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Paul Simon
Born: Oct 13, 1941 in Newark, NJ
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Folk Rock, Soft Rock, New Age, Pop, World, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, World/Ethnic Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Pop/Rock, Classic Rock
Biography: In a career dating back to the 1950s, Paul Simon established himself among the best and most popular songwriters of the rock era. Growing up in Queens, NY, Simon befriended schoolmate Art Garfunkel, who had an angelic tenor voice, and the two teamed up as Tom & Jerry, taking the names of the cartoon ...Read full biography
Graceland  [Bonus Tracks]
Released: 2004
Label: Warner Bros.
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With Graceland, Paul Simon hit on the idea of combining his always perceptive songwriting with the little-heard mbaqanga music of South Africa, creating a fascinating hybrid that re-enchanted his old audience ...Read full review
Paul Simon  [Bonus Tracks]
Released: 2004
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
If any musical justification were needed for the breakup of Simon & Garfunkel, it could be found on this striking collection, Paul Simon's post-split debut. From the opening cut, "Mother and Child Reunion" ...Read full review
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