Who's "So Vain"?

[joesteph]

For those familiar with the Carly Simon song, "You're So Vain," which she sang about four decades ago but has been played and replayed as a classic oldie, she's finally identified who he is in an offbeat way.

I remember being in college at the time, and some of us thought she was referring to Hugh Hefner and his playboy (Playboy?) lifestyle but, after college, the consensus of those I knew thought it was Warren Beatty, with whom she'd been romantically involved. I'm actually disappointed at who he is, because I couldn't have guessed him, let alone their actual relationship.

Here's the MSN article at:

http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=485058&GT1=28102

[Patrick]

Apparently, it's not about Geffen: http://showbiz411.blogs.thr.com/2010/02/28/carly-nothing-to-do-with-david-geffen/

[tallgeese]

Anyone ever wonder why he wouldn't think the song was about him? I mean, it is...

[joesteph]

According to the article, his name is included in the new release, identified by playing a portion backwards. I remember the Beatles having had clues (references?) to Paul's "death" by doing the same thing.

A head game going on here?

[sensei8]

Ouch! Disrespected for the whole world to see...or sing! Ouch!

[GeoGiant]

Lets face it she will probably sell a few more singles based on this "hint".

[the phoenix]

This is good marketing...and I still wonder who it REALLY is about!!!

The world may never know

[DWx]

Lets face it she will probably sell a few more singles based on this "hint".

Have just seen adverts for her album on tv. Definitely think it was a PR stunt.