"I'll never learn to me first by myself...."If that does not hit the nail on the head I do not know what would.

To me it seems that the words are savage, the emotions poignant, and the voice angelic.

Storytellers of the 70s, where have they all gone.

The two men they showed after she walked out are Art Garfunkel (Simon & Garfunkel), and George Harrison. This remains my favorite song from her. I always loved the song structure, interesting time changes. Great reaction.

Nothing like the 70’s singer songwriters. I think every teenage boy was in love with Carly Simon

"Their children hate them for the things they aren't, they hate themselves for what they are." This song definitely hits close to home for me.

Nothing like singing your song while George Harrison and Art Garfunkel are whispering together behind you...NO PRESSURE!

This is my favorite Carly Simon song.

I had forgotten what an incredible singer Carly was. Yes, song speaks truth.

WOW I had forgotten how good this song is,and just how smart it is.

Carly is amazing! Beautiful singer-songwriter.

She deserves Rock and Roll Hall of fame

One of the strongest of the "Feminist" voices of the era. She held nothing back. This song hit the nail on the head for many of us who dreaded the soul-killing cage that marriage could be. And what a voice. Clear notes all the way to the top of her range.

This song takes me back 50 years. To a very difficult time in my late teens. It's a great memory thru a hard time

Hearing this takes me back in time when I was 17, married, beat up, crying, and seeing this on a tiny black and white television. I was so alone the pain is still just as fresh at 66.

Carly Simon Is one of those voices you can not forget, classic and so different but you have to love her. Thank god for Carly!

I would hear this song on the radio back in the 70s but I never LISTENED to it until recently. Profound.

This song is so powerful.

Carly Simon is one of the top female artists of all time she did this song amazingly beautiful I can't say enough about her!

Born in 1960, I remember growing up in the 70's and witnessing the women's struggle for equality. I know it sounds stupid but as a young person i felt empowered by listening to Helen Reddy "I am woman" and watching the t.v show "The Bionic Woman". That was the beginning of our dream... to be a valuable, strong human being in a mans world.

That woman just walks in, sits and boom: perfect voice! Aways amazing Carly! One of the best female voices of all time to me.

Few equal the voice and beauty of Carly Simon.

Carly Simon was truly a Poet gifted with a ridiculously clear vocal range and musicianship to match....so much talent in one person....

“The couples cling and claw and drown in love debris”.....

Great masterpiece the 70"s had the by far the best storytellers and song writers of any era hands down

Its amazing that someone with a beautiful voice like hers who can mesmerize an audience, still deals with stage fright. This song is sweet

When I was coming up as a kid,I'd get into my mom's albulms...Led Zep,Floyd,Sabbath,Stones...and Carly Simon. Good times! Thanks for the music mom (R.I.P♡)

Fricking gave me chills. Having heard this song a million times, only now did I look up the lyrics...

CARLY SIMON WAS A POWER HOUSE ARTIST OF HER TIME....... talk about leaving your mark!!!!!!!

Carly had a powerful voice. Notice how she doesn’t “mouth the mike”. Even with the softer sung lines she still projected her voice enough to be heard. Truly one of the best singers of (my) generation.

Art Garfunkel from Simon&Garfunkel, and George Harrison of The Beatles in the beginning of the video. Always liked Carly Simon.

Suuuuuuuch a beautiful little song. UNDER rated. Very talented woman.

Either I'm getting older or these songs are getting sadder the more I listen to them.

Carly Simon is a Global Superstar with so many hits and so many awards. It is great to see this masterclass live perfomance when she was in her prime. Thank you.

Damn... that's was Art Garfunkel and George Harrison at the beginning! And they got schooled! Carly Simon kicks all the ass. All of it. And I love Ms. India. She understands and appreciates the soundtrack of my youth. Seventies through early nineties. It was good stuff. Some crap, but good stuff.

Such a poignant song, it hits you like a ton of bricks, sang beautifully by a gorgeous lady.

You are right " so powerful" Carly is an amazing singer songwriter, so underrated because of the amazing 70s talent pool

She was beautiful, the song was beautiful and she sang it beautifully. We that grew up in the 60's and 70's were very lucky to have these types of entertainers.

It felt like the emotion of the song possessed her and she had to let it out in this performance. Great song, super artist.

Carly has, even to this day, stage fright when performing on stage. She used to be married to James Taylor, another popular vocal musician you should react to. React to James Taylor's "Shower the People". And Carly has had many hits of her own. React to Carly's "Nobody Does it Better" - a James Bond theme song she sang so well. Or: "You're so Vain". :-)

This was Carly Simon's first single, appearing just as the singer-songwriter era was coming to fruition. The song shows a family life in shambles underneath its affluent veneer, with the singer fearing that her own future holds more of the same. >> A singer-songwriter named Jacob Brackman wrote the lyrics. He and Simon met when they were counselors at a summer camp in 1967; they wrote several songs together, which appeared on Simon's first three albums. Simon cites Brackman as a major influence in her development as a songwriter, and was amazed at his ability to fit lyrics to a melody without using clichés. It's hard to believe that a man wrote the lyrics, which are clearly from a woman's point of view, but the song came out of a conversation Simon had with Brackman. He was going through some relationship troubles that were very similar to Simon's: His girlfriend moved in with him and he was worried about giving up some of his identity and personal space as he felt an infringement on his territory. Simon reflected on this caustic look at marriage in an interview with The Independent, March 11, 2010. She said: "When I first wrote it I thought it was an unusual thing for people to break up, and now all my friends are divorced." This was the only single released from Simon's self-titled debut album. She followed up with Anticipation later in 1971, scoring another modest hit with the title track. Her career went stratospheric with her third album, No Secrets, which contained the #1 hit "You're So Vain."

Reminds me of when music was diverse in style.

Could you react to Janis Ian “At 17”? I think you’d really enjoy the song.

One of my favourite songs all-time. Love Carly Simon and I loved your reaction. I came from a broken home and feel this song to the core every time I listen to it. Very moving. Thanks for listening and reacting.

Carly's father was founder of Simon & Shuster publishing. Carly didn't want to be "just a rich girl" - so she started singing and proved that she was a success on her own. A 70's kind of thing for a young girl.

This is a powerful song, but I'm glad to have been blessed with a mother and father who loved each other.

Close the wounds hide the scares Well, that's every marriage She is wonderful

That made water come out of my eyes.

Nature is so generous to a few, Fantastic talent , fantastic voice and fantastic looks , Its about fearing possession,

I "reacted" to this song starting 1976 I think. Still get goosebumps and tears.

I love Carly! Haven't Got Time For The Pain and Anticipation are two more great ones by her.

Carly's music raised me starting in the early 70's.

Tears 😭 that is so powerful & I’m a 60 yo heavy metal guy talent is talent and Carly has so much 👍

It’s a song written by Carly Simon’s friend about all their friends settling. Settling for love that doesn’t last, and the repercussions of that in the future. Wow there are some incredibly famous legends in the audience ❤️ This is before Carly Simon developed an intense stage fear.

India, your facial expressions looked like you couldn't wait for this song to be over. I've always liked this song and the cautionary tale that it offers. It's an honest reflection of how some relationships can grow distant. Despite the sadness, Ms. Simon delivers in a beautiful way.

What a Story Teller Just Beautiful. Pete sr

This is a great example of having a well-mixed recording of a live performance. The record's version simply cannot capture her face, her looks, her passion.

I’ve always loved Carly Simon music...from the beginning until today!

1971 was an amazing year for music!

Powerful song. Major crush on Carly, like most youngsters around that time. Gorgeous, talented songwriter and a great singer.

That’s the way my generation wrote music.

Big radio play of many of Carly Simon songs! She had one of the best voices!

I loved that song in 71!!!!

This is the music that I miss so much from those days and wish that one day it will RETURN! Maybe it is still out there but the Recording industry will not bring it out or release it??? There are so many songs like this, that to say you "Only scratched the surface" is a Massive understatement! Keep digging for the Gems and maybe, one day, the Police-Tube will stop blocking the Very BEST from being posted!!!

Great to hear someone finally react to Carly. She is just amazing n i love how she overcomes her shyness every performance. See how they blackout the audience.n she rarely looks at them. The feelings coming out in your face are spot on. This was the perfect Carly song for her and maybe for us all. Great emotional react kiddo.

What a pure performance. I have watched this performance many times. You know you have arrived when George Harrison and Art Garfunkel are your back up singers. Good Lordy!

raw emotion....she could make ya weep!

Iv'e always thought she is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.

Such a beautiful voice, such a harsh song.

I remember hearing this song on the radio, looking out my window on a rainy day. I was 15.

Love you, India. You are so insightful!

To me the heart of the song is her confession that she will never know who she is on her own. That was a major new concept for women in the late sixties early seventies - being able to define yourself away from others. Self actualization. Great writing Carly.

Just OUTSTANDING!

So very glad you have found Carly Simon, a true artist. And, it's ok about You're So Vain, I figure you must have at least enjoyed listening to it. At least, I hope you did. Thanks for another great reaction.

Every songwriter dreams of having someone like you listening to their song. Honestly, you let the lyrics and the music just wash over you completely and it's beautiful!

First time I hear this song.It's beautiful.

I"ve always loved her voice. "You're so Vain" is probably her most famous song.

So Dynamic. Sad and Beautiful at The same Time. I Have Tears. Pete sr

Another Carly Simon song, "Coming Around Again/Itsy Bitsy Spider"

The power of this song is the contrast between the ideal of love and the reality of love after the idealism of love leaves the relationship!🫥

Love Carly Simon, great voice

I liked the song as a 12 year old. Decades later listening to the lyrics it’s very powerful and sad.

Suggestion: A good one that goes well after this one: Janis Ian - At Seventeen kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLOFrZWFs7PafGQ.html

Yes. She was Beautiful. I love her songs.

Carly is awesome!

Carly was so perfect. A woman my age, 53, remembers her as older, I was too young to hear her words. I grew up and appreciated her so much. Stupid me in high school was so into Jethro tull, protocol harem, I didn't hear her message until I got into college.

My fav Carly song. It's so atmospheric, ethereal, almost as if one is floating over a family, a couple, observing their lives, good, bad or as indifferent that are. Relationships are what we make them, good, bad or ugly. And for most of us, it's a balance if all to a degree or another. This song is the birth of relationship and commitment, and as to what ones expectations and it's reality comes out to be. I Love this.

Carly is so talented.

Love Carly Simon.

That song made me really think when I was a kid.

This haunting song.❤️ India I could see the pain while you listened. What a performance Carly gave of her incredible song.

One of my favs by her.

Wow this brought back memories. I was weirdly obsessed with this song as a teen in the seventies.

Such a powerful song!

One of The Great Great voices!!! and a song worthy of her talent...

The Right Thing To Do, You Belong To Me, Nobody Does It Better, Anticipation, Mocking Bird, Coming Around Again, etc. I met Carly in Fort Lauderdale at Peaches Records and Tapes in the late 80's. She was really nice.

So talented! So drop dead gorgeous. I was 15 when this came out. Charted really well, so striking, unusual, non commercial. Breathtakingly stark lyrics and a first real look past all the romantic BS that's fed to us when we are young.

Such a hauntingly beautiful song ....

I had watched this video just a few nights ago, remember the song from my childhood. Had never realized how dark it was. Gotta say, I like it more now.

Hi India, I love your name, so much so, I named my daughter India. I'm new to your channel, love what you're doing, love it, love, love it. I love anything Carly Simon. This is one of my favorites. I haven't seen all your reactions, but if you felt Carly's powerful music, check out her ex-husband James Taylor, he is one of my favorites too. And I would love to her your reaction to Carol King's Too Late, trust me, you'll love it.