Carly Simon has been a mainstay of popular music for more than half a century. Her journey has been long and varied, but always central to her art is her often ironic, intelligent brand of songwriting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Carly Simon is regarded as one of the most celebrated female voices ...

Carly Simon howls like the wind on “Howl,” the lead single to her upcoming album, Comes in Waves. The song’s lyrics are a letter to a friend whose lover has just left them. With a big, catchy chorus, ...