1971

This year marked Carly Simon's official debut with her self-titled album Carly Simon. The album featured her first hit single, That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be, which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. It established her distinctive voice and introspective songwriting style.

1972

Simon achieved international superstardom with her third album, No Secrets, which topped the Billboard 200 chart. The album's lead single, You're So Vain, became her signature song and a global phenomenon, reaching number one in the US and solidifying her iconic status.

1988

Simon's song Let the River Run, from the film Working Girl, garnered her immense critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. This achievement made her the first artist to win an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award for a song composed and written by a single artist. It was a significant milestone in her career.