Paul Simon

Born: Oct 13, 1941 in Newark, NJ

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Genre: Country, Folk, Pop/Rock, World

Biography: Paul Simon is one of the most successful and respected songwriters of the second half of the 20th century. Rising to fame in the mid-'60s, Simon's songs were mature and literate, but also melodically engaging, and spoke to the concerns and uncertainties of a generation. As the 1960s gave way to the '70s ...Read full biography

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Paul Simon

Released: 1972

Label: Warner Bros.

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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

There Goes Rhymin' Simon

Released: 1973

Label: Warner Bros.

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Retaining the buoyant musical feel of Paul Simon, but employing a more produced sound, There Goes Rhymin' Simon found Paul Simon writing and performing with assurance and venturing into soulful and R&B-oriented ...Read full review

More Paul Simon albums: Main Albums (25), Compilations (44), Singles & EPs (13), DVD/Video (27), Others (4)