2007-01-01 01:58:32 · 15 answers · asked by goalaska 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Supposedly about her time with James Taylor but this has never been confirmed.
Here's more:
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.
Despite these guesses and many interviews asking who it was, to this day Carly Simon has never publicly acknowledged in full whom the song is about. She commented in an interview that it was about "many vain men I've known in my life". This may make the line "you're so vain, you probably think this song is about you" more logically coherent than if it were about any single man.
In a 1989 interview, Simon acknowledged that the song is a little bit about Beatty but said that the subject of the song is a composite of three men from her L.A. days.
More at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_so_vain
2007-01-01 02:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Despite these guesses and many interviews asking who it was, to this day Carly Simon has never publicly acknowledged in full whom the song is about. She commented in an interview that it was about "many vain men I've known in my life". This may make the line "you're so vain, you probably think this song is about you" more logically coherent than if it were about any single man.
In a 1989 interview, Simon acknowledged that the song is a little bit about Beatty but said that the subject of the song is a composite of three men from her L.A. days.
2007-01-01 02:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Josh's Mummy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Warren Beatty for the most part, but there were hints about three other men she had dated, but doesn't name. She's always said, despite many clues, that it's about many vain men she's known in her life.
2007-01-01 02:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few years ago she auctioned off the original hand written lyrics to the song with the reference on there on to who exactly she is referring to with the stipulation they not reveal it until either she or the person s dead ( cant remember which) its one of the best kept rock secrets out there. speculation is its either about warren beatty or mick jagger. mick jagger can be heard signing the chorus toward the end of the song
2007-01-01 02:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by cav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been debated for many years-Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger,Kris Kristoferson, James Taylor-she will never tell.
2007-01-01 02:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by Cathy B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have heard it was either Mick Jagger or Warren Beatty
2007-01-01 02:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When that song was popular, there was a rumor that it was about Mick Jagger from the rolling stones. Guess they were partners at one time.
2007-01-01 02:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mary W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is one of her ex-boyfriends, and I think Warren Beatty is often mentioned. I don't know for sure and I assume she won't tell.
2007-01-01 02:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by Kurt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably about an ex or someone she doesnt like.
My real names Carly wahey.
2007-01-01 01:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by xcarzayx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here lover who went to Nova Scotia.
2007-01-01 02:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋