Paul Simon

Born: Oct 13, 1941 in Newark, NJ

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Genre: Country, Folk, Pop/Rock, World

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

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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 (24), Compilations (44), Singles & EPs (12), DVD/Video (24), Others (4)