The guys get into one of the most enduring pop music mysteries ever:
Who inspired Carly Simon to write the now legendary line “You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you”?
SHOW NOTES:
Songs used in this episode: Carly Simon “You’re So Vain”; Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds “Don’t Pull Your Love”; Chase “Get It On”; Faster Pussycat “You’re So Vain”
You’re So Vain lyrics: https://genius.com/Carly-simon-youre-so-vain-lyrics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_So_Vain
https://www.grammy.com/awards/14th-annual-grammy-awards
Diss track history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diss_(music)
https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-song-youre-so-vain-carly-simon/
Isolated vocal track for “You’re So Vain” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU2fWzwW8Vw
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/is-carly-simons-youre-so-vain-about-mick-jagger.html/
https://groovyhistory.com/the-mystery-man-behind-carly-simons-youre-so-vain/2
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/lost-duet-mick-jagger-carly-simon/
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/carly-simon-cat-stevens-anticipation-1971-1152331/
http://bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34866406
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4479590/Womaniser-Carly-Simon-s-song-revealed.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faster_Pussycat
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