye and Jeremy Irons. Clouds in my coffee, and However, Simon asserted that he was not. Well, you're where you should be all the time Warren Beatty. And all the girls dreamed that they'd be your partner YOU'RE SO VAIN (Bassline) As recorded by Carly Simon (From the 1972 Album NO SECRETS) Words and Music by Carly Simon Transcribed by Yves Demoulin Gtr I (E A D G) - … “It was my [book] publisher who called up and said, ‘People Magazine will put you on the cover if you tell who ‘You're So Vain’ is about, or just give one verse up.’” she told the BBC. And one of them was me For 44 years, fans have wondered who the singer is singing about in her hit song “You’re So Vain.” The 70-year-old revealed to People that the second verse … Over 40 years after the song was … Well, you said that we made such a pretty pair [Chorus] Not just a great voice, but also the power behind the song — she wrote it. ", While that sure does seem like there are at least two other vain stars, even those in her closest circle don’t know the answer. Carly Simon Finally Reveals 'You're So Vain' Is About Warren Beatty. I'll bet you think this song is about you You're so vain Thanks to Jeff, daniella, Megan Thielking, Starla Quail for correcting these lyrics. Well, the second verse at least. But Simon quickly denied it was about him during an interview the couple did together for Rolling Stone in 1973. It has an interesting turn.”. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube! Only Simon knows the truth. For years, music and pop culture fans alike have tried to figure out who Carly Simon's song "You're So Vain" is really about (Mick Jagger? 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. 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. The following year, Simon gave up a few more letters, telling Regis Philbin in 2004 that the letters “A” and “R” were also in the name. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Top 40 hits include "You're So Vain", "Nobody Does It Better", and "Coming Around Again". Ebersol was given one clue in advance: The letter "E" was in the person’s name. Don't you? ‘It was called “Bless You Ben.’ You're so vain So I started writing the song about the vain man. Carly Simon has confirmed the answer — at least in part — to one of the most puzzling questions in recent history: Who is the song “You’re So Vain” really about? You probably think this song is about you “I would just have to say, ‘Okay, I’m gonna have to dunk you both into this fever that is people still wanting to know.’ I still can’t understand that! You're so vain To see the total eclipse of the sun. While she didn’t disclose the whole story in her 2015 memoir, she did unveil a secret fourth verse. You probably think this song is about you I'll bet you think this song is about you After receiving the Best New Artist of the Year Grammy in 1971, Simon released “You’re So Vain” in November 1972 — the track quickly skyrocketed up the Billboard chart, where it stayed for 17 weeks, peaking at No. [Verse 3] I didn’t hear the production of it that’s out now. Music video by Carly Simon performing You're So Vain (Live On The Queen Mary 2). You probably think this song is about you So is the song all about Beatty? 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. You probably think this song is about you 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. And your horse naturally won. [Verse 2] He donated $50,000 in an auction for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services to earn the rights to the name (which he couldn’t reveal) as well as a private performance over a lunch of peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches and vodka on the rocks, according to the Los Angeles Times. Clouds in my coffee, and 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. Don't you? After 40 years of guessing and wondering, Carly Simon has revealed who her iconic “ You’re So Vain ” song is written about. Everyone speculated, but that’s all it was… speculation. You're so vain. Carly Simon auctioned off the answer to who “You’re So Vain” is about in 2003. But in 2015, when she was promoting her memoir, Boys in the Trees, she used her secret as ammunition for publicity. You're So Vain Lyrics: You walked into the party / Like you were walking onto a yacht / Your hat strategically dipped below one eye / Your scarf it was apricot / You had one eye in the mirror / As you But the sneaky singer didn’t confirm at the time if his appreciation was warranted. I'll bet you think this song is about you [Verse 1] And of course, there was the possibility of Mick Jagger, with whom she shared “raw electricity” while singing together. Concert DVD at Amazon: http://amzn.to/1EjYZDVOfficial site: http://www.carlysimon.com Nov 18, 2015 Getty Images. The 70’s were a period when most of the musicians that marked the rock and roll history emerged on the music scene. In the song "You're so vain" Carly Simons says: You walked into the party Like you were walking on a yacht Your hat strategically dipped below one eye Your scarf, it was apricot You had one eye on the mirror And watched yourself gavotte And all the girls dreamed that they'd be your partner. What’s commonly known as one of the greatest music videos in history almost didn’t come to fruition because of money, casting and religious beliefs. “You’re So Vain” is an infamously mysterious song about someone’s arrogance. Each verse is directed at a unique subject, but the remaining two muses are unknown. You're so vain Inside Their Surprising Friendship. Music video by Carly Simon performing You're So Vain. You're so vain James Taylor?). “It just means that the second one is.”, Photo: Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. The buzz though, was which one the song, “You’re So Vain”, was referring to with the lyrics, “I bet you think this song is about you”. Tony from San Diego Debby USA , it's the truth. From the minty treat he eats before matches to a chart-topping rap album, learn some facts about the WWE superstar. “This is a verse that I haven't ever sung,” she said. You're So Vain Lyrics: You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht / Your hat strategically dipped below one eye / Your scarf it was apricot / You had one eye on the mirror as you By Julia Brucculieri. In 2017, she performed the new verse from home while playing the piano for the BBC Four’s Classic Albums. When I was still quite naive 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." I had some dreams they were clouds in my coffee You're so vain He's so vain, he knew it was about him all along. Moreover legendary rocker Mick Jagger provides background vocals to this tune. Wife of a close friend, and " You're So Vain " was the breakout hit for singer/songwriter Carly Simon. In a moment when the world should have rejoiced for finally getting the answer, Simon cleverly tucked in there that perhaps it was actually the plural form of “you” and that the first and third verses were about other people. 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. Don't you? Lighten up Francis. He certainly thought it was about him — he called me and said thanks for the song.”. Among them was Carly Simon, who wrote the everlasting hit You’re So Vain. The intro to this song is played by a German musician named Klaus Voorman. Carly Simon Finally Reveals Who "You're So Vain" Is About. “I wrote it a while ago on a pad, but it never made it into the song.”. To see the total eclipse of the sun For decades, Simon remained mum on the subject. And that you would never leave For decades, Carly Simon has played coy about “You’re So Vain.” The song itself is a provocation and a challenge and a meta-commentary on itself: “You’re so vain, I … By Megan Friedman. Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. It was a mystery for years. As much as Simon has dropped hints, she’s also eliminated some people, sparing them of the reputation of potentially being vain. From the origins of his wrestling name to the sport he almost played professionally, here are some facts about the WWE star. 1 on January 6, 1973. Son of a gun It was inspired by several subjects — Simon told People in November 2015 that the second verse is about American actor and director Warren Beatty, who she dated in the 1970s. “It’s definitely not about James although James suspected that it might be about him because he’s very vain,” Simon told the music magazine. The lyrics of the meta song pointedly accused someone — likely a lover — of being way too into himself. ’There's a little whisper — and it's the answer to the puzzle.”. Then you flew your Lear jet up to Nova Scotia. Beatty rose to the top of the list after a 1983 interview with the Washington Post when Simon said, “It certainly sounds like it was about Warren Beatty. I heard it played on the piano and sung. Don't you? © 2021 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. You're so vain Here's a look back at some of the famous names who died this year. Rachel Chang is a journalist and editor specializing in pop culture and travel. “Now, that doesn't mean that the other two verses aren't also about Warren,” she told the BBC. You had me several years ago Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga Some of the rumors are Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson… read more Some of the rumors are Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson , Cat Stevens and Mick Jagger . Lyrics to 'You're So Vain' by Carly Simon: Son of a gun You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht Your hat strategically dipped below one eye Your scarf it was apricot You had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself gavotte The 2010 version of "You're So Vain" appears on Simon's new album Never Been Gone, out next week. Your scarf it was apricot They'd be your partner By that time, she had already eliminated famous Davids like David Bowie and David Cassidy. Another musician who was spared scrutiny in the early years was Jagger. You had one eye in the mirror According to the You're So Vain Songfacts, Simon has never said who this song is about. Or are there three more famous names out there for each of the other verses? I'll bet you think this song is about you Picture: Getty This has been a topic of much debate ever since it was released. Some unsuccessful guesses have included Mick Jagger, who sings backup vocals on the song, and James Taylor, who Simon was married to for eleven years. It’s ironic that Carly Simon’s biggest hit “You’re So Vain” was on an album titled No Secrets. 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? “The answer wasn't as important as the game.”. The buzz though, was which one the song, “You’re So Vain,” was referring to with the lyrics, “I bet you think this song is about you.” It was a mystery for years. “And it replaced a melody that I was already writing that had nothing to do with ‘You’re so Vain. The new lyrics were: “A friend of yours revealed to me / That you'd loved me all the time, [You] kept it secret from your wives / You believed it was no crime.”. It's great trivia. You're so vain You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you You're so vain, bet you think this song is about you Submit Corrections. In fact at a time it was speculated that he was the subject of the song. “You’re So Vain” is an infamously mysterious song about someone’s arrogance. I like the tune. The hit song, which includes the now-famous chorus, "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you," has been the topic of much speculation over … Carly Simon had just performed ‘You’re So Vain’ with me in front of 65,000 fans. Despite a United Nations boycott, the musician went to Johannesburg and recorded with local musicians, laying the foundation for one of his greatest albums. "I would have to want to,” she told ABC News. I had some dreams they were clouds in my coffee You're so vain, I bet you think this song is about you. And when you're not, you're with As you watched yourself gavotte And revealing the truth isn’t exactly on her to-do list. You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you. Carly Simon Shares A Lost Verse From Her 1972 Hit “You’re So Vain”, I'll bet you think this song is about you, I had some dreams they were clouds in my coffee, Then you flew your Lear jet up to Nova Scotia, Well, you're where you should be all the time, auctioned off the answer to who “You’re So Vain” is about, Power by Das Racist (Ft. Danny Brown, Danny Brown, Despot & Despot), Cooler Than Me by Mike Posner (Ft. Big Sean & Big Sean), You're So Vague by Queens of the Stone Age, Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon & Carly Simon), Son of a Gun (The Original Flyte Tyme Remix) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon & Missy Elliott), Clouds (Interlude) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon), Starfuckers, Inc. (Version - Ogilvie) by Nine Inch Nails, Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You) (Cottonbelly Remix) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon), Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You) (Extended Remix) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon, Diddy & Missy Elliott), Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You) (Rock Remix) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon & Missy Elliott), Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You) (Neptunes Ruff Mix) by Janet Jackson (Ft. Carly Simon & Missy Elliott), You're So Vain by Marilyn Manson (Ft. Johnny Depp), You Re so Vain by Brenda Asnicar & Charly García, You're so Vain (Acoustic Version) by Brenda Asnicar & Charly García. Then you flew your Lear jet up to Nova Scotia You probably think this song is about you Don't you? A popular target was Taylor, who she was married to from 1972 to 1983 — including during the release and popularity of the song. Writer(s): Simon Carly E. Some underworld spy or the wife of a close friend Very similar,huh ! And your horse naturally won You're so vain (C) 2011 Iris Records https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/who-was-carly-simon-song-youre-so-vain-about 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. “I … In fact when Carly starts off by saying “son of a gun”, it is actually in reference to him. Simon has said in the past that the song refers to three men, but only one of whom she has named publicly is actor Warren Beatty. After all, there was a very direct clue in the line, “Then you flew your Learjet up to Nova Scotia.”, Simon explained, “He had the unfortunate experience of taking a jet up to Nova Scotia, after I’d written the song. We almost don’t want to … Like you were walking onto a yacht But you gave away the things you loved 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. After receiving the Best New Artist of the Year Grammy in 1971, Simon released “You’re So Vain” in November 1972 — the track quickly skyrocketed up the Billboard chart, where it … Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga. READ MORE: Carly Simon Was by Jackie Kennedy's Side When She Died. Don't you? Simon proceeded through life, teasing and dropping hints, but keeping the identity of the arrogant subject to herself. [Chorus] You're so vain [Intro] She leaned over and whispered to me who the song was written about — me, the one person who hadn’t asked her. [Chorus] So she did: “I have confirmed that the second verse is Warren.”. From how to tell Nikki and Brie apart to the celebrity who scripted their first match, here are some facts about the WWE and reality TV stars. Her name is on it. You walked into the party The winner was Duncan “Dick” Ebersol, but he signed an agreement to never tell anyone. 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. Simon also told pop superstar Taylor Swift, who recalled to Rolling Stone: It was the shot heard ’round the world that left everyone debating and wondering, ‘Which famous ex-lover did she write it about?’ [In 2015] I sat in my dressing room in Boston. “Well, I thought it was a nice song. After all, the inspiration for the song has been one of the biggest secrets in popular music history — and even today, the mystery has only been partially revealed. The staggering success of the song has deepened the guessing game. Don't you? Don't you, don't you? 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