Carly Simon sings about James Taylor divorce impacting their kids in new song
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Key Points:
- Carly Simon’s new album "Comes in Waves," releasing this Friday, features the song “Mother of Pearl,” where she reflects on the impact of her divorce from James Taylor on their children, Sally and Ben.
- In “Mother of Pearl,” Simon emotionally acknowledges the challenges her children faced as kids of divorce, praising her daughter Sally’s strength and resilience.
- Another track, “Maybe I Never Loved You,” appears to address her complex feelings toward Taylor, expressing both doubt and lingering love despite their estrangement.
- Simon, who married Taylor in 1972 and divorced in 1983, has publicly shared her ongoing love for him and her desire to heal their relationship, despite not being in contact.
- The album, Simon’s first of original material in 18 years, was created during her recent health struggles with Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer, and was made in collaboration with her children.
