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Carly Simon is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit songs and albums. She was born on June 25, 1945, in New York City, and grew up in a musical family. Her father was Richard L. Simon, co-founder of the publishing company Simon & Schuster, and her mother was a singer and pianist. Simon began her musical career in the mid-1960s as part of a duo with her sister Lucy called the Simon Sisters. They released three albums and had a minor hit with the song "Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod." Simon launched her solo career in 1971 with her self-titled debut album, which included the hit single "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be." Throughout the 1970s, Simon continued to release successful albums and hit singles, including "Anticipation," "You're So Vain," "Nobody Does It Better," and "You Belong to Me." She also won numerous awards, including several Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Let the River Run" from the movie Working Girl. Simon's music is known for its introspective lyrics and her soulful, bluesy voice. She has been a powerful influence on several generations of female singer-songwriters, including Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow, and Adele. In addition to her music career, Simon has also written several children's books and a memoir called "Boys in the Trees" which explores her personal and professional life. She continues to perform and record music, and her legacy as one of the most influential and beloved singers of her generation remains strong. The Simon Sisters ( ? - ? )
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