While some would contend that Carly Simon’s wealthy background gave her a leg up, her talent and skill as a musician inform you that she earned just of her current and future success on her behalf own. Her initial break came while she was on holiday. She and her sister Lucy got a trip to Cape Cod and attempted to get a job performing in a summer time resort. As luck could have it the previous performer had remaining, so they began singing there with a repertoire of three songs.

The duo continuing to perform before eventually disbanding and Carly began performing like a single artist. In June of 1971, she sat down with Wink Martindale for an in depth conversation about her lifestyle, career and passion for music.