Carly Simon
description
Transcript of Carly Simon
25 June 1945New York City
Folk Singer, Songwriter, Author
Carly Simon
Family History
Father: Richard Simon (Simon & Schuster publishing empire)Mother: Andrea SimonSiblings: Lucy, Joanna, Peter
The Simon SistersElephant’s MemorySolo artist
Music History
Jim Hart (writer/publisher) 1987 – 1907 Divorced
Marriage James Taylor (singer/songwriter) 1972 – 1983 Divorced – two children (met as children)
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
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
You’re So Vain
The 70’s & 80’sMemories
Views and opinions – Great sing alongThe lyrics are memorableConsidered Carly Simon’s signature
song
My Impressions