Top 20 Carly Simon Songs of All Time

By YPB TeamJul 28

From chart-topping confessionals to deep cuts devoted fans swear by, this lineup spans decades of sharp, personal songwriting. Cast your vote!

1
You're So Vain
A scathing kiss-off to a self-absorbed lover, this 1972 No. 1 hit from No Secrets remains her signature song and one of pop's great mystery-man anthems.
1000pts
2
Vengeance
A rock-edged 1979 lead single from the album Spy, backed by an early MTV-era music video.
833pts
3
Come Upstairs
The sultry, playful title track of her 1980 album, praised by critics as one of her most sensuous performances.
700pts
4
We Have No Secrets
A confessional deep cut from the 1972 album No Secrets that lent the record its title.
667pts
5
Boys in the Trees
The moody, atmospheric title track of her acclaimed 1978 album.
643pts
6
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
A wistful third single from Coming Around Again whose title borrows a line from The Maltese Falcon.
642pts
7
You Belong to Me
A slinky, jazzy 1978 top-10 hit co-written with Michael McDonald from the Boys in the Trees album.
500pts
8
Coming Around Again
The bittersweet title track written for the 1986 film Heartburn, marking her comeback after a long recording hiatus.
500pts
9
Jesse
An upbeat, defiant 1980 single about resisting the pull of an old flame, from the album Come Upstairs.
500pts
10
Anticipation
The nervy, anxious title track from her 1971 sophomore album, later reused in a famous Heinz ketchup commercial.
409pts
11
That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be
Her Grammy-nominated 1971 debut single questioning the traditional promises of marriage.
409pts
12
Nobody Does It Better
The lush 1977 Bond theme for The Spy Who Loved Me, later named one of the greatest 007 songs ever recorded.
409pts
13
The Right Thing to Do
A warm, devoted 1973 top-20 single from No Secrets written for then-husband James Taylor.
409pts
14
Why
A shimmering 1982 disco single written and produced by Chic's Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers for the Soup for One soundtrack.
300pts
15
Touched by the Sun
A soaring, empowering ballad from 1994's Letters Never Sent that became a staple of her live shows.
167pts
16
Let the River Run
Her Oscar- and Grammy-winning 1988 anthem for Working Girl, the only song ever to win Best Original Song solely written, composed, and performed by one artist.
167pts
17
Life Is Eternal
A reflective deep cut from her 1990 album Have You Seen Me Lately, treasured by devoted fans.
167pts
18
Two Hot Girls (On a Hot Summer Night)
A catchy, psychologically layered deep cut from 1987's Coming Around Again.
167pts
19
Haven't Got Time for the Pain
A breezy 1974 top-20 hit from Hotcakes about pushing past emotional numbness.
167pts
20
Attitude Dancing
A funky, horn-driven 1975 single from Playing Possum showcasing her rhythmic, playful side.
167pts