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for her 12th studio album ''

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'' (1985) for which it served as the lead single.

Background

According to its composer Larry Raspberry, the song was "inspired by...high school

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, who had heard Raspberry perform the song live, suggested it to Sykes as suitable material for Simon. Recorded in the autumn of 1984, "Tired of Being Blonde", originally set for February 1985 release, would not be released until June of 1985. Promoted by a

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which was directed by actor

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, the track failed to become a major hit, peaking no higher than No. 70 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. However, it was more successful on the ''Billboard''

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, reaching a peak position of No. 36.

Track listing

;7" single * "Tired of Being Blonde" – 4:07 * "The Wives Are In Connecticut" – 4:34 ;12" single * "Tired Of Being Blonde" - 4:07 * "Black Honeymoon" - 4:34 * "Make Me Feel Something" - 4:40

Personnel

* Carly Simon – lead vocals, backing vocals * Robbie Kilgore – synthesizers *

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– guitars, guitar solo * Tom "T- Bone" Wolk – bass *

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– drums * Jimmy Bralower – drum programming

Charts

References

External links

Carly Simon's Official Website
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