Simon's career began with a short-lived music group with her sister Lucy as The Simon Sisters. They had a minor hit in 1964 called "Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod", and made three albums together before Lucy left to get married and start a family. Later, Carly Simon collaborated with eclectic New York rockers Elephant's Memory for about six months. She also appeared in the 1971 Milos Forman movie Taking Off, playing an auditioning singer, and sang "Long Term Physical Effects", which was included in Taking Off, the 1971 soundtrack for the movie.
Simon's major breakthrough was 1972's No Secrets. The album spawned several successful singles, including Simon's biggest hit, "You're So Vain". Simon continued to produce successful albums through the 1970s and early 1980s, moving into film scores after she was dropped by her record label in 1985. She performed the main title song for the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me - "Nobody Does It Better" which was a worldwide hit in 1977.
Body and Soul
Carly Simon Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I sigh for you
For you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wonder why
It's me you're wronging
I'm all for you body and soul
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless you'd give me one more chance
To prove dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours just for the taking
I'd gladly surrender
Myself to you - Body and Soul
“Body and Soul” is a song written by Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, and Frank Eyton in 1930. The song tells the story of a lover who sighs for his beloved who seems to be ignorant of his feelings for her. Carly Simon's 2005 version of the song is one of her best covers. Simon's voice is rich, emotional, and elegant in the song. The lyrics reflect the depth of pain and confusion of a lover who is deeply in love with someone who does not reciprocate the same love.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I am feeling deeply emotive and alone
I sigh for you
My desire and longing for you is overpowering
For you dear only
You are the only one I desire
Why haven't you seen it
I cannot comprehend why you are unable to perceive what I am feeling
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you in every way
I spend my days in longing
I am constantly yearning for you
And wonder why
I am unable to understand the reasons behind your absence
It's me you're wronging
I feel hurt and betrayed by your lack of attention and affection towards me
I tell you I mean it
I am being truthful and honest with you
I can't believe it
I am shocked and dismayed
It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult for me to comprehend the situation
That you'd turn away romance
I find it upsetting that you are avoiding any romantic involvement
Are you pretending
I question whether you are being genuine with me
It looks like the ending
I fear that our relationship may be coming to an end
Unless you'd give me one more chance
I hope that you will give me another opportunity to prove my love to you
To prove dear
I am willing to demonstrate my affection and dedication to you
My life a wreck you're making
Your absence and rejection is causing me great distress and turmoil
You know I'm yours just for the taking
You have complete control over my affection and devotion
I'd gladly surrender
I am willing to give up anything for you
Myself to you - Body and Soul
I am offering myself to you completely and without reservation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Suns of Nothing
Only one word defines Carly's interpretation of this timeless classic, and that is 'perfection'.
Antonio Carlos Novelli
Ela canta divinamente, canta com o coração! Eu a amo!
Philip Watson
Beautiful! "Torch" is a luscious album!
linda caylor
Phil Watson, you're so right. I LOVE it, Have you listened to her Film Noir and Moonlight Serenade? Oh and the dvd of her on the Queen Mary? Oh gosh I love her. Also the concert at Martha's Vineyard outdoors? She's so beautiful
Just wonderful. I really wish she'd done some more Torch songs, she does them sooooo well. 💖🎶🎵🎼🎙🎶🎶🎶
Philip Watson
@luckna N.rajsima You're welcome Lucky! They are beautiful arrangements on this album, and Carly handles the songs perfectly :))
Philip Watson
@Aggie Chip-Nelson Nice image! ;) Glad you like it Aggie!
luckna Narajsima
Gorgeous! she gets along the song beautifully:) thank you Phil and enjoy your awesome days^^
Anny C
Ohhhh so nice...seductive and passionate! I'm picturing a small (smokeless) club, hands on chin, eyes closed....yes, heaven!
swampzoid
just awesome. the whole album is stunning.
Antonio Carlos Novelli
Oh! Carly, você está demais nesse clip, está linda e cantando divinamente...afinadíssima!