[24] However, Simon contradicted this, saying she had spoken "Ovid" both forwards and backwards, and that sounded like David. [23] Armstrong's full name, Daniel Kent Armstrong, contains all three letters of Simon's clue. [8][9]: Inizialmente, la melodia fu scritta dalla Simon per una canzone che si doveva intitolare Bless You Ben. “You’re So Vain” is an infamously mysterious song about someone’s arrogance. 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". La canzone compare nel film "Come farsi lasciare in 10 giorni". Before the song became a hit single in 1972, Simon told an interviewer that the song was about "men", not a specific "man". [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". “When I heard ‘You’re So Vain,’ I just thought, that is the best song that has ever been written. 4 in Ireland and South Africa. Long before Simon recorded what would be known as "You're So Vain", the song was entitled "Bless You, Ben". And I've given out two letters already, an 'A' and an 'E'. Scommetto che pensi che questa canzone sia su di te. For years, music and pop culture fans alike have tried to figure out who Carly Simon's song "You're So Vain" is really about (Mick Jagger? Grammy Awards[56] "You're So Vain" was Simon's breakthrough hit in the United Kingdom, reaching No. "[18], In 2004 Simon told Regis Philbin, "If I tell it, it's going to come out in dribs and drabs. 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". You're so vain ("Sei così vanitoso") è una canzone pop-rock, scritta ed incisa da Carly Simon nel 1972 ed inclusa nel terzo album della cantautrice statunitense, intitolato No Secrets. Il testo dà voce ad una donna, che descrive gli atteggiamenti di un uomo che era stato suo in passato, ma non sembra volergli dare soddisfazione dicendo che questa canzone è dedicata proprio a lui, ma come probabilmente sia lui, vanitoso qual è, a pensare ciò. [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. The song was a No. "[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. A condition of the prize was that Ebersol not reveal the name. [7] Simon said that when she wrote the song in 1971, she had not yet met Geffen. [7], In 1983, she said the song was not about Mick Jagger,[8] who contributed uncredited backing vocals to it. 'You're So Vain' meaning: What is the song about? Over 40 years after the song was released, Simon opened up about the famous mystery. [38] Entering at No. And your horse naturally won. It is one of the songs with which Simon is most identified, and upon its release, reached No. 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. You had me several years ago when I was still quite naive. A friend told Simon the male guest entered as if he was "walking onto a yacht". 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. 41. In August 2014, the UK’s Official Charts Company crowned it the ultimate song of the 1970s. Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. He also stated that she had said it was a "composite of three people. Before the song became a hit single in 1972, Simon told an interviewer that the song was actually about "men," not a specific "man" Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. You came in when nobody else left off." With Rosie Marcel, Hari Dhillon, Jaye Jacobs, Phoebe Thomas. Il singolo, pubblicato su etichetta Elektra Records e prodotto da Richard Perry[5][6], raggiunse il primo posto delle classifiche[4][7]. [2] Il titolo originale del brano, al momento della registrazione del demo, era Ballad of a Vain Man[2], poi cambiato in You're So Vain, dalle parole del ritornello. [5] The song originally had a fourth verse, possibly including another subject.[31]. "You're So Vain" was the breakout hit for singer/songwriter Carly Simon. The song is ranked at No. [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. 3 on the UK chart on its original release in 1973. The song is a mystery no longer! [2] Non è mai tuttavia stato chiarito a chi fosse dedicata la canzone. Simon plays piano on the track. The next day, the program's crew detected the name "David" concealed in a back-played whisper. [13] David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens have all been cited by the press as speculative candidates. Writer(s): Simon Carly E. The first words were: "Bless you, Ben. [2][6] Secondo il produttore Richard Perry, invece, sarebbe stata dedicata a vari a uomini, ma in particolar modo a Warren Beatty. [2][3] Si tratta di uno dei brani più rappresentativi e di maggiore successo nella carriera della cantante.[4]. It is one of the songs with which Simon is most identified, and upon its release, reached No. Carly Simon. [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. 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. [19], In a 2007 interview, Warren Beatty said, "Let's be honest. 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. I'm going to add an 'R' in honor of you. Don't you, don't you? Il brano fu registrato a Londra. And the clue is: The letter 'E' is in the person's name. In fact at a time it was speculated that he was the subject of the song. We almost don’t want to tell you. [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. Well you said that we made such a pretty pair and that you would never leave. I hope it may be enjoyable for you, please comment if you have any further information on these songs, I would love to hear from you. The song is ranked at No. You're so vain ("Sei così vanitoso") è una canzone pop-rock, scritta ed incisa da Carly Simon nel 1972 ed inclusa nel terzo album della cantautrice statunitense, intitolato No Secrets. The distinctive bass guitar intro is played by Klaus Voormann. "[26] A representative for Simon stated that the name whispered during the song is "David". To see the total eclipse of the sun. 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" was voted No. When asked how this collaboration occurred, Simon said: He happened to call at the studio. La Simon assicurò solamente che la canzone non trattasse di quest'ultimo, con il quale si era sposata un mese prima della pubblicazione del brano. It also spent two weeks at the top of the Easy Listening chart in early 1973, her first No. You probably think this song is about you. Il singolo rimase per tre settimane in vetta alla classifica Billboard Hot 100, in Australia per sette settimane ed in Canada e raggiunse la terza posizione nel Regno Unito e la settima posizione nei Paesi Bassi. You're so vain. [6] All'incisione del brano parteciparono come seconda voce Harry Nilsson e per tutta la durata dei cori, Mick Jagger. 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. [3] "You're So Vain" was voted No. But it remains a mystery until this day who that iconic song is about. Music video by Carly Simon performing You're So Vain (Live On The Queen Mary 2). [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". [4] Il 1º agosto 1973 fu certificato disco d'oro dalla RIAA. Club, https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=You%27re_So_Vain&oldid=116427314, Singoli certificati disco d'oro nel Regno Unito, Template Webarchive - collegamenti all'Internet Archive, licenza Creative Commons Attribuzione-Condividi allo stesso modo, La canzone compare nel secondo episodio della quinta stagione della. Firstly, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is uncredited on the … You're so vain (you're so vain) I bet you think this song is about you. Everyone speculated, but that’s all it was… speculation. Directed by Mike Cocker. [7] Vanity Fair noted that in addition to "David", "Warren" and an unintelligible name are whispered during the recording. 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You're so vain. You probably think this song is about you. 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. 92 on the list of Billboard ‘s Greatest Songs of All-Time and was voted No. That song was about me. Concert DVD at Amazon: http://amzn.to/1EjYZDVOfficial site: http://www.carlysimon.com Il ritornello si caratterizza per la ripetizione delle parole "don't you", eseguite dal coro. Di quest'uomo ne parla come un uomo di successo, ma dando a tale descrizione una connotazione fortemente negativa: comincia, dicendo nella prima strofa come questi, durante una festa[6], si atteggiasse come se si trovasse su uno yacht[6] e come fosse desiderato da tutte le ragazze presenti. It was replaced by Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and spent the next month in the runner-up spot. Numerosi sono i cantanti che hanno eseguito una cover del brano, a cominciare da Liza Minnelli nel 1973 e a finire con la versione rock di Marilyn Manson nel 2012. But you gave away the things you loved. 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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". 92 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. 1 in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. ", The line "I hear you went up to Saratoga and your horse naturally won" refers to the, This page was last edited on 27 March 2021, at 01:44. 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]. Well, I hear you went up to Saratoga. Don't you don't you? [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. Thanks to Jeff, daniella, Megan Thielking, Starla Quail for correcting these lyrics. Then you flew your Lear jet up to Nova Scotia. [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. [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." Michael becomes annoyed at what he believes is Donna's gossiping about their night together. [2] In seguito, la stessa Simon pensò di cambiare le parole "Bless you Ben, you came in, where nobody else left off," con "'You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you", ovvero "Sei così vanitoso, probabilmente pensi che questa canzone sia su di te", pensando ad un uomo con cui aveva avuto una relazione. [4] Nel 2004 ha vinto il Grammy Hall of Fame Award. 1 on either chart. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Meaning: What is the song in 1971 by Carly Simon release, No... 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