At 81, Carly Simon FINALLY Admits What We All Suspected About Her Marriage to James Taylor

At 81, Carly Simon FINALLY Admits What We All Suspected About Her Marriage to James Taylor
Carly Simon, the legendary American singer-songwriter whose voice has resonated across generations, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with her soulful and expressive songs. While her musical achievements are celebrated, her personal life, especially her marriage to James Taylor, has always captivated fans. After decades of speculation, Carly Simon has finally opened up about the real story behind their relationship. So, what has Carly revealed? Join us in this video as we uncover the secrets Carly Simon reveals as she finally admits what we all suspected about her marriage to James Taylor.

[@richard3536]

First heard Carly Simon , when my girlfriend played her 8 track in her car . The No Secrets Album . It was late 1972 and I still had 1 more year in the army after already serving 3 . I fell in love with listening to it , and married the girl when I got back from Germany . She had a deep sultry voice like Carly Simon . We’re still married after 50 years .

[@michelleb1152]

thank you for your service! xo

[@deevnn]

Wow...congrats.

[@spookyvegan1402]

❤❤❤😊I love this story

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

That's a beautiful story and I'm so glad I read it! Congratulations on 50 years! Also, thank you for your service in whatever capacity. I'm afraid this is the decade when people like us are going to mourn the losses of many of the greats who have brought us so much joy in their music. Take good care.

[@clayz1]

Sounds uncomplicated.

[@kgoodridge1]

I saw James Taylor perform at a small concert hall well after their divorce. At one point, he sat on the floor of the stage with his legs dangling and he talked. About his life and his marriage to Carly. He took the blame and said he felt overwhelmed when they had children and that he kind of just fled. On the stage that day, he apologized to her.

[@dabeage]

He apologized to the public, not quite the same thing; but it shows contrition. Up until now, I had never heard any sense of his responsibility about it.

[@doniellestenson3502]

He was and still is.A gentleman .One who will never divulge the intimate details of his marriage.Trust me, he has his story. She got around.

[@92106LibertyStation]

These days he doesn't acknowledge her at all.

[@lefantomer]

Two of the finest popular songwriters ever. Wish they could have been happier together.

[@antoinettesimms6413]

Maybe a better choice to apologize to her in person?

[@cmclaren7]

What a terrible history with cancer. I'm so sorry that she had to go through such profound loss. Carly Simon's music was always inspirational for me.

[@robertmcneill7144]

At 73 I still feel a great love for Carly. Her music has been an inspiration and the soundtrack of my life since I was young. Now my LPs are long gone and I have replaced them with new cds of all of her music. I often buy new ones as gifts for my friends. But I will never even lend my cds out and have even purchased several duplicates to have and treasure. Its funny how my hair turned from brown to white but Carlys music plays on in my heart and I sing with her as I drive home. Carly is a gift to me and I thought about her and her loss when she was being inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thank You and Love you, Carly.

[@TheSuzberry]

76. Me, too.

[@PepaBaby1116]

Obsession

[@dingleberryxo7623]

I replaced her LP's with cassette tapes and oh joy I can now listen to her anywhere I go, this newfangled technology is awesome ,I can only wonder what's next in this ever faster changing world.

[@debbilynch1653]

I have always admired Carly Simon. I was about 12 when I first heard her voice on the radio, and WOW! She blew my mind. I had never really heard another woman with a lower pitch to her voice, like mine. I thought that she was beautiful and I loved her sense of style. She was my role model. I wanted to be just like her when I grew up. When I was 20, I met a guy and fell in love. We used to go to bars and I would sing karaoke, singing Carly's songs. Fast forward to 1994. I left my husband after being beaten and abused for more than 15 years. He choked me one last time, damaging my vocal chords. So that ended my dream of being just like Carly. I still listen to her albums and enjoy the reminiscing. ❤

[@barbe.1556]

Good for you for beibg STRONG and stopping the cycle of abuse...rock on.

[@EarthKeeperSelinaMu]

Oh my ❤ thank goodness you finally got away safe. So many women have suffered such a fate.

[@SWS1493]

I am so sorry to read about your ex husband’s beating you!! Unbelievable. ❤❤

[@carrie-joylloyd5785]

Bless you!x

[@pattilton5516]

Beating? James Taylor?

[@agingflowerchild]

Both Carly and James had complicated confusing childhoods, which have made their adult lives trickier to navigate. At this age, I suspect they are grateful for the good times but 'haven't got time for the pain' of re-litigating who disappointed whom. None of our business anyway.

[@beth7126]

I was married to a man who withdrew just as James did. My heart is with Carly.

[@bsweat9230]

I'm team Carley Simon, and love the talent of James Taylor. Great people can love each other, yet are better living apart. I wish them Peace.

[@BernardProfitendieu]

there aren't "teams" hunny, do you really talk in that morning talk show jargon? pathetic. Time to grow up

[@markkostka6897]

They are better living apart and only clickbait turns this into team anything.

[@cherylmaden5989]

I hope we can all admire Natalie Maine's of the Dixie Chicks ❤. More girls need to hear what that woman has to say. " Goodbye Earl"😂❤ her message is more important and complex but geez i❤that song😂

[@evanshaw17]

As a psychologist, I would compassionately say that these are two very complicated people with difficult childhood, and both had complexities forming an intimate relationship with anyone as adults. This is not to blame them whatsoever. Both of them have tried to overcome these things and have succeeded in a number of ways and basically they should just give each other a hug and let it go, that relationship conflict would be the best thing for each of them

[@juliegoff1731]

@evan Shaw .i know ,i find it bizarre that JT says its her island / Martha’s Vineyard ,and he doesn’t feel comfortable there …since I know she’s a nice person it looks like to me that he has a lot of unfinished emotional business

[@plane_guy6051]

They sound like a terrible match with him doing drugs and drinking and her not. He's also said he felt he was too young when they got married. People who get married at a young age are basically throwing dice as to whether they'll have a successful marriage or not.

[@tonkabeanpumpkin-fh4fz]

Perhaps I'm cynical, but to me this video and many of the comments here are silly. Their marriage ended over forty years ago. James Taylor has been married to his current wife (who is his third wife,) for over 23 years, and they have children together - twin sons who are now 23 years old! JT and his wife seem to be quite happy together. As to Carly, since her marriage to James ended she was briefly engaged, then she was married for 20 years to a nice man, James Hart, whose problem was that he struggled with his sexuality. They divorced, and it appears that Carly is now living with her male partner on Martha's Vineyard. Still, she says she still wants to "heal" James. To all appearances, he is "healed." It's time for Carly and the public to LET GO of the JT/Carly Simon mythology - a high-profile marriage that lasted eleven years and ended so long ago.

[@user-qg5wg9ut2o]

❤❤🎉🎉❤❤

[@windowgirl7300]

Lol 😂 - You consider their childhoods "difficult"... and you're a psychologist?! Do you only treat the wealthy?? Regarding them reconciling - "It's too late baby, now it's too late... though we really did try to make it." They're in their 80s! What's that "Beatles" tune? "LET IT BE" ...whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

[@SherryIrvin-l8c]

She was a good singer. Sorry for the loss of her sisters. ❤

[@MoonDoggieAngel13]

Omg, 81. I luckily got to see her in concert many years ago in Atlantic City. She's a timeless treasure!

[@saraw8503]

This 70 yo very fondly remembers Carly’s music. The No Secrets album was on every turntable. Her 1987 Martha’s Vineyard concert was epic.

[@terilea782]

The soundtrack of my life....along with Carol King ❤

[@lefantomer]

Those were the good old days indeed, as Carly sang.

[@asunday2207]

Best version of Coming Around Again❤

[@aletarossi-thomas8757]

I love the Martha Vineyards concert so much

[@janetharned4343]

❤All Carly Simon's songs are great and always have been! Great performer and singer!😊

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Excellent look at the lives of these iconic, immensely talented, and complex people. I love Carly Simon (and James Taylor) I grew up with them ... and grew old with them. I wish them both peace.

[@edwardmorehouse1424]

I’ve spoken to Carly twice. Once on Martha’s Vineyard and once in Philadelphia. She is such a sweetheart. Very warm and attentive while speaking with fans. Also saw Carly in concert at Villanova University. She was excellent live even though performing live isn’t her favorite thing to do.

[@BernardProfitendieu]

she doesn't remember you.

[@garyperkovac1002]

James Taylor's songs has been a part of my growing up. His soft voice hits the mark. I also admire Carly Simon's work. What a strong voice. Thanks for giving me a deeper perspective on their professional and personal lives. Yup. Human beings are not perfect. That's okay, even when their art reaches perfection. They hit the mark.

[@claircodina5556]

He was so beautiful as a young man

[@JanisReilly-q4f]

I lived on the Martha's Vineyard in the 70's in an room above the Black Dog restaurant. I remember seeing her and James Taylor going to breakfast. I was 16 and in awe. She was and is still 1 of my all time favorites ❤

[@JaniceEllenCosentino]

I recall that place , well!

[@theprettycitykitty9302]

How cool!

[@laurelharper1109]

You mean the Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven? Still there! I sometimes swing by the BD General Store in Edgartown. They have the cutest kids clothes.

[@brendakenjevari9411]

Both Carly Simon & James Taylor very gifted , talented people weighed down with trauma they could not overcome . Very sad they couldn't get beyond the pain to keep their family together. She is a power house in the music industry which probably complicated things for him. Condolences to Carly for the deaths of her sisters & brother. Prays for her to remain well. 😇🙏❤

[@GraciesMom]

How ironic, one of my favorite Carly songs is: I haven’t got time for the pain-haven’t the need for the pain…. I wish she hadn’t suffered so much. I saw her in concert … she is one of my idols (I’m 61) and it was a “pinch me”moment. 💜

[@davidcollin1436]

Zzzzzzzzzz

[@johnrpomeroy]

Carly’s music is uniquely mesmerizing & I am impressed that she wrote most of the songs herself. It is interesting that she came from the Simon & Schuster family. I have recently been drawn to taking a deeper dive into “Coming Around Again”, listening almost obsessively & discovering some of her other songs like “Anticipation” in a deeper way. She should be very fulfilled just knowing how much joy she has brought into this world with her songs & performances. God Bless her & James!!

[@Fran-cs5po]

Always loved and connected with her music! Relationships are difficult! Sorry for the loss of her sisters❤️

[@MichaelaH2059]

I regret I never got to see her in concert. I did, however, see James Taylor multiple times. Both phenomenal talents.

[@BonnieA-v3x]

Love her music. It is timeless.

[@nancyd9195]

Oh my gosh! How awful it had to have been to loose her two sisters at once having lost her brother before!😢

[@stephanieroth16]

Lose not loose. Two different meanings, just to help out.

[@RussiaIsARiddle778]

Unimaginable. I could not help but see that as a message to me personally from God/the universe/etc. May they all rest and live in peace.

[@BUSHY33GRANTHAM]

OMG. What is wrong with you americans, that you can't spell "lose"? Quote "loose her two sisters"? ffs, "lose her two sisters". 🤔

[@ConwayBob]

What I think about Carly and James' relationship is that it's nobody's damn business but theirs and that of their kids.

[@hollygolightly8048]

You’re here, ironically. Then,sir, you are free to go to another media outlet.

[@MusicLovingFool1]

Lol...good for you, but they were super stars in their time. Did you forget?

[@kellmerWF52]

it's in the book she wrote

[@carenclemmons5002]

I love both of them for their music and the fact that they each stand their ground, they stand in their own truth. I’m sad that James couldn’t be there for his kids when they were young. I’ve seen some duets with James and his son and they are quite good. I would be remiss without admitting that their divorce and separation really tore me up as I idolized them both. It’s sad when the love is deeper than the personalities can tolerate. Hopefully fate will bring them both to a better loving understanding and acceptance of their past trespasses however perceived. Still love them both for their commitment to their musical heart strings. Thank you both for breathing love, laughter, and the blues into my heart. As the old song goes, “ you made me love you, I didn’t want to do it,” because it eventually hurt some pretty deep stuff too.

[@wendys390]

Oh, she is still beautiful! God bless her. I love her music.

[@TheVineyarder]

she is much loved here on Martha's Vineyard.always there to lend a hand at a fund raiser-a very nice lady

[@douglasthompson9482]

A beautiful lady…. I have loved her forever.

[@lindaweimer9651]

I'm so sorry about your sister's. It's not easy loosing family. Prayers to you Carley

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Carly Simon is indeed an inspiration. I love her work and attitude.

[@karenconley9807]

Carly rocks, always has and she is just beautiful. I’m happy to see that although her relationship with JT didn’t work out, and was devastating to the whole family, she stayed true to her gifts and has enjoyed an amazing life as an artist and musician💪🏼🥰😘

[@gershwin4343]

As I turned 81, I have fond memories of ‘introducing’ my own children to James’ artistic world when he would make his annual performance visits to Great Woods in MA. When they were just babies in the early 70’s, I remember James having been in rehab in Boston. Carly holds a separate special place in my heart, and I identify her as a talent all on her own, with the collaboration with Livingston as a unique arrangement. All of my memories of both feed into the material I have chosen to emulate, as I am still an active piano entertainer on the Cape.

[@highpsi11]

You can't get close to an addict, because the drugs or alcohol come first. But in his case, it sounds like alcohol relaxed him and lowered his reserve. I read that he married her because he was jealous of her budding attraction to Mick Jagger - purely to keep her away from Mick. That's not enough of a solid basis for a marriage. I think she saw so much of his self-destructive behavior that facing her means facing his own problems that she witnessed for so long, at such close quarters. She did everything she could to accommodate him and help him, but as long as he was ashamed of himself, her efforts came to represent being confronted with his own failures. He never mentioned her at all in his autobiography, even though she's the mother of his first two children, his fellow performer and his first wife. It's a weird and shocking way to try to simply eliminate any accountability or self-reflection about his own behavior during the marriage. His avoidance seems cowardly, even if he did go on to recover from addiction. But he waited until they broke up, so somehow his ambivalence about who he was with her was keeping him caught in addiction. I wonder how he would have reacted if she'd treated him coldly too. That would have been another strange dynamic to get caught up in.

[@tilsit8875]

Carly Simon & Jagger's physical resemblance is amazing !...

[@nicoledubtoy3105]

I have always loved her timeless music. ❤❤❤

[@janiceminnella8882]

Outstanding portrayal of my two favorite artists of the 70’s and beyond!!!

[@keithwessel3531]

I was married for 32 yrs. From 17-49. I’m 52 now & I can say, that I withdrew from my wife. It was my ever worsening depression. You feel like she deserves better than you. You’re not worthy of love from anyone close. Isolating myself. She always said we’d work thru it. In the end, I left. We were living g in Houston Tx after being born & raised in NY our whole lives. The heat there, makes you stay inside for 9 months out of the yr. It’s like winter in NY. Everyone stays inside. When we did go out, I’d be drenched with/sweat. Her? Never a drop of sweat. So, after 3 yrs in Texas. I left to go back to NY & she stayed there. Our daughter & son we’re grown & I couldn’t take the guilt anymore of not being g able to go places, becoming distant etc. my point. I have a feeling it was similar to JT. Not that we don’t love each other. Just at different points in life that didn’t include us together. Sometimes I regret it Immensely, other times I feel good. I was beaten as a child, so it may be that resentment, but directed at the wrong person?? Still reflecting. Anyway, as I said…my situation & JT’s are very similar.

[@luana1600]

Reflection on our lives can be hurtful and healing. It sounds like you've done a lot of that and are old enough to realize the mistakes you made and why. Me too! Have a lovely day

[@vir2ohso]

Your hard won self knowledge and owning of past behavior is admirable. We all have our personal challenges, and so to persevere and attempt improvement, is a good use of our life gift.

[@susansmith4749]

I feel sad for you and sad for her.

[@thesixt.o.7568]

I wish you well. I was also beaten as a child and yes there is resentment towards a partner when you can’t come and go as you please. Freedom has a price and I hope you heal your childhood emotional wounds. I’m in recovery (28yrs) and have learned to love myself. My mom and dad stayed together through his alcoholism and her codependency. I’ve stopped blaming them because they’re no longer here. They did the best they could. 💟☮️

[@dingleberryxo7623]

Didn't know JT had a problem with profusely sweating in Houston ,that's interesting,an easy way to overcome that, is to go outdoors during the heat of the day and slowly built your outdoor time up ,sounds to me ,you never gave yourself a chance to get acclimatized. Nothing wrong with spanking a child according the bible.

[@DeboraGee]

It is a common tragedy: individuals with different attachment styles loving each other the way they believe they want to be loved. There is no closure or overcoming our trauma, but we can work to weave it into our life stories and keep moving forward. I wish them both peace, as each one experiences it.

[@luellawatkins-lopez9460]

Love them both hopefully they can forgive each other and love each other again❤

[@jerushamaxwell281]

I've preferred Carly Simon's talents way over James Taylor's. Together with her charisma and coltish beauty, the messages of passion in the way she performed her original compositions, made them obviously unforgettable! 'You Belong To Me' is a favorite of mine.

[@dingleberryxo7623]

Coltish beauty ? you mean as in a colt ? a young horse ? That's pretty rude of you !!

[@GlendaMiller-z1o]

Heaven knows, that the ‘70s were crazy enough for our generations. So many of our lives were formed and lived, thru their songs. Thanks for writing the sound track to an entire generations lives..

[@judithkroll3178]

It is a hell of difficult relationship with the drugs.

[@janetharned4343]

James Taylor is a great singer, and saw their place in Martha's Vineyard while visiting island. Both she & James are great singers!

[@theresacarmen9847]

Carly's ffamily had more than their share of tragic cancer deaths. So sad and awful,

[@sharronarturi7958]

Always loved Carly❤her voice is so beautiful 🎉Enjoyed her live performance 🎭 🎶🥀🎶

[@anainmexicocity]

One of the best artists of our time! Warmest regards from Ana in Mexico City!❤

[@KimberlyRobinson-jt9vj]

Ahh yes Carly. All my friends know I love her voice, songwriting & harmony with positive influence during all my growing up years. Everytime I hear her I still stop dead in my tracks & smile. Thank you Carly! I flew to New York to see you at the Apollo around Christmas and once at a show in Maryland with Hall & Oats. I always wished I could of met you & thank you for touching my life.

[@chuckzimmerman3711]

I didn't know she is so accomplished. Still have a crush on her and I'm 57

[@veronicaeugenia2231]

Well, say what you like, as everyone knows, James Taylor's heroin addiction certainly would have made the marriage difficult!

[@melindadurchholz3738]

Yes, is that common knowledge? In college we had a friend who had an opiate problem in the 80s and he would look at pictures of James Taylor and remark he was “using” again.

[@cadams6945]

Truly one BELIEVES she wasn't an Addict as well - yall upside-down

[@lindacarter7013]

Awful, it makes your life miserable, living with their daily Addiction its all there lives are about. It consumes everything.🙏🏽😰❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cletrich]

It strikes me as truly sad that two such talented artists whom have given so much to the world of music, both individually & collectively, have no room in their lives for a lasting friendship at the very least. Especially given the fact that they have also given the world two very talented offspring. Sad and perhaps even tragic especially given that James has long put his demons to rest and Carly has lost so much of her family. I hope they can find a way to come together once again as life is short! The love they once shared should guide a path for them to a find lasting bond in a peaceful, respectful and enduring kinship. It would be awesome.

[@vir2ohso]

Or just appreciate what they had. And move forward with whoever is healthiest for their mature chapter.

[@sdl7979]

He's been married to Caroline Smedvig for 20 yrs (3rd wife), has twin boys with her, and seems to keep in contact with Sally & Ben, children he had with Carly (also musicians). It could be awkward since Carly divorced 2nd husband in 2007 and still professes love for James.

[@mamacon5]

I think it is their business, just like any two people’s relationships.

[@Sunnygirlrn3]

I have always loved Carly Simon and her music. I’m so absolutely surprised they couldn’t find a way to be friends at the end of their relationship. Quite shocking to me. I’m sorry but I do think less of him .

[@annrhodes3544]

Me too. It is his loss, but then he is a loser.

[@chrisfitzgerald3734]

I admire this amazing artist. Simon inspired my musical journey.

[@Mark-ds4wn]

Read her book.Shes a great storyteller 😊

[@theprettycitykitty9302]

Just checked the audio book at my library. Looking forward to it! Thanks!

[@libbyneves5457]

James Taylor’s reputation suffered after letting Carly Simon down.

[@thomasmargolis6057]

The fact they came together and had their moment, with s marriage of finite duration. His affinity for the democrats and that tie to Kerry, where that is a put off for % of population. There too, have your pov, but have it based on facts.

[@mandymine4963]

It sure recovered later though.

[@TAYLORFAN50]

Reputation? He is a musician, not a saint. Ever hear of Clapton's reputation being tarnished for taking George Harrison's wife? Enjoy the music and butt out of their personal lives. 😏

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

legendary artists are often people who privately are not that easy to live with. in this case we had to legends trying to live with one another. I presume their kids paid the freight for some of that conflict.

[@user-qg5wg9ut2o]

Carly Simon is an Outstanding Singer/ Songwriter ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🧡💛

[@nancyjohnston5985]

She was cool. She was gifted. She came from a wealthy family. I envied her. But I knew appearances are deceiving and nothing is easy. I hope she’s found peace.

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

some things, money cannot buy. that might be ONE object lesson to take from their story.

[@dalhousiekid]

Fire and Rain, most heart-tugging song of longing ever from the 70s.

[@mollypitcher9380]

It was about a girlfriend of James’, right?

[@guysebastian9072]

The I always thought that Simon family had interesting history with Simon and Schuster.and a musical family sorry for the loss of Carly's family her mother her father her two sister's and her brother. I couldn't imagine 😢.but. She does have her kids and her legacy. ❤

[@BIGELOW.65]

Her father was part of creating Superman in the 30's.

[@dingleberryxo7623]

Carly lost all her family ????how did that happen ?

[@timothycardoso1364]

It's not my place to think anything about their estranged relationship. What I can say it that Carly Simon has always been one of my most favorite female artists and still is.

[@deborahpride4092]

Life is short, and they're both at an advanced age, so figure it out! Forgive each other and move on!❤

[@tundrawomansays694]

Sometimes “forgiveness” comes across as a trope. This is one of those times.

[@iwasjustthinking2]

I think I love them both..somehow when the walls came tumbling down, you knew you've got a friend...

[@Eidann63]

Carly you are absolutely a force in this world. Beautiful, talented over- comer of so many things, you’ve done it! Now, losses of your sisters (and brother.) So so sorry; that’s always so terribly hard. 😢Lovely woman, your music is always in the hearts of our generation (and those who love good music) Much love and may Gods blessings follow you in all of your future steps. You are not alone. 🌺🙏🏻🌹❤️✌🏼

[@joannewolff7220]

James Taylor had many psychological problems and his addictions to booze and heroin probably lead to the demise of the rot marriage. It appears that Carly tried harder than he did because he is so self-absorbed. When Ben was a young boy, he had his kidney removed and James never showed up at the hospital. It’s probably James guilt which keeps him for contacting his son. Sad.

[@tilsit8875]

What a despicable person you have to be not to see your own son in hospital!!!!!!!.... a fallen hero for me.....😢

[@nancyking5263]

I believe James is no longer estranged from his son, Ben. James is on YT doing a collaboration with Ben. In fact, if you go to marker 21:55 in this documentary, I believe that is Ben playing with his father

[@sandramurray5965]

That's awful

[@2vintage68]

J. T. was really despicable.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

Seems like a very shallow man if that's what Taylor done. I know all the apologists will make excuses for him but that is pretty inexcusable. Any father who isn't willing to do what a father should do should take steps not to become a parent. It reminds me of all the dolts one would see on Maury or that type of show that i don't bother watching. All the DNA tests looking for the "real father" while more single-family homes is today's "normal" for some.

[@katefairchild5290]

I recall when they started dating it was kismet. Not sure why James had so much insecurities, but they were lovely together. I have always felt she was the most open person. Never having studied human psychology I just felt blessed to see these two together. ❤ them both!

[@spots8810]

How sad. Two people that share children and obviously still love each other but can't live together or even communicate. I would rather be dirt poor and enjoy the love of my family than live in a multi million dollar home without them.

[@dianemacdougall319]

I’ve always loved Carly’s music, her songs are so great. Too bad James Taylor and she have so many roadblocks. God bless them and their children .

[@kavericornett6748]

I always appreciated Carly’s music & persona

[@jimrebr]

I love Carly Simon so much, she is a talented woman who got screwed over by James Taylor, the love of her life, but he left Carly clueless about how much he hurt her.💔💔💔💔💔

[@pj2192]

Carly Simon has always been a fierce political force but also beautiful soul. I couldn’t be prouder of any woman of substance than our beloved muse and mentor🥰❤️‍🔥💜

[@lindaweimer9651]

Sorry about your brother also. Prayers

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

Carly Simon's first big hit The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be came out just over 2 years before my parents separated. I was 15 , knew it was coming and supported my mother's decision to leave an unhappy/unfulfilled marriage. Her music on her next few albums helped me deal emotionally. Songs like The Garden, Grownup,Loving You's The Right Thing To Do, Forever My Love,Boys In The Trees,My Older Sister, etc. SOOTHED MY SOUL!

[@antoniocarlosburinsammarti915]

Dude´s lost the most magnificent woman ever.

[@Aida-c6x]

I love Taylor's music.

[@Chanatx]

I wanted to be Carly Simon so badly when I was in my early teens. I just loved everything about her. Her music made such an impression on me in the early 70's when I was entering my teen years. Read her book/memoir, Boys in the Trees. It was really interesting. 💜

[@mjw12345]

The DVD Carly Marthas Vineyard is one of the loveliest, let me correct the loveliest, most unpretentious recorded live performance ever, no flyovers, no choreography just Carly radiating pure joy. Of course, the location was symbiotic with the artist.

[@snowwhiteburt]

I became friends with James Taylor and then Carly Simon in 1972. She got me through high school ❤️ I love them both people

[@maryjanecooper5666]

Love them both ❤

[@kathybutterfield2760]

Great songwriter! I always enjoy their duet of Mockingbird.

[@galerae947]

I was married for 30 years to a man unable to understand that women want to be loved, not just f'd. He divorced me because he saw me as the cause of his emotional turmoil. I maintain loving relationships with our sons and family, but he has cut everyone out of his life. I have a lot of empathy for Carly Simon's struggles for Taylor's love.

[@944clogue]

Most men want a vagina; not the other way around....

[@arielsea9087]

One son, one daughter. They sing with her.

[@juliegoff1731]

She had a well known friendship w Jackie O .she wrote a song for Jackie called “ Touched by the sun”, and she sang at Caroline Kennedys 1986 wedding at cape cod …Hyannis port

[@pointpleasant6708]

No excuse for James Taylor NOT seeing his son who lives close by. Oh well…..😌

[@Marie-rd1se]

Unless the son doesn’t want to see him, right?

[@lizroberts1569]

My son doesn’t see his father, and he lives close by. Different people, it wouldn’t make them happy

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

it's possibl that his son doesn't want to, or james is still so full of guilt over it, that he just doesn't know where to start.

[@leovolont]

Yeah, Carly Simon sure can exercise a powerful influence on people. I'm 71 years old now, but way back when I was a young man, I had a dream that Carly Simon had invited me to a Summer lawn party, on Nantauket or somewhere like that. So, keeping the invitation with me so that security wouldn't throw my nobody ass out of there I showed up for the party. The lawn was as large as a park, and most of the guests, nearly all recognizably famous were collected under this great large tree, and I was off some distance away on a bench. Well, Carly noticed me and came scampering across the grass and sat down next to me and chit chatted to make me feel comfortable, and then she took me by the arm and pulled me up off the bench and insisted I follow her back so she could introduce me all around. Yeah, every time I remember that dream I tell myself that if I ever meet Carly Simon, I'lll have to remember to thank her for inviting me to her party and then for being such a kind hostess. Thumbs up.

[@PH28538]

The fact that James was an abusive Drunk made it a living hell for her. 😢

[@dingleberryxo7623]

The cops were called all the time when they lived next door to us, was getting pretty annoying ,those 2 peace loving hippies was the only reason there was no peace in our street and we got to know all the cops by their first name.

[@KB-nr3ls]

I was a bit distracted, but I definitely missed the part where the orator said that Taylor was an "abusive drunk?"

[@dianemorton2222]

I love her songs.

[@zyrosqrd2552]

James Taylor's most intense songs were not the big hits, but those he wrote about living as a drug addict. 'Junkie's Lament' is the most personal song he ever wrote.

[@dingleberryxo7623]

Is that what he said ? I didn't know that .

[@dsa2591]

Most divorced couples with grown children don't have a "relationship," per se. They go their own ways and only communicate as needed for their children. There's nothing wrong with that. She seems to be the one who wants to drag him back into her life. He' seems happy as he is. I do wish he could reconcile with his son, though. I wonder how he gets along with his daughter.

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

given so many losses in her family, I'd guess it has occurred to her that she might not have forever, to bury old hatchets.

[@junebarnett7350]

My favorite all time song is "your so vain" I can listen to it over and over again.

[@juliegoff1731]

Yes June ,I’m elated that she dedicated it to Donald Trump

[@cheribee968]

Mick Jagger sang back up vocals on that song

[@annetteolson2428]

I can always find a couple of people I could name that the song would be about. Everyone can put their own people in the song, we don't really need to know who Carly was thinking of.

[@mrsmacca126]

YOU’RE = you are. YOUR= belonging to you.

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

"...you walked in to the party like you were walking on to a yacht..."

[@martinschulz9381]

Carly was no gimmick singer, she definitely had it. Her music isn't dated either...very timeless.

[@lornawilliams-astley2716]

She's a strong and talented woman who survived the worse. Shes a beautiful human being. James Taylor is a man who seems to avoid problems and runs when things get tough. Its a bit cowardly and selfish. It seems easier for him to distance himself from those who love him and he finds more solace in his addictions.

[@kristinjayne6720]

Harsh.

[@dont.wilson2121]

Their estranged relationship is their business. My prayers are they will reconcile.

[@CynthiaLaiti]

I always knew that you really love James but he treated you like dirt and I felt bad for you and when you got divorced, I was glad for you. It was so hard to see you and all that pain and I know you had to go through it, but boy it is hell isn’t it?I wish you a good life now and I’m glad you got through it. You’re looking good by the way.

[@judezalewski429]

she had her share of affairs.she was the it girl at the time.James had his demons..Carly had her affairs.Neither are blameless.But divorced so long ago and James sobered up and lives happily with his wife and sons .Keep trash over 20 years old where in belongs.Judge yourself .

[@dingleberryxo7623]

Thank you Cynthia ,I always knew that you knew without me saying anything ,you truly are a bff.

[@JanMGB]

James happily remarried and has other children. I believe James has delt with the demons in his life and moved on. I hope Carly can also find happiness in her life. She deserves that. Thankful for the beautiful music they both have gifted us all.

[@pldilliner9490]

Very talented and beautiful woman who overcame many challenges in her life. My appreciation, respect and gratitude to all she’s been through. It’s pure joy & compassion as her talents grow & inspires many. Aloha🌺Nalani

[@joannedoctor8215]

I like simon and taylor music both.

[@GregHathorn]

Carly, you are still beautiful. I fell in love with your smile when I was a teenager, and I still find it so charming.

[@dalbriggss]

The song Anticipation reminds me of the Heinz ketchup commercial, depicting how slow the ketchup came out of the classic glass bottle it came in back then (early 1980’s), which was prior to the plastic bottle boom. 😍

[@MetFan37]

I've always been a HUGE Carly Simon fan. In the 80s, I worked with a lady who was a friend of the family, and she's the one who told me of the difficulties in their marriage due to James' addiction. I'm not judging, for it's a great thing he was able to beat that albatross, but it seems that by Carly being so supportive, it just pointed out each and every time James failed her, and it made him sink even lower in his own self-esteem. The marriage had to end for him to start feeling better about himself, and that was the impetus for him to finally beat his addiction. I am not as big a James Taylor fan, but I like his music, and always will. But there is no reason not to see or interact with each other, and their children. And I get it - he's unsure of her forgiveness toward him. But I do wish them both every happiness.

[@saramurphy345]

They created two beautiful human beings together! They are outstanding people, not spoiled rotten brats! They are terrific parents! So, the marriage was fruitful! Positive!

[@bigmiked6390]

We all love you Ms.Simon

[@pjdalways]

I read her autobiography as soon as it came out. Very honest and heartbreaking. Love her music.