Who inspired her to write this song?
2006-09-05 20:55:54 · 16 answers · asked by Candidus 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I think it was Warren Beattie, she mentioned this in an interview, she didn't however confirm it or not.
2006-09-05 20:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In January of 1973, You're So Vain was the # 1 hit song on the radio. Carly had just married fellow pop-superstar James Taylor a month before, so when You're So Vain hit the airwaves, it stirred intense curiosity about which one of her previous lovers was the subject of this wry nod to the male ego. click here to read the lyrics
Was it Mick Jagger? Cat Stevens? Warren Beatty? Kris Kristofferson? It was common knowledge that she had been involved with each of them in the past.
Carly has never revealed who she had in mind when she wrote You're So Vain, and over 30 years later interviewers are still asking her this same question........
You're So Vain - The original song that started it all.
Rolling Stone - 1973
RS: Some people think "You're So Vain" is about James.
Carly: No, it's definitely not about James, although James suspected that it might be about him because he's very vain. No, he isn't, but he had the unfortunate experience of taking a jet up to Nova Scotia after I’d written the song. He was saved by the fact that it wasn’t a Lear.
RS: You mentioned the "contest" going on about who it's about. What would be the clearest statement you would want to make on who the song was about?
Carly: The contest is run by this man in Los Angeles named Winkler, and he had his listeners call in to cast their ballot as to who they thought the song was about. Kris Kristofferson is leading.
A lot of people think it's about Mick Jagger and that I have fooled him into actually singing on it, that I pulled that ruse. And some of the people think it's about James. But I can't possibly tell who it's about because it wouldn't be fair.
2006-09-05 21:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly Warren Beatty
2006-09-05 20:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by jrsygrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been much debate over who exactly the song is about. Popular guesses on the subject include Mick Jagger (who sang backing vocals on the song), Cat Stevens, Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, unfaithful fiancé William Donaldson, and Simon's ex-husband, James Taylor.
So take your pick
2006-09-05 20:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warren Beatty
2006-09-05 21:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frank Stallone
2006-09-05 21:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was rumored to be written about Warren Beatty.
2006-09-05 21:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's often thought to be about Warren Beatty.
2006-09-05 20:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was Jack Nicholson or warren Beatty. She has never said though.
2006-09-05 20:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by Jackal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was revealed , Warren Beatty.
2006-09-06 00:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by BoosGrammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋