Carole Bayer Sager Discusses Her Extraordinary Life
Someone brought this clip up to Carole recently and we thought we’d share it with you
A snippet from a few years ago
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Feb
2024
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May
2020
WSJ-A look back at “Nobody Does It Better”
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal looks back on the theme song to the James Bond movie
Read the full article at https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-secret-agent-in-carly-simons-nobody-does-it-better-11589031471
The Secret Agent in Carly Simon’s ‘Nobody Does It Better’
The singer, the lyricist Carole Bayer Sager and others look back on the Bond theme for ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’—and the duality of James
an excerpt from the article:
In the fall of 1977, Carly Simon’s sultry rendition of “Nobody Does It Better” rose to No. 2 on Billboard’s pop chart, casting James Bond in a new light.
Written by Carole Bayer Sager (words) and Marvin Hamlisch (music) for “The Spy Who Loved Me,” the Bond theme was the first to be titled differently from the movie.
As 007 fans await “No Time to Die”—delayed until November but already teased with a theme by Billie Eilish—Ms. Bayer Sager, Ms. Simon, pianist Michael Omartian and arranger Richard Hewson revisited their hit. Last year, Ms. Bayer Sager received the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Johnny Mercer Award; Ms. Simon’s most recent book is “Touched by the Sun: My Friendship with Jackie.”
Later in the article…
Ms. Simon: As I recorded my vocal, I imagined how the movie would start. Bond films always had plenty of action before the theme song came on.
I also felt Carole’s female perspective in the lyrics. They fit me perfectly. Adding “James, you’re the best” was the perfect homage.
8
Nov
2016
NPR: Carole speaks on the Diane Rehm Show
Carole did the interview live from her music studio in Los Angeles. She had a video call with Diane Rehm during the interview, and was delighted to see Diane bobbing and swaying while listening to the music.
An insightful interview with interesting callers.
30
Oct
2016
Livetalks: Carole with Babyface
Carole Loved #LiveTalks with @Babyface talking about “They’re Playing Our Song” Which just made the New York Times Bestseller’s list! amzn.to/22gdVkt
28
Oct
2016
PBS Charlie Rose’s “The Week “: See part of Carole’s interview
Charlie Rose is going to include a portion of Carole’s interview in his weekly show The Week – it airs on Friday night October 28, 2016 (See below for showtime information).
They will run a longer version of her interview in the regular 11:00 time slot but we don’t have that date yet, we will keep you posted!
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Oct
2016
Good Day LA: Carole’s interview
“Carole Bayer Sager has had a very successful career that spans five decades. She has written more than 400 songs and among them are some of the greatest hits of pop culture. ‘Arthur’s Theme’, ‘Midnight Blue’, ‘That’s What Friends Are For”
25
Oct
2016
Oprah: Carole’s appearance on “Super Soul Sunday”
Oprah Winfrey talks with Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter Carole Bayer Sager about her legendary career, the stories behind some of her biggest songs and her ability to touch others through her artistry.
Photos:
Photo Credit: Harpo, Inc. Huy Doan
Photo credit: Harpo, Inc. / Huy Doan
Episode Clips:
http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-sunday/story-behind-iconic-song-thats-friends
http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-sunday/carole-bayer-sager-songs-make-people-feel-less-alone
http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-sunday/carole-bayer-sager-songwriting-gave-identity
http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-sunday/carole-bayer-sager-love-changed-life
25
Oct
2016
Live with Kelly: Carole talked about her book with Kelly and Sam Champion
Carole Bayer Sager talks about her book, “They’re Playing Our Song: A Memoir” in this extended interview.
Whole show on YouTube:
25
Oct
2016
LA Times: Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager talks about her candid new memoir
Released Oct. 18 by Simon & Schuster, “They’re Playing Our Song” is an exceptionally candid memoir goes behind the scenes of her success to describe the fear and insecurity Sager says she’s experienced throughout her life, first as a girl growing up with an intensely critical mother and later as an artist involved both creatively and romantically with a series of powerful men.
http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-carole-bayer-sager-20161020-snap-story.html
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Oct
2016
Wall Street Journal: At Home with the Hitmakers
So what if Burt Bacharach was a narcissist? What was that failing next to his bright blue eyes, salt-and-pepper hair and sexy voice? Joanne Kaufman reviews “They’re Playing Our Song” by Carole Bayer Sager.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/at-home-with-the-hitmakers-1477260703
25
Oct
2016
CBS Sunday Morning News: They’re Playing Her Song
Carole was on CBS’ Sunday Morning News
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/carole-bayer-sager-playing-her-song/
The interview is here on YouTube
The full interview is available via Vimeo (click on the link to watch it on Vimeo’s site) https://vimeo.com/187834025
25
Oct
2016
Access Hollywood:Carole Bayer Sager’s personal journey from darkness to light
Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager tells Access Hollywood how music was an outlet for her to cope with a crippling fear of death. Plus, find out which of her songs won her an Oscar!
Read more at https://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/carole-bayer-sagers-personal-journey-from-darkness-to-light
22
Oct
2014
KTLA Interview at William Turner Gallery
Songwriter to the stars Carole Bayer Sager cuts her snack food cravings by painting.
Lu Parker reports on KTLA News at 10 on Sept. 16, 2014.
Source : ktla.com
22
Oct
2014
Santa Monica Opening on KABC TV
Carole Bayer Sager Art Opening at William Turner Gallery – KABC TV
George Pennacchio’s interview with Carole at the William Turner Gallery
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Apr
2011
