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.
What About A Holiday
Carly Simon Lyrics
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You and me and all the Stones
Wouldn't want to leave them out
Couldn't find a nice bunch
But you can't expect them to
Navigate the boulevards on their own
Those sweet Rolling Stones
Gosh, we better go hold their hands
The lyrics of Carly Simon's song "What About A Holiday" portray the idea of a holiday or vacation with the Rolling Stones. The song emphasizes the bond that exists between the singer and the Stones. The first two lines of the song "What about a holiday, just the eight of us" suggest that Carly Simon and the Rolling Stones form some sort of family or community. Moreover, the line "You and me and all the Stones" emphasizes the close relationship shared between the singer and the band members.
The third line "Wouldn't want to leave them out" suggests that Carly Simon has an inclusive attitude towards the Rolling Stones members. She thinks that it wouldn't be fair to exclude any of them from the vacation. This sentiment is carried through in the following line, "Couldn't find a nice bunch". Even though no one likes to be around people they don't like, Carly Simon is willing to maintain a friendship with the band members regardless.
Finally, when Carly Simon says "those sweet Rolling Stones", she points out their vulnerability and perhaps her protectiveness towards them. The last line, "Gosh, we better go hold their hands while they cross the street", portrays a caring attitude towards the band members. This line shows that Carly Simon values looking out for the Rolling Stones' wellbeing and perhaps wants to accompany them through life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
What about a holiday, just the eight of us
Hey, let's plan a vacation exclusively for ourselves and a specific group of people!
You and me and all the Stones
You and I, along with all the members of the Rolling Stones band.
Wouldn't want to leave them out
It's important that we include the Stones in our holiday plans.
Couldn't find a nice bunch
It was difficult to find a group of people as nice as the Stones.
But you can't expect them to
It's unrealistic to expect the Stones to do certain things on their own.
Navigate the boulevards on their own
They might have trouble finding their way around the city without us.
Those sweet Rolling Stones
We love the Rolling Stones and we think they're great people!
Gosh, we better go hold their hands
We should accompany the Stones wherever they go, so they don't feel lost or uncomfortable.
While they cross the street
We're even willing to help them cross the street, if needed.
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Written by: CARLY SIMON
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B4inSF
Such a really great interview. THANKS!