A really old album, with some of the best and most loved Simon songs in their first incarnation. It must be remembered that this was released in the heat of the Folk boom, so there are a few tracks that have not weathered too well. However, the classic tracks are here presented with just Paul and his guitar, which gives a far different sound to the later rather "pop" arrangements that were released with Artie. "I am a Rock" is a bleak arrangement, infinitely more sensitive than the later arrangement, which is similar to the "unreleased" version. "S… read more
A really old album, with some of the best and most loved Simon songs in their first incarnation. It must be remembered that this was released in the … read more
A really old album, with some of the best and most loved Simon songs in their first incarnation. It must be remembered that this was released in the heat of the Folk boom, so there are a… read more
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in the borough of Queens in New York City and developed an interest in rock music in his teens. He began performing with his schoolfriend Art Garfunkel in 1956; together the two came to prominence in the 1960s as Simon & Garfunkel. The duo's blend of folk and rock music in hits like "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", "America&quo… read more
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born … read more
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in the borough of… read more