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“I'm still more comfortable with standards than with my own songs.”

Quote by Carly Simon

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Carly Simon is an influential American singer-songwriter, born on June 25, 1945. Her musical career began in the 1960s, and she is known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Simon gained widespread recognition for her personal style and emotionally charged songs, with hits such as 'You're So Vain' and 'Anticipation'. more

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