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These are the days of miracle and wonder

"The Boy in the Bubble" is a song by Paul Simon, released as the third single from his seventh studio album, Graceland, in February 1987. The song was written by Simon and Forere Motloheloa, an accordionist from Lesotho. The track explores themes of starvation and terrorism, juxtaposed with wit and optimism. Its lyrics touch on technological progress, medicine, surveillance, and inequality. The song's title was inspired by the medical cases of David Vetter and Ted DeVita. Key features of "The Boy in the Bubble" include: Musical elements: African rhythms and … read more
"The Boy in the Bubble" is a song by Paul Simon, released as the third single from his seventh studio album, Graceland, in February 1987. T… read more
"The Boy in the Bubble" is a song by Paul Simon, released as the third single from his seventh studio album, Graceland, in February 1987. The song was written by Simon and Fore… read more

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Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American . One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in the borough of Queens in New York City and developed an interest in rock music in his teens. He began performing with his schoolfriend Art Garfunkel in 1956; together the two came to prominence in the 1960s as Simon & Garfunkel. The duo's blend of folk and rock music in hits like "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", "America&quo… read more
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American . One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born … read more
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American . One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in the borough of… read more

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