A few things about this Paul Simon biography have been tripping me out in some wonderful ways. Such as how that moment when millions of boys like me were falling in love Princess Leia, she was making up and breaking up with Paul Simon. She haunts Graceland. She was going to leave him for Dan …
Sometimes when I get lonely, I almost dial my oldest friend’s number. Of course, he hasn’t lived there in over 30 years. His parents still do, and I call them once a year. Oh, I have his “new” number on my cell phone, that’s in a pocket somewhere, or out in the car. I’d go …
I am not going to lie to you. I have listened to ‘Peace Like A River’ seven times tonight. This song is so beautiful it’s cutting me. “You can beat us with wires, you can beat us with chains, you can run out your rules, but you know can’t outrun the history train” This song …
Paul Simon seems to enjoy this version of his song. I don’t love it, but the Swedish kids make a game of it, and manage to infuse the song with some polar touches:
“Michigan seems like a dream to me now…” Are there any Swedes in the US who would like to write something about searching for America in East Portland Blog? Certainly there’s much to be said. Here’s one of the early Youtube descriptions for this video, “First Aid Kit perform for Paul Simon at the Polar …
“Further to Fly” – Paul Simon. Rhythm of the Saints kicks Graceland‘s ass. You read that right. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6LM_pOcmg
I’m following David Handelman‘s sage advice and linking to Sal Nunziato and Burning Wood early and often. Here’s Sal’s mix for the best of 2011 so far, the first half of the year – My Morning Jacket, NRBQ, Cake, Paul Simon, Eddie Vedder, the Strokes, Lucinda Williams, Death Cab for Cutie, Beastie Boys, Ron Sexsmith, …
I’m following David Handelman‘s sage advice and linking to Sal Nunziato and Burning Wood early and often. Here’s Sal’s mix for the best of 2011 so far, the first half of the year – My Morning Jacket, NRBQ, Cake, Paul Simon, Eddie Vedder, the Strokes, Lucinda Williams, Death Cab for Cutie, Beastie Boys, Ron Sexsmith, …
You can never count rhymin’ Simon out. In his seventh decade making music, Paul Simon has a new record that, if not revelatory, features songs with incisive lyrics, catchy melodies and lively rhythms. And so what if the bard from New Jersey hasn’t bottled lightning again with “So Beautiful or So What?” This guy released …
Wow. Who’d’ve figured!? But Rosemary has a great, slightly smoky voice, and this song seems to fit her well, even if her delivery is a bit stiff for the type of lingo the song relies on (the lyrics require a looser enunciation). Nonetheless, it’s still a credit both to her voice and to Paul Simon’s …
Paul Simon’s new album ‘So Beautiful or So What’ is the work of a master, a living legend still creating vital art. Full of keen insight, a warm heart, and a generous spirit, it’s a cohesive whole. Treat yourself. – Mark Horton
. “So Beautiful or So What” is the best thing he’s done since Rhythm of the Saints, which I liked better than Graceland. – BernardStreetCred . . . . .
Obituary is here. I never knew Ms. Snow’s work well, but that is, to borrow a line from Blind Wille Johnson, nobody’s fault but mine. She showed remarkable courage and fortitude, in her decision to raise a mentally-handicapped child by herself. – Andrew Hamlin
I received this from BernardStreetCred a while ago. Summer’s here and the time is right for acoustic Beach Boys covers: