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Marilyn Manson, Johnny Depp to Cover Simon's 'You're So Vain'

Collaboration set for Manson's upcoming album

March 20, 2012 11:55 AM ET
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Johnny Depp and Marilyn Manson during the premiere of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' in Anaheim, California.
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Marilyn Manson's upcoming Born Villain LP will feature a guest appearance by his friend Johnny Depp, who collaborates with the macabre rocker on a cover of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain." The album, due May 1st, will be released on Manson's own Hell, Etc. label in conjunction with Cooking Vinyl/Downtown Records. 

Manson and Depp have been mutual admirers for years, with the performer joining the actor as his "date" at the Disneyland premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Manson's headlining appearance at the Golden Gods Awards on April 11th in Los Angeles, his first U.S. gig in three years, will be followed by a tour in support of the new album. 

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