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Carly Simon: Nobody does it better than Brooke on 'Idol'
By Charles J. Gans, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tue Apr 29, 7:04 PM PDT

NEW YORK - Carly Simon has more than a passing interest in this season's "American Idol" and leaves no mystery about who's her favourite remaining finalist - Brooke White.

Simon was tipped to turn on the television at her home in Martha's Vineyard, Mass., the night White won over the judges by performing her hit song "You're So Vain" during 1970s theme week.

"I thought, 'Oh my God, this girl is so talented and she sings the song so much better than I ever did or ever could,"' said Simon, interviewed during a rehearsal break with her band at a Manhattan studio. "I was so flattered that she chose the song and ... more than impressed. I think she should win."