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Why does your love hurt so much?

"Why", by Carly Simon, was one of a string of film-inspired singles from a less successful period in her career (specifically in the US). Following her much publicized break-down on stage in 1980, it was recorded for the movie Soup for One in 1982. The movie flopped but the soundtrack was a success. The song, like all of the soundtrack, was produced by Edwards & Rodgers of Chic fame. This was a move away from the usual guitar-based hits of Simon's past. The bittersweet reggae-tinged ballad became a hit in Europe, hitting #10 in the UK and staying on the British ch… read more
"Why", by Carly Simon, was one of a string of film-inspired singles from a less successful period in her career (specifically in the US). F… read more
"Why", by Carly Simon, was one of a string of film-inspired singles from a less successful period in her career (specifically in the US). Following her much publicized break-do… read more

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Carly Simon (born Carly Elisabeth Simon on 25 June 1943: - New York City, USA) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records, and has since been the recipient of two Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her work. Throughout her career, she has amassed a total of 13 Top 40 Hits including "You're So Vain", "Nobody Does It Better" and "Coming Around Again". Simon's career began with a short-lived music group with her sister Lucy as The S… read more
Carly Simon (born Carly Elisabeth Simon on 25 June 1943: - New York City, USA) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a … read more
Carly Simon (born Carly Elisabeth Simon on 25 June 1943: - New York City, USA) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records, and has since been the … read more

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