The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman will increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 02/5/2013 @ 09:08am

Carly Simon being inducted before Carole King in the performers category would be so wrong.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/5/2013 @ 09:16am

She didn't do on purpose, but she did embarrass Jann Wenner in a movie where she was in a scene with him (and John Travolta) He holds a grudge.
Bad politics. She deserves to be inducted, but there you have it.

Posted by Bemylove on Monday, 02/18/2013 @ 20:00pm

Which movie are you talking about?

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/18/2013 @ 21:18pm

I find it extremely disappointing that Carly Simon has not been inducted yet. She has deserved this honor for the past 17 years, let's get her in next year!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 05/16/2013 @ 00:41am

Carly Simon deserves to be inducted for writing "You're So Vain," "Anticipation," "Jesse" and "Let The River Run." Of course, I am surprised that no one has listed "No Secrets" as her essential album. :-(

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/18/2013 @ 23:44pm

With the recent inductions of Randy Newman, Cat Stevens, and yes, Linda Ronstadt (even though she did not write her own songs), the absence of Carly Simon is disheartening. Carly Simon has a five decade long career of excellence.

Of course, I would also like to see: Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar and Kate Bush, as solo artists, inducted as well. Sade also deserves to be inducted, as well as her namesake band.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 05/24/2014 @ 14:37pm

Anticipation * You Belong To Me * That's The Way I Heard It Should Be * Haven't Got Time For The Pain * You're So Vain * Nobody Does It Better * Let The River Run * Coming Around Again

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/20/2014 @ 09:49am

James Taylor is in as a performer. Paul Simon is in as a solo artist and as a member of Simon & Garfunkel. Laura Nyro is in posthumously. Carole King is in as a songwriter. Cat Stevens is in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Linda Ronstadt is in as a performer, for singing other people's songs.

Shouldn't Carly Simon be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as a performer, also?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/17/2014 @ 12:26pm

The fact that Carly Simon has not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as of yet, is still quite disheartening. Of course, the fact that Jim Croce has not yet been inducted is also an egregious omission, as well.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 09/10/2014 @ 06:48am

Carly Simon is one of my favorite songwriters of all time. She definitely deserves induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/5/2014 @ 14:30pm

It is quite encouraging to see Roger Friedman supporting Carly Simon's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. By the way, I would like to wish Carly a very Happy Birthday!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 06/27/2015 @ 01:09am

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive
rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to
the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in
progressive rock. I owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Carly Simon is long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Let's induct Carly in 2016!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/16/2015 @ 06:12am

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano and give depth and meaning to her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/23/2015 @ 12:29pm

In my honest opinion, Carly Simon is unquestionably one of the greatest singer/ songwriters of all time. She has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/5/2015 @ 06:44am

How is Laura Nyro in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but Carly Simon isn't!?

Posted by Zack on Thursday, 11/26/2015 @ 19:30pm

Zack,

I often wonder about the same thing. How is it even remotely possible that Carly Simon has not yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 11/26/2015 @ 19:53pm

It's absurd that she's not in the Hall of Fame. Huge credentials. Did the committee forget how to spell her name??? C A R L Y S I M O N .

Posted by Mike on Monday, 12/28/2015 @ 20:13pm

Among the list of greatest singer/ songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to
the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Carly Simon is long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Let's induct Carly in 2017!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 08/27/2016 @ 13:21pm

Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to
the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Carly Simon is long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Let's nominate and induct Carly in 2018!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 01/29/2017 @ 12:20pm

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman will increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 02.5.13 @ 09:08am

With the most recent inductions of; Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014) and Joan Baez (2017), I think that there might be a possibility of Carly Simon receiving a nomination and induction in 2018.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 12:13pm

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman will increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 02.5.13 @ 09:08am

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014) and Joan Baez (2017), I think that there might be a possibility of Carly Simon receiving a nomination and induction in 2018.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 12:15pm

Carly Simon is certain to receive nomination and induction into the HOF.
Think she will be on ballot as early as this year or next.

Posted by Mark on Monday, 05/28/2018 @ 17:37pm

Wanna put money on it?

Posted by EDS on Monday, 05/28/2018 @ 18:13pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFO7JHPQinM

Carly Simon Before Stevie Nicks For The Hall of Fame

Posted by Roy on Friday, 03/1/2019 @ 20:38pm

Possibilities for presenting Carly Simon at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

Carole King, Mick Jagger, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Paul Simon

Posted by Roy on Friday, 03/1/2019 @ 21:16pm

I had listened to Carly’s immortal song, ‘You’re So Vain’ on Sirius X-M radio’s channel- “The Bridge” earlier this afternoon.

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman will increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014) and Joan Baez (2017), I think that there might be a possibility of Carly Simon receiving a nomination and induction in 2020.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to
the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac) and earlier this year, (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano and give depth and meaning to her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon is long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Let's nominate and induct Carly in 2020!

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 06/15/2019 @ 01:42am

ENIG
Ain't hearing any buzz on Carly Simon. I think they The Committee would rather go with Peter, Paul, Mary or Grace Slick again with Jefferson Starship. They could recycle Chaka Khan again or go with younger singer superstars the late Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey. 80's star singers Annie Lennox, Pat Benatar and Tina Turner (Solo) could also be in the mix. I think a poster made a good point that if James Taylor is inducted...Then Carly Simon should be inducted. I like Carly Simon better than Carole King if that's any consolation. KING

Posted by KING on Saturday, 06/15/2019 @ 16:47pm

Kudos go out to Michelle Bourg of the Iconic Rock Talk Show for mentioning Carly Simon’s worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the most recent installment of her blog. As many of you are very well aware, I have been a huge supporter of Carly Simon’s induction for several years.

Thank you, Michelle. 👌

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/18/2019 @ 23:39pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfKMbi_bf5k

Extended Cut: Carly Simon Opens Up about Special Bond With Jackie O | TODAY

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/24/2019 @ 11:36am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeUIhcJHv_Y

Carly Simon & James Taylor Talk Music and Being the Ugliest in Their Family | The Dick Cavett Show

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/24/2019 @ 12:47pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFivcfA54lo

Carly Simon On Stage Fright | The Dick Cavett Show

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/24/2019 @ 12:52pm

Anticipation is killing me...

Posted by Diamond_Dave on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 14:25pm

Carly Simon not in the R and R Hall. !!!! Is that some kind of sick joke? Ridiculous

Posted by Ted on Monday, 03/9/2020 @ 23:08pm

Ted,

Thank you. I agree completely that Carly Simon should be in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.



Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman should increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014) and Joan Baez (2017), I think that there might be a possibility of Carly Simon receiving a nomination and induction in 2021.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to
the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac) and earlier last year, (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Annie Haslam, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano and give depth and meaning to her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon is long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Let's nominate and induct Carly in 2021!

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/13/2020 @ 06:52am

Ted,

Thank you. I agree completely that Carly Simon should be in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

Kudos go out to Michelle Bourg of the Iconic Rock Talk Show for mentioning Carly Simon's worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the August, 2019 installment of her blog. As many of you are very well aware, I have been a huge supporter of Carly Simon's induction for several years.

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman should increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014) and Joan Baez (2017), I think that there might be a possibility of Carly Simon receiving a nomination and induction in 2021.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to
the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac) and earlier last year, (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Annie Haslam, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano and give depth and meaning to her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon is long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Let's nominate and induct Carly in 2021!

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/11/2020 @ 15:33pm

It is unconscionable that she is not in there. She was less visible because of her stage fright and because she was home raising James Taylor's kids. Don't be mistaken. I am a huge James Taylor fan as well. If you look at Carly's body of work including the sheer volume of songs and albums she produced and for the most part authored, including many of which that rose to near the top on the charts, her body of work is awesome. Most of her peer group already in the Hall do not have anything close to these credentials. Let's add her Academy nominations and awards to that list. Come on guys. IT'S TIME!

Posted by David Dallaglio on Saturday, 12/19/2020 @ 09:44am

David,

I could not possibly agree more. Let's get Carly Simon inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2021.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 12/19/2020 @ 13:34pm

It is appalling that Carly Simon still is not in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, She has all the acclomations but the one thing lacking is such a superstar that she is, not to be in the writer's and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, shame on the People that nominate that haven't done so. Carly Simon is amazing and She needs to be in.

Posted by Deb Westmoreland on Thursday, 03/4/2021 @ 14:51pm

Carly should absolutely be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. She's right of there with Carol King as one of the greatest female songwriters of all time. It's a real travesty that she has not been inducted yet. Her song catalog is on par with King's in my opinion. No reason whatsoever that she should be inducted. Not just for her songwriting, but her amazing vocal talent as well. I love her voice.

Lastly, a lot of the videos I've seen on YouTube mention her being "ugly" or at least not as attractive as her sisters. "Ugly" how? Beauty doesn't last forever; it's fleeting, but back in her day, she was hot!! At least in my opinion. Her sisters must have been drop-dead gorgous! LOL!

But, I tell you, Carly was beautiful and with that voice...wow!! Beauty AND talent...which has it's own appeal.

Posted by TC Tobias on Wednesday, 03/10/2021 @ 17:59pm

Carly should absolutely be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. She's right up there with Carole King as one of the greatest female songwriters of all time. It's a real travesty that she has not been inducted yet. Her song catalog is on a par with King's in my opinion. No reason whatsoever that she should not be inducted. Not just for her songwriting, but her amazing vocal talent as well. I love her voice.

Lastly, a lot of the videos I've seen on YouTube mention her being "ugly" or at least not as attractive as her sisters. "Ugly" how? Beauty doesn't last forever; it's fleeting, but back in her day, she was hot!! At least in my opinion. Her sisters must have been drop-dead gorgeous! LOL!

But, I tell you, Carly was beautiful to me -- and with that voice...wow, what a combination!! Beauty AND talent...which has it's own appeal.

Posted by TC Tobias on Wednesday, 03/10/2021 @ 18:05pm

"t is unconscionable that she is not in there. She was less visible because of her stage fright and because she was home raising James Taylor's kids. Don't be mistaken. I am a huge James Taylor fan as well. If you look at Carly's body of work including the sheer volume of songs and albums she produced and for the most part authored, including many of which that rose to near the top on the charts, her body of work is awesome. Most of her peer group already in the Hall do not have anything close to these credentials. Let's add her Academy nominations and awards to that list. Come on guys. IT'S TIME!"

VERY well put!! I agree 100%!!! There are people in the HoF who do not have a fraction of the talent she has.

Posted by TC Tobias on Wednesday, 03/10/2021 @ 18:10pm

Carly Simon is the daughter of businessman and publisher Richard Simon of Simon & Schuster. Richard Simon died in 1960 at age 61. Max Schuster died in 1970 at age 73. Carly Simon is American royalty.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 05/25/2021 @ 12:33pm

Ted, Michelle Bourg, Deb Westmoreland, David Dallaglio, TC Tobias and numerous others.

Thank you for supporting Carly Simon's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.


In addition to the news about Duran Duran, another artist who I have long championed for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame- Carly Simon has finally received a nomination for induction on the day prior to my 60th birthday.

Kudos definitely go out to Michelle Bourg of the Iconic Rock Talk Show for mentioning Carly Simon's worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the August, 2019 installment of her blog. As many of you are very well aware, I have been a huge supporter of Carly Simon's induction for several years.

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman should increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014), Joan Baez (2017), Stevie Nicks as the first female 2-time inductee (1998 and 2019) and Carole King as a performer (2021), I think that the time for Carly Simon is now.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for well over 4 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter and inducted in 2021 as a performer), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998) and earlier almost three years ago as a solo artist (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Annie Haslam, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos, Bjork and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano, guitar and several other musical instruments and give depth and meaning to each of her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon has been long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Since, Carly Simon has finally been nominated this year, let's get Carly Simon inducted in 2022.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 02/4/2022 @ 05:29am

33pm

Ted, Michelle Bourg, Deb Westmoreland, David Dallaglio, TC Tobias, Mary and Eric Layton of E-Rockracy and numerous others.

Thank you for supporting Carly Simon's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.


In addition to the news about Duran Duran, another artist who I have long championed for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame- Carly Simon has finally received a nomination for induction on the day prior to my 60th birthday.

Kudos definitely go out to Michelle Bourg of the Iconic Rock Talk Show for mentioning Carly Simon's worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the August, 2019 installment of her blog. As many of you are very well aware, I have been a huge supporter of Carly Simon's induction for several years.

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman should increase the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014), Joan Baez (2017), Stevie Nicks as the first female 2-time inductee (1998 and 2019) and Carole King as a performer (2021), I think that the time for Carly Simon is now.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for almost 5 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter and inducted in 2021 as a performer), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998) and earlier almost three years ago as a solo artist (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Annie Haslam, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos, Bjork and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano, guitar and several other musical instruments and give depth and meaning to each of her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon has been long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Since, Carly Simon has finally been nominated this year, let's get Carly Simon inducted in 2022.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 02/6/2022 @ 10:14am

Ted, Michelle Bourg, Deb Westmoreland, David Dallaglio, TC Tobias, Mary and Eric Layton of E-Rockracy and numerous others.

Thank you for supporting Carly Simon's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.


In addition to the news about Duran Duran, another artist who I have long championed for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame- Carly Simon has finally received a nomination for induction on the day prior to my 60th birthday.

Kudos definitely go out to Michelle Bourg of the Iconic Rock Talk Show for mentioning Carly Simon's worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the August, 2019 installment of her blog. As many of you are very well aware, I have been a huge supporter of Carly Simon's induction for several years.

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman should have increased the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014), Joan Baez (2017), Stevie Nicks as the first female 2-time inductee (1998 and 2019) and Carole King as a performer (2021), I think that the time for Carly Simon is now.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for almost 5 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter and inducted in 2021 as a performer), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998) and earlier almost three years ago as a solo artist (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Annie Haslam, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos, Bjork and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano, guitar and several other musical instruments and give depth and meaning to each of her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon has been long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Since, Carly Simon has finally been nominated this year, let's get Carly Simon inducted in 2022.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 02/7/2022 @ 17:54pm

Ted, Michelle Bourg, Deb Westmoreland, David Dallaglio, TC Tobias, Mary and Eric Layton of E-Rockracy and numerous others.

Thank you for supporting Carly Simon's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.


In addition to the news about Duran Duran, another artist who I have long championed for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame- Carly Simon has finally received a nomination for induction on the day prior to my 60th birthday. Is Jann Wenner back?

Kudos definitely go out to Michelle Bourg of the Iconic Rock Talk Show for mentioning Carly Simon's worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the August, 2019 installment of her blog. As many of you are very well aware, I have been a huge supporter of Carly Simon's induction for several years.

Although, I have not written nearly as much about Carly Simon as perhaps I should have, I have believed for many years that Carly Simon has deserved immediate induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, as well.

The inductions of Rush, Heart and Randy Newman should have increased the chances of Carly Simon being nominated, if not inducted outright in the not too distant future.

With the most recent inductions of: Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam (2014), Joan Baez (2017), Stevie Nicks as the first female 2-time inductee (1998 and 2019) and Carole King as a performer (2021), I think that the time for Carly Simon is now.


Among the list of greatest singer/songwriters, Carly Simon has been mentioned frequently. She had even been previously inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

Along with Chicago, I have been familiar with the music of Carly Simon for almost 5 decades. My appreciation of Carly Simon's music goes back farther than even my first exposure to "progressive rock." In fact, it may be possible that due to the orchestration behind Carly Simon's songs, in addition to the song 'Classical Gas' that I had developed a later and almost lifelong interest in progressive rock. I certainly owe Carly Simon and Mason Williams a huge debt of gratitude.

Of all of the female singer/songwriters who have not yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I like Carly Simon and Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, the best. They are followed by Carole King (previously inducted as a songwriter and inducted in 2021 as a performer), Stevie Nicks (previously inducted as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998) and earlier almost three years ago as a solo artist (the first female artist to be inducted twice), Grace Slick (previously inducted as a member of Jefferson Airplane), Annie Haslam, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Tori Amos, Bjork and Alicia Keys.

Carly Simon does not just have an extraordinary voice but she can write fantastic songs, play a piano, guitar and several other musical instruments and give depth and meaning to each of her songs. Other than perhaps the late Karen Carpenter and of course, Sade, I have not enjoyed any artist's vocals more. This does not mean that I do not like the "prog mother" aka Grace Slick, or Annie Haslam of Renaissance; I do, but just not as much as those other three.

Carly Simon has been long overdue for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Since, Carly Simon has finally been nominated this year, let's get Carly Simon inducted in 2022.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 02/12/2022 @ 02:42am

This year (2022) the inductee's should be: Carly Simon, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Eminem (although I think they should make him wait) and Rage Against the Machine. An early influence award could go to MC5, Patsy Cline. Musical Excellence Awards could go to Chaka Kahn and Dionne Warwick. Personally I would like to see Devo, Kate Bush get in.

Posted by Dan Martel on Saturday, 02/26/2022 @ 08:33am

She needs to be she belongs there.

Posted by Dsvid K. Sanders on Tuesday, 03/8/2022 @ 21:25pm

It's 2022 and Carly Simon, Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar, The Eurythmics, and Dionne Warwick are still not in the RRHOF.

Posted by What’s taking so long? on Friday, 03/18/2022 @ 16:37pm

Carly Simon has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thank you guys for all your support in bringing Carly Simon into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

The Other Inductees

Eminem

Dolly Parton

Pat Benatar

The Eurythmics

Posted by Tyler Helt on Wednesday, 05/4/2022 @ 09:17am

CARLY! Named my daughter after you in 1980! Knew you were/are a WINNER all along! Love You!!!!!!!
Yogi, Happy, and the other Carly!

Posted by Yogi on Thursday, 05/5/2022 @ 01:28am

SOLO WOMEN IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1987 - Aretha Franklin
02. 1989 - Bessie Smith (Early Influence)
03. 1990 - Ma Rainey (Early Influence)
04. 1991 - LaVern Baker
05. 1993 - Dinah Washington (Early Influence)
06. 1993 - Ruth Brown
07. 1993 - Etta James
08. 1995 - Janis Joplin
09. 1997 - Mahalia Jackson (Early Influence)
10. 1997 - Joni Mitchell
11. 1999 - Dusty Springfield
12. 2000 - Billie Holiday (Early Influence)
13. 2000 - Bonnie Raitt
14. 2002 - Brenda Lee
15. 2007 - Patti Smith
16. 2008 - Madonna
17. 2009 - Wanda Jackson (Early Influence)
18. 2011 - Darlene Love
19. 2012 - Laura Nyro
20. 2013 - Donna Summer
21. 2014 - Linda Ronstadt
22. 2017 - Joan Baez
23. 2018 - Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Early Influence)
24. 2018 - Nina Simone
25. 2019 - Stevie Nicks
26. 2019 - Janet Jackson
27. 2020 - Whitney Houston
28. 2021 - Tina Turner
29. 2021 - Carole King
30. 2022 - Carly Simon
31. 2022 - Pat Benatar
32. 2022 - Dolly Parton
33. 2022 - Sylvia Robinson (Non-Performer)
34. 2022 - Elizabeth Cotton (Early Influence)

SOLO BLACK WOMEN IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1987 - Aretha Franklin
02. 1989 - Bessie Smith (Early Influence)
03. 1990 - Ma Rainey (Early Influence)
04. 1991 - LaVern Baker
05. 1993 - Dinah Washington (Early Influence)
06. 1993 - Ruth Brown
07. 1993 - Etta James
08. 1997 - Mahalia Jackson (Early Influence)
09. 2000 - Billie Holiday (Early Influence)
10. 2011 - Darlene Love
11. 2013 - Donna Summer
12. 2018 - Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Early Influence)
13. 2018 - Nina Simone
14. 2019 - Janet Jackson
15. 2020 - Whitney Houston
16. 2021 - Tina Turner
17. 2022 - Sylvia Robinson (Non-Performer)
18. 2022 - Elizabeth Cotton (Early Influence)

SOLO WHITE WOMEN IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1995 - Janis Joplin
02. 1997 - Joni Mitchell
03. 1999 - Dusty Springfield
04. 2000 - Bonnie Raitt
05. 2002 - Brenda Lee
06. 2007 - Patti Smith
07. 2008 - Madonna
08. 2009 - Wanda Jackson (Early Influence)
09. 2012 - Laura Nyro
10. 2014 - Linda Ronstadt
11. 2017 - Joan Baez
12. 2019 - Stevie Nicks
13. 2021 - Carole King
14. 2022 - Carly Simon
15. 2022 - Pat Benatar
16. 2022 - Dolly Parton

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/5/2022 @ 12:49pm

Mick Jagger will perform You're So Vain with Carly Simon.

Diana Ross will perform Endless Love with Lionel Richie.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/5/2022 @ 15:07pm

Alanis Morrissette can sing Carly Simon's You're So Vain, because You Oughta Know!

Alanis Morrissette and Mick Jagger.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/2/2022 @ 23:25pm

Rest in Peace Lucy Simon, Carly's older sister and the other half of the Simon Sisters (Carly's first group), 1940-2022.

Posted by Joe S. on Friday, 10/21/2022 @ 19:48pm

Wow, a lot of horrible luck with the Simon family.

May Joanna Simon, 1936-2022 (and Carly's and Lucy's older sister) rest in peace.

Posted by Joe S. on Saturday, 10/22/2022 @ 13:26pm

In listing Carly's essential songs they left one massive song off the list.
"Coming Around Again" should be on her all time best list.
And her massive comeback hit single and hit album.

And another one is the great rock song "Vengeance" from 1979 is a excellent song and performance.

And on her list of best albums there is another massive album that is missing.
Her excellent album "Torch" from 1981. She started the huge standards comeback movement with this brilliant album.
Later a landslide of similar albums that sold millions came from Linda Ronstadt and Natalie Cole. But Carly was first.
And her vocals are stunning. She grew up with these classics and showed she could do it all.

Carly is a great talent. And really one of the greats of her generation.

There are so many great songs she's recorded.

Good to see her get this LONG OVERDUE respect from the RnR Hall of Fame.

Quite the year for amazing women!!! Carly Simon, Pat Benatar and Annie Lennox (eurythmics).
Even Dolly is there.

Posted by harry on Monday, 10/24/2022 @ 23:58pm

Why is Carly Simon showing up in the top votes for this week. She's already inducted!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/7/2023 @ 00:05am