Essential Paul Simon, The (Deluxe Edition/+DVD) - Paul Simon

Main specs

Title: Essential Paul Simon, The (Deluxe Edition/+DVD)

Performer: Paul Simon

Genre: Rock & Pop

Sub Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Release Date: 02/06/2008

Original Release Year: 2008

Label / Distributor: Warner Bros. / Cinram Logistics

Pieces in Set: 2

Studio / Live: Studio

Stereo: Stereo

Format: Performer

EAN: 93624996972

Catalogue Number: 9362499697

Additional notes

Album Notes: Are 36 songs enough to truly encompass the "essential" items in the catalog of a master craftsman like Paul Simon - probably not, but it's a healthy dose, and a damned fine anthology regardless. Roughly chronological in sequence, THE ESSENTIAL PAUL SIMON focuses exclusively on the folk-rock hero's post-Garfunkel days, and follows his maturation as a songwriter and record-maker. In retrospect, it quickly becomes apparent that the cross-genre concoctions of his celebrated 1986 album, GRACELAND, had been part of his modus operandi all along: see the reggae lilt of "Mother and Child Reunion," the salsa flavor of "Late in the Evening," and the gospel glow of "Loves Me Like a Rock." Whatever the musical mode, every song on this satisfying collection is powered by Simon's rocket-science harmonic know-how and vivid poetic imagery, making this a powerful musical snapshot of an artist constantly in motion.

Album Reviews: Q (Magazine) (p.153) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Several fine songs from 2006's SURPRISE prove that Simon still remains a master of his craft."

Titles on disc 1

1.: Mother And Child Reunion

2.: Loves Me Like A Rock

3.: Me And Julio Down By The School Yard

4.: Duncan

5.: Kodachrome

6.: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

7.: Slip Slidin' Away

8.: Gone At Last - Simon, Paul & Phoebe Snow/Jessy Dixon Singers

9.: Something So Right

10.: Late In The Evening

11.: Hearts And Bones

12.: Take Me To The Mardi Gras

13.: That Was Your Mother

14.: American Tune

15.: Peace Like A River

16.: Stranded In A Limousine

17.: Train In The Distance

18.: Late Great Johnny Ace

19.: Still Crazy After All These Years

Titles on disc 2

1.: Graceland

2.: Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes

3.: Boy In The Bubble

4.: You Can Call Me Al

5.: Under African Skies

6.: Obvious Child

7.: Born At The Right Time

8.: Cool Cool River

9.: Spirit Voices

10.: Adios Hermanos

11.: Born In Puerto Rico

12.: Quality

13.: Darling Lorraine

14.: Hurricane Eye

15.: Father And Daughter

16.: Outrageous

17.: Wartime Prayers

Titles on disc 3

1.: Me And Julio Down By The School Yard (video/DVD)

2.: You Can Call Me Al (video/DVD)

3.: Boy In The Bubble (video/DVD)

4.: Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (video/DVD)

5.: Obvious Child (video/DVD)

6.: Father And Daughter (video/DVD)

7.: Mrs Robinson (Dick Cavett Show 1970 performance & interview/DVD)

8.: Loves Me Like A Rock (Saturday Night Live 1975 performance/DVD)

9.: Sweeney Sisters (Saturday Night Live 1987 comedy sketch/DVD)

10.: Homeward Bound (Saturday Night Live 1976 performance/DVD) - Simon, Paul & George Harrison

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