Carly Simon

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25 June 1945 New York City Folk Singer, Songwriter, Author Carly Simon

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Carly Simon. 25 June 1945 New York City Folk Singer, Songwriter, Author. Family History. Father: Richard Simon (Simon & Schuster publishing empire) Mother: Andrea Simon Siblings: Lucy, Joanna, Peter. Music History. The Simon Sisters Elephant’s Memory Solo artist. Marriage . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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25 June 1945New York City

Folk Singer, Songwriter, Author

Carly Simon

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Family History

Father: Richard Simon (Simon & Schuster publishing empire)Mother: Andrea SimonSiblings: Lucy, Joanna, Peter

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The Simon SistersElephant’s MemorySolo artist

Music History

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Jim Hart (writer/publisher) 1987 – 1907 Divorced

Marriage James Taylor (singer/songwriter) 1972 – 1983 Divorced – two children (met as children)

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Grammy – Best New Artist Of The Year (1971)Grammy – Best Song/Motion Picture/TVOscar – 1989 for Working Girl - “Let the River

Run”Songwriters Hall of FameAuthor of Five Children’s Books

Accomplishments

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Form: Repetition Mode: majorTempo: allegretto – moderately fastDynamic: mediumMelody: narrowHarmony: consonanceMeter: DupleTexture: homophonic Referential Instruments: Acoustic & Electric guitars, piano,

keyboards, drums, cow bell and back up singers.

You’re So Vain

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You’re So Vain

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The 70’s & 80’sMemories

Views and opinions – Great sing alongThe lyrics are memorableConsidered Carly Simon’s signature

song

My Impressions