Carly Simon - That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be (First Reaction)

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[@mikehamme514]

Thanks!

[@SaverioP]

You have Art Garfunkel of Simon & Garfunkel, and George Harrison of the Beatles huddling together at the beginning. This was Carly's breakout hit, the first of many. Her father was the 'Simon' part of Simon & Schuster book publishing, one of the biggest in the world at the time. What makes this performance impressive to me is that Carly was known for having horrible stage fright. She sure pulled it together for this one.

[@IAMCAVE]

Watch how she doesn’t get close to the microphone. She loved to sing and had the confidence in her vocal power to carry so strong. Stage fright or not, she braved through that to show what she had. The brilliance of her song writing is clear to see.

[@stannelson8306]

The two guys chatting are George Harrison of a little known band called The Beatles and Art Garfunkel of the law firm of Simon and Garfunkel!

[@johnperrigo6474]

Good one!

[@marshalljackson9796]

LMAO

[@johncurtis7186]

That audience knew, they had just witnessed, an incredible live performance 🎭

[@VIDSTORAGE]

she was a great songwriter and performer ..Anticipation and You're So Vain are great songs also..

[@bobhoffman9848]

Her live duet with James Taylor, “Mockingbird,” is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

[@karyn354]

YES, absolutely!

[@ThistleAndSea]

Carly wrote many beautiful songs. She was special. James Taylor, Carole King, and Carly all broke into the biz at the same time, and they inspired and collaborated with each other a lot. . Their friendship was special, and the three of them added a lot of Magic to the 70's. SO many great songs, Maddy, for you to explore when you are ready. 🙂 Check out Carly's "You're So Vain"...

[@tonydelapa1911]

+1 You’re So Vain - one of the all-time greats by anyone!

[@mikefixx7177]

The 70s music was the highlight of music

[@TripletDad3]

"Their children hate them for the things they're not; They hate themselves for what they are- And yet they drink, they laugh, Close the wound, hide the scar." From the perspective of a child or a parent, those lines really hit hard and make you think.

[@MaddyReactions]

Most definitely

[@kevinrakow380]

This is one of the few lines in any song lyrics that gets me every tine I hear it...

[@yellowdayz1800]

This song is all about the cycle of abuse

[@johno1765]

Back in ancient times, when I was growing up, young people were pressured into conforming to societal standards. "Ladies, you'd better get married and have children when you have the chance or you'll end up a lonely and childless old maid. Do you want that to happen to you?" It was about this time that people, especially ladies with women's liberation, were beginning to challenge those notions. This song captures that awakening. Carly wrote the music for this song. Her frequent collaborator, Jacob Brackman, wrote the lyrics.

[@fredtello]

when you're in your 30s or 40s and 50s and 60s enjoy your cats and not your grandchildren

[@timothywarner9139]

You can't imagine how lucky I feel that as a preteen in the 70s that my parents were Carly Simon Carol King and Karen Carpenter fans....the songs are forever in my head😊

[@peggymcmillin660]

Hey, I must be your parents.😀

[@jgates6645]

That was Art Garfunkel (Simon and Garfunkel) and George Harrison (The Beatles) in the beginning.

[@TonyP7007]

Carly is a great songwriter (who plays guitar and piano); she has a good catalog of hits from the early 70s to the late 80s including the theme ("Let the River Run") to the movie "Working Girl" (1988?), as well as singing the award-nominated theme to the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" from 1977. Two of her biggest hits were "You're So Vain" and "Anticipation".

[@martinl8574]

Another in a small list of legendary singer/songwriters.

[@joecrone9862]

The one food that can ruin relationships, is wedding cake!

[@willieboy3011]

My favorite song by her. The lyrics paint such a vivid image of dissatisfaction that creeps into a marriage and settles on the children. I once went with a girl in High School just because she looked like Carly Simon.

[@crispy5000]

Carly is a great looking woman so your date must have been quite the looker

[@franciscoserrano7313]

Carly is a song writer and abvious singer who was inducted into the music hall of fame She was huge in the 70s. There are a few songs that you would deeply appreciate. You need to react to "Anticipation" and You're so vain which was her biggest hit. I love everything about Carly Simon and I enjoy your reactions.

[@johnv61]

Great song and performance! Can’t go wrong with Carly. Carol King is another one you should check out. Her “Will you still love me tomorrow” always hits my soul, great song

[@traviswoodfin3044]

Boy do i wish i would have listened and took heed to these lyrics when i was a young man. I never get tired of this performance. She's a beauty in so many ways.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

She was a huge star and lots of us boys thought she was beautiful.

[@tgriffin8179]

I remember when this song came out…it still hits hard. Great react… keep’em coming!!

[@MaddyReactions]

Will do!

[@fredtello]

when you're in your 30s or 40s and 50s and 60s enjoy your cats and not your grandchildren@@MaddyReactions

[@racinnut77]

She had a stammer/stutter as a child but that did not affect her when she sang. So, her mother encouraged her to sing what she wanted to say. Eventually the stammer/stutter went away as a result. She is/was a brilliant singer songwriter.

[@jokuz9133]

You are brilliant how you understood it. Carli & carol king defined pop culture in the 70s. What a beautiful era

[@domeshine69]

Carly Simon grew up wealthy. She is of the Simons in Simon and Schuster. A very beautiful voice!

[@bearballin]

Thank you for reacting to my all time fave singer songwriters, Ms. Carly Simon. "That's The Way" was her first single off her debut self titled solo album. Oddly enough Carly did not write the lyrics. As she's stated regarding her songwriting process "if I get the melody for a song first, I can't write the lyrics." Carly enlisted the help of her lifelong friend and collaborator, Jacob Brackman to write the words. Knowing Carly and her life, Brackman developed a convincing storyline which Carly embraced. Carly debuted her second album, "Anticipation" only 8 months after the release of her first album and both records were competing against each other on the record charts. For this small feat, Carly was nominated and won the 1971 Grammy for Best New Artist. Like he contemporaries Carole King, and Joni Mitchell, Carly writes from that deep personal space we can all relate too. Excellent reaction❤

[@johnsilva9139]

Thanks for that info. Knew she was a talented song writer but never knew she didn't write the lyrics to this.

[@dadmateryn8092]

this song made me sad even as a kid

[@MaddyReactions]

Aww hugs 🩷

[@teddtarr]

Her "It Was So Easy Then " has been a fav of mine since I first heard it.

[@dalefriday5496]

I have always thought that this song is about courage. The courage to start a journey with someone you love, and who loves you, in spite of all the failures you have seen in others. You are correct to advise "choose the right person" definitely. But even when you find each other, and choose each other, marriage is not for the faint of heart or the non-courageous. It is a battle you must fight together, a struggle you must both take on together, knowing the rewards of that struggle can be immeasurable. My father cautioned me when I was 17, "True love isn't just staring google-eyed at each other, it is looking out together, in the same direction."

[@michaelasay8587]

My favorite song by her

[@pamelablasko7601]

My favorite song of hers also. Haunting is the word that describes it for me.

[@machellelokersonvlog1273]

Very beautiful song! 🥰

[@MaddyReactions]

Yes indeed it’s amazing song

[@marshalljackson9796]

This is a heavy ass song.

[@MaddyReactions]

Agreed

[@36karpatoruski]

No autotune is so absolutely right. It destroys the humanity, soul, and creativity of the performer, reducing them to robotic impersonal proto-AI singing that takes mo chances and delivered nothing of lasting value. Carly gets it and nails it!

[@geoffreymarston5948]

I had a major crush on her growing up ! Great music ! Thank you for the flash back !

[@greenbeatsred]

Looks like a friend of hers wrote the lyrics to this song, Jacob Brackman. They wrote a few songs together. Carly has so many hits and I remember having a big crush on her back in the day.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Looking forward to this one, Maddy! Carly is a keeper. 🙂

[@chrisashley5206]

Carly is amazing and very underrated. She has the best Bond song and she is a legend.

[@bobk9572]

You should try "Anticipation" from the same concert. Carly is a real treasure. Another fun one is her and Jame Taylor (her husband for a bit) doing "Mocking Bird" live.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

And "You can close your eyes" (with JT)

[@ls1959]

Carly Simon was a great songwriter. I think she wrote songs that reflected her own life maybe more than any other songwriter I've ever heard. You can follow the trajectory of her life by listening to her songs over time. From falling in love to falling out of love, to deal with cheating and hurt. She is also a great performer.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Carly , has one of the most beautiful, iconic James Bond Themes titled " Nobody Does it Better" from the Bond film " The Spy who Loved Me'...the studio version is her, and the London Philharmonic. Please react to her more!

[@lancelane979]

Carly is very talented. You’re So Vain is one of her best. Her parents are owned part of Simon and Schuster publishing. She also has Cuban ancestry.

[@jimflores9098]

Art Garfunkel and George Harrison! Cool!!!

[@davidkilianek9168]

I like this performance. This was the first Carly Simon song that hit home with me. I was in Jr. High at the time going through a rough spot in our family, Mom and Dad were at odds with one another, and her Lyrics on this song, really hit home with me, and her vocal performance left me wondering, is this the way it should be ?

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

Carly Simon was a superstar during the 70s

[@ed.z.]

Zoomed in on Beatle George Harrison and Art Garfunkel. Pretty epic guests.

[@MaddyReactions]

Absolutely 😃

[@timtravasos2742]

She said more in a 4 minute song then 200s of pages of a novel like Madam Bovary or Little Women.

[@johnsilva9139]

Great classic song and fantastic performance from Carly. Where was this performance, and what were Art Garfunkel and George Harrison doing there?

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

This song came on for the first time as I was flying to New England/ Maine to be exact to get married, how ironic, if I would have listened to the lyrics back then, maybe I would have had a change of heart. but instead I just listened to the music. not heating the warning, and sadly, 12 years later, my ex-wife and I divorced for much of what Carly says in her song, we had three kids, and sadly now almost 50 years later. none of them are in my life, actually two of them had passed, and I have never met most of my adult grandkids. so if possible if you're entertaining doing the same thing because you think that's the way it's supposed to be or the way it should be, how about taking a moment unlike what I didn't do and listen to the words. there's much wisdom in what Carly wrote and sung about.

[@KevinRCarr]

In case no one has answered your question about the two fellows at the beginning of the video, the fellow with the long beard is George Harrison of The Beatles, and the other fellow is Art Garfunkel, of Simon & Garfunkel.

[@julieholbrook5302]

Her live performance of Mocking Bird with then husband James Taylor is an absolute gem. A nice bookend to this sad, but gorgeous masterpiece.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Nice job with this one, Maddy. Carly Simon’s songs (songwriting) and performances are emotive. Something that will become familiar to you as you get to know more artists of the late 60s and early 70s is that innovation and collaboration between artists were remarkable. Also unfailingly memorable. Thank you for the many thoughtful contributions you make via your channel.

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@dc2694]

Carly Simon is a freaking virtuoso--nobody does it better (for those who know). I was about 8 years old when this came out and I had no idea about the underlying message. I just knew that when she sang "you want marry me"...well, it made me want to marry her. I guess I'm the eternal optimist.

[@michaelasay8587]

My fav song by her

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Maddy! This is a striking and haunting song.. my very favorite by Carly.. she is so beautiful and such a gorgeous voice, song-writer, and pianist (that's Art Garfunkel & George Harrison).. look forward to more of your reactions... !!!

[@jackiebowles5774]

Carly was an excellent singer. 😅❤

[@signal12hvac]

1 of the best female artist ever!

[@danielbenincasa770]

Shes so good...Love her

[@Russ-gy7tx]

The camera zoomed in on Art Garfunkel of Simon and Garfunkel on the left with former Beatle George Harrison on the right

[@rohan-qd6py]

Made me smile… 70’s vintage

[@tedmohr6353]

Great reaction by you, Maddie, i think you nailed it. I listened to this song forever and went deeper and deeper

[@peggymcmillin660]

Yes. This is why you will see her included in a list of singers and songwriters. She also plays the piano. This is the ultimate musician…write, play, sing. Love Carly Simon.

[@nycartist3421]

I enjoyed your reaction! For more Carly,... check out 'Haven't Got Time for the Pain," and a performance clip- "Comin' around Again" performed live in Grand Central station.

[@treada1583]

She is one of the great ones,,,,,

[@tedpetry2028]

A song that was a lasting memory......

[@tcat6133]

Yes, and in the end she gave in to those expectations despite all her reservations. A truly powerful song with a powerful message…

[@kensommers1646]

I would recommend her awesome smash , " You're so vain" as your next reaction for her. It was record of the year when it came out.

[@patrickvecchio8138]

Powerful lyrics that bring it home if you in a failed marriage,or a child growing up in a disfunctional home life.

[@davidjadunath1262]

An astonishing poet.

[@Swampzoid]

Carly wrote the music and Jacob Brackman wrote the lyrics to this song. Another song by Carly about marriage is Coming Around Again.. The song and music video to it are stunning.

[@danielbenincasa770]

Very powerful message

[@nodayatthebeach]

Great choice. Listen to her live from, Martha's Vineyard. Amazing.

[@Sober2003]

I had such a crush on her as a kid! What a haunting song ❤

[@danielmesery2904]

She is a 🌟🌹☮️🌍🎶

[@icmman7]

song is soooooo deep,one of a kind.

[@lazaruslong8092]

Suggest watching her perform You're So Vain, live. A very popular song that has had people wondering who she was singing about for many years.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

trivia - Jones beach is on Long Island NY

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Wow, this song took a turn really fast!! Their kids hate them!!??

[@sciwiz57]

That’s Beatle George Harrison at the beginning Maddy!!!!

[@user-kr2qb3wl1x]

I waited until I was 36 to get married, I am thankful that I was paired with the right woman, she made me who I am today and we will be celebrating 25 years married and 26 years together.

[@lexpatterson5098]

Anticipation…..Is another good one she did. But most anything she did was pretty good 👍

[@xk1sv]

Coming late to the party here. I think the most poignant line is "You say we'll soar like two birds through the clouds - But soon you'll cage me on your shelf, I'll never learn to be just me first - By myself' , such a sad line, almost like dying.

[@jerrycoolbaugh4962]

Great song and brilliant performance…

[@sonjarussell7332]

Lyrical genius.

[@timothyjohnson4890]

An astonishingly good song. For another deeply moving singer-songwriter, I'd recommend Rickey Lee Jones.

[@daneblack2593]

That's art Garfunkel and George Harrison

[@yournamehere6002]

You're exceptionally beautiful too!

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow, thank you!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

There's a recording of Carly and James Taylor singing "You can close your eyes" that's really special. (Think it's from a BBC recording, probably the Old Grey Whistle test) Well worth a look. Shame their marriage ended in a nasty divorce.

[@joemorro1434]

Carly isn’t singing about suburbia. She’s from Manhattan. Her “suburbia” experience growing up was Martha’s Vineyard. It’s about life in general in the early 70’s.

[@donalddixon6541]

This song explains in simple terms, "the truth hurts"......

[@kevincaulder20]

Hey, Maddie. Carly Simon is a songwriter of very personal music. She is the daughter of the co-founder of book publisher Simon & Schuster. Carly has overcome a few obstacles along the way to earn her place in the world of music. She developed a stutter at 8 years old. Working her way through dyslexia was also challenging. At the peak of her career, Carly pulled back from live concerts after developing stage fright. It sidelined her for a number of years. But she was able to take the stage again many years later. Some of her best songs are, RIGHT THING TO DO, BETTER NOT TELL HER, HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN, & YOU BELONG TO ME. For most of the 7o's and deep into 8o's, her music was romantic, introspective, reflective, and best listened to by candlelight. Enjoy

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow didn’t know that thank you 🩷

[@fredtello]

when you're in your 30s or 40s and 50s and 60s enjoy your cats and not your grandchildren@@MaddyReactions

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Her problems with love weren’t with settling, more her relationships with James Taylor, a huge singing star ( Fire and Rain, check it out) and some Hollywood guys and their painful breaks. Pretty sure she was born into big money, so that suburban life was probably more like the Hamptons than Levittown.

[@johnmimeault3467]

Thanks!

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@johnharkness7114]

The saddest two words in music--that last, "We'll marry"!

[@SIR-DanielHunter]

At the beginning was was art Garfunkel and George Harrison of The Beatles having a 👉Co👀aine👈 conversation. Been there before. Alot of talking but nothing said..😂 but a powerful people that you want at your concert. Everybody loves Carly Simon. She was married to James Taylor for a while I'm pretty sure this song came from that relationship along with her biggest song 👉 You're so vain 👈 Two successful musicians should never marry. Because when your successful in the music business your l owned and controlled by the industry.

[@olderandwiser333]

Those guys are Art Garfunkle from Simon (no relation) and Garfunkle and George Harrison from The Beatles! No idea why they were there.

[@greggbell9837]

You did "Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel. You didn't recognize Art Garfunkel? How dare you!:). Kidding; awesome content, thanks.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow!!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@MaddyReactions Not to mention his mate George (from the Beatles)

[@Karoke77]

"You're So Vain" - You won't be disappointed.

[@gazoontight]

The camera zoomed in on Art Garfunkel and George Harrison.

[@saltinewarrior8192]

Imagine a song whose words mean something, maybe get you to think. And the word bitch isn't used once.

[@markmurphy558]

One of my favorite Carly songs is a later song written for the movie "Working Girl", titled COMING AROUND AGAIN. And if you get the chance, Carly and her husband James Taylor perform a live version of MOCKINGBIRD together at the no-nukes concert in the 90s at Madison Square Garden. A little more upbeat than this one.

[@dadmateryn8092]

thats art garfunkle and george harrison just slightly famous people

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Who day? . . 😉