Chasing the Jester's Ghosts: "American Pie"
In light of the March 2017 announcement of "American Pie" being preserved in the Library of Congress, let's not forget other songs of the '70s that matter just as much.
15 Jun 2017
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Tales From the Trees: An Interview With Carly Simon
In her best-selling memoir Boys in the Trees, Grammy and Oscar winner Carly Simon finds Orpheus, fights the Beast, and shares the moment she saw clouds in her coffee.
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What James Bond Can’t Teach You About British Music History
If you want lessons in womanizing, dressing to the nines, or ordering martinis, James Bond is your man. If, however, you’re looking for a review of British music history over the last 50 years, the world’s favorite secret agent has no idea what he’s doing.
29 Jan 2013
And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Are...
When the list of nominated artists for the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was released this morning, there were a few surprises.
28 Sep 2010
20 Questions: Ben Taylor
Born to the musical talents of James Taylor and Carly Simon and nourished by the fertile surrounds of Martha's Vineyard, Ben Taylor talks with PopMatters 20 Questions before touring for his new album, The Legend of Kung Folk Part 1 (The Killing Bite), began.
28 Sep 2008
Carly Simon: This Kind of Love
Like a carnival mask, this public image really isn’t meant to fool you as much as to set the mood. The overriding vibe can be simply described as the sweetness of love.
07 May 2008
Saudade: A Conversation with Carly Simon
Tall and tan and still very lovely, Carly Simon takes a cue from Antonio Carlos Jobim on her new album. So why does All About Eve make a cameo?
04 May 2008
Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller
Trailblazing women of the '60s: Journalist Sheila Weller traces three enduring songwriters who defined -- and gave voice to -- a generation.
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Carly Simon: Into White
Into White serves the legacy of Carly Simon very well... it is a gift for the soul that holds up well beyond waking up from that afternoon nap.
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