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10 Famous Love Songs About 7 Famous Women

When American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox performed Janis Joplin's "Me And Bobby McGee" last week, it got everyone thinking about who the real Bobby McGee was. The tune, written by Janis' former lover Kris Kristofferson, might have actually been inspired by Janis herself. Some songwriters are much more forthcoming about the muses behind their compositions. Here now is a list of love songs and the famous ladies who inspired them.

Carly Simon Reveals Who "You're So Vain" Is About

Admit it ladies: You, too, have sung these lyrics with a particular gentleman in mind. You're so vain. You probably think this song is about you. You're so vain. I'll bet you think this song is about you. Don't you? Don't you? Ahhh... such poetic truth in those lines, the beauty of which always stemming from the fact it was a song for the "everywoman" about the "everyman" in her life. But now the gavotting, apricot-scarf-wearing man has been revealed: No. It is not actor Warren Beatty. Nor is it Mick Jagger or ex-husband James Taylor. In fact, it's not even a former lover of Ms. Simon at all, says Spinner.com.

Mayer Expands From Twitter To Breakup Songs

John Mayer is still crying over the end of his affair with Jennifer Aniston (and whether his undying love of Twitter contributed to the breakup), but instead of coping sensibly—we like to fill our beer helmets with shiraz and watch Hugh Jackman movies when we get dumped—Mayer is taking a page from Taylor Swift and hitting back at Aniston in song.

Carly Simon’s Tell-All Pain

A new tell-all about female folk-rock stars has Carly Simon feeling maudlin. Part of the book, detailing her life, Carol Kings, and Joni Mitchell's, focuses on her days with James Taylor. Ah, old wounds, we know you well.