Carly Simon Opens Up About Her Turbulent Marriage to James Taylor

[@alisoncanty1894]

Both James’s and Carly’s music give me such comfort. Remembering a different time growing up in the late 70s/early 80s. In my opinion one of the best eras of music.

[@piamorgaine901]

Without a doubt, to each of your statements. 💙

[@StevenC32]

That was the singer songwriter era, I grew up during the 70s listening to all of the great music from that decade. I still listen to music from that era to this day.

[@TheLarryBrown]

The fact that 1970s was one of the best eras of popular music is not an opinion.

[@Eve_Y]

I love that Dan, at 92, is still working as a journalist, and Carly, at 81, looks fantastic.

[@charlottaw599]

He’s kind of bad Dan Rather, just repeating what she says.

[@birdoriginals5655]

wow...92... did not know....

[@missmollybooboo]

I had no idea he was 92, even though he would have to be since he has been an iconic journalist for decades. He's such a part of the American experience that he just feels right wherever he is and I never really thought about, "Wow, Dan Rather is still working" because you just sort of expect him there. What a talent.

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

@@Eve_Y Time for a new pair of specs, is it?

[@robb7398]

Isn't botox wonderful

[@veganpeace_ATX]

I really love Carly Simon's music and her as a person also. Thirty years ago I had a friend named Jimmy who was the hairdresser for Mary Lou Retton in Houston. He was in the last stages of AIDS right before he died and Mary Lou Retton knew he was avid fan of Carly Simon so she called her and asked he she would meet Jimmy for lunch. She said yes and Jimmy flew up and had lunch with her before he passed away. It made me love her even more to see her do such a kind thing for my dying friend!

[@tofuneverbleeds]

Vegan love 💓🌱🐮

[@lisalivingston6473]

@veganpeace_ATX I love that story...thanks for sharing it! I am so sorry about the loss of your friend, Jimmy, but how heartwarming to hear that he was granted his special wish to meet (and have lunch with) Carly Simon. How wonderful!

[@veganpeace_ATX]

@@lisalivingston6473 ❤🙂

[@lulumoon6942]

RIP Dear friend. How lovely for him!

[@starrguitargoddess]

Beautiful story. My condolences about the passing of your friend.

[@jackrose7272]

She is very wise and warm hearted. Great interview.

[@TheNaturalust]

Wow. She is so honest and a beautiful soul. Thanks sister!

[@StevenC32]

I think there are 2 sides to every coin. I think if someone were to interview James Taylor they would probably get a completely different story, however James Taylor would never talk about their marriage, because it is something he left behind and doesn't want to revisit.

[@TheNaturalust]

@@StevenC32 of course everyone lives a different reality but that doesn’t take away from Carly’s lovely perspective and words. Love and relationships are not a zero sum game.

[@StevenC32]

@@TheNaturalustAll I know is that James Taylor doesn't want to have anything to do with her 40 years later. He refuses to even talk about her. So we will never know the full story of what happened. James Taylor is clean now and still doesn't want to have anything to do with her.

[@TheNaturalust]

@@StevenC32 That is James choice and cross to bear. Plenty of documentation on their life together. And just because someone sings and plays emotionally beautiful music doesn’t make them a good person or partner. Some of us have a hard time being emotional any other way than playing music and that, self admittedly is rather emotionally immature. 😳

[@TheNaturalust]

@@StevenC32 Also, sobriety was achieved by James by substituting the healthful addiction to exercise. And similarly addiction or sobriety doesn’t make or resolve a person’s actions. I believe sobriety helps growth but not always.

[@laurieuebbing3500]

I love Carly Simon....her voice makes me happy and comfortable...like when i was a child and felt safe with my family. Now, my family is gone, and all i have is me....i will survive!

[@charlisilver7879]

Same here

[@kiki07717]

I never felt safe with my family & Simon has always been a soothing, gentle voice to me. God has been with me all my life. When you have no one else, you always have the Lord. :)

[@sherriebrown6467]

Jesus saves. Call out to him. ❤

[@JBplumbing12]

@@kiki07717 True, God is always with us.

[@AnonymousPerson0182]

@@kiki07717😂 sure

[@TSquare7741]

Excellent interviewer! He reflected back what she was saying and didn’t fill the space with his opinions! Great work!!👏

[@sdz60]

Their music the times were an honour to be a part of ! Thank U

[@roserogers7032]

When I was in college in Ohio, James was doing a concert at my university. While walking to one of my classes, Carly was out walking on the campus. I waved and smiled and she smiled and waved back. What a beautiful woman. She came out that night and they sang Mockingbird. What a great night!

[@davidl570]

So................I guess this was around the time Mockingbird came out as a single? (1975?).

[@roserogers7032]

Sounds about right! 😊

[@ColoradoKathy1991]

I used to sing Carly Simon songs to my son when he was little and going to sleep. I knew every word to every song so those were his lullabies ❤

[@laurilenhardt2188]

My VERY BEST memories as a child include music by Carly Simon. Dancing with my mom in the living room, and making my best friend’s waterbed after a sleepover. I’ll forever remember these. 💕💕

[@Chrisgraww]

Hello 👋Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like?

[@dennisleporte2327]

my husband used to room with their son Ben in college. He met everyone in the family he said they were very nice an genuine.

[@nannerl6243]

Thanks for sharing, it's always nice to hear those stories.

[@stellabeatle]

I saw her son Ben give an interview and you would never know he came from wealth and had famous parents. He was so sweet and down to earth and thoughtful.

[@nannerl6243]

@@stellabeatle That's great!

[@douglascarlson9006]

She's a really good interview ...

[@jv-ep2tc]

you are like lucy ricardo on the hollywood tour bus....MY HUSBAND IS HAVING LUNCH WITH RICHARD WIDMARK RIGHT NOW.......did anyone on the bus care?

[@rhrh2025]

She expresses herself so deeply!

[@barbarawillis5187]

Insightful interview. Dan Rather is the best. Carly Simon is very honest here.

[@Scorchy666]

Agreed. Dan is a top tier interviewer.

[@bluemoon472]

He really is. Love how he listens so intently & connects with her.

[@lisalivingston6473]

@@bluemoon472 Good point! I agree that an effective journalist has excellent listening skills and not simply an agenda to get every question answered on a list compiled beforehand. Dan Rather is one of the best!

[@grouchosays]

@@barbarawillis5187 she is still in love with him. Go figure

[@helenaville5939]

@@grouchosays If you watch some of her other interviews you would not believe that. He has been a burden for her to manage delicately for the sake of her children over many years. He is a man-child who has nursed a personal grudge against her since she left him, and came across as envious of her success.

[@MaxineGuess]

I truly loved this interview with Carly Simon- so insightful and honest. I have been listening to Carly and JT since childhood. I saw her in Beverly Hills about 6 yrs ago. Thank you Mr. Rather.

[@juan2300]

I have been a fan since 1970....so good to hear from her.

[@SD-co9xe]

You aren't selfish to want someone who is emotionally available. That is a normal natural desire. Drugs and alcohol are the problem.

[@robertallen6710]

Best comment...🧐

[@eggman7527]

Well, the desire can be a normal and natural thing and still be a selfish thing.

[@rioollie]

@@eggman7527 I accept that. (I think @SD-co9xe means to say, *unavailable*, no?)

[@RosieTheRimmer]

Psychology is a soft science.

[@Chironicus]

The bold and honest searching of a true philosopher. She seems to *get* the pain, glory, and tragedy of the celebrity (heroic) experience. I love listening to her. Exploring concepts of love through her various experiences. Imagine inviting everyone to explore that fully. That's the Talk Show I want to see. What a goddess.

[@19battlehill]

I met Carly Simon -- and she is a genuine person. My friend and I were on Central Park West and I saw Carly a block up and I told him that is Carly Simon. My friend was a tall nice looking guy and he suddenly started yelling CARLY at the top of his lungs. And she turned around -- we both laughed and he YELLED her Name again and she waved her hand for us to come over to her. And I said "what do we do" -- he said nothing and started to wave her at her to come to us and she started walking towards us. And when she got to us she said "I don't KNOW YOU" -- we both worked summers on Nantucket and she is totally Martha's Vineyard, but she did come over to Nantucket -- and I remember he just told her he remembered hearing her sing at a bar Nantucket and he said it was great. She was very nice.

[@peggymaihafer6097]

What a great story!!! Thx!

[@dm962]

Uh huh🙄

[@l.keithhain1952]

A very odd story you tell.

[@patrick7mary]

We went to NYC when I was in college back in 1984. I saw James Taylor in a parking lot nobody said anything! I’m like That is James Taylor! I yelled out, HEY James!!! He turned around and smiled and waved back! One of my favorite memories! And yours meeting Carly! I memorized and still sing her albums! 🥰

[@chrispati4435]

Incredibly honest and wise woman!

[@skylartoth8047]

They did an amazing job at singing Mockingbird together live

[@StevenC32]

Yes but singing together doesn't mean the marriage is healthy. Sonny and Cher had hit songs together, and they even had a television show together, but the marriage was bad. Even the Captain and Tennille divorced.

[@jackangus1990]

Dan--such a gentle soul and a wonderful interviewer.

[@kathleenharris3403]

Love Dan Rather as an interviewer and adore Carly, her songs, her voice. She's wonderful in every way.❤

[@Chrisgraww]

Hello 👋Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like?

[@scottmorrow9794]

Carly,im scott..in the summer of 1974 you and james and the baby stayed at the holiday inn,in moorhead minnesota,where you were staying,while doing a concert..i was a day porter and brought a crib for the baby,where james helped me to set it up..then you walked in to the room and you said hi to me...he gave me a $2 tip..!

[@janeskey5042]

How cool is that!

[@ChalNjurshEp]

Love that

[@marybennett4160]

Did they leave the crib? I’m sure they did as they no doubt flew in for the concert. A two dollar tip for going out to buy it and help set it up.. Wow how generous they were! Minimum wage in 1974 was $3.35…. Can you imagine their wages?!!

[@JAlbert-wp3wy]

@@marybennett4160 He "brought" the crib up, not bought. It was the hotels crib, he just brought it to their room & set it up.

[@frankG335]

Back then, it was a lot!

[@stacyhackney6100]

She's a lovely person. Loving is good, even when it doesn't work out. Think how sad it would be to have the gift of life, and not experience the happy & sad combination of love. The ability to feel intensely for something or someone other than yourself is one of the gifts of life. On your deathbed you can say with gratitude, "I've lived and I've loved and I've tried to help others." Being loved is a great gift. Giving love is huge.

[@TheVineyarder]

Carly is a wonderful talent and she is much loved by the people here on Martha's Vineyard..she is generous with her time lending her talents to various fund raisers here on the Vineyard..we love her being a fellow islander

[@AprilRoses-3]

I’m 69 and her voice is just as incredible as the person she always seemed to be! 💗💗💗

[@loraa3873]

Sounds gravelly but she's 81

[@VintageGearMan]

Her speaking voice is amazing!

[@kiki07717]

I love Carly Simon so much!! She's such a beautiful soul. 💖

[@privatepenguin3137]

I saw James Taylor last night. He was excellent!

[@lisalivingston6473]

@privatepenguin3137 I bet it was good! The last time I saw James Taylor in concert was when he was touring with Carole King...such a great concert and CD!

[@privatepenguin3137]

@@lisalivingston6473 I remember that tour...I WISH I had seen that one! Good for you!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I’ve always loved Carly & James’ music. Fantastic talented musicians. “Anticipation” and “Fire and Rain” are my favorites. Soothsayers & artistic people can seem/be complicated. Bless them for enhancing our lives, I couldn’t live without music 💖

[@KimKashouty]

Carly Simon was one of my idols as a kid--No Secrets was the first album I sang to and still do. She's still beautiful and as ageless and timeless as her music! ♥️♥️🎶

[@susanhopkinswarneke2335]

After reading Carly’s book Boys in the Trees, I don’t think James ever really loved her. But whenever I hear him interviewed about her now, he refers to her respectfully as “the mother of my children.”

[@suzannebaker5270]

Oooew! Not much of a compliment, very much displaying a real disconnection! Sh**! I sure as hell would want to run far away from a guy like that! Poor Carly!

[@grouchosays]

@@susanhopkinswarneke2335 isn’t that special.

[@helenaville5939]

That's not respectful. That's full of connotation as if he's making a point that it's the only reason she's still in his life, or that it's the only means of identity he applies to her, that she's not a person deserving of mention by name. I watched a different interview she gave in her home in the Hamptons and she gave more detail about her current day relationship with Taylor. Although she was trying to be diplomatic, the picture she painted of him was a man-child who was deeply jealous of her success and still held a personal grudge for her having left him. I think his man-child behavior has been something she has had to manage delicately for many years for the sake of her children. She really impressed me. In this context, you will understand why I consider his constant reference to her only as "the mother of my children" would certainly not be seen as "respectful". ❤

[@grouchosays]

@@helenaville5939 correct

[@tomodonovan5931]

@@helenaville5939 Makes you think of the movie A Star Is Born. A woman finding success while in a relationship threatens the very foundation of that relationship. Makes no sense. Success is also, a passion as well as love. Success makes a relationship succeed.

[@tlynn7043]

I love Dan Rather. He’s a great interviewer and lets the person talk without interrupting.

[@TSquare7741]

Agreed! Very professional!!!

[@oneseeker2]

The best!

[@RobbinFerguson-g6s]

As likeable as Oprah is, she’s terrible for interrupting and monopolizing an interview 😳😡

[@rioollie]

@@RobbinFerguson-g6s Who's Oprah?

[@nista4ever]

I just ignore my ex. Its been about 20 years of not talking or seeing each other and yes we have a grown child together. There's no need to put the lotion on Carly. Its over.

[@joedoe783]

I'm glad she had the guts to say she still loved him.

[@adelaferreira4575]

James Taylor looks like this sweet lovable guy ,but no judgment here ,we all fight our demons ,she on the other hand is a force of nature ,very talented singer songwriter ! Peace dear Carly !

[@snarkmark2806]

James was a heroin addict, so…

[@StevenC32]

We really don't know what was going on in that marriage, so I don't think we should judge him. There may have been some infidelity going on which led him to start using drugs. I don't know if that was the cause of his drug usage or not, all I know it is a very complicated situation. James Taylor never talks about Carly Simon till this day, so there was something that drove them apart, and it was something strong enough to make him not want to revisit.

[@Juke582]

He seemed aloof and depressed to me in his music.

[@cathybarbGreen]

She can still sing amazingly. What a talent. Thank for your sharing this.

[@wotan10950]

Fwiw, my sister had a major spine operation in 1980. She shared the hospital room with Carly’s older sister, Joanna, an opera singer. Joanna was lovely, and when Carly & James visited her in the hospital (separately), they were lovely too. I met them all since I was in the same hospital for a much less serious surgery.

[@ralphromeo7066]

Carly is an icon. There are very few in her league.

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

Don’t ya love the word icon? You can ( and everyone does) use it in any way it suits you. Plug it in to any hole in a sentence or any pause in a diatribe . It just works. I’m onto the phrase “ through line “. I have no idea what it means but that’s the beauty of it . I can even replace icon with it. This message is brought to you by.”Save the English Language “ If YOU don’t, It will be left to the Europeans and you don’t want that do you?

[@denisebroadwater5637]

James and Carol

[@randolfo1265]

@@Msfifisquarepantz - chill.

[@StevenC32]

James Taylor is an icon too.

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

@@StevenC32 According to the Woke Folk, now, we are ALL icons. This was, at one time, a very special word reserved for very special people or things. But, in the process of killing or “dumbing down” the English language, people have adopted it and dragged it through the mud of mediocrity until it has little or no meaning at all. Good job! I hope you’re proud.

[@steverdms]

I knew of Carly Simon but it wasn't until 1987 I believe it was, when her "Greatest Hits Live" album came out that I fell in love with her music. When I saw the video and heard the song "All I Want is You" I was hooked!!

[@slicktheslickster]

Love the hear his side of the story

[@StevenC32]

I don't think you ever will, because James Taylor isn't the type to revisit the past or talk about his feelings. He never talks to or about Carly Simon. He prefers to leave that chapter of his life in the past.

[@HippieNiecey]

Love Carly! I grew up with her beautiful music. She had the most exotic looks! Absolutely beautiful!

[@dm962]

“Exotic”😂🤣😂🤣…I guess that’s one way to describe deceptively INVERTED zoo characters…

[@loraa3873]

That bushy hair😂

[@michaelmcginsie2600]

Carly, love of my life when I was high school. And James too along with Carol king. You three helped me in those times, early to mid 70s with coming to terms with being gay in a small rural town. With you and James…time should heal all wounds and enjoy life. We are not here long. Oh, I still listen to the music and what a feel good thing it does for me. Lovely memories and I thank you.

[@randyphillips7223]

This interview answers questions I've had for decades.

[@veronicaskoch3757]

I was just thinking about her other day cause i heard her song n thought of our wonder life with our 4 kids, we slways had a boat n would go vacation out east on long Island. I would bring along her tapes n my sister n i ( she n family also had boat) would drink wine n dance on dock . My sister n husband are gone as well as Her son n my son. What Wonderful memories, im tearing up but the best time ever.

[@maureengrogan5874]

Carly is among the most talented singer songwriters of her generation. I adore the emotional honesty and power of her songs. I've never cared for her ex, as I've always felt that coldness in him. Others may think he's an icon, and that's their right. She's underrated in my opinion. Love you, Carly 💖

[@Chrisgraww]

Hello👋Beautiful Lady 🌹 .How are you and the weather condition like?

[@AlterMann57]

I have always loved Carly Simon. She's an amazing lady, and she's as beautiful inside as she is on the outside.

[@andrewmcneil6668]

I've always liked her music but something I experienced involving her really sold me even more on this woman. Back in 94-95 I was working in Cincinnati, Ohio and was standing at the corner of a parking lot and street in an area called Mt. Adams. I'm standing there talking to another guy I worked with and I see a woman walking down the street(in the street) from a distance. Not really paying her much attention. She finally made it down to where we were talking and we both had to do a double-take. It was Carly Simon walking with a camera on a sling around her neck. Obviously just sight seeing the Mt Adams area. I think she may have been in town on tour. We were stunned and even more stunned because it was just her. No entourage, no bodyguards. Nothing, just her walking down the street. My coworker and I didn't have the nerve to say anything and frankly I don't like hounding people for autographs. That's cringey to me. In any case, she must be a very down to Earth lady.

[@itsjustme9354]

Great interview. It does come across to me that Carly is still not over James today its quite sad really seems like she still holds something for him. Bless you Carly 🙏

[@lizaevans8648]

I think we can continue loving a person who we have had an intimate relationship, after they have passed out of our life. Our heart remembers. Perhaps we see the beauty and love beneath the veneer of anger, and self protection. The parts that need healing.

[@paulmor2023]

After that many years I am over them all and now happily married and living in the present. So should she as well!

[@cflo1023]

The song is Hard Times! The lyric: holding it together ain't always easy.....angry man, hungry woman.... Wow.

[@annberrios9759]

Great interview!

[@sharonlaudat3297]

I think James never felt the same about as she did him. Artists’ emotions can be very extreme. He’s very cold about it and she’s still carrying a torch.

[@helenaville5939]

Having watched a number of her other interviews, I would say the opposite is true. Just because he was emotionally unavailable in their marriage doesn't mean he did not have strong feelings for her. They were just oppressed feelings. She moved on, he remained a man-child who carried a grudge over the years that she had to carefully manage for the sake of their children. He never moved on despite subsequent relationships.

[@helenaville5939]

@FoodLover-zw7pj Hilariously you accuse others of thinking they have it all worked out and then proceed to claim you have it all worked out. The truth is no-one knows. But at least spare us the pontificating.

[@bliss9745]

@@helenaville5939 Exactly right! By all means he should give his take on it, but not disparage others for having given theirs. 👍❤

[@JudithJohnson]

@@helenaville5939he was a terrible drug addict which makes you unavailable emotionally

[@helenaville5939]

@@JudithJohnson Yes, no doubt you're correct. Carrying any unresolved burden through life diminishes a person's availability on an emotional level. Tragic really.

[@surepaul]

How can he possibly be 92! That's amazing!!!

[@maureentrant5588]

@surepaul…. Actually, he’s 76😊

[@surepaul]

@@maureentrant5588 LOL! Dan Rather is 92.....not James Taylor....LOL!

[@taze317]

Two extremely talented people 👏.

[@joanneganon7157]

Thank you Dan and Carly ❤. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@carolmuir2997]

Carly Simon deserved better!💙💜

[@oneseeker2]

She was always so much more, beautiful, stunning, her voice so wonderful, she was always the fantastic one.

[@tracya.schneider7698]

OMGosh! I don't see this photo as anything but LOVE...I see their picture and think, "WHAT BEAUTY! What LOVE...HIM LOOKING AT Carly...❤!"

[@trixiegirlism]

Have always been a couple of my all time favorites. Sad that she still hasn't moved on emotionally from that relationship after all these years.

[@lisalivingston6473]

@trixiegirlism I agree with you, especially because James Taylor has moved on, remarrying and having twins with his current wife. I was surprised to hear that James does not visit the island where Carly and Ben live (I'm assuming Martha's Vineyard?), but chooses to leave that territory to his ex-wife and son. It is natural (and even heartwarming) to hear Carly say that she still loves James, the father of her children, Sally and Ben, but it seems much deeper than that when I heard her admission in this interview. I understand that she is still very close to Livingston Taylor, James' brother, and that the feeling is mutual. I had forgotten that Carly Simon had written her memoir in 2015, and I plan to listen to it on Audible. She also wrote a second memoir in 2019 about her friendship with Jackie Kennedy Onassis that sounds interesting and something I also plan to check out.

[@trixiegirlism]

@@lisalivingston6473 Thank you for reminding me about her books. I'll be adding them to my reading list.

[@fourthgenquilter9801]

@@lisalivingston6473 Both books are worth reading!

[@fourthgenquilter9801]

I have loved my husband since the day that we met 45 years ago. It is a love that is returned in even more than equal measure. I cannot imagine the pain that her unrequited love has brought her. I am deep fans of both artists. ❤️😔

[@lisalivingston6473]

​@@trixiegirlismMy pleasure...you're welcome!

[@rescue3878]

Carly comes across as a very genuine person.

[@timlynch5710]

She comes across as a spoiled rich kid.

[@NVRAMboi]

Carly was such a beautiful girl. The Hollywood pressures of success, eternal youth and appearances. You didn't need medical 'enhancement' darlin. God bless you Carly.

[@vincentlejeune3345]

Very moving interview. Since that was a while ago, I would be very curious to know if they have spoken since. Their "Mockinbird" on stage was so incredible....Love is beautiful ❤

[@KevinORourke25]

James is so vain, he probably thinks this interview is about him.

[@johnmurphy2113]

See I heard she sang that song about warren beaty

[@KevinORourke25]

@@johnmurphy2113 You are correct (I think). I was just making an attempt at humor.

[@kristinemunholland8980]

That song was never about him, and that's a terribly shitty thing to say. It doesn't describe him at all.

[@PatriotSteve]

@@kristinemunholland8980calling him vain, in what was a joke, is a shitty thing to say? you might be overly sensitive and even though it wasn't written about him, he's no choir boy.

[@ObeseCaligula]

Birthing beings hate funny.

[@christinerenkenberger8070]

Sometimes men just won’t let you love them……..it really pisses me off, but I have to let that go because I’m learning to love myself first.

[@lulumoon6942]

Some of us have broken parts that make us emotionally pursue the unsustainable

[@Carl-t9g]

A great interaction between Carly & Dan..✌️

[@christopherneufelt8971]

CARLY SIMON, NOBODY DOES IT BETTER THAN YOU! THANKS FOR THE MUSIK!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

She is fantastic! Great interview, thank you for posting this. She seems very sincere, strong, tenacious and a good person keeping it real! She seems like a kind of person one, would like to hang out with. Thank you again.

[@billbest3354]

Carly Simon......one CLASS ACT..... refined.....intelligent....adoreable....always was always will be. He didn't deserve you. And you deserve better Carly❤

[@rusticatanjuatco3907]

To our favourite Star:, Carly Simon: My best wishes to you for better life in your next relationship!

[@fuzzykyrra]

@stacer1962 I agree 💯! When relationships end alot of the time a person talks about their dreaded ex and all the ways their ex failed as a partner - this always makes me give a side-eye because no one person is entirely to blame just as no one person is totally free of responsibility for the breakdown of a relationship (excluding any kind of one sided abuse and/or violence etc of course).

[@billbest3354]

Carly simon....one class act

[@robinoftheelves]

I pray that Carly gets closure with this enigmatic, complicated man, in my heart, I believe sh more than deserves it. We all need more peace. ❤

[@brt5273]

Carly needs to get closure with herself regarding that man.

[@firsargentum5920]

No-one on the outside knows what exactly goes on between 2 people in a relationship. I like Carly Simon but JT has always come across to me as a very decent guy too so I don't believe it's quite as simple as "he won' talk to me, he doesn't visit the children" etc etc. He doesn't seem to want to publicly talk about it so I think people should respect that - just cause you're a famous artist doesn't give everyone a right to know every detail of your private life! ✌

[@williammaddox3339]

@@firsargentum5920 I am under the impression that James Taylor has a decent relationship with his children. Most people commenting on this video tend to believe he really didn't return her love; if that were true, would he avoid her like she claims he does?

[@firsargentum5920]

@@williammaddox3339 I think you're right - his son Ben has played on stage with him. I don't fully buy Carly Simon's version of events - she said in another interview that he won't give her his phone no. ...🤔

[@StevenC32]

If she doesn't have closer after 40 years, then she probably will never get it. James Taylor doesn't want to have anything to do with her. So there is 2 sides to the story, and we will never hear James Taylor's side of it.

[@hanwellhanwell]

shocking and sad i can totally understand wanting to be loved and wanted my motto is to love yourself you are enough pray to god dont give up

[@brt5273]

Yes well you need to find the right partner for to form a relationship with for genuine love to be established and flourish, not by seeing a photo of someone you've never met, getting jealous because they are holding someone's hand, then deciding your going to marry them and that's all going to be the basis for a successful loving relationship...

[@lisalivingston6473]

@@brt5273 I remember Jamie Lee Curtis saying in many interviews that she saw Chistopher Guest's picture in a promotional ad for "This is Spinal Tap" in Rolling Stone magazine and told a friend, "Oh, I'm going to marry that guy". Nearly 40 years of marriage and two children later...the couple are still happily married. It seems an unorthodox way to meet your future husband, but I really love that story! On April 8, 1996, her husband inherited the title Baron Haden-Guest when his father died. As the wife of a hereditary peer, Curtis is a baroness with the style of The Lady Haden-Guest. Curtis does not use this title, saying, "it has nothing to do with me". I found that so interesting, and it made me think of Harry's wife who keeps a death-grip on her Duchess of Sussex title and who is often mocked for it.

[@denniswoodbury8599]

I saw James in concert recently. He was laid back and really funny. I like Carly, but I can see how her different priorities wore him out.

[@user-qh5ic7hy7p]

I don't think a deepening of emotional intimacy is too much to expect of the person you have pledged to love, honor and cherish for the rest of your days. It is pretty much a given in any healthy marriage . Healthy people do not use drugs and alcohol to numb themselves. He made a commitment to her when they married, and had children then abandoned her and their 2 children by using drugs and alcohol. His priority was his addiction. Her priority was her family. Addicts make terrible parents. ( I know from personal experience) He is a talented singer, songwriter and performer, but was a terrible husband and father.

[@StevenC32]

I grew up listening to both of their music, and it is sad that they could not make their marriage work. I know it is a very complicated situation that led to their divorce. James Taylor is clean now, but he still doesn't want to have anything to do with Carly Simon, so there may be something more going on that isn't being talked about.

[@begonnne]

You have my sympathy Ms Simon, as do all women who suffer because of their partner's selfishness.

i suppose you are free of sin

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

All women are free of sin. Ask one

[@Leslie27275]

Addiction is a disease. Not selfish.

[@DebbieSmith-v2p]

No one ever really knows what goes on within a marriage than the ones married to each other. Everything is not black or white.

[@stuartcrutchfield8880]

I've always loved her songs-a voice like no other. Clouds in my coffee and the spy who loved me. Seems like a wonderful person. Would love to have met her.

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

I love these interviews. Raw and real❤

[@supersonicbird11]

I love Carly Simon - she’s definitely a voice of my generation! I regret never seeing her in concert , however she never toured very often. I do have a dvd of her perfect performance on Martha’s Vineyard back in mid 80’s. It’s excellent from the filming during the magic hour to her singing.

[@jacolen3791]

Is this really from a month ago?? Even if it were a year, I cannot believe how great Carly Simon looks! If I didn’t know better, I would have guessed she was in her late 50’s. She is just as beautiful as ever.

[@robinzachary9355]

I was in love with James too, when I was 10 years old. I loved the 2 of them together. Saw them at the No Nukes concert.

[@graceearl4448]

My first book of guitar music was Carly’s Anticipation album. I love the D chords on Anticipation. I’ve been playing those chords since 1972!

[@windorsolarplease4314]

It's wise to stay away from those who use any type of substance. They are hurting themselves, so if they can hurt themselves, they also can hurt you. Any type of abuse to themselves or to others should not be tolerated.

[@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670]

A wonderful love story, ruined by addictions. Yet, their love lingers on ✨✨✨ through their music, their children and their artistic commitment ✨✨✨

[@loraa3873]

Hers not his....

[@Jupe367]

I swear I believed I met James Taylor multiple times at The YMCA in New Orleans in the 80s. I was a young teenager then and the guy I met looked like James Taylor, full of hair and a mustache, exactly. I remember him introducing himself as James, so I always called him Mr. James but never told us his last name. I remember him telling me he’s spending his summer in NO to visit his daughter since he was divorced and he has his daughter every other weekend. All I can remember was he was very nice and his daughter was about 5-7 years of age at the time and he was a great lap swimmer. Years went by I never think about it until every time a topic about JTaylor comes up, I keep looking at those old photos of him and I swear, it is the same guy that I remembered during the summer. In fact I feel confident it was him.

[@tag-i2v]

This lady is a very elegant person. Always loved her music.

[@waltonstreet5740]

Incredible voice...one of the all time best

[@SherryJo777]

Dan rather looks timeless and fantastic!

[@loraa3873]

No, he doesn't 😂

[@lizaevans8648]

It is interesting how artists and express their heart and soul through their art and music, and struggle opening to love in their intimate relationships. I understand this.

[@mrmarshmadness1]

What a powerful and insightful conversation! Sounds like "Her Town, Too" was a bit more autobiographical than JT might have let on.

[@deeco2544]

Your problem is already taken care of. Your not with him anymore. You can only take care of yourself Carley. Leave the coldness of James behind. Good luck in your life. Glad you got stronger with yourself ❤

[@tlynn7043]

She still loves him. She will always love him. That’s why she’s still talking about it. Nothing is taken care of. He doesn’t even acknowledge her. It will always be painful for her.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Dee, why your spree?

[@pepperwilliams4428]

"You're" not with him anymore."

[@michelleweston7449]

Love them both good interview love her music 🎶

[@sammyvh11]

Nothing lasts forever. Relationships come and go. It happens to all of us even if couples stay together.

[@lifegenius763]

Carly is still an incredible artist and always an awesome human being..bless you 🙏🙏

[@rr7firefly]

"Boys in the Trees" and "Haunting", along with "Tranquillo" -- an amazing album.

[@NoamPitlick-bg8kw]

If a man as young as Taylor was married 3 times, why in the heck even think about marriage?

[@birdsfan57]

Because back then, living together was almost frowned upon by society. Marriage was the "norm"; thus, many celebrities (i.e. Elizabeth Taylor) had a list of husbands, as opposed to numerous long, and short term, live-in relationships. It was all about another era society's accepted "norms".

[@Starlight03690]

There is " Always a Solution". Love & Forgiveness. Sometimes it may have to be done silent, at distance. Sometimes in person, if it can be done from heart, open, vulnerable, honest, peaceful. There is Love, there always will be. Forgives clears all karma that needs to be, creating freedom, closure, gratitude. Much Love to all. We love you all. 💜🫶💜✨️🙏🏼😇☮️

[@StevenC32]

That might work for you, but that doesn't necessarily work for everyone. We are imperfect creatures, and everyone deals with things differently. Some people prefer to leave the past behind them and only concern themselves with the present, and not look back.

[@steelydrwu]

It's all human being stuff. We are all trying to find something and the more it's worth the harder it is to get.

[@kristinemunholland8980]

That's sad to hear, that they have no connection now at all. JT was my mom's favorite artist, so we had all his albums in our house. And her love wore off on me. Seeing him every summer at The Mann Music Center used to be a regular part of my growing up.

[@duncanmcangus]

I always knew she still loved him. ❤ praying ❤

[@23rbarrett]

The great JD Souther/James/Waddy song "Her Town Too" is a perfect musical discussion of her relationship with James.