The Most Free-Spirited Hippies in Hollywood History

Carly Simon

Carly Simon is most popular for her hit "You're So Vain," a song everyone and their mother is familiar with. Simon rose to fame in the 1970s and won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Despite her high-profile career, she always has been and still is a free spirit at heart.

Under-Politicized Music

Despite her popularity and reach, Simon kept politics out of her music. She did, however, give women a voice with her feminist ideals and lyrics. Her tracks about independence inspired women everywhere to stand a little taller.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.