The first words were: "Bless you, Ben. or. It is one of the songs with which Simon is most identified, and upon its release, reached No. You came in when nobody else left off." 1 on the U.S. But I'm going to add one to it. See more of Old School Music on Facebook. "You're So Vain" was Simon's breakthrough hit in the United Kingdom, reaching No. It was replaced by Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and spent the next month in the runner-up spot. For years there has been debate about which of Carly Simon's ex-boyfriends could have inspired the hit song You're So Vain. The song is ranked at No. [26] Multiple media outlets then speculated that the subject was Simon's former boss at Elektra, David Geffen,[27] which Jim Hart, Simon's ex-husband and close friend, denied the following day. And I've given out two letters already, an 'A' and an 'E'. Accessibility Help. Billy said to me, 'Look at the clouds in your coffee'. [24] However, Simon contradicted this, saying she had spoken "Ovid" both forwards and backwards, and that sounded like David. See more of Old School Music on Facebook. You're So VainLyrics & Music by Carly SimonYou walked into the party like you were walking onto a yachtYour hat strategically dipped below one eyeYour scarf it was apricotYou had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself gavotteAnd all the girls dreamed that they'd be your partnerThey'd be your partner, and....You're so vain, you probably think this song is about youYou're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about youDon't you? [23] Armstrong's full name, Daniel Kent Armstrong, contains all three letters of Simon's clue. "[20] Simon had said in 1983 that Beatty "certainly thought it was about him—he called me and said thanks for the song..."[8] In an interview for the 1978/1982 version of The History of Rock and Roll radio series, producer Richard Perry said that Simon was essentially referring to Beatty while also evoking other previous relationships in her life. Before the song became a hit single in 1972, Simon told an interviewer that the song was about "men", not a specific "man". The song was a No. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? "[11], Over the years Simon has divulged "letter clues" and has claimed that the subject's name contains the letters A, E, and R.[12], Shortly before the writing of the song, Simon was married to James Taylor; she has said that he was "definitely not" the subject of the song. Everyone speculated, but that’s all it was… speculation. [25] In February 2010, Simon reiterated that the name of the subject was whispered in a re-recording of "You're So Vain": "There's a little whisper—and it's the answer to the puzzle. It is one of the songs with which Simon is most identified, and upon its release, reached No. 1 on either chart. The song is a critical look back at a self-absorbed lover, about whom Carly Simon says: "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you." Long before Simon recorded what would be known as "You're So Vain", the song was entitled "Bless You, Ben". 437,413 views, added to favorites 19,046 times. [citation needed], Howard Stern stated that Simon had privately revealed to him about whom the song was written after her interview on his popular radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio. [14][15][16], In August 2003 Simon agreed to reveal the name of the song's subject to the highest bidder of the Martha's Vineyard Possible Dreams charity auction. Carly Simon (born Carly Elisabeth Simon on 25 June 1945 - New York City, USA) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and children's author. [5] The song originally had a fourth verse, possibly including another subject.[31]. Label: Elektra - P133E • Format: Vinyl 7 Carly Simon - You're So Vain (1976, Vinyl) | Discogs In a November 4, 2009, interview on WNYC, Simon said she had hidden the name of the subject in a then-new recording of the song. Difficulty: novice. Simon felt dissatisfied with the lyrics and put the song away until she attended a party one night where a famous guest appeared. Mick Jagger contributed uncredited backing vocals for the song. Nothing in the words referred to Mick [Jagger]. “I … 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 2 December 1972, the song took five more weeks to rise to the top of the chart, where it stayed for the first three weeks of 1973. Complete your Carly Simon collection. [4], The song is a critical profile of a self-absorbed lover about whom Simon asserts "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you." 1 in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In her 2008 book Girls Like Us, author Sheila Weller includes a detailed account of Simon's love affair with musician Dan Armstrong, and suggests that he was the inspiration for "You're So Vain". And the clue is: The letter 'E' is in the person's name. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. "You're So Vain" was voted No. Music video by Carly Simon performing You're So Vain. [30], In November 2015, Simon, promoting her about-to-be-published memoirs, said, "I have confirmed that the second verse is Warren (Beatty)" and added that while "Warren thinks the whole thing is about him", he is the subject of that verse only, with the remainder of the song referring to two other, still unnamed men. or. Moreover legendary rocker Mick Jagger provides background vocals to this tune. 1 hit in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and reached No. … I said "We're doing some backup vocals on a song of mine, why don't you come down and sing with us?"[32]. [38] Entering at No. by Carly Simon, orchestrated by Paul Buckmaster© 1972 Quackenbush Music Ltd., ASCAP, © Carly Simon 2020 /  Banner  photos by Liz Linder & Heidi Wild. 'You're So Vain' meaning: What is the song about? Her heartbreak over eventually losing him inspired the song "Dan, My Fling", which appears on her first album. Jump to. A condition of the prize was that Ebersol not reveal the name. The intro to this song is played by a German musician named Klaus Voorman. However, Simon asserted that he was not. "You're So Vain" is a song written in 1971 by Carly Simon and released in November 1972. [29], After her live performance of the song with Simon in July 2013, Taylor Swift stated that Simon had revealed the identity of the song's subject to her in confidence. The song was re-released in the UK in 1991 to cash in on its inclusion in a commercial for Dunlop Tyres, peaking at No. The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Carly Simon famously collaborated when he provided backing vocals on her mysterious masterclass, ‘You’re So Vain’. Your hat strategically dipped below one eye. 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The song is ranked at No. 216 in RIAA's Songs of the Century, and in August 2014, the UK's Official Charts Company crowned it the ultimate song of the 1970s. “You’re So Vain” is an infamously mysterious song about someone’s arrogance. You're So Vain. Facebook. A friend told Simon the male guest entered as if he was "walking onto a yacht". [28] Simon's publicist also confirmed the song was not about Geffen, but that there was indeed "a David who is connected to the song in some way, shape, or form". And 46 years ago, Carly Simon may have perfected the artform with “You’re So Vain.” For decades, Carly Simon has played coy about “You’re So Vain.” The song itself is a … 3 on the UK chart on its original release in 1973. [13] David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens have all been cited by the press as speculative candidates. In fact at a time it was speculated that he was the subject of the song. ", The line "I hear you went up to Saratoga and your horse naturally won" refers to the, This page was last edited on 21 January 2021, at 17:41. Don't you?Well I hear you went up to Saratoga and your horse naturally wonThen you flew your Learjet up to Nova ScotiaTo see the total eclipse of the sunWell, you're where you should be all of the timeAnd when you're not you're withSome underworld spy or the wife of a close friendWife of a close friend, and....You're so vain, you probably think this song is about youYou're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about youDon't you? No Secrets is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released on November 28, 1972, by Elektra Records.. Simon incorporated the words into the melody of "Bless You, Ben" as she was composing on her piano, and the song took on a whole new meaning. Carly Simon - You're So Vain. "[26] A representative for Simon stated that the name whispered during the song is "David". "You're So Vain" is a song written in 1971 by Carly Simon and released in November 1972. As I got my coffee, there were clouds outside the window of the airplane and you could see the reflection in the cup of coffee. Over 40 years after the song was released, Simon … Pop and Adult Contemporary charts, and sold over a million copies in the United States alone. Log In. 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". It was one of the decade's biggest hits and propelled Simon's breakthrough album No Secrets to No. And all the girls dreamed that they'd be your partner. Log In. You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht. Sections of this page. 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. 216 in RIAA's Songs of the Century, and in August 2014, the UK's Official Charts Company crowned it the ultimate song of the 1970s. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Carly Simon - You're So Vain at Discogs. [7] Vanity Fair noted that in addition to "David", "Warren" and an unintelligible name are whispered during the recording. It’s ironic that Carly Simon ’s biggest hit “You’re So Vain” was on an album titled No Secrets. Youre So Vain chords by Carly Simon. With the top bid of $50,000, Dick Ebersol, president of NBC Sports and a friend of Simon, won the right to know the name of the subject of "You're So Vain". 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 Simon plays piano on the track. The song, whose catchphrase was “you’re so vain/ You probably think this song is about you,” was deduced and analysed to a great extent in order to find out which of Simon’s ex-lover was it referring to. [6] The strings were arranged by Simon and orchestrated by Paul Buckmaster. (C) 2011 Iris Records Among them was Carly Simon, who wrote the everlasting hit You’re So Vain. But while former lovers Mick Jagger, Kris Kristofferson, Cat … [7] Simon said that when she wrote the song in 1971, she had not yet met Geffen. "[12], In 2005 Simon's ex-husband Jim Hart said he was sure that the song was not about anyone famous. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records, and has since been the recipient of two Grammy Awards, an … He also stated that she had said it was a "composite of three people. A You're So Vain 4:17. Don't you?You had me several years ago when I was still quite naiveWell you said that we made such a pretty pairAnd that you would never leaveBut you gave away the things you loved and one of them was meI had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffeeClouds in my coffee and....You're so vain, you probably think this song is about youYou're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about youDon't you? 41. 1 in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. On top of this, in the 8th bar he tabs a note incorrectly as an F when the note played is an E. It also fails twice to show that the blue note of the scale, Eb, is used, whereas this tab shows every note played clearly. ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone, Grammy Awards[56] Warren Beatty. "Not just a great voice, but also the power behind the song — … 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. When asked how this collaboration occurred, Simon said: He happened to call at the studio. That song was about me. "[18], In 2004 Simon told Regis Philbin, "If I tell it, it's going to come out in dribs and drabs. 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. The distinctive bass guitar intro is played by Klaus Voormann. Your scarf it was apricot. [7], In 1983, she said the song was not about Mick Jagger,[8] who contributed uncredited backing vocals to it. "You're So Vain" was the breakout hit for singer/songwriter Carly Simon. I'm going to add an 'R' in honor of you. Spindle marks may be present. The album was Simon's major commercial breakthrough; it spent five weeks at No. While moxxidude's tab of this solo is close, it fails to recognise that the final 4 bars of the solo are played with a guitar slide. [19], In a 2007 interview, Warren Beatty said, "Let's be honest. 4 in Ireland and South Africa. Sign Up. Before the song became a hit single in 1972, Simon told an interviewer that the song was actually about "men," not a specific "man" 'You're So Vain' subject: Who is the song about? In fact when Carly starts off by saying “son of a gun”, it is actually in reference to him. Lyrics & Music by Carly Simon. Forgot account? It also spent two weeks at the top of the Easy Listening chart in early 1973, her first No. Don't you?Piano: Carly SimonBass: Klaus VoormannDrums: Jim GordonGuitar: Jimmy RyanPercussion: Richard PerryStrings arr. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1976 Vinyl release of You're So Vain on Discogs. The title subject's identity has long been a matter of speculation, with Simon stating that the song refers to three men, only one of whom she has named publicly: actor Warren Beatty.[5]. Create New Account. [10] Simon made another comment about the subject's identity as a guest artist on Janet Jackson's 2001 single, "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)", which sampled "You're So Vain". 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart and quickly went Gold, as did its lead single, "You're So Vain", which remained at No. You had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself gavotte. Artist Carly Simon. 92 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. The next day, the program's crew detected the name "David" concealed in a back-played whisper. [17] Ebersol said Simon allowed him to divulge a clue about the person's name: "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. Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. Stern commented, "There is an odd aspect to it... he's not that vain." 92 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. Simon said about the song, "The apricot scarf was worn by Nick [Delbanco]. This song is the most famous of her career, and Jagger’s inclusion on the track made many people assume that it was actually about Mick, although that seemingly wasn’t the case. [9] In a 1993 book, Angie Bowie claimed to be the "wife of a close friend" mentioned in "You're So Vain", and that Jagger, for a time, had been "obsessed" with her. Press alt + / to open this menu. Playlist Video for Week 8 (click here) Day 50 (album cover 5 of 10): Wish you were here, Pink Floyd Day 51 (album cover 6 of 10): Feel the Benefit, 10CC Day 52 (album cover 7 of 10) Karma Police, Radiohead Day 53 (album cover 8 of 10): Sunday bloody Sunday, U2 Day 54 (album cover 9 of 10): You're so Vain, Carly Simon. Simon enjoyed the buzz that the song created and dropped a … Create New Account. 1 on the U.S. album charts, where it stayed for five consecutive weeks. 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? ", "Carly Simon: You're So Vain is about Beatty and two others", "Carly Simon Now Saying 'You're So Vain' is about Dead Classical Poet", "Names and faces: Carly Simon, Mark and Jenny Sanford, Seth Green, Stevie Wonder > A vain hunt for 'David, "Carly Simon Reveals Subject of 'You're So Vain'? 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