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Rock Star. Composer and Lyricist. Feminist Icon. Survivor.
Simon's memoir reveals her remarkable life, beginning with her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard L. Simon, the co-founder of publishing giant Simon & Schuster, her musical debut as half of The Simon Sisters performing folk songs with her sister Lucy in Greenwich Village, to a meteoric solo career that would result in 13 top 40 hits, including the #1 song "You're So Vain." She was the first artist in history to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, for her song "Let the River Run" from the movie Working Girl.
The memoir recalls a childhood enriched by music and culture, but also one shrouded in secrets that would eventually tear her family apart. Simon brilliantly captures moments of creative inspiration, the sparks of songs, and the stories behind writing "Anticipation" and "We Have No Secrets" among many others. Romantic entanglements with some of the most famous men of the day fueled her confessional lyrics, as well as the unraveling of her storybook marriage to James Taylor.
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An Amazon Best Book of December 2015: In the trees is just about the only place in Carly Simon’s world that there aren’t boys, suggests this unputdownable memoir by the beloved singer and the first artist in history to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for the same song ("Let the River Run" from the movie Working Girl). Growing up the privileged but congenitally anxious daughter of a high-flying publishing executive, Simon learned early on – perhaps from her mother, who moved a much younger male “assistant” into the house when the Simon sisters were small – to crave love and attention. Some of this she got, of course, from performing, even though she famously suffers from crippling stage fright. The rest she sought from men – and her encounters with guys known mostly by their bold-faced first names – Mick, Warren, Jack – are well (and sometimes painfully honestly) documented here. (And yes, she finally reveals who her song “You’re So Vain” refers to – sort of.) But it is the story of her marriage to fellow musician and Martha’s Vineyard resident James Taylor – whom she met first as a young teenager – that is the most resonant. Although the union lasted two decades, and produced two children – and despite the fact that Simon and Taylor are now not in touch – it is clear that JT is Simon’s real-life torch song, the original man who got away. – Sara Nelson
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Star-Studded Memoir Illuminating the Life and Career of Carly Simon Dive headfirst into Boys in the Trees, a compelling memoir by rock icon Carly Simon. This thought-provoking biography pulls back the curtain on a life of glamor, heartache, and sublime musical creation. Bursting with vibrant accounts of her musical beginnings, the trajectory of a career decorated with smash hits, and intimate behind-the-scenes dramas, Boys in the Trees seamlessly blends the private and public facades of an unforgettable cultural figure. From her childhood as the daughter of publishing giant Richard L. Simon to her emergence as a top-charting singer, Simon's storytelling is as complex and captivating as her lyrics. She paints a vivid picture of the folk music scene she and her sister thrived in during the '70s, as well as her meteoric rise as a solo artist--an artistic journey punctuated by top 40 hits including the unforgettable "You're So Vain." This enthralling account isn't without tumult and tragedy, reflecting Simon's openness to showcasing life's highs and lows in her own confessional style--a journey of romantic liaisons with iconic figures and the dissolution of her fairy-tale union with James Taylor. Take a deep dive into the creation processes behind iconic numbers like "Anticipation" and "We Have No Secrets," channeling the electricity of creative inspiration coursing through them. Whether you're a lover of pop-rock history, looking for a compelling memoir that sizzles with real-life drama, or simply a Carly Simon fan, Boys in the Trees promises a candid, engaging, and real journey through the life of a female feminist music icon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781250095916
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