[John151]

Do you think she was singing about James Taylor, Mick Jagger, or Warren Beatty?  Think again - Carly reveals the inspiration of her song here:  http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=485058&GT1=28102

[macrojack]

So Geffen is vain for promoting Joni Mitchell, who is one of the greatest talents ever, over Carly Simon, who was a little rich girl with connections?

Well, maybe this contrivance will help to sell the new album.

[rpf]

Actually, she didn't grow up rich. Her father sold the publishing company - which was small at the time - when she was young, for not a lot of money. Comfortable yes, rich no. So what connections?

[Phil A]

Interesting.  I always thought it was about a romantic relationship (I guess so did everyone else)

[WGH]

NPR has a article about the whisper too.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124124989
It could be David Crosby, the mystery continues.

Wayne

[lonewolfny42]

Way back then, some had different words for that tune...

"I sew veins, you probably think that I'm a surgeon...I sew veins...."

[jules]

Always was an irritating/bitchy song.

I nominate Carly herself as guilty of vanity based on the observation that faults attributed to other people are more often those of the accuser  .

jules

[dB Cooper]

NPR has a article about the whisper too.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124124989
It could be David Crosby, the mystery continues.

Wayne

Especially since David Geffen is gay. I mean, he dated Cher, but does that count?

The Mick Jagger rumor may have come about because he sings background vocals on it (give a careful listen).

[jackman]

Always was an irritating/bitchy song.

I nominate Carly herself as guilty of vanity based on the observation that faults attributed to other people are more often those of the accuser  .

jules

Correct answer!  I can't stand this spoiled, rich, big mouth.  She will never reveal who is "vain" because it's the only reason anyone would bring up her name! 

[John151]

Especially since David Geffen is gay. I mean, he dated Cher, but does that count?

Cher probably turned him gay.   

[jackman]

The original title of the song was, "You're So Gay".   

...you probably think this dress looks good on you.  You're so gaaaayyyyyy.  You probably think this dress looks good on you, don't you, don't you?   

I like the original version much better!  Also, I believe Geffen thought the dress looked good on him. Not that there is anything wrong with that.  Not judging, just sayin'.

[jackman]

Cher probably turned him gay.   

Dude, Chere was a hottie 50 years ago!  She's like 90 years old and still looks pretty good for her age (not sure if any of the parts are original).  Back in the day, I had a mad crush on Cher! 

[Thump553]

First Deep Throat is identified, now this.  All of life's mysteries are being revealed.

[Stu Pitt]

First Deep Throat is identified, now this.  All of life's mysteries are being revealed.

Next thing ya' know, its revealed that pro-wrestling was real the whole time.

[thunderbrick]

 

[drphoto]

        But that's for Stu's sig. I'd love to have that bumper sticker since I'm now driving a soccer mommie Chryster T&C van.

[Stu Pitt]

DrPhoto -

You can get one or a similar one here -

http://www.zazzle.com/inmate+bumperstickers

No affiliation to them, never bought from them.

[Delta Wave]

Oh good, now I can finally get some sleep!