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Paul Simon first gained world wide recognition as the writing talent behind the popular American folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel formed with fellow musician Art Garfunkel.

Paul Simon still tours occasionally, both as a solo artist and with his old musical partner Art Garfunkel. He is married to Edie Brickell. In 1994 Paul Simon held 14 sold out concerts in Nantes (France) with International professional fusion players: Nino Manore (Italy), Francis Mc Gowan (UK), Gissele Masarde (France), Nikša Sviličić (Croatia) etc.

When Simon & Garfunkel split in 1970, Simon quickly began his solo career with the release of the self-titled album, Paul Simon. This was followed by There Goes Rhymin’ Simon and Still Crazy After All These Years, both of which featured chart-topping hits such as Loves Me Like A Rock and Kodachrome.

In 1986 Simon released the immensely popular Graceland, which featured the groundbreaking use of African rhythms and performers Ladysmith Black Mambazo. In 1990, he followed up Graceland with the successor album The Rhythm of the Saints which featured Brazilian and Cajun musical themes. These albums helped to popularize world music as a genre.

He co-wrote the unsuccessful, but critically acclaimed musical The Capeman with Nobel-winning poet Derek Walcott in 1997. His most recent album, Surprise, was produced by Brian Eno.

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billmullerii wrote:
yesterday evening

Always great

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Goriykeka wrote:
13 days ago

super!!!!!!!!!!

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brucephilips wrote:
15 days ago

A powerhouse of music.

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lindsatthedisco wrote:
last month

Lyrical genius, for surre.

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Spicyeggroll wrote:
last month

The best PS performance is on the Muppets Show, I think the song is called "It's been a long day" or something. You Can Call Me Al is my other favorite!

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noahdib wrote:
last month

Such a iconic artist behind one of the greatest albums of all time, (Graceland.) He has such a inspirational sound and is just amazing in general!

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PhilAbernethy wrote:
last month

"So why is You Can Call Me Al number one, and by that much? Doesn't make sense to me." I'll go out on a limb and say it's because it was a hit single from his most popular album.

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appollom wrote:
last month

I can think of a Paul Simon song for every important moment of my life.

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mamabiscuit wrote:
last month

My Mom told me the first song I knew all the words to was 50 ways toleave your lover. I was 3 and I would sing it at the top of my lungs and swing in the back yard!

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neonpumps wrote:
last month

love 50 ways to leave your lover

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redisbled wrote:
September 2009

Graceland (the album) gives me such a happy acceptance of life. I agree that Paul is, indeed, love.

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lindsatthedisco wrote:
September 2009

Paul is Love.

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sAISSENAAMA wrote:
September 2009

Because it's a resplendent song?

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Lowbacca wrote:
September 2009

http://www.lastfm.de/music/Paul+Simon/+images/35047329 awesome sweater

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Dejital wrote:
September 2009

So why is You Can Call Me Al number one, and by that much? Doesn't make sense to me.

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Sunzy wrote:
September 2009

I am following the river, down the highway through the cradle of the civil war. i'm going to Graceland.

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KevinKevnQuevin wrote:
September 2009

turned out to be a giant dick tho, cmon "sue me, see what happens"

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KevinKevnQuevin wrote:
September 2009

pall symin rulz

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Yurei__x wrote:
September 2009

Turkey Paul makes me happy, and should always, and forever be the main picture. o3o

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pseudodraconis wrote:
September 2009

vvv "renee and georgette magritte with their dog after the war" has some faint female backing vocalists in the chorus so technically it could be a proper tag.

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