CARLY SIMON & KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

Jan. 9, 1972

No counter-culture revolutionaries here: Simon, 28, and Kristofferson, 35, both told Parade that being part of the “establishment” was a drawback in their musical journey. Simon was the daughter of a wealthy publishing family and Kristofferson was well educated and had been in the Army. Talented songwriters as well as singers, Simon’s big hit was “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be,” while Kristofferson got raves for “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down.” So far, Simon has won two Grammys and Kristofferson, three.