Keith Nivan Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 No order:1. Mother and Child Reunion: Reggae before most of us knew what it was.2. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover: The story is well-known. The chorus is Paul teaching his young son to rhyme -- while giving him a bath; the verse has an eaves-dropping intimacy and intensity to it. The "New York" vibe in full-flower.3. Only Living Boy in New York: (... ... ... Here I Am ... ... ...)Good Luck!Artie's best vocal is easy: April Come She Will."K" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 No order:1) El Condor Pasa2) The Boxer3) AmericaTom,I took my daughter to Harvard to get the train and missed it. I tried to catch it in Woodstock but I could not catch the train. Dang! Finally gave up and left her at Crystal Lake. First time I had been in any of those communities....NICE!Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Homeward BoundI Am A RockHazy Shade Of Winter or At The Zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I love Steve Gadd's drumming on "50 Ways..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Me and JulioI Am a RockSounds of Silence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Mother and Child ReunionI Am A RockHomeward Bound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 What a great and difficult question:All As Simon & Garfunkel:1) Bridge Over Troubled Water2) Kathy's Song3) Hazy Shade Of Winter or My Little TownJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich From PA Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 1. American Tune2. Kodachrome3. Something So Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Nivan Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Rich with the "There Goes Rhymin' Simon" t-r-i-f-e-c-t-a! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 While I enjoy most of Paul's work after leaving Simon & Garfunkel, I really think his best stuff started in the 1980s.1. The Boy In The Bubble2. Rene & Georgitte Magritte With Their Dog After The War3. The Late Great Johnny Ace But this list would change every day. Even now, I'm thinking about "Late In the Evening", the terrifc live version of "Cool, Cool River", the simple joy of "You Can Call Me Al", the great music (but terrible lyrics) of "The Vampires"...and, going way back, the great melody (although I think he "borrowed" it) from "American Tune". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 IMO Paul's best material is from his S&G days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Nivan Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 At my church, "American Tune" is "Oh Heavenly Head Surrounded". "American Tune" was perfect for '73, and isn't such a bad fit these days either: "We come in the ages most uncertain hour", indeed.Hollies, S&G songs are eligible! Do tell ...pierre: Thanks for your choices. I assumed you'd maintain neutrality on the issue. I can't believe I left stuff from "Graceland" and "Saints" off my list.Too much good stuff!"K" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 In my previous post, I suggested that the live version of "Cool Cool River" was one of my favourites. Actually, pretty much any Paul Simon song live (since he released Graceland) is a treat. It may be hell at times to be in his band (he appears to be very demanding of his musicians), but it really pays off in sterling performances. I saw a couple of shows on the "Saints" tour and they were by far the most professional "rock" (if you can call it that) performances I've ever seen. Songs like "Proof" really shine with a big, diverse collection of musicians. One of the interesting things about Paul Simon is the wide range of opinions about what is his best work. I would hazard a guess that most people in this forum (and most casual fans) would select his S&G/70s stuff. But there are also quite a few people like myself who, perhaps due to overplay of the earlier material, swear by the later stuff. It hasn't all been good ("You're the One" was kind of turgid after the first few tracks), but I think it is much more interesting. If I had been 14 when "Bridge" was released, my take might well be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hard choices, indeed....but did anyone forget "Red Rubber Ball" by the Cyrcle? Simon wrote that one too....and one of his best."Saints" is one album that somehow got "under my radar".....seen the cover, heard of it, but quite honestly, haven't herard a single track off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The Chokin' KindDrowning In The Sea of LoveCarry MeOh, wait a minute, you said PAUL Simon, not Joe Simon......never mind! That IS a hard one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 'Drowning in The Sea of Love'....Gamble and Huff's most underrated song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 "Saints" is one album that somehow got "under my radar".....seen the cover, heard of it, but quite honestly, haven't herard a single track off it. By 1990, radio wasn't really interested in Paul Simon anymore. "The Obvious Child" was the first single and is almost entirely percussion. It's a bit like "Late in the Evening", but with the chords de-emphasized. "Proof" was also a single in some places - it reminds a bit of "You Can Call Me Al", with its prominent horn arrangement. While those songs were the obivous choices for singles, the rest of the album is relatively low-key and I think that's what affected the media coverage. If you liked Graceland, "Saints" is definitely worth a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimvriezen Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul Simon solo:1. Mother and child reunion2. 50 Ways to leave your lover3. Late in the evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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