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Born June 25, 1945 (age 79) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2022) • Grammy Award (1989) • Academy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1971)
Notable Works “No Secrets” • “You’re So Vain”
Notable Family Members spouse James Taylor

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