Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" was incredibly bold in the 1970s and its impact on pop music is still being felt today.

“You’re So Vain” is one of Carly Simon’s most famous songs, known for its catchy tune and bold lyrics. It became an anthem of self-assurance and remains a classic.

Harry Nilsson (yes, he of Without You fame) originally sang backup vocals on the track, but Mick “happened to call” to Carly’s studio. Carly says that when Mick tried giving the lyrics a go himself, ...

You gave away the things you loved and one of them was me." Carly Simon - You're So Vain You're So Vain is a snaky beast of a song. Written with an insider's viewpoint of decadent hipster culture ...

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