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Seven Psalms // New Record // Out Now
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We are continuing the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of 'The Rhythm of the Saints' this year with the music video for 'Proof' starring Chevy Chase and Steve Martin.
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Today marks 57 years since the release of Simon & Garfunkel’s second album, ‘Sounds of Silence’. How many of these deep cuts from the record can you name?
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From the moment he hosted the second episode of
@nbcsnl
in October 1975, Paul Simon found a home for himself on one of TV’s most popular programs. This weekend, on his 77th birthday, Paul’s making his ninth musical appearance on the show - more than any artist.
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Paul with
@GeorgeHarrison
on the set of
@nbcsnl
in 1976. Do you remember what songs they performed?
📷: Getty Images
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A little video from Paul singing “Slip Slidin’ Away” to help us get through these uncharted times. Let’s
#selfdistancetogether
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“American Tune” performed live in ‘75. Fun fact: The melody of this song was inspired by the hymn “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” by none other than 18th-century composer, Bach.
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On this day 36 years ago, Paul accepted the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Do you know which album this was in 1987?
📷: Bettmann Archive
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We hope everyone is staying safe out there. Thank you to
@LuckReunion
and good friend
@WillieNelson
for having Paul and family on the show last night
#tilfurthernotice
#luckreunion
#Americantune
Full video:
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January marks 55 years since the release of "The Graduate" soundtrack featuring the memorable Simon & Garfunkel track, "Mrs. Robinson". Can you name the other Simon & Garfunkel song that was featured on this soundtrack?
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Paul performs “Homeward Bound” live on the Michael Parkinson show in 1975.
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Today marks the 34th Anniversary of Paul’s 1986 album ‘Graceland’ featuring the hits ‘ You Can Call Me Al,’ ‘Under African Skies’ and ‘Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.’
What track off the album means something to you or marks a moment in your life aside from the singles?
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Sir Ringo stopped by to see Paul Night 2 at the Hollywood Bowl
#homewardbound
#paulsimonfarewelltour
@ringostarrmusic
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Celebrating Paul McCartney on his birthday. Here are Paul and
@PaulMcCartney
at Adopt-A-Minefield Gala in Los Angeles, June 2001.
(Photo courtesy of the Seton Hall University UNA-USA archives)
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Paul with David Bowie, Art Garfunkel, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, and Roberta Flack at the
@RecordingAcad
awards. Do you know what year this photo was taken?
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Hugh Masekela taught me more about South African culture and politics than anyone I ever met. A great musician and songwriter, he was also one of the wittiest people I’ve known. I never had a bad moment in his company.
— Paul Simon
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A winter's day
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window
To the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow
I am a rock, I am an island
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In the spirit of The Boxer anniversary last week, here's a very special, brand new performance by Paul in dedication to New York.
Full video here:
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Aretha Franklin 1942 - 2018
♥️
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“Scarborough Fair / Canticle” was released 55 years ago, in February of 1968.
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54 years ago Simon & Garfunkel released their third studio album, 'Parsley, Sage Rosemary and Thyme.' In only one word, how would you describe this record?
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Paul Simon and Mickey Mantle, down by the schoolyard - making the "Me and Julio" video, 1988
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Thank you to the fans who came out to the shows and made this year special!
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Tonight’s the night! Tune in to Homeward Bound: A GRAMMY Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon, at 9/8c on
@CBS
#GRAMMYSalutePaulSimon
@RecordingAcad
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Throwback to The Boy In The Bubble live at The African Concert in 1987!
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This year we are celebrating ‘You Can Call Me Al’s 34th anniversary!
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Kodachrome
They give us those nice bright colors
They give us the greens of summers
Makes you think all the world’s
A sunny day, oh yeah
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Can you believe it, 2020 marks 52 years since the release of 'Bookends' studio album, featuring "Mrs. Robinson", "America" and many more. Comment your favorite track from the album!
Watch full video here:
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For 50 years,
@SesameStreet
has played such an important role in our lives! Happy 50th Anniversary, Sesame Street!
#ThisIsMyStreet
Here’s Paul Simon's 1977 performance of “Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard” on the show, with a very special guest
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Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Cecilia’ 7” single, released on this day in 1970!
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On this day in 1986, the album
#Graceland
was released. Can you name a few of the songs just by hearing a clip of each?
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"Joseph Shabalala took Ladysmith Black Mambazo and brought their music all over the world. Imagine! What a great accomplishment for a boy from Apartheid South Africa. I admired him for his music and his Godly spirit. People love Mambazo. I love Joseph. We had a great time." -Paul
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Today marks 55 years since the 1968 release of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends. The album’s hit single, “Mrs. Robinson”, was the first song of the rock and roll genre to receive the GRAMMY for Record of the Year.
@recordingacad
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The Grammy award winning
#Graceland
album was released on this day in 1986. Check out the full video diving into the story of Graceland here:
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40 years ago today, Simon & Garfunkel played their historic Concert in the Park, benefiting Central Park conservancy. Consisting of 21 songs, both Simon & Garfunkel classics and Paul’s solo hits, the Concert in the Park remains the seventh largest concert attendance in US history
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Paul and
@Carole_King
at an RCA Victor recording session as teens in 1959. Carole was a young writing prodigy and Paul was a session guitarist. The two first met as students at Kings College in New York City.
📷: Sony Music Entertainment Archive
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It’s been 52 years since “The Boxer” came out. Here’s Paul performing it on
@nbcsnl
in 2001 as a tribute to NYC, first responders and all those affected by 9/11.
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Thank you for the warm and wonderful welcome last night, Manchester! Not far from where Paul wrote “Homeward Bound” while sitting at Widnes station, and now returned on Homeward Bound - The Farewell Tour 🎶
#paulsimonfarewelltour
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Who knows the Kodachrome lyrics by heart?
Kodachrome
They give us those nice bright colors
They give us the greens of summers
Makes you think all the world's a ...
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"The Only Living Boy In New York" live from LSO St Luke's in London
🎥: BBC One Sessions, 2006
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New album ‘In The Blue Light,’ available September 7!
Paul Simon revisits and lends new perspective to 10 of his personal favorites from his body of work. Guest musicians include
@wyntonmarsalis
@BillFrisell
@yMusicNYC
& more.
Pre-order today:
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Paul performing the timeless “American Tune” on The Dick Cavett Show, 1974.
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Paul playing to a captivated audience in Pennsylvania, 1972.
📷: Peter Simon
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November marks 40 years since the release of the
#HeartsAndBones
album. Which of these tracks do you recognize?
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From the original music video in 1986 with Paul and
@ChevyChaseToGo
to present day…
#YouCanCallMeAl
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2020 marks the 50 year anniversary of the S&G classic ‘Bridge over Troubled Water.’ The track was recorded in November 1968. Here is a photo of the handwritten lyrics from the song.
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#WelcomeHome
#HomewardBound
Tonight is Paul Simon’s Farewell Performance at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It’s going to be a special night. 9.22.18
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The world lost a great scientist and I, a dear friend, with the passing of E.O. Wilson.
Ed was an intellectual giant and a gentle, humble, compassionate man. We were fortunate to have had him for 92 years.
- Paul Simon
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Maybe I’ve a reason to believe
We all will be received
In Graceland
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On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational
This is what we call
@TheMuppets
Show
(Paul with Kermit, Gonzo, Scooter and friends, 1980)
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Released 50 years ago this month, Paul and The Jessy Dixon Singers perform “Loves Me Like A Rock” on
@nbcsnl
.
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47 years ago, on this day, Paul released 'There Goes Rhymin' Simon' with this iconic artwork!
Including songs such as 'American Tune', 'Take Me to the Mardi Gras', 'One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor' and 'Kodachrome'. Let us know your favorite songs from the album.
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Marking 51 Years of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
(Paul’s performance from “America: A Tribute to Heroes” in 2001)
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A winter's day
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window
To the streets below
On a freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow
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Wishing everyone a very happy New Year!
As it gets late in the evening, here's hoping you ring in the year with some good tunes. 🎉🎸
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30 years ago, Paul released 'The Obvious Child' as the lead single from his eighth studio album, 'The Rhythm of the Saints'. It features
@OlodumOficial
who recorded their drumming live at Pelourinho Square in the Brazilian city of Salvador.
Full video:
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40 years ago today, Simon & Garfunkel’s live album, ‘The Concert in Central Park’ was released!
What song did they sing that night in tribute to their heroes, the
#EverlyBrothers
?
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In case you missed it, watch back Paul’s performance of ‘Can’t Run But’ on last night’s
@nbcsnl
in full here!
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People talking without speaking People hearing without listening
Photo by Peter Simon
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Let’s take a trip down memory lane to end the weekend. A lot of you said this performance of “Homeward Bound” with
@GeorgeHarrison
from
@nbcsnl
in 1976 was your favorite Paul moment from his many appearances on SNL. What two songs did George and Paul rehearse but were not aired?
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‘Duncan’ was the third and final single from Paul's self-titled second studio album. This month we celebrate the 48th anniversary of the single release
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Happy 35th anniversary to Paul's seventh solo studio album, Graceland (1986) featuring hits such as 'You Can Call Me Al', 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes', and the title track, 'Graceland'. Stream the album to celebrate today!
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“For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her" was recorded by Simon & Garfunkel on this day, August 22, 1966. The song appeared on the album 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme’ and as the single B-side of “A Hazy Shade of Winter” in October of that year.
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“El Condor Pasa” was released in September of 1970. Who knows what Simon & Garfunkel album this track is from?
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The beautiful rendition of ‘Homeward Bound’ from
#ANightForAustin
last week. Thanks to everyone for making ‘A Night For Austin’ such a great evening. You all raised around $600,000 for an incredible cause
@atxcommunityfdn
Full video here:
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"I need a photo-opportunity
I want a shot at redemption
Don’t want to end up a cartoon
In a cartoon graveyard..."
#PaulSimon
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Today we celebrate the 30 year anniversary of ‘The Rhythm of the Saints.’ What does this album mean to you and what’s your favorite song from the record?
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45 years ago today, Paul and
@GeorgeHarrison
taped their unforgettable appearance on
@nbcsnl
. Among other songs, they performed “Homeward Bound” and George’s “Here Comes The Sun” together, which aired on SNL's November 20, 1976 broadcast.
📸 Edie Baskin
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