Paul Simon
About Paul Simon
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for his solo work and his collaborations with Art Garfunkel. He and Garfunkel, whom he met in elementary school in 1953, came to prominence in the 1960s as Simon & Garfunkel. Their blend of folk and rock, including hits such as "The Sound of Silence" (1965), "Mrs. Robinson" (1968), "America" (1968), and "The Boxer" (1969), served as a soundtrack to the 1960s counterculture. Their final album, Bridge over Troubled Water (1970), is among the best-selling of all time. As a solo artist, Simon has explored genres including gospel, reggae, and soul. His albums Paul Simon (1972), There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973), and Still Crazy After All These Years (1975) kept him in the public eye and drew acclaim, producing the hits "Mother and Child Reunion" (1972), "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" (1972), and "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1975). Simon reunited with Garfunkel for several tours and the 1981 Concert in Central Park. Simon hosted Saturday Night Live four times from 1975 to 1987 and has served as the musical guest various times on the show. He made his acting debut in Woody Allen's romantic...
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Discography
The Paul Simon Songbook (1965)
Paul Simon (1972)
There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973)
Still Crazy After All These Years (1975)
Greatest Hits, Etc. (1977)
One‐Trick Pony (1980)
Collected Works (1981)
Hearts and Bones (1983)
Graceland (1986)
Negotiations and Love Songs: 1971–1986 (1988)
Paul Simon Plus (1990)
The Rhythm of the Saints (1990)
Songs From The Capeman (1997)
You’re the One (2000)
Surprise (2006)
