Paul Simon is 80 Today

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Siegmund, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. wwaldmanfan

    wwaldmanfan Born In The 50's

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    Did Paul Simon ever perform or record "Red Rubber Ball"?
    S&G was the first concert I ever attended, in late 1965 or early 1966. I was 11.
    Also saw them in Central Park, probably the most "legendary" concert I've been to.
    Saw him on Broadway when he did "The Capeman" play, which was great.
     
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  2. a customer

    a customer Forum Resident

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    One of the true giants of music.
    His music is the proof.
    In 5 years he created music that took 15 years to create In the 70s.
    Times had changed.
     
  3. Sgt. Abbey Road

    Sgt. Abbey Road Forum Resident

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    Happy birthday to you, genius!
    :cheers:
     
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  4. tiger roach

    tiger roach Forum Resident

    Happy Birthday Mr. Simon!

    :cheers:
     
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  5. Timjosephuk

    Timjosephuk Forum Resident

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    Does anyone know what has happened to his collection of demos, Alternate Tunings? He previewed six of them in his last tour program, and as as far as I know a full album was supposed to follow In The Blue Light. I would have preferred it!
     
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  6. Mal

    Mal Phorum Physicist

     
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  7. ponkine

    ponkine Senior Member

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  8. tootull

    tootull Looking through a glass onion

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    Happy Birthday :cheers:
     
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  9. Pseudonym

    Pseudonym Senior Member

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    Great appearance by Simon and his wig in this classic SNL sketch:

     
  10. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    Happy Birthday!
     
  11. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    well now the lyrics are singing in my head! thanks! ; )
     
  12. Solaresque

    Solaresque Forum Resident

    How terribly strange to be...eighty!
     
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  13. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    Happy birthday young man.
     
  14. OneHandLoose

    OneHandLoose Moxie Drinker

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    Paul Simon sings the great American songbook?
     
  15. Donald Wilkie

    Donald Wilkie Well-Known Member

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    Paul Simon IS the great American songbook
     
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  16. McKigney

    McKigney Forum Resident

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    I turned 40 today, and I'm a big fan of Paul Simon
     
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  17. mrjinks

    mrjinks Optimistically Challenged

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    It's probably in the same category with that collaborative album with his wife, Edie Brickell, that was announced YEARS ago and then never issued. I think they released one song and then … nada.
     
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  18. Glenn Christense

    Glenn Christense Foremost Beatles expert... on my block

    Do you mean solo?
    He did with Art.

     
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  19. tommy-thewho

    tommy-thewho Senior Member

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    Happy Birthday Paul. One of the greats.
     
  20. freddog

    freddog Forum Resident

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    The song is from '72, but the video looks like it was made sometime in the 80's.
     
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  21. longdist01

    longdist01 Senior Member

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    a Happy 80th birthday to Paul Simon! Another incredible songwriter and today if i pick 1 song at moment it would be...

    "Rene and Georgette Magritte with Their Dog After the War" (1983)

     
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  22. Paper Shark

    Paper Shark Forum Resident

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    Paul Simon really made some wonderful music. Truly one of the great artists.
     
  23. linklinc

    linklinc Forum Resident

    About as fave an artist as I have- toppest of the top shelves.

    Cautiously hopeful that we'll still see the duet album with Edie Brickell & his "Alternate Tunings" collection of outtakes/demos etc. ... and who onows what else... of course any more original material and/or new recordings would be fantastic! As would any live appearances anywhere near where I am!!
     
  24. johnny 99

    johnny 99 Down On Main Street

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    I met the man after a concert here (he was touring behind the "Surprise" album). I spoke with him briefly and told him how much I liked his new album. He was cool and appreciative.

    One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time.

    (I feel old...)

    Happy 80th Sir!
     
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  25. carrolls

    carrolls Forum Resident

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    Today I stuck on the 1981 Central Park concert video with Art Garfunkel.
    I noticed The Late Great Johnny Ace was left off the CD, but was on the video. I now realise why. He was nearly assaulted during the song by a crazed fan.
    He was 40 then. Great video.
     
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