The legendary artist reflects on a career that began with the Simon Sisters, her Grammy-winning debut, and the personal revelations behind classics like 'You're So Vain' as she readies her first album in nearly two decades.
Carly Simon , the iconic singer-songwriter, has led a remarkable life that spans more than five decades in the music industry. Born in New York City to a family of notable achievements-her father co-founded a major publishing house and her mother was a civil rights activist-she grew up in an intellectually stimulating environment.
She attended the prestigious Riverdale Country School in the Bronx and later briefly studied at Sarah Lawrence College and the Juilliard School before making the bold decision to pursue music full-time. That risk paid off handsomely when her debut album earned her the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1972, launching a career that has endured to the present day.
At age 82, Simon continues to create, with her first album in 18 years, Comes In Waves, scheduled for release on August 14, preceded by the single Howl. Simon's musical journey began in her teenage years alongside her older sister Lucy. The duo, known as the Simon Sisters, performed folk covers and original songs, drawing inspiration from a family book of folk songs at their Martha's Vineyard home.
Their harmonious sound and guitar-driven performances captured the spirit of the early 1960s folk revival. Even after Lucy's passing, the memory of those collaborative years remained a foundational chapter in Carly's artistic development. That early partnership fostered a deep understanding of melody and lyricism that would later define her solo work. Her memoir, Boys in the Trees, published in 2015, offered an unflinching look at her personal and professional life.
Among its revelations were early childhood sexual experiences and candid reflections on her relationships with some of the most famous men of her era. She confirmed that Warren Beatty is one of the subjects of her timeless hit 'You're So Vain,' though she has not disclosed the other two men referenced in the song.
The memoir also detailed her marriage to James Taylor, which ended in divorce, and a later union with James Hart that concluded when he came out as gay. Throughout, Simon has maintained a fierce privacy even as she has exposed intimate truths in her art, a tension that underscores her enduring appeal
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