The Essential Paul Simon

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Editorial reviews

Description
Legendary pop chameleon and philanthropist Paul Simon has enjoyed a varied and musically diverse career, perfectly summarised in this collection. From songs that recall the heydayof his work with Art Garfunkel to tunes that see him tackling world music and conquering the charts in his 'Graceland' days, this is an exhaustive document of Simon's craft. What shines throughout the collection, though, is his clear gift for the deft one-liner, the musical nuance and tweak of gesture that earmarks him as one of his generation's most significant artists.

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Customer reviews

review by: Music lover date: 2008-06-18 rating:
One of the great singer-songwriters in the English Language
I have been listening to the music of Paul Simon since i can remember.
What you get here is not a rebel, a follower of trends, a commercial artist or a controversial one.
What we get with Paul simon is some of the most beautiful songs ever in the English Language, performed with the respect they deserve.
As one part of the duo Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon wrote : The Boxer, sounds of silence, Bridge over Troubled water and Mrs Robinson to name a few.
What strikes me as a surprise in this collection is how several of the songs here are of the same quality if not superior to the above.
ie American Tune, Slip Slidin away, Still crazy after all these years, Kodachrome, Gone at Last, The Boy in the Bubble.

It is true that many people consider Paul Simon to be a great Lyricist-which of course he is. But the diversity of the music here is mouth watering. Gospel, Salsa, Folk, Rock, Rock and Roll, Soweto,Jazz....

A truly gifted singer-songwriter who cares and respects his audience.

These CDs are great for personal listening, parties, or the car. CD one contains such remarkable Gospel Music, it would be o.k for believers to skip Church on a Sunday.
Superb!






review by: date: 2008-05-30 rating:
great collection
For me, this is an excellent collection of Paul Simon's best stuff. Almost all the great songs from "Shining Like A National Guitar" with a few great newer tracks. Basically, if you want to know Paul Simon's music, just buy this!

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