carly simon man youre so vain
It’s only taken 44-years for her to do so, but, Carly Simon has finally revealed the name of the douche who inspired her 1972 number one hit, You’re So Vain.
The title subject’s identity has been a matter of speculation ever since the song’s release—with just about every 1970s lusty lothario coming under suspicion at one time or another—including Mick Jagger, David Cassidy, Jack Nicholson, Kris Kristofferson, David Bowie, James Taylor, and Cat Stevens.
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Simon has kept relatively mum on the subject up until now—aside from denying it was about Jagger, who provided un-credited backing vocals on the track.
She also shot down rumors that she was singing about Taylor, whom she was married to, just prior to writing the song—they divorced in 1983 after 11 of marriage, and have two children together.
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The 70-year-old has given away a few hints here and there by way of “letter clues” sharing that the subject’s name includes an A, an E, and an R—and, in August 2003, she gave up the full name to NBC sports head honcho, Dick Ebersol—on the proviso that he keep the secret—after he bid $50,000 at a charity auction for the privilege.
Simon also gave it up (for free) to Howard Stern after an interview with him, and Taylor Swift after a joining her on stage during her 2013 tour for a duet performance of the song.
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But, us mere mortals have just had to guess…. up till now.
So, who is the self-absorbed douchebag Carly slams as being, “so vain, you probably think this song is about you."
Drum roll please…..
Warren Beatty….. duh!
Before finally settling down with Annette Benning, whom he married in 1992, Beatty was one of the biggest and most renown man-whores in Hollywood—adding notches to his bedpost courtesy every leading lady and hot music star of the day, it seems.
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The now 78-year-old’s list of conquests reads like a veritable who’s who in Hollywood, including liaisons with Natalie Wood AND her little sister Lana, Cher, Madonna, Goldie Hawn, Britt Ekland, Diane Sawyer, Joni Mitchell, Shirley Bassey, Stephanie Seymour, Kate Jackson, Diane Keaton, Brigitte Bardot….. and on….. and on…. and on…
Obviously, Beatty also loved and left Simon at some point during his wild oats sowing days, and in his usual, cock sure way, he told an interviewer back in 2007, “Let’s be honest. That song was about me.”
Simon has previously said that Beatty even called her to thank her for immortalizing his doucheness in song form—well, in fairness, at least he OWNED it!
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The singer is finally giving up the rock history mystery as she starts promotion for her upcoming memoir, Boys in the Trees, which is set to be released later this month.
"I have confirmed that the second verse is Warren," she tells People magazine.
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Not only did he cheat on his wife Maria Shriver, with his maid, but he got her pregnant too. Douchebag.
Not only did he cheat on his wife Maria Shriver, with his maid, but he got her pregnant too. Douchebag.
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If he's not getting into fights with Frank Ocean or Drakes entourage, then hes getting jealous of who his ex-girlfriend Karreuche Tran is hanging out with. Also beating the shit out Rihanna. Douchebag.
If he's not getting into fights with Frank Ocean or Drakes entourage, then hes getting jealous of who his ex-girlfriend Karreuche Tran is hanging out with. Also beating the shit out Rihanna. Douchebag.
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Guy seems to be obessed with money and loves firing people. Also his hair is fucking ridiculous. Douchebag.
Guy seems to be obessed with money and loves firing people. Also his hair is fucking ridiculous. Douchebag.
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The guy gets into all sorts of trouble with his less than politically correct mouth. Ended up getting fired for punching Top Gear producer. Douchebag.
The guy gets into all sorts of trouble with his less than politically correct mouth. Ended up getting fired for punching Top Gear producer. Douchebag.
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The kid is going through weird phases of pissing in pots and trying to get into fights when he knows his bodyguard will stop him. Douchebag.
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Where do I start with this self-loving egotist. Let me leave you with one quote. 'I am God's vessel. But my greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.' Douchebag.
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This kid loved to post pictures of himself with money, and calling others peasants for not being at his level of wealth. He even attacked Kim Kardasian for not being on his level of richness. Douchebag.
This kid loved to post pictures of himself with money, and calling others peasants for not being at his level of wealth. He even attacked Kim Kardasian for not being on his level of richness. Douchebag.
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Sex-addict that cheated on his wife countless times. Douchebag.
Sex-addict that cheated on his wife countless times. Douchebag.
