Paul Simon may record with Bob Dylan

from Brenda , 2010-06-01 13:08:13

Pauls new album - hopefully released this fall - will maybe have a guest vocal appearance by Bob Dylan. Simon is thinking about asking Bob to sing a duet with him.

Meanwhile Paul Simon also changed his record company and is comming back home to Columbia records. Paul has been at Columbia from the early S&G time till 1980's One trick pony, and left the company after some disputs.

With some luck this new deal, which combines all of Pauls work at one company now, we might have a chance for some interesting releases of Pauls early career...(?)
http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/06/01/paul-simon-may-record-with-bob-dylan-taking-catalog-back-to-sony

Paul Simon and Joan Baez at CHF

from Anna , 2010-05-30 11:56:17

Paul Simon and Joan Baez will perform together at the Children´s Health Fund Benefit to raise urgently needed funds for kids. The event will take place on Wednesday June 2, 2010 in New York, NY.

For more information visit the official website of CHF.

http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/

Rectification

from Anna , 2010-05-30 11:48:23

Paul Simon will not appear at The White House to honor Paul McCartney as the previous news item mentioned. Paul Simon was in the advisory committee for this year´s Library of Congress Gershwin award.

Paul Simon will honor Paul McCartney

from Anna , 2010-05-23 22:38:46

Paul Simon, together with Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and others will join and honor Paul McCartney at a concert in the White House where Paul McCartney will receive the third Library of Congress Gershwin Award from President Obama.

http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2010m5d22-Sir-Paul-McCartney-to-play-concert-at-the-White-House-receive-award-from-President-Obama

A Concert Version Of The Capeman.

from Ans. , 2010-05-15 17:13:04

THE CAPEMAN, featuring music by Paul Simon and book and lyrics by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott, will be directed by Tony Award nominee Diane Paulus, who directed the concert version of HAIR at the Delacorte in 2007. Sergio Trujillo will provide choreography and the Grammy-winning Oscar Hernandez and an extraordinary 12-piece orchestra will play Simon’s haunting score. There will be three performances, August 14-16, 2010.

“I think the Delacorte is the ideal place to hear the music from The Capeman,” said Paul Simon. “It’s going to be a great musical night.”

http://publictheater.org/content/view/222

Simon sings for students

from Bodo , 2010-05-03 11:19:44

Paul Simon will now play some songs for the students at the Brandheis University on May 23. The students have started a facebook campaign which requests Paul to sing. Later the rector contacted Pauls management and he seemed to be happy fulfilling this wish.

Paul will also receive an honorary degree at the ceremony.

S&G Spring Tour postponed to July

from Bodo , 2010-04-29 02:15:46

All S&G shows have been postponed due to health/voice problems by Art Garfunkel.

The new dates are:

July 3 Sat Vancouver BC General Motors Place
July 5 Mon Calgary AB Pengrowth Saddledome
July 6 Tue Edmonton AB Rexall Place
July 8 Thu Winnipeg MB MTS Centre
July 9 Fri Saskatoon SK Credit Union Centre
July 11 Sun Fargo ND Fargodome
July 12 Mon St. Paul MN Xcel Energy Center
July 14 Wed Madison WI Kohl Center Arena
July 17 Sat Auburn Hills MI Palace of Auburn Hills
July 19 Mon Toronto ON Air Canada Centre
July 21 Wed Ottawa ON Scotiabank Place
July 22 Thu Montreal QC Bell Centre
July 24 Sat Halifax NS Halifax Metro Centre
July 25 Sun Halifax NS Halifax Metro Centre
July 29 Thu Uncasville CT Mohegan Sun Arena
July 31 Sat Atlantic City NJ Trump Taj Mahal Etess Arena

To write a concert review or send in a setlist, please follow this link:
http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/listconcerts.php?tour=31

S&G to postpone Vancouver show: report

from Joey , 2010-04-28 15:45:26

Simon & Garfunkel to postpone Vancouver show: Report

By Gordon McIntyre, The ProvinceApril 28, 2010 6:38 AM

It will be the Sounds of Silence at GM Place on Thursday night: Simon and Garfunkel have postponed their Vancouver concert, according to someone close to the tour.

An announcement will be made later on Wednesday.

Simon and Garfunkel last performed on Saturday in New Orleans at the Jazz and Heritage Festival, but Art Garfunkel has come down with a throat problem that hinders his singing (it´s always Garfunkel, isn´t it?).

Garfunkel was in ´poor voice,´ according to one review of the New Orleans concert.

The S&G concert wasn´t going to be affected by the NHL playoffs, but the Eagles are keeping a close eye on the Canucks schedule.

The Eagles play GM Place on May 9 and 10 and are hoping to get into the arena on May 8 to set up. That´s a Saturday, which CBC holds dear for Hockey Night in Canada, and it could be the date for Game 4 of the Canucks-Blackhawks series, especially since the NHL switched Game 1 from Friday to this Saturday because of NBC´s concerns over the Washington-Montreal series going to a Game 7 tonight.

No problem with the Eagles´ third Vancouver concert, on May 14 at the Pacific Coliseum: The main tenant at the PNE arena is the Vancouver Giants of the WHL and their season is done.

© Copyright (c) The Province

http://www.theprovince.com/news/Simon+Garfunkel+postpone+Vancouver+show+Report/2960597/story.html

Paul goes bluegrass, new album in Fall

from Bodo , 2010-03-26 10:51:09

According to an interview on WFDU radio with the band Quicksilver Paul recorded with them a kind of Afro-Cuban song with bluegrass instruments.
Interesting is also, that Mr. Simon seems to like youtube, he decided to contact the band Quicksilver after watching some clips on youtube, which Jerry Douglas recommended to him to watch for his search of a bluegrass band.

What makes these news even more exciting is a statement by Josh from Quicksilver - they hope that they can go on tour with Paul, after the album comes out in the Fall!


http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/quicksilver-on-wfdu-and-with-paul-simon/

Listen to the new song: Biko

from Bodo , 2010-03-09 09:57:39

Listen to the latest song recorded by Paul Simon for Peter Gabriels album: ´I'll scratch yours´ called Biko.

Youtube video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g4H6Y9wugY

Paul working on new album with Phil Ramone

from Matthew Evans , 2010-03-08 20:22:20

On the BBC light entertainment programme ´The One Show´ tonight they interviewed Charlene Spiteri (lead singer of the band Texas).

She was talking about her new album and mentioned the producer is Phil Ramone who is currently working on a new Paul Simon record and has done many more in the past.

Harper Plays Dublin

from Josh , 2010-03-02 13:48:28

Harper Simon will be playing support for Marianne Faithful in June. Here´s the blurb from the venue:


ROCKEFELLER PRODUCTIONS presents Marianne Faithfull at the Grand Canal Theatre on 23 June 2010

Easy Come, Easy Go is the 22nd album from Marianne Faithfull and was recorded in December 2007 in NYC at the famous Sear Sound recording studio. Produced by Hal Willner. All the songs have been chosen by Marianne and Hal, and range from Billie Holiday´s ´Solitude´ to ´The Crane Wife´ by current band The Decemberists. Other tracks are ´Sing Me Back Home´(featuring Keith Richards),´Children of Stone´, the title song ´Easy Come, Easy Go Blues´ by Bessie Smith, Morrissey´s ´Dear God Please Help Me´, Dolly Parton´s ´Down from Dover´ and Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club´s ´Salvation´

Marianne will recreate ´Easy Come, Easy Go´ and many of her ´classics´ (Sister Morphine, Broken English, Ballad of Lucy Jordan etc.) on stage using the same band as she did on her world tour - she is just coming back from a sell out in Australia.

As well as the new material, Marianne will be performing a selection of hits from her back catalogue; all in all it promises to be a fantastic show!

Support from Harper Simon

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie

Old Paul Simon Vinyl blog

from Rob , 2010-02-08 13:15:57

Another blog with information about early Paul Simon vinyl: http://paulsimonvinyl.wordpress.com/

Peter Gabriel covers ´Boy in the bubble´

from Guido , 2010-02-06 11:18:24

In his upcoming album, due on February 15th, ´Scratch my back´, Peter Gabriel will cover song from various artists, including Simon´s ´The boy in the bubble´, from the Graceland album. All arrangements are for orchestra and do not include guitar or drum parts. Further information (and a nice podcast with information concerning the choice of the songs and the making of the album, plus the free download of one of the songs) on http://www.petergabriel.com/

Gabriel also considered ´Hearts and bones´ and ´Father and daughter´ as possible candidates among Simon´s songs.

In a following project (called ´And I´ll scratch yours´), the songwriters whose songs have been sung by Gabriel, will arrange and perform one of Peter´s song. Paul Simon is scheduled to cover ´Biko´.

Strange crime story

from Ans , 2010-02-04 20:25:37

Posted in the New York Post and Rolling Stone 2/4/10.

A depressed man named Rafael Ramos entered a Big Apple Citibank claiming he was Paul Simon and attempted to withdraw $4,300 out of the Graceland singer’s bank account. He didn´t succeed because the bank employee saw he didn´t look like Paul Simon at all, he looked younger and was 6.1 tall.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/paul_simon_bank_hoax_0wPHVUYybb634HHQtBFcEI

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/02/04/felon-impersonates-paul-simon-in-bank-con-fails-miserably/

Paul at Bonnaroo Tennessee festival(?)

from Bodo , 2010-02-03 13:19:22

Paul Simon will be among the headliners at this year´s Bonnaroo Tennessee Music & Arts Festival, June 10-13. Several sources unveiled that, but the acts will be confirmed on Feb 9 when tickets go on sale.

Other artists might be Paul McCartney. There might be even a chance that the mixed up the 2 Pauls.

Tickets on sale Feb 9


http://www.livedaily.com/backline/paul-simon-bound-for-bonnaroo-21321.html

Paul and Harper join Plastic Ono band

from Bodo , 2010-02-03 13:14:34

Paul and Harper will both be taking part in the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band concert to celebrate Yoko´s birthday next month. The concert will take place at the Opera House at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Simon´s son Harper, Martha Wainwright, Mark Ronson and the Scissor Sisters will also be a part of the new Plastic Ono Band.

Grammy performance BOTW

from Ans , 2010-01-28 10:36:37

Paul´s song BOTW will be performed at the 2010 Grammy Awards by Mary Blige & Bocelli. After the Awards it will be available to download and all proceeds will go the American Red Cross, benefiting ongoing earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. It is also 40 years ago that BOTW got a Grammy for Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year.

http://www.grammy.com/news/bligebocelli-grammy-performance-to-benefit-haiti-relief

S&G at New Orleans Jazz Festival

from Ans , 2010-01-13 09:34:26

Simon & Garfunkel will perform on the first weekend - April 23-25 2010 - on the New Orleans Jazz Festival.

http://www.nojazzfest.com/

Mrs Robinson affair exposed

from Matthew , 2010-01-10 02:29:30

In a bizarre case of life imitating art, the wife of Peter Robinson, the First Minister of Northern Ireland has been exposed as having an affair with a much younger man.

Mrs Robinson, aged 60, has admitted having an affair with a young man now aged 21 who she also helped to set up a restaurant business.

However it is much more than the Robinsons´ affair as controversy surrounding a loan of £50,000, that Mr Robinson failed to declare in the register of members´ interests, may cause Peter Robinson to have to resign from his position as leader of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Much of the press in the UK have been covering the story but few have made the link to the famous lyric, except for this news blogger:

http://themediablog.typepad.com/the-media-blog/2010/01/iris-robinson-first-minister-8468110.html

Jubilee Concert Hall of Fame on Dutch TV

from Elvie , 2009-12-17 12:23:17

It seemed that the Hall of Fame Jubilee Concert will be broadcast on dutch television on December 26th. Have a nice Christmas everybody!

16.12.09 Kabel 1 23.35 bis 2.05 Uhr TV

from Klausi , 2009-12-07 14:52:24

Ausschnitte aus dem Konzert 25 Jahre Hall of Fame.
Anschließend Madonna, zum Abgewöhnen...

Paul Simon at The Home Foundation Gala

from Ans , 2009-11-24 09:30:59

The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation hosted its Seventh Annual Gala on Friday, November 13th at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

Over 40 celebrities and sports stars gathered to honor the Ten-time All-Star, 1999 World Series MVP and a Role Model on-and-off the field, Mariano Rivera.

Hosted by Bob Costas and Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, David Cone, Robinson Cano, Bernie Williams, Don Zimmer, Don Mattingly, Lee Mazzilli, Jose Cardenal and Hideki Matsui took the stage to reminisce and honor The Closer.

If that wasn’t exciting enough, the evening ended with an outstanding performance by 12-time Grammy Award winner, Paul Simon. Our 540 guests were entertained with renditions of “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard”, ´Mrs. Robinson´ and the ´The Boxer,´ which was accompanied by Bernie Williams on guitar.



We would like to express our sincere gratitude to those individuals and corporations that voluntarily provided us with talent, time, goods and services. Our combined efforts give hope and support to the many children and families that are faced with abuse and violence in their lives. We hope that you will continue to be a member of our Safe At Home Team.

http://www.joetorre.org/en/adult/Events/lists/JTS_EVENTS/dispform.aspx?id=30

´Capeman´ may fly again

from Pam , 2009-11-20 15:36:16

FROM THE NEW YORK POST 11/20/09

The latest trend in New York theater: reviving the biggest flops of all time.

Another famous flop that may come back is Paul Simon´s ´The Capeman,´ which lost $11 million on Broadway in 1998 and earned Simon the nickname ´The Flopman.´

Sources say Oskar Eustis, the head of the Public Theater, is in talks with Simon about bringing the show back next year.

´Oskar has met with Paul Simon, but there are not concrete plans at this time.´

Eustis, sources say, wants to do a concert version of the show. The book -- by Nobel Prize-winning poet Derek Walcott -- will pretty much be eliminated.
´Born in Puerto Rico,´ ´Satin Summer Nights´ and the gorgeous ´Time Is an Ocean´ are first-rate songs that got lost in the mess that wound up on Broadway.


Simon performed songs from ´The Capeman´ at BAM last year, which is where Eustis got the idea of bringing back the show.

It is said that Simon might perform in the Public Theater version as well.(really not confirmed!)


Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/flop_secret_LnXWmOJrTf39LB0gbRTTSO#ixzz0XPUnNKJ6

Peter Gabriel covers Boy in the bubble

from Mickie , 2009-11-19 18:47:24

The tracklisting for 'Scratch My Back', an album on which Peter Gabriel does cover versions of other artists songs is:

'Heroes' (David Bowie)
'The Boy In The Bubble' (Paul Simon)
'Mirrorball' (Elbow)
'Flume' (Bon Iver)
'Listening Wind' (Talking Heads)
'The Power Of The Heart' (Lou Reed)
'My Body Is A Cage' (Arcade Fire)
'The Book Of Love' (The Magnetic Fields)
'I Think It’s Going To Rain Today' (Randy Newman)
'Apres Moi' (Regina Spektor)
'Philadelphia' (Neil Young)
'Street Spirit' (Radiohead)



The 12-track album is released on January 25, and is the first in a number of planned releases that will see Gabriel and other artists reinterpret each others' songs.

On the 2nd album (I will scratch yours) there might be interpretions of other artists doin Peter Gabriel songs - so Paul should interpret one of Gabriels songs.

Paul, S&G perform at R&R 25th birthday

from Bodo , 2009-10-25 10:32:40

Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel will perform this Thuesday night, October 29, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary.

The celebration concert will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York, and last for 2 days (Thuesday / Friday)

Here is the complete lineup:

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

•Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
with John Fogerty, Darlene Love, Sam Moore and Tom Morello

•Stevie Wonder
with Jeff Beck, B.B. King, John Legend, Smokey Robinson and Sting

•Paul Simon / Simon & Garfunkel
with Dion DiMucci and Little Anthony and the Imperials

•Crosby, Stills and Nash
with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

•U2

•Eric Clapton
with Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy

•Metallica
with Ozzy Osbourne and Lou Reed

•Aretha Franklin
with Lenny Kravitz and Annie Lennox

Jerry Lee Lewis also will perform both evenings.


Both shows are nearly sold out. A limited number of tickets, $79.50-$2,504.50, are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone, 1-800-745-3000.

Highlights will be shown during a four-hour special on HBO, premiering at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.




http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2009/10/superstars_align_for_rock_and.html

Edie Brickell

from Rv3child , 2009-10-22 23:09:21

This link plays 2 of Paul Simon´s wife
http://www.ediebrickell.com/ songs. The Stories we tell ourselves shows a video of Pauls dogs and cat on their farm. Click twice to play. Really good, infact excellent.

Paul urges health care reform

from Pam , 2009-09-17 15:33:56

Singer Paul Simon urges health care reform

(AP) – 19 hours ago
(There are pictures at the webpage)

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLslMMASjWFV2sAqGnDpFMr_KOLgD9AOIOJG0

WASHINGTON — Singer-songwriter Paul Simon tried to lend a little harmony to the raucous health care debate Wednesday by pushing for a health care overhaul with Democratic leaders of Congress.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid couldn´t resist musical references in the appearance with the popular performer who advocates improving health care for children.

´If there were ever a bridge that we need over these troubled waters, it´s passing comprehensive health care reform,´ Reid said, describing how children have fared in the country´s health care delivery system.

´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ was a hit for the duo Simon & Garfunkel, written by Simon. Simon joined Reid, House speaker Nancy Pelosi and various child advocates to push for health care changes at an event on the Capitol lawn.

Simon co-founded the Children´s Health Fund, which provides medical care for poor and underserved kids. He said the fund believes a health care measure ´would go a long way to fill the gap in health care — the gap that these children live in and suffer in.´

Simon urged lawmakers to improve health care for children: ´Poor kids can´t vote. Neither can they afford to hire lobbyists to plead their cause or to describe their situation.´

Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Paul Simon plays Peter Gabriel?

from Håkan , 2009-09-01 08:59:56

From my local morning paper:

Peter Gabriel is working on a new album where different musicans interpret each other songs. Just the mixing of the album remains to be done.
Magnetic Fields, Paul Simon and Lou Reed are three of the artists.
- It will be very interesting to hear what they have done with my songs, says Peter Gabriel

==
It´s a bit confliccting news above. Either it´s a Peter Gabriel tribute album (which the last comment suggest) or it´s an album with, let´s say 12 artists, doing one song each from one of the others.

Paul Simon in animated Yankees movie

from Ans , 2009-08-27 07:25:00

Paul Simon is cast as the voice of the great Yankee player Thurmon Munson who died in a tragic plane crash in the animated movie ´Henry And Me.´ The film is to be released in March 2010.

Here is the link to the whole article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243025-ray-negron-and-the-yankees-the-final-tribute-to-thurman-munson

Session Musician Larry Knechtel Dies at 69

from Nick , 2009-08-26 04:04:07

Session musician Larry Knechtel who won a Grammy award in 1970 for his arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel´s enduring ´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ died of an apparent heart attack Thursday, Aug. 20 at the age of 69.

http://www.theboot.com/2009/08/25/acclaimed-session-musician-larry-knechtel-dies-at-69/?icid=main|main|dl2|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theboot.com%2F2009%2F08%2F25%2Facclaimed-session-musician-larry-knechtel-dies-at-69%2F

S&G may appear on Smothers Brothers DVD

from Håkan , 2009-07-21 09:00:29

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour - The Best of Season 2 is being released on October 20 2009 in the U.S.

S&G may appear on that DVD, since they appeared on the show during that year, but this has yet to be confirmed.

The whole story (with lots of other possible guest stars listed):

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour-Best-of-Season-2/12330

Rock Hall Anniversary Show

from Ans , 2009-07-17 04:48:05

The 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be held at Madison Square Garden October 29 and 30, 2009.

Tentatively scheduled for the Thursday show are Bruce Springsteen, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon as a solo act, Stevie Wonder, and the whole posse that includes Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young and friends.

The whole article can be read here:

http://www.showbiz411.com/bruce-springsteen-aretha-franklinu2-sign-up-for-rock-hall-anniversary-show

S&G 11 July 2009

from Juanfunkel , 2009-07-15 12:43:01

Other concert from the Old Friends tour 2009.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SF0A8D45

Is in Tokyo too, 11 July 2009

bye!

S&G Live in Tokyo

from Juanfunkel , 2009-07-14 12:31:05

Concert of Simon & Garfunkel in Tokyo, 10 July 2009:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LH9A7NB0

Have a good quality!!

bye bye

Paul Simon on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

from Carey , 2009-07-10 05:55:49

There will be a re-run of the Paul Simon/Steve Martin episode on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight! If you missed it, be sure to catch it this time, the skit is hilarious!!

New song: Questions for the Angels

from mog , 2009-07-01 02:22:58

In relation to my p.m. news, I confirm that I easily got a new Simon song on iTunes for 1 buck today.

So no need to buy the compilation, unless you want to spend 20$ for a $1 song ´for free´.

The song is called ´Questions for the Angels´. The release date was today (thanks to the official site for letting us know :-()

It is qualified as ´single´ on iTunes, but I guess it is the sense of being a single tune alone rather than a song with any kind of hook.

It is spared. Mainly Simon on the guitar, with gorgeous back vocals from him, a few sonic effects. It is rather beautiful. It evolves around the travel of a pilgrim in NYC.

Well, LIHT, Amulet & QFTA...is this a trend for the next album ? Will there be something called an album ? Stay tuned.

Another Compilation

from mog , 2009-06-30 22:05:35

Yep ! They did it once again.

Two years after The Essential, Paul comes back in Starbucks Stores with an exclusive compilation.

http://www.starbucksstore.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=228331

The tracklist is kind of strange...

This time, they use the following trick to get our money: they promise a free new track through iTunes. It is something called ´Questions for (or from) the angels´.

Paul Simon appears at Heart and Soul Gala

from Bodo , 2009-06-27 11:09:30

Norwalk Hospital announces Paul Simon to appear at Heart and Soul Gala

This year´s Heart & Soul Gala of the Norwalk Hospital Foundation will feature a special acoustic performance by Paul Simon. The Heart & Soul Gala will be held on Saturday evening, October 3, 2009 on the Norwalk Hospital campus. Proceeds will benefit patient care initiatives at the Hospital.


´As a not-for-profit community hospital serving southwestern Connecticut, we have relied on the philanthropic support of our community to provide the high quality and patient centered care that our area residents deserve,´ Mrs. Franco added. ´We are so grateful and so excited about this year´s event because of Paul Simon´s special performance!´

For more information about the 2009 Heart and Soul Gala, call the Norwalk Hospital Foundation at (203) 852-2959 or www.NorwalkHospitalFoundation.org.

Benefit Auction Paul Simon item

from Ans. , 2009-06-24 10:33:59

GRAMMY Charity Rolling Stone Online Auction

Bid on an amazing vintage Paul Simon signed and elegantly framed Rolling Stone Magazine. This autographed item is now available in the June Rolling Stone Auction benefiting MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation. Auction runs now through July 2nd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360163540919

New song ´Amulet´ released

from Ans. , 2009-06-22 07:20:02

“Tide” is the new released Luciana Souza album (May 26, 2009)it includes on track 10 the song “Amulet” written by Paul Simon. It is the first studio recording of this new Simon song, however it is the same version she did with Paul in the Beacon Show, it has no lyrics. The album is available for sale at Amazon and iTunes.

poets back walcott

from scaaty , 2009-06-14 11:34:04

Irish Times 13th June 2009
Poets back Walcott

Seamus Heaney, Bernard O’Donoghue, Al Alvarez and Jon Stallworthy are among the poets who nominated Derek Walcott (above) as Oxford professor of poetry who have written to him to express their “dismay and disgust at the cowardly smear campaign” against his candidacy. The Nobel prize-winning Walcott withdrew from the race following an anonymous letter campaign in which Oxford academics were sent photocopied pages from a book detailing a sexual harassment claim against him by a Harvard student in 1982. The 19 signatories of the letter to Walcott said they had little doubt that their colleague Ursula Fanthorpe would have been as anxious to sign their letter as she was to sign his nomination form had she not died on April 28th.

In their letter, published in full in the Times Literary Supplement (issue 5540), the poets said they considered the campaign against Walcott to have dishonoured their calling. “We affirm our undiminished admiration for all that you have done – and continue to do – for poetry and drama.”

Simon on Centerstage video - download

from Bodo , 2009-06-08 22:10:22

I finally got the Centerstage show, where Paul appearead a few weeks ago.
I uploaded the video (280MB divx) now for you, just download it here.
www.paul-simon.info/center.avi (this will take some time!)

Also I took the time and cut out all advertisements. And they have a lot of advertisement on US-TV ;-)

No more S&G album again

from mog , 2009-06-05 04:25:47

Well, that is supposed to be revealed by S&G themselves tomorrow in an article from ´The Australian´.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25589545-5013575,00.html

Looks interesting !

Paul Simon on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

from Ans , 2009-05-27 09:49:56

According to Paul Simon´s official website Paul will be appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on June 2, 2009. Also his buddy Steve Martin will be there.

http://paulsimon.com/news

http://www.nbc.com/Schedule/

Extra Show for New Zealand

from Matthew , 2009-05-13 10:42:24

After the original date in Aukland sold out in just 17 minutes, Simon and Garfunkel have added an extra date on Sunday 14th June at the Vector Arena:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10572028

Simon and Garfunkel: 3rd show announced for Sydney.

from Ian , 2009-05-12 11:08:21

Ticketek has just announced a third show for Sydney on this belated leg of the Old Friends Tour. All 3 shows will take place at Acer Arena.

LMB perform at Pete Seeger´s 90th

from Scaaty , 2009-05-02 22:50:05

http://newyork.decider.com/events/clearwater-concert-pete-seegers-90th-birthday-cele,65474/

Japan Tour Dates Announced

from AdrianSuh , 2009-04-08 03:45:11

Many Japanese Newspapers have announced S&G Tour Dates.

All 5 concerts during 8th July to 18th July.

07/08: Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Aichi
07/10: Tokyo Dome
07/11: Tokyo Dome
07/13: Gyosera Dome, Osaka
07/18: Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Hope this helps.

Paul Simon & Willie Nelson perform at CHF

from Ans , 2009-04-04 08:00:00

This year Paul Simon will perform together with Willie Nelson at the CHF Annual Benefit on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in NYC, NY.

http://chf.childrenshealthfund.org/site/PageServer?pagename=getinvolved_gala

Australian/NZ Tour Dates Announced

from Ian , 2009-04-02 09:01:22

Simon and Garfunkel Australian and New Zealand tour dates have just been confirmed.

They tour will include the following cities.

Auckland: New Zealand, June 13
Brisbane: Entertainment Centre June 17
Sydney: Acer Arena June 20&21
Melbourne: Rod Laver Arena June 25&26
Adelaide: Entertainment Centre June 30
Perth: Burswood Dome July 2nd.


Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketek on April 17th, but a special Visa Entertainment pre-sale starts at 12 noon local time on Monday 6th of April.

For more information go to
www.ticketek.com.au or
www.visaentertainment.com.au

No more concerts in Japan or Southeast Asia have been add, some papers only talk about 8 shows.

WFUV Sound & Vision Award for Paul Simon

from Ans , 2009-04-01 18:07:33

Paul Simon will receive the WFUV Sound & Vision Award and will perform at WFUV 90.7-FM’S Spring Gala on Wednesday, May 6 at the Puck Building in NYC. At the same event there will be 2 other awards for Dick Enberg and Jim Lehrer.

Dick Enberg, the distinguished sports play-by-play broadcaster, will receive the second Vin Scully Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports Broadcasting from WFUV Radio (90.7 fm, National Public Radio from Fordham University) at its second annual Spring Gala at the Puck Building in New York City on Wednesday, May 6.

Renowned PBS Television newscaster Jim Lehrer will receive the Charles Osgood Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, and music icon Paul Simon will be cited with the WFUV Sound & Vision Award. As a special bonus, Simon will also perform for the anticipated 400 attendees. The honorees were nominated by many of their well-known colleagues in their respective fields.

The entire article can be read here, scroll about half way down.

http://www.fangsbites.com/2009/03/tuesdays-press-release-action_24.html

Tornonto: Cabaret with PS songs

from Bodo , 2009-04-01 13:02:17

Acting Up Stage Theatre Company presents the The Sound of Silence running one night only on Monday, April 20th, 2009 at the Bathurst Street Theatre in Toronto.

After the success of 2007’s With A Little Help From My Friends which saw musical theatre artists reinterpreting the music of The Beatles, Acting Up Stage again blurs the lines of rock, cabaret and musical theatre. In The Sound of Silence, ten astonishing artists pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest songwriters – Paul Simon. Classic songs such as You Can Call Me Al, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, Cecelia, The Boxer, and Bridge Over Troubled Water will be re-envisioned and performed by some of Canada´s greatest musical storytellers. Musical theatre fans will love the chance to see their favourite artists performing these “undiscovered showtunes” and rock fans will be blown away by the re-examination of this legendary music.

The Sound of Silence features performances by:

Thom Allison (Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, Dora nominee for Acting Up Stage’s Elegies: A Song Cycle),
Sara Farb (Mirvish’s Jane Eyre, Acting Up Stage’s Edges),
Steven Gallagher (CanStage, Acting Up Stage’s A New Brain),
Susan Henley (Hairspray, Acting Up Stage’s A Man of No Importance),
Andrew Kushnir (CanStage’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hair),
Amanda LeBlanc (Citadel Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice),
Jeff Madden (Toronto’s Jersey Boys, Shaw Festival),,
Eliza-Jane Scott (Toronto’s The Producers, Dora nominee for Acting Up Stage’s Elegies: A Song Cycle),
Michael Therriault (Broadway’s Fiddler On The Roof, Toronto & London’s The Lord of The Rings, Dora-award winner), and
Blythe Wilson (The Sound of Music, Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival).


Reza Jacobs (Pleiades Shakuntala, Acting Up Stage’s A Man of No Importance) music directs, orchestrates and arranges.

Acting Up Stage Theatre Company is a theatre company in Toronto, dedicated to producing contemporary, thought-provoking musical theatre in intimate and acoustic productions. The company recently produced A New Brain as well as the Dora nominated productions of Elegies: A Song Cycle and A Man of No Importance, and premieres of john & jen, Edges and tick, tick…BOOM!.


RUNS:
Monday, April 20, 2009

SCHEDULE:
8 p.m.

TICKETS:
$25 to $40

LOCATION:
Bathurst Street Theatre – 736 Bathurst Street

BOX OFFICE:
www.actingupstage.com

Tickets: Bob Costa Benefit

from Bodo , 2009-03-30 16:04:59

Tickets for the 21st Annual Bob Costas Benefit with Paul Simon at 8 p.m. April 18 at the Fox Theatre, previously only available through Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, will be sold through MetroTix as well.

MetroTix sales begin at 5 p.m. April 10.

Tickets are $25, $35, $50, $75, and $100, available then at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, as well as at 314-577-5605.

Comedian Robert Klein is also on the bill.

DVD release: Gershwin prize show

from Bodo , 2009-03-29 16:41:59

Paul Simon was the first person ever receiving the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the year 2007.
This show was filmed in high definition and was partial aired a few times on cable networks. Now in May 2009 a DVD with the complete show will be released.
The first release date is only for Region 1 (USA & CAnada), and you can pre-order the DVD on amazon for 14,99 USD.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001V732VU?tag=paulsimothene-20

But we all are hopefull that the DVD will be released in other regions too.

The following songs are included, all in 5.1 surround sound. (attention, some songs are clips from concerts in the past!)

Performances:
Introduction - Bob Costas
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Lyle Lovett
The Boxer - Alison Krauss, Shawn Colvin and Jerry Douglas
Mother And Child Reunion - Stephen Marley
Under African Skies - Miriam Makeba and Paul Simon
clip from Paul Simon Graceland: The African Concert (Zimbabwe, 1987)
Homeless - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Mrs. Robinson - Paul Simon
clip from Yankee Stadium tribute to Joe DiMaggio (April 25, 1999)
Slip Slidin´ Away - James Taylor and the Dixie Hummingbirds
Sunday Morning With The Sensational Nightingales (poem) - Billy Collins and the Dixie Hummingbirds
That Was Your Mother - Buckwheat Zydeco and Lyle Lovett
Homeward Bound - Paul Simon and George Harrison clip from Saturday Night Live (November 20, 1976)
Still Crazy After All These Years - James Taylor
El Condor Pasa - Marc Anthony
Late In The Evening - Marc Anthony
Gone At Last - Yolanda Adams and Jessy Dixon
Something So Right - Dianne Reeves
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin´ Groovy) -The Muppets (Grover and Elmo)
Graceland - Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes - Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Bridge Over Troubled Water -Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Father And Daughter -Paul Simon
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder
Loves Me Like A Rock - Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder with the Dixie Hummingbirds
Sounds Of Silence - Philip Glass

Paul on CenterStage last Friday

from Bodo , 2009-03-29 16:24:24

Last Friday, March 27, 2009 Paul appeared at CenterStage, a show presented by GMC Truck Presents. The show focuses on superstars of sports and entertainment as they appear on stage in front of a studio audience to talk with Michael Kay about their lives as major sports and entertainment figures. An original edition of YES Network´s GMC Truck Presents CenterStage debuts each month. The show is a one-hour sit-down with A-List guests


Barbara (aka Kapeman) had the luck to be in the audience and forwarded this news message:

The interview lasted 2 hours, will likely be edited down and will air in a couple of weeks. Much of the interview was going over history we are very familiar with. Paul did speak a lot about Artie, and how they work on dealing with their conflicts. The show concludes with a segment called Hit and Run where the person interviewed is supposed to say first thing that comes to mind. Paul was asked favorite film- Godfather. Favorite actor- Robert de Niro. Favorite midnight snack- something sweet. Who would you want in a foxhole? He wouldn´t put himself in the position of needing that.


http://web.yesnetwork.com/schedule/programs/show.jsp?id=centerstage

One-Trick Pony now on DVD

from Matthew , 2009-03-25 10:40:52

At long last, One Trick Pony has now been released on DVD in the US!

http://www.wbshop.com/One-Trick-Pony-+EST-MOD/1000088058,default,pd.html
Studio: Warner Bros. Screen Aspect: 16 X 9 FULL FRAME

Synopsis: Jonah Levin knows what it´s like to sit atop the world of pop music. But chart-topping hits (as well as enduring marriages) are harder to come by and nothing he ever knew could prepare him for the skid to the bottom. Playing Jonah, the enduringly talented Paul Simon knows the musical terrain but scores in acting and screenwriting areas as well in this sometimes funny, always probing look at the intriguing starmaking machinery of the recording industry. Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett and Lou Reed also score among the movie?s performances. Among the 10 soundtrack Simon songs are Ace in the Hole, Late in the Evening, the title tune and That´s Why God Made the Movies. Offering a showcase to a master musician like Simon is another divine reason to carry this cinematic tune.


There is even a trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGODIzwGqok&feature=channel_page

Pauls health care initiative

from Bodo , 2009-03-13 01:35:17

Capitol Hill. Paul speaks about the Childrens health insurance and ask all senators not to forget about the children of the poor, which suffer the most in this time of the financial crisis.

Watch the video:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7061637

BTW:
The color of mud seems to be gone now.

Paul to appear on next Ziggy Marley album

from mog , 2009-02-28 04:49:47

Ziggy Marley will release his third solo album, Family Time, on May 5. The album will feature a variety of family and friends including Rita Marley (Ziggy's mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, Paula Fuga and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis. This record represents my daily family life and is inspired by my three-year-old daughter Judah and baby Gideon. It was a joy to make and opened up new avenues in my creativity. Family Time is for all families and especially the world family." http://www.ziggymarley.com/ Note: Maybe even some (unnamed) members of Pauls talented family will appear on that record? We will see...

Paul Simon at Stevie Wonder Tribute

from Ans , 2009-02-24 17:36:39

According to PBS Paul Simon will take part at the White House Tribute for Stevie Wonder this Wednesday.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2009/02/orlandos-wayne-brady-to-take-part-in-white-house-tribute-to-stevie-wonder-tony-bennett-paul-simon-di.html

Paul: Possible Asian S&G tour

from Bodo , 2009-02-23 11:13:58

Paul Simon confirms in a short interview the possibility of a Simon and Garfunkel tour trough Australia, Japan and New Zealand. In this interview he also said he is sure that this will be their last tour. They promised to do Australia and Japan in 2004, but could not get around. So this is your last chance to see Simon and Garfunkel down-under.

See this short interview here:
http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/3637218

Fans in Australia and Southeast Asia can be happy, because they are short on Paul Simon and S&G concert. The last time Paul played there was in 1991 at his Born at the right time tour, the last time S&G played in Japan was in 1993, and the last time the duo played in Australia was 26 years ago! So if you are a 1000% percent S&G fan you should take this last chance, plan your holidays in Australia, New Zealand or Japan to see them - even if you live 20.000 miles away.

Paul Simon + Daniel J. Levitin

from Bodo , 2009-02-21 12:07:14

The Rubin Museum of Art has volunteered to act as tour guide for our unknowable inner world by organizing Brainwave, a festival devoted to the way we think.

Paul Simon brings his guitar in for an exchange with the neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin about how our minds process music (March 4);


Music on the Brain
Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Twelve-time Grammy Award winner Paul Simon has a conversation with Daniel J. Levitin, the neuroscientist credited with fundamentally changing the way that scientists think about auditory memory. $25


http://www.rmanyc.org/programs-events/brainwave.xml?context=programs-events/brainwave.xml


- Note: I guess Paul will not play or sing at this event, but I could be wrong. It is listed under TALKS on the RMA homepage.

Art Garfunkel talks about a S&G tour

from homo.creativus , 2009-02-19 15:16:18

Five days after making a surprise appearance at a Paul Simon concert in New York where the pair performed three songs, Art Garfunkel said in a recent interview: “Our plan to work together is coming together but it doesn’t go through England this time,”
Garfunkel, 67, would not confirm if the tour would be in the US.

Personal mark:
Before people go nuts, I just want to inform you that Art Garfunkel said this or other sentences like that for several times in different newspapers in the last years - and nothing happened then. Read the sentence Art Garfunkel said carefully.

http://news.bbc.co.uk:80/1/hi/entertainment/7897434.stm

Amulet on Masterworks for Marimba vol. 1

from Ans , 2009-02-17 23:13:54

Paul Simon wrote the new song Amulet for ZMF New Music for Marimba. Paul is one of the 16 composers who accepted the ZMF New Music Commission. The new song Amulet will be included at the Intermediate Masterworks for Marimba vol. 1. Although the music is finished the lyrics remain to be written.

ZMF New Music is an initiative to generate 24 intermediate level marimba solos via a Commissioning Project, and Composition Contest. All 24 pieces will be published in two volumes called Intermediate Masterworks for Marimba, and recorded on CD. This project is sponsored by Zeltsman Marimba Festival, Inc.

A lot of information about this project can be found on the site of ZMF New Music for Marimba.

http://newmusic.zmf.us/index.cfm

Ticketmaster scam Ticketsnow warning!

from Bodo , 2009-02-13 11:48:21

Warning! Do not buy any tickets from ticketsnow - a site advertised on ticketsmaster.com !

I received an email from a fan today, and I think I need to warn everyone now. She was very upset about the ticketmaster sales, and how she bought tickets way too expensive from the ticketmaster.com site. She paid $198 for a $79 ticket - and it seems as if this is the same company: Ticketmaster and Ticketsnow.

I will show you a picture of the ticketmaster site. Someone else recently tried to find Robin Williams tickets via ticketmaster, and got the message that no tickets are available - but hey, we have some from our partner company ticketsnow.

Click on the picture to enlarge

But it even get´s worse. I have read that other people which bought there tickets on the official ticketmaster.com site via ticketsnow could not get into the show. At the box office the people got told that these tickets seem to be bought from a scalper, and the venue will not honor these tickets!!

Read more:
http://alanhessphotography.com/blog/archives/702


It is unbelievable what is going on there in the USA. In my opinion this should reported to the artists too, and they should start doing something. I repeat: I can not understand how a company is allowed to earn 3 times as much on a ticket as the artist himself! And it seems as if ticketmaster is the ONLY company selling tickets for all events in the USA. Strange! Free market or communism?

If you talk to Paul Simon or one of his musicians in the future, maybe you can report that.

Ethel Holloway passed away yesterday

from Bodo , 2009-01-28 11:38:04

Ethel Holloway was one of the 3 background singers from the Jessy Dixon Singers, she passed away on January 26 2009 in Chicago IL.

The Jessy Dixon have worked together with Paul Simon for many years, starting in the year 1972 when Paul saw them for the first time in a concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York. From that time on Jessy toured with Paul for 8 years, and the sang on 2 albums with him (Still Crazy after all these years, Live Rhymin)

A very good story about their partnership can be found here:
http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/stories/11535125/

The Jessy Dixon singers and Paul later appeared together occasionally on stage and sang the well known hit ´Loves me like a rock´ or ´Gone at last´. They also made a special appearance on Paul's NBC special in 1978. On Pauls latest album ´Surprise´ they worked together in studio again for the last time on the lovely track ´Wartime prayers´


See Ethel Harroway singin ´I´m yours lord´ - RIP



Thanks to Queenie, the daughter of Aldrea Lenox, who informed us about this death. Aldrea Lenox too sang with Paul in the Jessy Dixon singers band.

Rev Claude Jeter has died

from matthew , 2009-01-15 11:43:55

On January 11th 2009 Gospel singer Reverend Claude Jeter died, aged 94.

Jeter´s work was the inspiration for Bridge Over Troubled Water and he duetted with Paul Simon on Take Me To The Mardi Gras, singing the famous falsetto part.

http://www.afro.com/tabid/456/itemid/2614/Gospel-Singer-Claude-Jeter-Dies.aspx

Concert at the Beacon Theater

from Bodo , 2009-01-13 12:31:12

Paul will perform for 2 nights at the Beacon Theatre in New York - Dates are February 13 and 14. This information comes from Bakithi Kumalos website, the bass player in Pauls band. These are 2 special shows to celebrate the re-opening of the Beacon Theater after renovation.

Tickets to these celebrated performances will go on-sale starting at 9 AM on January 25,and will range from 80-265 USD

First concert date 2009

from Ans , 2008-12-29 13:34:50

At Paul´s official site the first concert date for 2009 is mentioned, I think it´s for the Bob Costas Benefit.


St. Louis MO
18 Apr 2009
Doors open: 8:00pm
Fox Theatre
527 N Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO, 63103
United States

You can order your tickets online at this link:
www2.glennon.org/bobcostas/tickets.asp?


http://paulsimon.com/paul-simon-tour-stop-2009-04-18

Paul joins Berklee´s board of trustees

from Bodo , 2008-12-24 12:38:22

Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees chair Jeff Shames has announced the appointment of singer Paul Simon, director Christopher Guest, and Marc Willis, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, to the Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees.


Simon has a full-ride Berklee Presidential Scholarship as well as a Berkleemusic.com Celebrity Online Scholarship in his name. At its 1986 commencement, Berklee presented Simon with an honorary doctor of music degree.

The Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees is comprised of 35 members including Ernie Boch, Jr. (CEO and President of Boch Automotive Enterprises, Alumnus), Michael W. Dreese (CEO of Newbury Comics, Inc.), Phil Ramone (Record Producer/Composer), and Bill Whelan (Composer, Riverdance).

http://www.berklee.edu/news/312/paul-simon-christopher-guest-and-marc-willis-joi

Another one on 1 Paul Simon related

from Ans , 2008-11-25 17:41:00

An interesting video interview with Dr. Redlener about The Children Health Fund which also includes archive material of Paul Simon.

http://www.ny1.com/content/features/89598/one-on-1--dr--irwin-redlener-helps-heal-the-city-s-health-care/Default.aspx

One on One

from Danny C , 2008-11-18 12:43:47

Paul Simon´s interview with Barnes and Nobel is now online. He performs two beautiful songs in this interview and describes in detail, his song writing process.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/

Paul Simon on Colbert Report

from Danny C , 2008-11-14 20:36:06

Paul Simon will be a guest on the Colbert Report on Comedy Central on Tuesday November 18th.

http://www.paulsimon.com/paul-simon-tour-stop-2008-11-18

http://www.colbertnation.com/home

Mysterious Mrs. Robinson

from Bodo , 2008-11-04 06:40:47

I was so free to glue together all the pieces I could find from the short October 8 concert at the Town Hall in New York. Paul played 4 fabulous songs, only companied by Mark Stewart. Also including the new version of Mrs. Robinson with the Mystery Train intro. So you hear this song now as a guitar duet without a backing band.

I have found 3 videos on the web - thanks to Paul Fournier btw - and all 3 videos having recorded different parts of the song. So you might hear some changes in the sound, and I guess somewhere a few lines are lost (tell me if you find the position ;-)

Here is the song:
Mysterious Mrs. Robinson

American tune for Obama

from Bodo , 2008-11-04 05:39:04

It has been said that Paul gave his song American Tune to the Obama campaign for
use in an effective advertisement.

Live in Paris 2000 as CD/DVD set

from Bodo , 2008-11-01 05:40:31

Sight and sound will release the You´re the one live DVD concert from Paris 2000 within their classic performance line as a DVD+CD set again. So now everyone has the chance to hear these great live songs on their CD player. Although the most fans will not be very happy with the result, because the CD has been cut by a few songs down to 21 tracks. They did not include 2 CD´s for the ~125 minute show, they use only 1 CD and had to left out a few songs. Please watch out carefully - most online shops (including amazon) list a 26 track CD, which is wrong. The real list can be found on the back cover.

In the year 2000 it maybe was a big marketing failure of his management to release this concert only as a film material. They could have thought that it is more complicated to copy a full DVD, than to share the small mp3´s from a live CD, - and so sales would be higher. But now the circle closes an we get everything.

Here is a link to all amazon shops where you can order the CD.
Amazon: You´re the one DVD and CD set


Track list:
DVD - same tracklist as the Live in Paris DVD 2000 with 26 songs


CD - 21 Tracks.
´Graceland´
´Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes´
´You Can Call Me Al´
´50 Ways To Leave Your Lover´
´Bridge Over Troubled Water´
´Still Crazy After All These Years´
´Darling Lorraine´
´The Coast´
´Kodachrome´
´The Boy In The Bubble´
´American Tune´
´The Boxer´
´Late In The Evening´
´Hurricane Eyes´
´Old´
´That Was Your Mother´
´I Am A Rock´
´You´re The One´
´Me & Julio Down By The School Yard´
´Homeward Bound´
´The Teacher´

Meet Simon in New York

from Bodo , 2008-10-30 07:20:03

On Thursday, November 13, at 7pm, you can meet Paul Simon at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhatten.

Paul will discuss his work in conversation with journalist Katherine Lanpher, who hosts the program. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Paul´s latest book:
Lyrics 1964-2008

New Book out on Nov, 11th

from Ans , 2008-10-21 14:24:51

The new book ´Lyrics 1964-2008´ released by Paul Simon himself will be available at Simon & Schuster November 11, 2008. It will also be available as ebook.


http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=627997&er=9781416586920

Paul Simon joins benefit NYC

from Ans , 2008-09-23 07:06:24

Paul Simon and Department Of Eagles are set to perform at a fundraiser in New York City next month in order to raise money for 826NYC.

http://www.nme.com/news/paul-simon/39892

New song: Love in hard times

from Bodo , 2008-09-07 04:09:28

This summer Paul Simon gave a special gift to us when he played a new and unreleased composition at some shows of his European tour. It is rare these days that he writes a new song, Paul said before he played this wonderful guitar composition to the fans in Montreux, Switzerland. Thanks to Richard I can offer the download of the live recording of ´Love and hard times´.

Download : Love in hard times


Lyrics transcribed by Joey.

Love In Hard Times
By Paul Simon

God and his only son
Paid a courtesy call on Earth one Sunday morning
Orange blossoms opened their fragrant lips
Songbirds sang from the tips of cotton roots
Old folks wept
For his love in these hard times

´Well, better be going,´
Said the the restless lord to his son
´There are galaxies yet to be born
Creation is never done
Anyway these people are slobs here
If we stay it´s bound to be a mob scene´
Disappeared
And it´s just like love in hard times

I loved her the first time I saw her
I know that´s an old songwriting cliché
I loved her the first time I saw her
Can´t describe it any other way
Any other way

The light of her beauty is warm as a summer day
Clouds of antelopes roll by
No hint of rain
Pale blue sky
Just love, love, love, love, love

But the rains came
The tears burned
The windows rattled
The locks turned
It’s easy to be generous when you’re owed
It´s hard to be grateful
When you´re out of control

And love is gone

The light at the edge of the curtain was the quiet dove
The bedroom weaves in clicks and clacks
My heart and my mind will never last
When your hand takes mine
Thank god I found you tonight
Thank god I found you tonight
Thank god I found you

Watch the video: Live in Crotone -

from melograna , 2008-08-02 03:18:05

Hello everybody!
There is a free video of Simon performance. Paul was no great! You can see the backstage. Paul with a little fan. Paul is a myth. Crotone in southrn Italy loved him so much. Look at the viedo: http://www.videocrotone.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=610&Itemid=2

Paul Simon sues Japanese clockmaker

from Micky , 2008-07-18 19:47:27

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. singer and songwriter Paul Simon sued a Japanese clockmaker for $5 million (2.5 million pounds) for copyright infringement on Friday for claiming the company used one of his songs as a composition on their clocks.

Simon´s lawyers accused clock company Rhythm Watch Co Ltd, and its U.S. subsidiary Rhythm USA of using Simon´s song ´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ on 40,000 of its clocks in the last three years without his permission.

The lawsuit called the song ´one of the best known songs throughout the world in popular music´ and cited Rhythm´s ´Grand Nostalgia Clock´ as one that plays Simon´s song without permission as well as other popular songs including ´My Way.´

´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ was the title song of Simon and Art Garfunkel´s final album together, released in 1970.

Rhythm was established in Tokyo in 1950 and has its U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It manufactures, distributes and sells clocks in Japan, the United States, India and Hong Kong, the lawsuit said.

A license fee for using the song would have cost more than $1 million and the lawsuit estimated Rhythm had profited more than $5 million from the sale of clocks that use the song.

(Reporting by Christine Kearney, editing by Michelle Nichols and Todd Eastham)

http://uk.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUKN1846412620080718

We Are Together

from Ans , 2008-07-07 02:25:05

The documentary from The Agape Children Choir ´We Are Together´ with cameo appearances by Paul Simon and Alicia Keys will probably be released on DVD on August 4. This is mentioned in an article of their performance in Hyde Park for Nelson Mandela.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4206197.ece

More information about the documentary:

http://wearetogether.org/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/03/01/sm_documentary01.xml

line-up

from Elvie , 2008-06-30 04:18:09

Here is the Line-up for North Sea Jazz on july 12 (due to their website):

Paul Simon (vocals); Andy Snitzer (sax, keyboards); Tony Cedras (keyboards, guitar, trumpet, accordion); Mark Stewart (guitar); Bakithi Kumalo (bass); Charley Drayton (drums); Jamey Haddad (percussion).

Third Season SNL

from Ans , 2008-06-06 03:51:14

The third Boxset from SNL 1977/1978 is now available. With the sketch from Cahrles Grodin/Paul Simon ´The Sound Of Silence´ Paul also performs ´Slip Slidin´Away´ and ´You´re Kind´.

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/77/1977.phtml

CHF's 2008 Gala

from Ans , 2008-05-13 13:06:39

This year the CHF Annual Gala will be held June 12 with Paul as host and performer.

www.childrenshealthfund.org

Paul Simon To Play Washington DC

from Jocke , 2008-05-08 14:27:38

Saturday, September 6, 2008 - tickets available through AARP:
http://www.aarp.org/aarp_benefits/natl_events/dc/entertainment/

http://www.aarp.org/aarp_benefits/natl_events/dc/entertainment/paulsimon.html

Paul Simon is one of the most distinguished songwriters and performers of our time. Of his 12 Grammy Awards, three (´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´) were for albums of the year. In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock n´ Roll Hall of Fame, both as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist. The American Film Institute included his song, ´Mrs. Robinson´ from The Graduate, in the top 10 of its ´100 Years 100 Songs.´

The concert appearances he is most fond of were the two concerts in Central Park in New York (with his partner and childhood friend Art Garfunkel in 1981, and as a solo artist in 1991) and the series of shows he performed at the invitation of Nelson Mandela, making him the first American artist to perform in post-apartheid South Africa.

His philanthropic work includes co-founding the Children´s Health Fund, which donates and staffs mobile medical vans that bring health care to poor and indigent children in urban and rural America. Simon has also raised millions of dollars for varied causes that include AMFAR, the Nature Conservancy and Autism Speaks.

Simon has been honored with the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007), the Kennedy Center Honors (2003) and the United Negro College Fund´s Frederick D. Patterson Award (1989).

4/26 Tribute Concert - Philly area

from olah , 2008-04-21 22:08:25

This Saturday, 4/26 @ 7pm, The PROVIDENCE School of Music is very proud to present A Celebration of the Music of PAUL SIMON!
Located in downtown Collegeville, PA (35 minutes outside Philadelphia), the music school and cafe will host an all-star tribute performance spanning all eras of Simon´s career.
Featuring the soaring vocal talents of Broadway performer Lori Ann Strunk (Aida, Grease, Hair), and the exciting world rhythms and wonderful voice of Larry Connelly.
This will be a tremendous show which you won´t soon forget! Come out and celebrate the genius and soul of one of the world´s greatest singer songwriters!
This event is BYOB. And admission is only $5!!! Visit our website www.providenceschoolofmusic.com or call us directly 610-489-8585 for more details!
My name is Ryan. I am a huge Paul Simon fan and the director of the school and this event. This is a show that has been a long time in the making and I felt it was appropriate to run it simultaneously with the BAM shows (which I´ve seen all of!! Amazing!!) Want to say Hi to everyone, looking forward to meeting/hearing/seeing you all soon!!

New Documentary featuring Simon

from mog , 2008-04-15 07:26:03

This seems quite interesting. Posted by Kapeman on AMPS.

http://www.talkingguitars.nl/index.htm

Concerts Cologne 7/14 Brussels 15

from Klausi , 2008-04-14 22:56:22

See official site

Paris concert on july 11.

from Elvie , 2008-04-09 12:25:42

Due to the site www.palaisdessports.com
Paul gives a concert on july 11.

Paul Simon in Austria

from matthias , 2008-04-07 10:25:28

Paul Simon gives a Concert in Austria on the 23rd of July.
www.kurier.at/nachrichten/burgenland/146499.php

PS BAM May 5 -Conversation w Glass

from barb , 2008-04-05 20:38:02

website of Brooklyn Academy of Music www.bam.org Look under Paul Simon and he is appearing with Philip Glass in conversation.

Paul Simon Headlines Festival

from Matthew , 2008-04-03 15:16:47

Paul Simon has been booked to headline a major music festival - Cornbury Music Fesitval - on Saturday 5th July 2008.

More details here: http://www.cornburyfestival.com/index.php

Paul Simon to play Liverpool Pops

from matthew , 2008-04-02 06:58:54

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, PAUL SIMON will be returning to the Summer Pops on Sunday 6th July.

Simon is revered now as he ever was, over 40 years into a career which has spawned such timeless classics as ´Bridge Over Troubled Waters´, ´Homeward Bound´, ´Mrs Robinson´, ´50 Way to leave Your Lover´ and dozens of other hits, along with albums as unique and important as ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´ to name but two. Legend is not overstating it.

Speaking about his 2002 Pops appearance, Simon said: ´Liverpool was the very best concert on my European tour and the audience were also the best. I really enjoyed the show. What an audience, the reaction was really fabulous. I can’t wait to come back.´

Famously, the north west of England inspired him to pen one of his greatest hits.

In 1965, Paul Simon had been touring around the north west, appearing at clubs from Birkenhead to Widnes. Widnes railway station, has become the stuff of music legend, thanks to a home and lovesick Simon. It was here, that he had the inspiration for the song ´Homeward Bound´, Simon and Garfunkel’s first UK hit. It was whilst waiting for the milk train at Widnes Station, after a local folk club gig, he yearned to be back in London, in the arms of his beloved Kathy.

During his distinguished career Simon has been the recipient of many honours and awards including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which (´Bridge Over Troubled Water´, ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´) were albums of the year.

In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is an inductee of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and is in the Rock n´ Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist.

http://www.accliverpool.co.uk/whatson/paulsimon.asp

Review of Yesterday's show

from mog , 2008-04-02 06:56:05

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2008/04/02/2008-04-02_paul_simon_restages_songs_at_bam_from_hi.html

PAul Simon In Ireland 2008

from Scaaty , 2008-03-28 07:48:47

http://famemagazine.co.uk/2008/03/28/comedian-tommy-tiernan-happy-to-accommodate-paul-simons-return-to-ireland/
tiernan-simon1.jpg

Jazz trio plays the music of Paul

from Bodo , 2008-03-24 04:21:00

The San Francisco BayArea piano-bass-drums ensemble, Trio, has just released its debut cd, America: Trip plays the music of Paul Simon. The 10 tracks are instrumental jazz arrangements of Mr Simon´s pieces.



Available trough amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0013Z1EX8/ref=nosim/paulsimothene-20


Listen to audio samples on their page
http://www.dennyberthiaume.com/audio.html


Track Listing
1. So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
2. The Sound of Silence
3. April Come She Will
4. Time is an Ocean
5. Scarborough Fair
6. Still Crazy After All These Years
7. America
8. I Do It For Your Love
9. Mrs. Robinson
10. Bridge Over Troubled Waters

92nd Street Y

from Ans , 2008-02-15 04:39:58

Paul´s appearance to discuss the art of lyric-writing with host Billy Collins.

http://www.92y.org/shop/event_detail.asp?productid=T%2DTP5MS08

Release of Live 1969

from Bodo , 2008-01-30 19:28:24

Starbucks Brews Up Simon & Garfunkel Live CD.

The Simon & Garfunkel live album originally due last September via Columbia/Legacy has been revived as a Starbucks exclusive, beginning March 11. A release to traditional retail is expected in the fall.

Here is the track list for "Live 1969":

"Homeward Bound" (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
"At the Zoo" (11/27/69, New York)
"The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
"Song for the Asking" (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
"Scarborough Fair/Canticle" (11/28/69, New York)
"Mrs. Robinson" (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
"The Boxer" (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
"Why Don't You Write Me" (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
"That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine" (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" (11/28/69, New York)
"The Sound of Silence" (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
"I Am a Rock" (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
"Old Friends/Bookends Theme" (11/1/69, Toledo, Ohio)
"Leaves That Are Green" (11/31/69, Detroit)
"Kathy's Song" (date unknown, St. Louis)

The Music of Paul Simon

from Ans , 2008-01-29 08:29:11

The music and lyrics of Paul Simon will be celebrated by the Brooklyn Academy of Music with three programs in April.


http://www.ad-hoc-news.de/CorporateNews/en/15219052/BAM+presents+Love+in+Hard+Times+The+Music+of+Paul+Simon

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/29/arts/29arts-PAULSIMONINB_BRF.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Upcoming concerts: Feb 28, March 3

from Bodo , 2008-01-26 17:44:50

It is only a very small note between a lot of text and pictures on Bakithi Kumalos website.

´Thursday, February 28-Monday, March 3, 2008
Paul Simon Dates´

No more dates, no city, country or arena. Might be some special event and not a tour.

Paul Simon Tours?

from Elvie , 2008-01-11 04:43:17

According to the Steve Gadd Site www.drstevegadd.com in the ´upcoming Steve Gadd events´ Steve mentioned: ´Paul Simon Tours´.
Does anyone have more info?

regards, Lourens

Interview Paul with Dalai Lama

from Ans , 2007-12-16 05:45:04

At the site http://thecommunity.com/ is some information about a series of interviews including Paul Simon scheduled for completion in the fall of 2008. At the left colomn `What´s so hard about Peace` is a hyperlink `a series of interviews for television` with more information.

SNL Secon Season

from Ans , 2007-12-16 05:26:30

The complete second season 1976-1977 of SNL is for sale. At the site of thesoundofsimon.tk you can view the pictures of Paul´s appearance on SNL november 20, 1976, see noticias. At the site http://snltranscripts.jt.org/ are the transcripts and a link to amazon.com

Fast car videoclip without Paul

from Bodo , 2007-12-15 07:44:34

The music video to the song ´Fast Car´ by Wyclef Jean and Paul Simon appeared this week on YouTube.

To our surprise Paul does not appear on that video, the guitar licks (we thought Paul is playing them) are played by Wyclef Jean.


Watch the video online on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChUzhdfIMcg

S&G radio special

from Bodo , 2007-11-27 05:17:27

International radio station, Big L 1395AM will be continuing its new weekend feature, This Sunday At Nine with a look at the music and career of Simon & Garfunkel.

Hosted by former Radio 1 DJ, Mike Read, the hour-long programme will feature classic Simon & Garfunkel tracks, forgotten gems, as well as a few cover versions.

Big L 1395 probably plays more Simon & Garfunkel (as well as their solo output) than any other commercial radio station.

The show airs this Sunday (2 December )at 21.00. It repeats next Wednesday (5 November) at 21.00.

Big L is available on 1395AM/Sky Digital 0190/ www.bigl.co.uk

Signed guitar

from Ans , 2007-11-26 09:08:51

In support for Rosies Gala: Building dreams for kids Auction:

Signed Guitar from Paul Simon and Rosie O´Donnell.

The auction ends Decmber 5, 2007.

https://auction01.charitybuzz.com/secure/viewItemDetail.do?auction_item_id=14561&lotsindex=0&show=10&order=default

Paul at Rosie's Gala

from Ans , 2007-11-21 04:21:17

Paul Simon performed 6 songs with his band last monday nov. 19th 2007 at Rosie O´Donnell´s Gala Building Dreams For Kids and closed the Gala with a nice performance of Diamonds On The Soles Of Their Shoes together with the RBKids.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,312277,00.html

Thesis Graceland

from Ans , 2007-11-21 02:31:36

Here is an interesting Thesis from a master student about Paul Simon´s album Graceland. It´s about it´s social and political statements on Apartheid in South Africa.

https://beardocs.baylor.edu/bitstream/2104/4854/1/Jonathan_Greer_Masters.pdf

Philip Namanworth - Snitzer + me ;)

from Bodo , 2007-11-11 05:24:34

New Orleans meets jazz and soul.
Heartaches and humor of life sing in the edges of the funky vocal.


Andy Snitzer is playing tenor saxophone on 2 tracks of his New Yorks friend Philip Namanworth latest CD Waitin´ on a train - and to close the circle, my picture of Andy (London 2006 show) was included in the CDs artwork.





You can listen to the track ´Man in transition´ (Andy is doin´ the sax solo at minute ~2:00 ) here Man in transition

If you like that music you can order the CD at this form: order .pdf
or email to namsongs@aol.com

Cover "American Tune"

from Ans , 2007-11-11 03:47:13

Jazz singer/songwriter/saxophonist Curtis Stigers has a new album out with some originals by Stigers & Goldings and some covers from various artists including ´American Tune´ from Paul Simon.

http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7385/79/

Paul's support for children

from Ans , 2007-10-16 10:18:10

I found a few announcements about Paul´s appearance to support children.

Paul will be joining Pelosi and Reid at a Capitol Hill press conference, I guess this Tuesday?

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politic
s/blog/2007/10/the_march_of_the_children_on_
t.html

and on november 19th as a musical guest at a fundraising gala for Rosie’s Broadway Kids project at the Marriott Marquis.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,300684,0
0.html scroll down to Rosie wasn´t fired, she wrote a book.

Paul, Holland, Hullabaloo + Humour

from Bodo Malo , 2007-10-07 06:48:59

For his next big project, Holland wants to revive the reputation of a man he never met - his late father-in-law. Rory McEwen hosted Hullabaloo, one of the first ever popular music shows on television, which coincidentally had many similarities with Later... ´It had a house band, with Long John Baldrey, and guests such as the Spinners, Sonny Boy Williamson and Fitzroy Coleman.´


McEwen would play the guitar with his brother Eck in between introducing the acts; he once turned down the Rolling Stones because he thought they weren´t good enough. Holland wants to get the shows reissued on DVD. Recently, Holland and Christabel had dinner with Paul Simon, who remembered Hullabaloo. ´They both agreed that it was the first music show on television to feature non-mainstream music and that its great strength was that Rory could both introduce and play with the guests. At this, Christabel said, ´That´s odd, I think I´ve married my dad´. Paul Simon shrugged in a very New York Jewish way and said, ´You wouldn´t be the first girl to do that.´

http://living.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1581512007

Deana Carter feat. Paul Simon

from Bodo Malo , 2007-10-07 06:41:43

Deana Carter is previewing her upcoming album The Chain. The album is a tribute to Deana´s father, and scrapbook for a childhood spent in the creative environs of artists ranging from Simon and Garfunkel to George Jones.


Fred Carter, Jr. is one of the most accomplished session guitar players in music history, having provided the musical bed for iconic songs and playing also on many Paul Simon songs.


For The Chain, Deana went a voyage of discovery in researching her father´s impact on popular music, compiling a collection of extraordinary songs, and finally enlisting the participation of artists including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Paul Simon and his son Harper and Waylon´s son Shooter Jennings.

Listen to Fast Car

from Bodo Malo , 2007-10-07 06:38:01

Surprise again! Listen to Wyclef Jean Feat. Paul Simon on the new song ´Fast Car´






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFqpb4L9XO4

Paul contributes on singin 2 verses and plays guitar.

Paul Simon on `The Carnival II`

from Ans , 2007-09-01 03:27:40

Paul Simon will collaborate on a song with Wyclef Jean on Jean´s new album The Carnival II which will be released november 2007.

http://music.ign.com/articles/817/817085p1.html

Paul Simon to Appear at 92nd St Y

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-08-21 01:52:37

By: Brian Scott Lipton



The 92nd Street Y has announced some upcoming events of particular interest to theater fans.
On Monday, September 10, the Y´s Makor series will host The New Face of Drama, a discussion of theatrical trends featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and the eight playwrights whose work will be presented this season by Playwrights Horizons: Sarah Ruhl, Jordan Harrison, Kate Fodor, Michael Friedman, John Dempsey, Rinne Groff, Sarah Treem, and Adam Bock.

On Sunday, September 23, three-time Tony Award nominee Alan Alda will speak with playwright Roger Rosenblatt, while on Wednesday, October 24, Rosenblatt speaks with Obie winner Christopher Durang. On Sunday, November 11, Tony winner Victoria Clark will give a vocal master class. On Monday, December 3, British actress Ruth Rosen will present her one-person show William Blake at 250.

Looking ahead to next year, on Monday, January 21, the Y will present Seven, a group of monologues based on the oral histories of women; the playwrights will include Anna Deavere Smith. On Wednesday, February 20, Grammy Award winner Paul Simon, who wrote the Broadway musical The Capeman, will talk with U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins. Finally, on Monday, March 3, Christine Baranski and the cast of TFANA´s upcoming production of Antony and Cleopatra will read scenes from the play and join in a discussion with director Darko Tresnjak and artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz.

Paul on tour with Hugh Masekela

from Ans , 2007-08-12 15:44:36

Masekela and Simon reunite over Darfur

LEGENDARY musicians Hugh Masekela and Paul Simon - who played together in the controversial Graceland tour of 1986 - are to reunite in a series of concerts aimed at prompting politicians to end the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Beginning next month with a concert in New York, the pair will launch a worldwide tour, with the support of other musicians including the singers Youssou N´Dour and Angelica Kidjo. The first performance is set to coincide with a meeting of the UN heads of state on September 25.
´It will be targeted at people who can be effective,´ said Masekela, who is in Edinburgh for a concert at the Queen´s Hall tonight as part of the Fringe. ´We want to get the heads of state and ministers and say to them, ´This is serious. You have to do something about it.´´

Sudan´s government and the pro-government Arab militias are accused of war crimes against Darfur´s black African population. An estimated 250,000 people have died, with two million more living in refugee camps.

´Are we going to sit around and watch another Rwanda, and just sigh, ´This is bad,´´ said Masekela, who is an African Union goodwill ambassador for Darfur. ´I called Paul and said, ´I´m working with the Darfur people - I need your help.´ He said, ´You just tell me what it is and I´ll be there.´

´We will do the concert in a place where we can get 500 people or so - and focus on people who can do something about it. Then we want to do a tour and hope it helps.´

Masekela, 68, has never shied away from controversy. His song Bring Him Back Home became an anthem of the campaign to free Nelson Mandela, but his involvement with Simon´s Graceland tour brought accusations of breaking a cultural boycott of South Africa.

Simon and Garfunkel set for tour

from josh , 2007-07-17 16:23:48

Taken from the Australian newspaper´Hearald Sun´:

PROMOTERS are negotiating to bring legendary folk duo Simon and Garfunkel to Australia.

Dates have been tentatively locked in for early next year, with two rival promoters now bidding.

The pair, whose infighting over money is legendary, last re-formed for a tour in 2004.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reportedly demanded $1.1 million between them for each show.

The new tour will follow the release of a vintage concert recording, Live 1969, in September.

The duo´s last Australian tour was in 1983.

After shows in New York and Japan in 1993 they played at 2003´s Grammy Awards, and a tour that year earned $73 million. Shows in 2004 earned $35 million.

The duo have sold more than 40 million albums with hits including The Sound of Silence, I Am a Rock, Hazy Shade of Winter, Mrs Robinson and Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Two new book releases

from Ans , 2007-07-12 04:59:58

There will be 2 new books out about Paul Simon and S&G, scheduled to be released next October.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Words-Music-Praeger-Singer-Songwriter-Collection/dp/0275991636/ref=sr_1_1/203-4324303-9024725?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184237310&sr=1-1

and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Simon-Garfunkels-Bookends-Rock-Ages/dp/1594864276/ref=sr_1_1/203-4324303-9024725?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184237919&sr=1-1

Dodd campaign to webcast Paul Simon

from Ans , 2007-07-06 00:47:22

Dodd campaign to webcast Paul Simon in Iowa
LISA ROSSI
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
July 5, 2007

Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd´s campaign will webcast two live performances of Paul Simon, scheduled to be on the campaign trail in Iowa with Dodd.

Simon campaign with Dodd, a U.S. senator from Connecticut, on both Friday and Saturday as part of Dodd’s “River to River” tour.

Two campaign stops and performances can be viewed at www.chrisdodd.com/dtv. The live broadcasts are at 11:15 a.m. Central time Friday in Fort Dodge and 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Sioux City.

Holiday Radio

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-07-05 01:30:38

Is this too late?

KCRW (89.9 FM) has turned over most of its schedule today to specials on American music, leading this morning with the stories of Sly Stone and Paul Simon, followed by Nina Simone, Fats Waller, Bob Wills, Patti LaBelle and Santana. At 6 pm is Gerald Zellinger´s hour-long documentary on Columbia Square, the former Hollywood home of radio on CBS.
It´s author day at KPCC (89.3 FM.) Larry Mantle is talking this morning to writers of new books on religion in the U.S., Harriet Tubman and Billy the Kid. Patt Morrison talks at 2 pm to the authors of books on Abe Lincoln, Richard Nixon and historical border-shaper Andrew Ellicott.

Paul Simon on This Week In Baseball

from Bonnie , 2007-06-29 04:34:46

Paul Simon will be appearing on This Week In Baseball, which airs this weekend.

TWIB comes to you at 3:00 p.m. in New York (times vary nationwide, please check your local listings).

This Week in Baseball airs on FOX either immediately preceding or following the FOX Game of the Week Saturday afternoon. Again, check your local listing for exact times in your area.

SIMON HAS NO INTEREST IN HIS LEGACY

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-06-27 01:26:01

Veteran singer/songwriter PAUL SIMON couldn´t care less how his body of work is perceived after he dies. The Sound Of Silence singer, 65, prefers to focus his energies on making music than worry about his legendary status. He says, ´I don´t have much interest in my legacy. ´No doubt, some of my songs will be played after I´m gone, and I don´t know that it matters. I don´t think too much about what matters. ´You just keep going forward. You can´t have an overview at the same time you´re working on the details.´

Simon to campaign with Chris Dodd

from Bodo , 2007-06-25 04:50:55

Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Paul Simon will join presidential candidate Chris Dodd and his family for part of Dodd´s ´River to River´ bus tour of Iowa during the week of the Fourth of July. Simon will campaign with Dodd on July 6th and 7th, appearing with him on those days´ tour stops and adding informal performances to Dodd´s events.

´I am thrilled that Paul will be joining Jackie, our daughters, and me in Iowa,´ said Senator Dodd. ´Paul is a long-time friend and one of the most important voices in American music, and he has been tireless in his service to the greater good of people throughout our country and the world.

´His music and his commitment to bettering our world reflect the leadership and optimism that my campaign is all about.´

Simon will join the Dodd family at stops in Mason City, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Carroll, and Council Bluffs.

Belle Simon passed away

from Bodo , 2007-06-19 16:49:48

The New York Times OBITUARIES Monday June 18, 2007

´SIMON--Belle, 97, passed away, June 16, 2007, Loving and beloved wife of
the late Louis Simon. Adored mother of two sons, Paul and Edward and five
grandchildren, Harper, Adrian, Emma, Lulu and Gabriel. She will be greatly
missed by her daughters-in-law Edie and Leslie. She was a first grade
teacher at Public School 164 in Queens and retired in 1975. Donations may
be made in her name to the Children´s Health Fund, 215 West 125th Street,
Suite 301, New York, NY 10027´

The Wall of Fame

from Ans , 2007-06-02 08:59:16

Paul Simon wrote the foreword in a book ´The Wall of Fame´ about Manny´s Music place, written by Henry Goldrich and his daughter Holly Goldrich.

Available in 2 covers.

http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Fame-Citys-Legendary-Mannys/dp/1423405552

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9781423405559&z=y

Article about the writer Henry Goldrich.

http://www.jstandard.com/articles/2758/1/Manny%92s-Music-was-the-place-to-be

CHF Dinner 2007

from Bodo , 2007-06-01 03:27:17

May 30, 2007

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have lent their support to Paul Simon´s Children´s Health Fund in New York City.

Marc performed in front of a packed house at the 20th anniversary gala, which also featured an appearance from President Bill Clinton.

Hot Club de Paris cover Paul Simon!

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-05-29 01:41:18

Hot Club De Paris are to cover Paul Simon´s classic ´You Can Call Me Al´ on the B-side of their new single.

The track, originally a hit in 1986, appears on the flipside of ´Clockwork Toy´, the final single to be taken from the band´s 2006 debut album ´Drop It Til It Pops´.

GoodBooks and Metronomy have also remixed the single - their versions appear on the limited edition second 7-inch.

The single is released on June 11.

Hot Club De Paris are currently touring the UK, the remainder of the shows are at:

Leeds Cockpit (May 26)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms (27)
Newcastle Evolution (28)
London Bush Hall (30)
Bristol Thekla (31)

60's - Mr Simon's Big Trip

from Bodo , 2007-05-22 05:44:01

On June 5 UK BBC Radio 2 will air a special about Paul Simons time in the UK during the early 60´s


Mr Simon´s Big Trip uncovers the real story of Paul Simon´s British residency, and the part it played in his creative formation.

For years, people have been fascinated by the ´missing´ 13 months in the life and career of Paul Simon preceding the rise to success in America of Simon and Garfunkel.

Simon spent what is probably one of the most famous ´gap´ years in music history travelling around England, writing songs, playing tiny folk club venues and meeting future legends of the folk scene, including Bert Jansch and Martin Carthy. Homeward Bound was famously penned on Widnes Station, and many of his most famous lyrics can be traced to British roots.



The programme includes interviews with Martin Carthy, Brian Protheroe, Al Stewart and many more and features a hitherto unheard Paul Simon song, The Northern Line, recorded in an Exeter folk club in 1965.



The BBC Radio 2 60s Season marks the anniversary of the ´Summer of Love´ and the network´s 40th birthday in September. BBC Radio 2 takes listeners on a magical mystery tour of the Sixties with a season of summer programming celebrating the music and culture of this influential decade.


BBC RADIO 2 60s SEASON
Mr Simon´s Big Trip
Tuesday 5 June
10.30-11.30pm BBC RADIO 2

Late in the evening

from Klausi , 2007-05-18 00:59:55

Could you believe it?

At Paul Simon`s official site nothing is said about the new ´Essential album´, but a story about the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, recording Late in the evening with him singing the first verse, on their new album ´United we swing´ (Very boring title indeed).

Release: The Essential Paul Simon

from Bodo , 2007-05-13 04:03:55

Paul Simon is to release a new collection of old songs on June 25 called ´The Essential Paul Simon´. Warner Brothers will release the package on 2 discs with 36 tracks, and also as a 3 disc set with 45 minute video.

Live Album Montreal Jazz 2006

from Ans , 2007-04-12 03:48:30

At Amazon.com there is a live Tribute Album from the Montreal Jazz Festival 2006, release date April 19th, 2007.

http://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Paul-Simon-Take-Mardi/dp/B000OIOP68/ref=sr_1_1/102-6432910-3853757?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1176370782&sr=1-1

Rock and roll feuds of fame

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-12 07:47:56

Some of the greatest teamings also created great friction
By DAVID HINCKLEY
DAILY NEWS CRITIC-AT-LARGE
Monday, March 12th 2007, 4:00 AM

When Simon and Garfunkel were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, Paul Simon drolly suggested the Hall might consider a special wing for all the inducted groups whose members didn´t get along with each other.
Besides the obvious reference to his own ups and downs with one time partner Art Garfunkel, Simon noted the Everly Brothers, who didn´t speak for a decade after Phil smashed his guitar and stormed off the stage at Knotts Berry Farm in 1973.

Simon also mentioned the fractious Eagles, several of whose members were around that time doing separate tours. (Drummer/singer Don Henley would finish his version of ´Desperado´ by saying, ´Accept no imitations.´)

Simon´s point, in any case, was that creating memorable music has never guaranteed creating internal harmony.

Full story at:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/03/12/2007-03-12_rock_and_roll_feuds_of_fame_.html

I've Got Some Real Estate

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-09 00:47:27

Musician Paul Simon is a neighbour, and for just under $25 million you can enjoy your own sounds of silence on this very private 6-acre spread next to a preserve and overlooking the ocean in Montauk. ´The person that´s going to want this property is looking for seclusion,´ says listing agent Bonny Aarons of the Corcoran Group.

The newly constructed 4,700-square-foot traditional home has five bedrooms, 7– baths and ´Old World charm,´ Aarons says. Amenities include stone fireplaces, a library, a home theatre, a wine cellar, staff rooms and a heated Gunite pool.
Developer Tom Gessler says, ´I put a lot of love into this house.” The main house will be completed in early May and is wired with ´smart technology´ throughout; a guest house will take another year to complete. The property sits atop a 90-foot bluff, which Gessler says protects the home from tidal surges during hurricanes.

Gessler, who has been building on the East End for 15 years, says, ´Montauk is low-key ... You don´t have the stuffiness that East Hampton sometimes has.´

Besides Paul Simon, other neighbours include Bruce Ratner, owner of the New Jersey Nets, photographer Peter Beard, and J. Crew chief executive Mickey Drexler, who recently bought the estate Andy Warhol once co-owned.

Added to Sound Archive

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-07 01:08:37

Recordings by the The Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground and Paul Simon are among those that have been selected by the US Librarian of Congress to be preserved in the National Recordings Registry this year.

The Rolling Stones´ ´(I Can´t Get No) Satisfaction´, Velvet Underground´s ´Velvet Underground and Nico´ and Simon´s ´Graceland´ were selected, along with ´Blue Suede Shoes´ by Carl Perkins, ´Be My Baby´ by The Ronettes, and ´We Shall Overcome´ by Pete Seeger.

Each year, members of the public and a panel of music, sound and preservation experts nominate several recordings to be deemed ´culturally important´ and added to the National Recording Registry.

The selected recordings are preserved for future generations in a special sound archive, created by Congress in 2000. It now contains 225 recordings.

Geniuses, icons flock to Monterey

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-05 06:22:07

A convention of geniuses, icons and mavericks is expected to converge in Monterey this week.

The 2007 TED conference -- TED is the acronym for Technology Entertainment Design -- will feature 50 speakers ranging from President Clinton to NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to musician Paul Simon during its run in Monterey beginning Wednesday.

´Instead of a subject-matter theme, we are simply going to put on stage 50 remarkable people... and let them share whatever it is they are passionate about,´ according to promotional material circulated by TED.

The annual TED conference has been held in Monterey since its re-conception in 1990. The 1984 TED featured the unveiling of the Macintosh computer and the Sony compact disc, but the event lost money.

The event now sells out well in advance. Registration for the 2008 conference is already closed. Passes to this year´s conference cost $4,400, but not just anyone with $4,400 can attend.

TED is an invitation-only event; people can apply to be invited and, according to TED officials, ´a wide variety of leading thinkers and doers from all fields of endeavor´ are welcomed.

The lineup this year includes an eclectic array of politicians, authors, artists, venture capitalists, poets, nanotechnologists, musicians and scientists.

They include Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin; musicians Tracy Chapman and They Might Be Giants; famed cave explorer Bill Stone; and author Isabel Allende.

The conference ends on Saturday.

S&G guitar raises funds for kids

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-05 01:08:54

A guitar signed by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel raised more than 10-thousand US dollars for East Timor´s street children when its owner, Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta, auctioned it on the Internet.

The Nobel laureate sold the Squier Bullet electric guitar on e-Bay, and gave the proceeds to the Street Children´s Association of Dili.

Mr Ramos-Horta bought the guitar in Memphis.

It now belongs to Estelah Ferreira in Australia, who posted the winning bid.

Garfunkel is begging again

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-02 02:03:56

Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Art says that he and Paul Simon may record together again in the futureArt Garfunkel has revealed that there is a possibility that he and former partner Paul Simon may record more music together in the future.

The duo are famous for their tumultuous working partnership, and have reunited numerous times since their split in 1970, only to publicly and acrimoniously fall out on nearly every occasion, vowing never to perform together again.


(picture: Art Garfunkel begging for a hitchhike on Simons next album)

Art says: ´We played the game. When Paul and I were buddies in junior high school at age 13, we purposely had a mock splitting up - just to create gossip at our school. I think that´s very telling.´

Their last reunion tour happened over two years ago, in 2004, and for the moment, Art admits they won´t work together any time soon.

´Do I have a plan to work with Mr Simon again? No. Is there a possibility of more recorded music with Simon and Garfunkel? Yes, I suppose there is a possibility.

´We are friends. I had lunch with him the other day. We hang out more comfortably than we used to, so the availability of working together seems there. But we have no plans. I wonder what he would say?´ he smiles.

Simon Awarded Gershwin Prize

from Bonnie , 2007-03-01 21:27:23

Singer-songwriter honored by Library of Congress.
Paul Simon is going Gershwin.

The Library of Congress is awarding its first ever Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to Simon for the singer-songwriter´s lifetime contributions to music. The award, named in honor of George and Ira Gershwin, will be given on an annual basis as part of the library´s collection.

´Few songwriters have had a broader influence or contributed more to song genres than Paul Simon. Because of the depth, range and sheer beauty of his music, as well as his ability to bridge people of cultures, he is the perfect first recipient of this prestigious award,´ said librarian of Congress James Billington.

Added Simon: ´I am grateful to be the recipient of the Gershwin Prize and doubly honored to be the first.´

Simon is a 12-time Grammy winner and two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- as both a solo artist and as a member of the iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel.

Simon will perform in concert on May 23 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the event. Other artists, not yet announced, will also perform.

20th Anniversary CHF

from Ans , 2007-02-22 15:16:24

This year is the 20th anniversary of CHF.
It started with a kick off Party and Art show last January 25, 2007. And will be followed by other events in May 2007 including an intimate performance by Paul Simon. For the whole programm look at the calender of CHF.

http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/calendar/CHF_20th_Event.pdf

Here you can see some pictures of the kick off party.
http://www.manhattan.smugmug.com/gallery/2395114#125520274

Simon Tribute airs Feb 1 in Canada

from Joey , 2007-02-01 07:37:47

The Tribute to Paul Simon (http://paul.simon.org/blog/2006/07/le-son-de-simon.htm ) that headlined the Montreal International Jazz Festival last summer will be aired (in condensed form) tonight, February 1, on CBC´s ´Opening Night´ in Canada.

Paul contributes with Hernández

from Ans , 2007-01-29 03:38:05

San Francisco (California), USA - Six Degrees Records has announced the signing of Spanish Harlem Orchestra, whose third album, United We Swing, will be released on May 15, 2007 worldwide.

United We Swing is a collection of infectious Latin music from an all-star lineup of living legends. The new release follows the Grammy award-winning album, Across 110th St., which won for Best Salsa Album in 2004, and their 2002 Grammy nominated debut album, Un Gran Dia en el Barrio.

Directed by world-renowned pianist/arranger/producer Oscar Hernández, the 13 member Spanish Harlem Orchestra has established itself as standard bearers of contemporary Latin music. Using the most accomplished players in the New York Hispanic community, Hernández brings together an amalgamation of strong performances from Ray De La Paz, Willie Tórres, and Marco Bermúdez on vocals, with a handful of top musicians including John Walsh, Pete Nater, Jimmy Bosch, Dan Reagan, Mitch Frohman, Luisíto Quintero, George Delgado, Jorge Gonzalez, and Hector ‘Maximo’ Rodriguez. United We Swing was recorded in November 2006 in Englewood, NJ.


“I am excited and extremely proud of our third CD United We Swing,” says Oscar Hernández. “The chemistry that Spanish Harlem Orchestra has achieved from performing and touring the last couple of years is reflected in the uncompromised musical excellence of this recording. Each individual musician has contributed to the hardcore swing we strive for as an ensemble. It is a great honor to have musical icon Paul Simon contribute his extraordinary talent to our sound with SHO.”

United We Swing features 13 new songs including a special guest appearance by Paul Simon (Late In The Evening/Tarde En La Noche). Hernández built a strong relationship with Paul Simon after arranging and producing the music for his Broadway musical ´The Capeman,´ which is based on the real life story of Salvador Agron. United We Swing is scheduled for release on May 15, 2007 on Six Degrees Records.

Montreux jazz 2007 with Paul?

from Bodo , 2007-01-28 07:15:33

The Montreux Jazz festival organisers are in negotiation with Paul Simon at the moment to bring him back on the festival plan for the summer 2007.
The final artist list will be announced on April 16.

These would be thrilling news for us, because a concert by Paul in Switzerland this summer would maybe include a full tour trough Europe too.

Paul played at the Montreux Jazz festival in the year 2002, a very special and intimitate concert in front of only 2000 people which has been filmed too. Later the song ´The Coast´ from that concert appeared as a bonus track on the extra single for the ´On My Way, Don´t Know Where I´m Goin´ collection.

On the picture above you see the group of fans from this site who met each other at the Montreux 2002 concert.

Michael Brecker died

from Bodo , 2007-01-28 06:59:03

Following a two and a half year battle with MDS and then leukemia, Michael Brecker passed away on January 13 2007.

Michael Brecker has been a good friend of Paul Simon since the mid 70´s, when he appeared on ´Still crazy after all these years´. In 1991/1992 he toured as a special guest for more than 150 concerts together with Paul on the ´Born at the right time tour´ having his own Michael Brecker solo break. More than 15 years after the famous Central Park concert in 1991 I think it would be a special honour to release it finally on DVD and include Michael Breckers stunning 12 minute wind instruments solo for the first time.


Michael Breckers family asks to give all donations to The Marrow Foundation´s TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FUND

CP91 DVD - Petition for release

from Bodo , 2006-12-19 03:34:51

We have started a petition to ask Warner Music and Paul Simons management to release the Concert in the park 1991 on HD-DVD/Blue-ray and DVD discs - completely with ALL tracks (also the erased tracks - You can call me Al with Chevy Chase, Michael Breckers solo).




If you think of buying this DVD or HD-DVD then please sign the petition here:
http://www.petitiononline.com/cp91dvd/petition.html

Watch the BBC One concert

from Bodo , 2006-11-21 09:29:28

For the next 7 day´s it is possible to watch Paul Simons BBC One concert on the BBC website. You might need to install the RealPlayer to watch this video.

Link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadband/mediawrapper/consoles/music/bb_rm_console.shtml?pack1

Grammy nomination for 'Surprise' ?

from Matthias , 2006-11-21 04:26:37

Paul Simon’s “Surprise” album will maybe one of the nominated for Best Album of the Year on next Grammy Awards.
Acoording to Roger Friedman from FOX News, members of the Recording Academy must have their preliminary ballots all voted and back in by Thursday for this year´s Grammy Awards. And then things get interesting.
The Best Album nominations are certain to include Gnarls Barkley´s hit CD, ´St. Elsewhere,´ and that album´s single, ´Crazy,´ is destined for the Best Record category. But beyond that, what?

The four other Best Album nominees could be Paul Simon´s ´Surprise,´ which actually was the best recording this year — although that doesn´t really guarantee it anything in this age of diminished standards.
The three remaining slots could go to a variety of different offerings, including obvious but not definite choices like Bob Dylan´s ´Modern Times,´ the Dixie Chicks´ ´Taking the Long Way´ and James Blunt´s ´Back to Bedlam.´ Expect Blunt to clean up at this year´s awards, with nominations for Best New Artist, Best Song and Record for ´You´re Beautiful,´ in addition to Best Album. There´s also Bruce Springsteen´s ´We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions,´ which will be taken very seriously by voters.

Surprise on vinyl

from Matthew , 2006-11-20 14:49:10

Paul Simon´s latest hit album Surprise is to be released on vinyl on 5th December 2006

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=36356&keywords=NL111006

Graceland vynil replica release

from Bodo , 2006-11-20 05:00:01

Nostalgic persons will be pleased to hear that Graceland will be re-released on a Japanes vynil replica CD. This audio CD will be available on November 27. It includes the original tracks without any bonus material.








Available at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JU7IC4/ref=nosim/paulsimothene-20 and
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JU7IC4/ref=nosim/paulsimothene-21

Boy In The Bubble
Graceland
I Know What I Know
Gumboots
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
You Can Call Me Al
Under African Skies
Homeless
Crazy Love Vol 2
All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints

BBC One Sessions

from Bodo , 2006-11-14 10:23:02

UK residents should not miss this special BBC concert which will be aired on Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 on BBC 1 (10:55pm , running time 50 minutes)

The BBC One Sessions is a series of unique, intimate performances by some of the greatest legends and contemporary stars around. This edition features Paul Simon, showcasing songs from his new album, Surprise.

This show has been recorded on Nov 4. during a special BBC concert in front of only 300 people.

Outrageous Single and video!

from Matthew/Bodo , 2006-10-26 10:50:07

Paul Simon releases his new single on the 13th November 2006 and is the third to be taken from his Gold certified album ´Surprise´ that has already sold over 800,000 copies worldwide. Considered as one of the stand out tracks from a truly special album ´Outrageous´ is released on limited edition...



2-track CD Single
1. Outrageous
2. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

Coloured Vinyl 7´ Single
1. Outrageous
2. Slip Slidin’ Away

Both formats backed with a classic Paul Simon track taken from his illustrious career. ´Surprise´ is the first album that Paul Simon has worked on in collaboration with the legendary Brian Eno. The result is a captivating collection of songs captured in mesmerising style with Eno’s inventive sonic landscaping which also features contributions from Herbie Hancock, Bill Frisell and Steve Gadd.

The single release also includes kind of a videoclip to promote it better. You can watch a (small) version of that clip here:

Real Audio Player:
http://streamos.warnermusic.com/real/wmiuk/paulsimon/outrageousv_hi.ram
Windows Media Player:
http://streamos.warnermusic.com/wmedia/wmiuk/paulsimon/outrageousv_hi.asx

Paul Simon & Lorne Michaels

from Ans , 2006-10-18 06:19:48

Paul Simon + Lorne Michaels at Iconoclasts TV Show at Sundance Channel. (Nov. 23 at 9 PM ET/PT)

Legendary musician Paul Simon visits “Saturday Night Live” Executive Producer and friend of over thirty years, Lorne Michaels, at the “SNL” set. They reminisce about the early days of “SNL” and Paul´s numerous and seminal appearances on the show. They discuss music, comedy and show business - then and now. Later, over dinner, the twosome converse about their creative process, friendship and being family men.

http://www.sundancechannel.com/iconoclasts/

Simon & Garfunkel SNL DVD

from Håkan , 2006-10-18 05:13:28

On dec 5 2006 the 1th season of the comedy show ´Saturday Night Live´ from 1975 will be released on DVD in the U.S.A. This also includes the 2nd episode on which Paul Simon was the host and musical guest, with special appearances by Simon and Garfunkel.

Check this link for more info:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6503

Happy birthday Mr. Simon

from Peter , 2006-10-13 11:46:50

Today is Paul Simons 65 birthday and we all wish him a wonderful party, health and a still a good voice for the future. Hopefully Paul can celebrate his birthday with his wife and children - although we have heard that Edie Brickell will be the musical guest on Jay Lenos 'Tonight' show this evening. US fans should watch the show, maybe Edie sends here birthday wishes to Paul on Lenos show...?

PAULFEST @ Kulak's Woodshed

from Ans , 2006-10-09 00:49:37

On October 12th, Paul Zollo will be hosting and performing in a show at Kulak´s called Paulfest, which is a tribute to Paul Simon on the eve of his 65th birthday, in which scores of very great artists will be present to perform songs by Simon, including Severin, Jeff Gold, James Coberly Smith, Robert Morgan Fisher, Lisa Nemzo, Craig Lincoln, Marketa Janska, Amy O´Neill, Scott Docherty and many others. It will also be webcast live from 8 pm to 10 pm PST

For more information visit http://myspace.com/paulzollo or
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zollo/238736018/

MOJO INTERVIEW

from Ian , 2006-10-06 07:05:46

The November issue of Mojo magazine (out now in the UK) carries a 7 page article on Paul. Some new (for me anyway) photos including one of Paul and Art in the studio in 1964 with both playing guitar! The interviewer, Phil Sutcliffe, writes a well researched piece which is obviously timed to co-incide with the UK tour.

Bridging the gap

from Pam , 2006-09-28 21:41:38

From the San Diego Union Tribune:

Bridging the gap

Paul Simon promises old hits and a new ´Surprise´ on tap Tuesday
By George Varga
UNION-TRIBUNE POP MUSIC CRITIC

September 28, 2006

Music, like life, can be a balancing act, as Paul Simon knows all too well.

Now, on the concluding leg of his first solo tour since 2001, he is mixing in five songs each night from his superb new album “Surprise” with several decades worth of his hits and choice album cuts. The trick is to perform his best-known songs live in a way that keeps them as fresh for him as the more edgy selections from the aptly titled “Surprise,” on which he fruitfully collaborated with ambient-music pioneer Brian Eno.

“I don´t go out and say: ´I won´t play the big hits,´ ” said Simon, who performs here with his multinational band Tuesday at Viejas Concerts at Bayside. “Because if I went out to see some artist who I´ve liked for a long time, I´d want to hear the hits. My feeling is, however, that if the song is a good song, you can play it a lot of ways and it should still be a good song.

“But just because I´m not trying to suck up to an audience doesn´t mean I´m indifferent. I like it to be an entertaining night; I just want it to be interesting. That, for me, is the essence. So, since I´m giving myself what I want – in terms of the musicians I work with and how the songs are played and rethought – I feel like I should give the audience what I´m guessing they want.”

Both as a solo artist and as one-half of Simon & Garfunkel, whose most recent reunion tour played to a full house here at Cox Arena in 2003, this New York native has long been noted for his meticulous craftsmanship and artistic vision.

Simon´s albums, including “Surprise,” are finely honed works that showcase his stylistic versatility, artistic daring and lyrically refined explorations of love, alienation, whimsy and world-weary resignation. Yet, whether he is doing a solo tour or collaborating with on-again/off-again musical partner Art Garfunkel, he regards his concerts as a welcome chance to let his songs grow and evolve. He lovingly reshapes them, without losing touch with their emotional essence.

“I think what goes on in the case of Simon & Garfunkel, or any act whose work was done decades ago, is that there´s an emotional memory of what it sounds like, which may not be a true reflection of what it actually sounds like,” Simon, 64, said last week from the New York home he shares with his wife, singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, and their three kids.

“And I try, with Simon & Garfunkel, to imagine what that emotional memory was and stay true to that. And, for me, it´s two guys and a guitar. ... As long as (we) came back and touched on that, it didn´t matter if (we) changed a song a little, or reharmonized it a little, or took out the words (we) didn´t really feel like singing anymore, for whatever reason.”

Simon´s desire to keep his songs in a constant state of rebirth is a jazz-inspired aesthetic rarely heard in pop music, let alone from someone who has sold tens of millions of albums and scored 28 Top 40 hits (13 on his own, 15 with Simon & Garfunkel).

“It is a jazz aesthetic,” he said. “Except for the fact that the subtleties in my songs get worked out over time, and then they´re not improvisational every night, which would be a true jazz aesthetic.

“My thought about the nuances is they are usually things that help me sing, and help me (achieve) what it feels like to be in a rhythm that´s bobbing along, and it´s liberating. It means I can phrase (songs) differently, I can rethink the story and tell it in a different way.”

Thinking in different ways is precisely what Simon wanted to do by teaming with Eno, who first rose to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of the art-rock band Roxy Music.

Eno, who has produced landmark records by David Bowie, U2 and Talking Heads, co-wrote two of the songs for “Surprise,” on which his main credit is “sonic landscape.” Rhythmically speaking, “Surprise” is atypically straightforward and streamlined compared to Simon´s recent albums. But dig under the surface, and all kinds of aurally subversive treats are waiting to be discovered.

“What´s beneath the surface, however you may define the surface, that´s a crucial part of the songwriting process,” Simon said. “The way the tracks are built, and the shifts in the color and the rhythm, had an affect upon the writing. So, for me, probably more than for almost all listeners, what´s said right beneath the surface is as interesting as what the final layer produces, the final layer being the words.

“Now, if I did it again, I´d probably be inclined to reverse the process, just for the sake of clearing out that way of thinking. ... That would produce another kind of song, or give me a way of keeping the process fresh. And that´s one of the things I´m a little obsessive about. I guess I´m easily bored, so I really try to find a way I can look at the creative process from an angle that is interesting. And it´s interesting because it´s fresh to me. I don´t like doing an imitation of what I do.”

Simon´s commercial heyday with his pioneering “Graceland” album is now two decades behind him. And while he doesn´t plan to tour or record again with Garfunkel (although their friendship is back on track), he does expect to remain a perpetual work in progress.

“I can´t tell who my audience is when I make a record, but I can when I perform,” Simon said. “And what the audience is, that I can see, seems to be divided between an ´upper demographic´ – to use a euphemism – and 20-year-olds. And of the upper demographic, that group seems to be divided.

“There are people who would just like to hear Simon & Garfunkel songs and whatever the most famous hits were, and there´s the other group that´s kind of excited by the fact I´m still making new music. Because that´s their personality type, too; they haven´t yielded to inertia. They like the fact I´m changing, because they´re trying to change, too.”

Kelly Sweet

from Ans , 2006-09-23 15:14:39

There is 1 concert scheduled with Kelly Sweet, October 7, 2006 Santa Barbara.


http://www.kelly-sweet.com/

Winner of a free concert ticket

from Bodo , 2006-09-21 13:20:50

Congratulations to Mandi Munyikwa!

She has won a free ticket to see Paul Simon in concert next November in Dublin.

The ticket was sponsored by a fan who had so much fun at the last Paul Simon concert, that he/she decided to invite someone to a Paul Simon show who has never seen him in concert before, and can not afford it.

Mandi was selected from the fan-database together with 120 other fans (from staates where Paul will give a concert in the next months) who have never seen Paul Simon live. They have been asked to email us why they never had the chance to see Paul in concert, and Mandi then was selected as the winner.


The Email Mandi wrote:

To the People that are offering me the chance of a lifetime!!!

The reason i´ve never been able to see Paul Simon live is because his
masterpiece is older than me!!
I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but when people ask, i say i was born and
raised on Graceland!
I´ve been a fan for as long as i can remember!Singing songs and quoting
lyrics like they were my mother tongue.
I am living in Dublin now, while i am studying in University, and the first
thing i did with my summer Paycheck was buy the new album! And it was worth the wait for me!
Paul Simon will be in Dublin on the 8th of November, and the thing keeping
me from seeing him this time round is the money! I am a student, and the
tickets are quite expensive (but worth it i´m sure!), but they are the price
of a weeks rent for me, and this is something i cannot afford.
I could not believe it when i saw that Paul Simon was going to be playing in
Ireland, i thought that i´d never get the chance to see him live!
I hope that it is possible for me to go and see him... this may be cliche,
but it would be a dream come true for me!!

Thank you so much for this opportunity!


Sorry for all others who wrote so nice and enthusiastic emails, only 1 could win...

Have a great time Mandi!!
And please report us from your first concert

A few more shows and Jerry Douglas

from Ans , 2006-09-11 23:06:11

Paul Simon sets up more ´Surprise´ shows

September 11, 2006 03:56 PM
by Jeremy Reed
Citysearch.com

As the late-September launch of his fall tour nears, singer/songwriter Paul Simon (tickets | music) has penciled in several more dates for the outing, which backs his first new album in six years, ´Surprise.´

New since last count is a September stop in Portland, OR, and October performances in Toronto, New York City, Boston and Philadelphia; those shows, as well as a number of previously announced stops, will feature The Jerry Douglas Band in the opening slot. Details are included in the itinerary below.

Douglas, who recently picked up his second Musician of the Year award from the Country Music Association, is backing his latest album, last year´s ´The Best Kept Secret.´

September 2006
26, 27 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre
29 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
30 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)

October 2006
3 - San Diego, CA - Embarcadero Marina Park South (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
4 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
6 - Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
7 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
10 - Denver, CO - Magness Arena (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
12 - Minneapolis, MN - Northrop Auditorium (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
16 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
17 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theater (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
18 - Toronto, Ontario - Hummingbird Centre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
21 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
22 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
24 - Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)

Livedaily.com/news

No other Europe dates 2006?

from Bodo , 2006-09-04 05:00:30

For some of you this could be one of the worst days this year.

A fan who visited the concert in Atlantic City told me she was speaking with Vincent Nguini (guitar player), and he told her that there will be no more other dates in Europe.

If you want to see Paul live in 2006 you definately now have to fly to Ireland or the British Island.
Ask in the forum if some people there would be so nice to help you on buying tickets.

So, let´s hope for 2007...

Outrageous to be 3rd single

from matthew , 2006-08-20 06:29:15

On 13th November 2006, Outrageous will be released as the third single from Paul Simon´s Surprise album.

Brief details can be seen here - http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=5676&aid=796440

Simon family sings for a friend

from Micky , 2006-08-16 12:44:33

~* Brickell´s and Simon´s songs for a friend *~

Just the chance to hear Paul Simon play an acoustic set Aug. 26 at the Music Hall at Fair Park is the closest most people will come to being invited inside the home of one of America´s foremost composers and most zealously private celebrities. But he is the second act on the bill. It´s his wife, Dallas-raised Edie Brickell and her band, the New Bohemians, who are headlining the show as a benefit for Edie´s childhood friend, Dallas actor Robert Meadows.

The mom connection

From the lean years of single motherhood until this very day, Edie´s mom, Larry, and Robert´s mom, Charlene, have remained best friends who have supported each other through life´s adversities. Last October, Robert suffered a brain injury when he was brutally attacked during a robbery at a 7-Eleven. With his medical bills already topping $1.5 million, Edie is doing for Robert what their mothers would do for each other – whatever it takes. Paul, who also is friends with the Meadows family, volunteered to lend his talents. The couple then drafted 15-year-old guitar player Tyler Dow Bryant, from Edie´s mom´s hometown, and his band to play a set. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700.For information about Robert, go to http://www.robertcmeadowsfund.com/about_robert.html

Source: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/columnists/apeppard/stories/DN-OTTpeppard_0816gl.ART.State.Edition1.3e77f47.html

Simon on Big Apple to Big Easy DVD

from Bodo , 2006-08-10 13:07:33

On August 22, 2006, Rhino Entertainment, in association with MSG Entertainment (MSGE), will release a double disc DVD of the landmark Katrina benefit concert, From The Big Apple To The Big Easy: The Concert For New Orleans, which was held on September 20th, 2005 at Madison Square Garden to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. As the one-year anniversary of the disaster approaches (August 29), Rhino Entertainment and MSGE invite you to bring home the DVD of the live concert performance that has touched so many lives. From The Big Apple To The Big Easy unites the biggest names in music with New Orleans legends to create a poignant musical journey. The live concert raised approximately nine million dollars to benefit long-term hurricane relief efforts. 100% of net proceeds from the sale of this DVD will continue to raise money and awareness for those victims.

Tracklist of this 2-disc DVD

Disc 1
Dirge/Celebrate - The Rebirth Brass Band
Southern Nights - Allen Touissant
All These Things - Art Neville
Hercules - Lenny Kravitz
On Your Way Down - Elvis Costello
Ain´t Got No Home - Clarence Henry
Fortune Teller - Jimmy Buffett
A Change/Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas
Last Train/I Know - Cyndi Lauper
Brother Jake/Iko Iko - Irma Thomas
I Think It´s Going To Rain Today - B. Midler
Levon - Elton John
My Girl Josephine - Ry Cooder
Rock Me Baby - Buckwheat Zydeco
When The Levee Breaks - Lenny Kravitz
Backwater Blues - Irma Thomas

Disc 2
Pascagoula Run - Jimmy Buffett
Heart Of Gold - Jimmy Buffett
Son Of A Son Of A Sailer - Jimmy Buffett
Fins - Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Sea Cruise - Jimmy Buffett & Paul Simon
Born On The Bayou - John Fogerty
Proud Mary - John Fogerty
The Monkey - Dave Bartholomew & Costello
I´m Walkin´ - Diana Krall, Troy Andrews
St. James Infirmiry - Kermit Ruffins
Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel
Bridge Over Troubled Water - S&G
Carry The Torch - The Neville Brothers
Hey Pocky Way - The Neville Brothers
Amazing Grace - The Neville Brothers
When The Saints - The Neville Brothers
When The Saints - (Brass Band Reprise)

Buy this Disc online
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=971641

Paul at R.C.Meadows Benefit concert

from Ans , 2006-08-07 23:47:03

Paul Simon will do an acoustic set at the benefit concert for Robert C. Meadows, an actor and long-life family friend of Edie.
He was a victim of brutal violence and his recovery is slow and questionable.

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians will also appear. Opening act is the 15 year old Tyler Dow Bryant.

http://robertcmeadowsfund.com/events_tickets.html

New song Father and daughter

from Bodo , 2002-10-30 00:00:00

The new Paul Simon song "Father and Daughter" written for the cartoon movie "The wild Thornberrys" (US-start December 2002) will be released at the end of November 2002

Paul Simon collection

from Bodo , 2002-10-20 00:00:00

On November 4 the new Greatest Hit's collection "On my way, but I don't know where I'm going" will be released. It includes the following 19 titels + 5 extra songs on a Bonsus disc

1. Mother And Child Reunion
2. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
3. Kodachrome
4. Something So Right
5. Loves Me Like A Rock
6. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
7. Still Crazy After All These Years
8. Late In The Evening
9. Slip Slidin' Away
10. Hearts And Bones
11. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (Single Version)
12. The Boy In The Bubble (Single Version)
13. Graceland
14. You Can Call Me Al
15. Spirit Voices
16. The Cool, Cool, River
17. Adios Hermanos
18. Love
19. Hurricane Eye
Bonus Disc:
1. American Tune (Live - Carnegie Hall- 1975)
2. Duncan (Live - Royal Albert Hall -1973)
3. The Coast (Live - Montreaux - 2002 )
4. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live - New Orleans Jazz Festival, with Aaron Neville - 2001)
5. Mrs. Robinson (Live - Madison Square Garden - 1999)

New pictures, reviews....

from Bodo , 2002-07-29 00:00:00

I'm back from my holidays with Paul and have uploaded some new pictures today. There you can see some souvenirs we got on this tour, and also pictures from the Pori concert a fan send me. I'll upload my pictures in a few days...it needs some time (5 films)
And I'm still searching for some reviews of the last shows and also Frankfurt, Randers and Skansen

Ludwigslust chancelled

from Bodo , 2002-05-15 00:00:00

The concert in Ludwigslust - Germany, has been canceled. The new venue for this concert is the Stadtpark in Hamburg - Germany. It's also an Open Air concert and only about 100 km away from Ludwigslust.

All tour dates confirmed

from Bodo , 2002-05-07 00:00:00

Now all tour dates of the Paul Simon Europe summer tour are confirmed. You can find them on the left side <TOUR 2002>. If you visit a concert then please email your seat number and row to Nicolas (www.altmusicpaulsimon.com) so that we can make fan meetings before the show starts.

First unconfirmed tourdates

from Bodo , 2002-04-15 00:00:00

Mr. Simon will play about 15 concerts this summer in Europe.
I've found the following dates in the last few hours:
2 July 2002 Munich - Olympiahalle - 20h
10 July 2002 Frankfurt - Festhalle - 20h
12 July 2002 Berlin - Waldbühne - 19h (Open Air!)
18 July 2002 Molde (Norwegen) - Jazz Festival - 18 Uhr
20 July 2002 Rander (Denmark)
21 July 2002 Ludwiglust - Schloßgarten - 20hr (Open Air!)
Between 5 and 20 Juli 2002 - Montreux (Switzerland) - Jazz Festival
middle of July 2002 - Stockholm(Sweden)
Further 2 concerts somewhere on the great isle in the northwest of Europe (not Greenland!)... (we are now a little bit confused about the name of this land ;-) )

Jazzfestival in Montreux

from Bodo , 2002-01-23 00:00:00

According to a spanisch press agency (thanks to Jose Maria Escudero!), Paul Simon will perform at the Jazz Festival in Montreux - Switzerland this year!. The festival will take place from 5th - 20th July 2002, but it's not clear on which day Paul will play. However, it seems fixed that he takes part.
It seems as if Paul likes to give concerts on such events, he also played last year at the 'New Orleans Jazz Festival', for the first time in his career
Speculations about more concerts in Europe are welcome, ... why should he make this long travel to Europe with his band, instruments a.s.o. for only one show? ;-)

Muhammad Ali 60's birthday

from Bodo , 2002-01-16 00:00:00

Paul will appear at the Muhammad Ali birthday show on January 16 2002 and play not 'The Boxer', but 'Diamonds on the soles of here shoes'. The show will be broadcasted on CBS at 8pm central time

Paul remembers George Harrison

from Bodo , 2002-01-14 00:00:00

Paul has written an articel for the Rolling Stones magazine about his last meeting with George Harrison in October 2000 Click here to read the article

Rumours about new album

from Bodo , 2001-12-18 00:00:00

New rumours from France (Nicolas wrote).
A french fan just received a letter from 1619 Broadway for thanking her for
the flowers she sent on Paul's 60. The letter said Paul will tour as soon as
he will finish his new album.
However, the letter doesn't say anything about WHEN Paul will finish or start producing a new album ;)

All Star Tribute DVD

from Bodo , 2001-12-11 00:00:00

The Brian Wilson Tribute DVD has been released a few days ago (also in Europe - now we have Paul on this DVD before we can see him on the Paris-DVD...) If you want to see Paul playing 'Surfer Girl' it's worth all the money. And stars like Elton John, Ricky Martin, Billy Joel, David Crosby , a.s.o will play some of the greates Beach Boys songs.

George Harrison is death

from Bodo , 2001-11-15 00:00:00

George Harrison, (Beatles) died after a long fight against his disease. Paul Simon about said about the loos of his friend George:
"He wrote some of the greatest Beatles songs, but more than that, he had a
gentleness and spirituality that made spending time with him a great pleasure.
I have been dreading this loss and I will really miss him."

'You're the One' AUDIO-DVD

from Bodo , 2001-09-02 00:00:00

The YTO Audio-DVD has been released now. If you have a  digital surround system (5.1 channel) then you should buy it.  Amazing sound!!!
Information: www.dvdaudiopreview.com
Buy it at: www.dvdplanet.com

Tribute to Heros

from Bodo , 2001-09-22 00:00:00

Paul performed on Friday (September 21) at the "America - A tribute to heroes" show for the victims of the terror attacks in the USA. He played a lovely version of 'Bridge over troubled waters'

Simon and Garfunkel Remastered Box Set

from Bodo , 2001-09-01 00:00:00

All Simon & Garfunkel albums have been remastered and released (europe: september 17 ) with some extra tracks on every album. You can buy them alone or in a boxed set.
Order at:www.amazon.com

Simon will interview Lorne Michaels

from Bodo , 2006-08-04 07:00:12

PAUL SIMON and EDDIE VEDDER will be among the stars interviewing their heroes in the second season of US TV series ICONOCLASTS. The Sundance Channel series was a hit when it first aired late last year (05) with MICHAEL STIPE, ROBERT REDFORD and RENEE ZELLWEGER spending time with chef MARIO BATALI, PAUL NEWMAN and newswoman CHRISTANE AMANPOUR respectively. For the new series, which premieres in October (06), Simon will interview SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE creator LORNE MICHAELS, while PEARL JAM star Vedder will chat to surfing icon LAIRD HAMILTON and funnyman DAVE CHAPPELLE will catch up with poet MAYA ANGELOU.

UK - Europe Tour, first dates

from Bodo , 2006-08-03 10:25:39

The first dates for the UK 2006 tour
have been announced.

Nov 3 - Glasgow
Nov 4 - Manchester
Nov 6 - Bournemouth
Nov 10 - london
Nov 11 Birmingham

http://www.ents24.com/web/artist/13137/Paul_Simon.html

More dates will come.

Now our daily new thread asking for a Europe tour may stop :-)

2nd Surprise Single

from matthew , 2006-08-02 05:41:33

The second single from Surprise is going to be ´That´s Me´ with ´You Can Call Me Al´ as a B-side

It will be available on CD-Single and limited edition 7´ vinyl picture disc.

Release Date: 21st August

Make-up date Atlantic City

from Ans , 2006-07-31 11:46:14

The make-up date for the Atlantic City NJ concert from July 14 is September 2, 2006 at Borgata Event Center.

Paul Simon at Abbey Road TV show

from Ans , 2006-07-18 14:35:54

Google news - Gigwise.com

The legendary Abbey Road studios is set to host a new TV series which will feature appearances from some of the world’s top music stars.

Twelve episodes of Channel 4’s ‘Live From Abbey Road’ will be broadcast, each show will feature three acts playing three songs each.

Acts set to appear on the show include The Who, Massive Attack, Paul Simon, The Killers, Richard Ashcroft and Diana Ross.

The show will have no studio audience or presenter with acts bringing their own engineers and given one day to record the sessions.

Show producer Michael Gleason told Music Week magazine: ´It´s a show really produced by musicians, and they´re in their creative home of the recording studio.´

The programmes are expected to be broadcast in November.

Sean Lennon, Harper Simon Team Up

from Brandy , 2006-07-18 14:24:14

Late BEATLE JOHN LENNON´s son SEAN has enlisted the offspring of another rock superstar, PAUL SIMON, to work on his forthcoming album. HARPER SIMON has been helping Sean Lennon record FRIENDLY FIRE, his first album since 1999. An insider says, ´Sean and Harper obviously have a lot in common and are good friends. ´They know it´s virtually impossible to escape from their fathers´ shadows but they´ve had a lot of fun putting the album together.´ Friendly Fire is due to be released in September (06).
18/07/2006 07:36

(Taken from a link on google.com/news)

Atlantic City show cancelled

from Ans , 2006-07-15 00:22:10

The show in Atlantic City has been cancelled due to illness. The show will be rescheduled and the new date will be announced when it is available.

No news yet about the show tonight.

Release DVD concert for New Orleans

from Ans , 2006-07-11 03:27:11

Here you can find all the info about the DVD release ´From The Big Apple To The Big Easy´

A double DVD, release date August 22, 2006.

100% of Net Proceeds from the Sale of This DVD to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Katrina.

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060710005579&newsLang=en

Paul Simon at Letterman Show

from Ans , 2006-06-28 11:27:29

This Friday, June 30th Paul Simon will appear at the David Letterman show at 11.35 p.m.
Tom Brokaw will also be on the show.
There is nothing on the site yet, but here is the link, maybe they will show something later.

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/

Kelly Sweet To Open For Paul Simon

from Bodo Malo , 2006-06-26 15:34:51

Razor & Tie recording artist Kelly Sweet has been chosen to open for legendary artist Paul Simon on selected dates for his U.S. tour. The July 7th and July 8th shows in Essex Junction, Vermont and Manchester, New Hampshire, respectively have already been confirmed.

Check out the website of Kelly Sweet
http://www.kelly-sweet.com/
I think her music is gorgeous. Come early this time! :-)

Nine weeks of rehearsals

from Ans , 2006-06-26 10:59:37

This news fits Bodo´s news about the touring band very well.

from Rolling Stone, June 29, 2006 Page 24

Simon´s latest disc, ´Surprise,´ marries his trademark melodic and
lyrical sensibility with lush electronic textures, courtesy of Brian
Eno. Preparing for Simon´s summer tour, his veteran band plans nine
weeks of rehearsals to translate the new sound to the stage. ´Not only
will those sounds be in the new songs, we´re using them as a palette,´
says guitarist Mark Stewart. ´Environmental sounds are even finding
their way into Slip Slidin´ Away.´

Surprise drops to 20 in UK chart

from Simon Evans , 2006-06-26 03:53:42

Surprise dropped a disappointing 16 places to 20 in this week´s UK album chart. Clearly the ´buzz´ created around its release has worn off. A pity there isn´t a tour planned for the UK, which would inevitably stimulate sales again.

Touring band 2006

from Bodo , 2006-06-24 10:39:28

From the latest interview we could read that Paul finally added 1 more drummer to his band (maybe he need someone for the ROTS songs... ;-) )

So this is the final band (in order of how long someone is a band member)

Steve Gadd: drums
Bakithi Kumalo: bass
Tony Cedras: accordeon, keyboard,
trumpet, vocals, guitars.
Vincent Nguini : guitar, background vocals
Mark Stewart : guitar, sax, vocals
Andy Snitzer: sax, computer sounds
Robin DiMaggio: drums [NEW LIVE MUSICIAN]

Surprise still in UK Top 5

from Simon Evans , 2006-06-18 15:03:37

Surprise has stayed at No 4 in the new UK album chart, released today. The album was released on June 5 in the UK and went straight into the charts at No 4 last week. Internationally the album has tended to drop down charts after it´s initial entry, which just goes to show how much the UK still loves him after all these years!

Jerry Douglas and Paul Simon

from Ans , 2006-06-17 02:45:02

Jerry Douglas Band to Hit the Road with Paul Simon

Music NewsBMNN wrote: on Jun. 16, 2006:
Nashville, Tenn. - The Jerry Douglas Band has been confirmed for the opening position on the Paul Simon 2006 summer tour. Dates include the Montreal Jazz Festival, Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY and PNC Bank Arts Center.

River of Music Party
Jerry Douglas, widely regarded as the world´´s best dobro player, was recently recognized again as Musician of the Year by the Country Music Association, his second such honor, adding to a long list of awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He has also received 12 Grammy Awards, and an additional 5 NARAS acknowledgements for his work on the Down from the Mountain soundtrack. In 2004, the National Endowment for the Arts presented Jerry the 2004 National Heritage Fellowship, the highest honor for the Folk and Traditional Arts.

Although most widely known for his featured role with Alison Krauss and her band, Union Station, Jerry has earned the respect and collaborated with such artists as Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Bela Fleck, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, John Fogerty, Dave Grisman, Trey Anastasio, James Taylor, Emmylou Harris and Earl Scruggs.

Surprise UK chart Top 5 entry

from Simon Evans , 2006-06-11 12:25:20

Paul Simon´s Surprise has gone straight into the UK album charts at Number 4, his highest chart entry since Rhythm Of The Saints 16 years ago.

Paul on BBC2 - Big Show

from Bodo , 2006-06-06 05:31:22

Attention, this afternoon Paul will be guest on the BBC Radio 2 ´Big show´ with Steve Wright.
Watch out the ´Webcam´ they have in their studio to capture some pictures of Paul.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wright/

Album of the week on BBC Radio 2

from Matthew , 2006-05-28 18:09:20

Paul Simon´s new offering ´Surprise´ will be Album of the Week on Radio 2 this week and a different song from the album will be played each day on the Ken Bruce show 9:30 - 12:00 and the Janice Long show 00:00 - 03:00 Monday - Friday.

You can listen live at

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2

Father & daughter single - May 29

from Bodo , 2006-05-28 06:53:16

Father & daughter single - Europe release only.

´Father And Daughter´ is the first single to be taken from Paul Simon´s his eagerly anticipated new album ´Surprise´ that was co-produced by Brian Eno. Already familiar to fans, having won an Oscar nomination following its prior inclusion on ´The Wild Thornberrys Movie´ soundtrack, ´Father And Daughter´ is a delicately emotional ballad written in Paul Simon´s inimitable style and closes ´Surprise´ in remarkable fashion.

Track listing
1. Father And Daughter
2. Another Galaxy

BBC Radio 2 will be aired on 6/3

from Kazoo , 2006-05-26 22:06:43

From the BBC radio 2 web site:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/

WHAT´S COMING UP
PAUL SIMON

Saturday 3rd June, 21.00-22.00
An exclusive live concert for Radio 2 performed at an intimate London venue.

Paul on Jools Hollands Later show

from Bodo , 2006-05-25 17:23:19

Paul will appear today Friday 26th May on BBC2 at Jools Hollands ´Later´ show (11.35pm)

He will be at the show with some of the biggest music titanes of the last 30 years - David Gilmour and Elvis Costello.
So turn on your recording equipment.

Here are more details about that show:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/later/show/index_20060526.shtml

Paul Simon on Songs For Life album

from Ans , 2006-05-25 16:51:02

SIMON ON “SONGS FOR LIFE” ALBUM:
NEW MIX OF “UNDER AFRICAN SKIES”

Created to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, Songs for Life is an album of songs with uplifting messages performed by prominent recording artists who have dedicated their time and talents to this effort. Some of the participating artists have recorded new tracks inspired by the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa while others have chosen previously recorded tracks that fit within the theme of unity, hope and brotherhood. Proceeds from the sale of the CD go to the Royal Initiative to Combat AIDS (RICA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, where thousands of people are dying of the disease every day.

With songs both new and old from some of the world’s best-known recording artists, Songs for Life promises to be an amazing listening experience created to bring attention – and critical funding – to a life-and-death cause in Africa.

Distributed by EMI-Capitol Records, coordinated by The Marshall Firm and promoted internationally by JAM Entertainment and Music Group, Songs for Life was produced under the guidance of the legendary Phil Ramone, who over the last three decades has produced some of the world’s most successful recording artists, including Chicago, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Elton John, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and U2, to name just a few.

The track 2 in this CD is a new mix of Paul Simon’s “Under African Skies”

This Album was released Oct. 7, 2003.
It´s available at amazon.com

Paul again on Ellen Degeneres show

from Bodo , 2006-05-25 14:45:15

Tonight Paul Simon will appear again on the Ellen Degeneres show. (May 25)
This show was recorded before, cause Paul is playing today at the BBC studios in London.

Ellen continues to bring awareness to New Orleans by sharing stories and moments from her recent visit to her hometown. Ellen is joined by ´American Idol´s´ RANDY JACKSON, music legend PAUL SIMON and former Presidents GEORGE H. W. BUSH and BILL CLINTON. Join Ellen for an emotional tribute to New Orleans.

Paul Simon concert: Radio 2

from Simon Evans , 2006-05-23 09:43:06

This week´s Radio Times is trailing an interview with Paul, that will, presumably, appear in the issue dated June 3 - June 9. Can we assume the concert that is being recorded for Radio 2 this week will be aired during that week? Is this why the UK has had to wait up to a month longer than everybody else for the new album´s release?

Paul Simon talks about Surprise

from Bodo , 2006-05-21 11:06:33

On this site you will find 4 different parts of an interview Paul gave a few days before to Bill Flanagan.

http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/warner_music/paul_simon_surprise.htm

(scroll down a little bit and select from the video from the drop-down box)

Paul on Ellen Degeneres show

from Bodo , 2006-05-17 17:43:54

Attention - Tomorrow night, May 18, Paul will be the musical guest at the Ellen Degeneres show where he will perform 1 new and 1 old song. Also guest on the show will be the former presidents duo Bill Clinton and George W. Bush,


The announcement from Ellens site.

Ellen celebrates her 500th episode with an exclusive interview with former Presidents BILL CLINTON and GEORGE HW BUSH. This special show includes Ellen´s favorite moments from her first 499 shows. Joining Ellen for the celebration is Academy Award winning actress DIANE KEATON. Making his first appearance on the show, the legendary PAUL SIMON performs ´Surprise´ as well as a classic song. Plus, Ellen´s favorite actress, SHERRI SHEPHERD.

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/thisweek/

Last week summary

from Bodo , 2006-05-17 17:37:50

A short summary of the last week, where did Paul appear.

On May 7 he appeared first at the CBS Sunday morning show, where he gave a short interview about Surprise and you could see him rehearsing ´Outrageous´

Later in the afternoon on the same day he appeared at the Jazz Festival in New Orleans, parts of the concert have been aired live over the internet. The full setlist can be found on this page in the LIVE - Surprise Tour section

Friday morning (May 12) Paul appeared at the Good Morning America show, he gave a short interview and played several songs on that show for the audience (Mrs. Robinson, Me and Julio), but only 2 songs have been aired at full length - Outrageous and Graceland.

Next day on May 13 Paul was guest at the Satuday Night Live show. He played a great version of “How Can You Live In The Northeast?” and again ´Outrageous´. Co-guest on the show was also the former vice precident Al Gore, a good friend of Paul.

Paul Simon interview: Word Magazine

from Simon Evans , 2006-05-16 08:33:54

There´s an excellent interview with Paul in the latest issue of Word magazine. He talks about how his relationship with Garfunkel has been healed, the spiritual awakening he experienced in the late 90s, his time in England in the mid-60s and his enduring friendship with Kathy who, apparently, was present at the 2004 Hyde Park Concert. Good to know that he seems so content with life at last.

PS NPR Radio Interview 5/08/06

from Beth , 2006-05-08 19:57:01

<http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5388038>
This is a very interesting 13 minute interview with Paul on NPR Radio, All Things Considered, today...Gives some specifics of the makeup of some of the songs on ´Surprise´.....

A return to Graceland?

from Ans , 2006-05-07 04:36:22

ITV news/entertainment, Sat May 6 2006

A return to Graceland?

Ladysmith Black Mambazo say they would love to work with Paul Simon again, 20 years after he worked with them on Graceland.

Lead singer and founder Joseph Shabalala said the band have been wanting to see him again but they have never managed to get round to it until now.

He said: ´Let me tell you something about Paul Simon, that man has a beautiful dream to come to South Africa and open a school for us.

´He is a wonderful man and since he worked with us all those years ago we have had many changes in South Africa.

´The time has never quite been right for him to come and join us again but now it is.´

'Outrageous' single release

from Bodo , 2006-05-06 11:52:11

SINGLE: OUTRAGEOUS (Warner Bros. Records)

Outrageous will be the first single outtake from the new album ´Surprise´.

A short review from Billboard.

Six years after his last album, ´You´re the One,´ and 20 years after his masterpiece ´Graceland,´ Paul Simon returns with the bouncy lead from his upcoming new studio release, ´Surprise.´ Kicking off full force with a spunky funk groove and breathless vocals, ´Outrageous´ is a funny tale about a vain, middle-aged man who ´does 990 sit-ups a day´ and paints his hair ´the color of mud.´ The song´s biting hook (´Who´s gonna love you when your looks are gone?´) has a sweet melody, echoed by crushing guitar chords and an unexpected, soul-wrapping bridge. ´Outrageous´ is not a radio smash, but it is original, showcasing a unique voice that still radiates with pureness and clarity. Even so, we expected more experimental soundscapes from Simon´s collaboration with avant-gardist Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads).

Paul Simon & Terrance Simien

from Ans , 2006-04-17 07:33:03

Terrance Simien´s upcoming August release ´Across the Parish Line´ (AIM Records) will be a collection of both originals that reflect his deep Louisiana roots and diverse covers that become his own with unique vocals and musical interpretations. The CD features guest artists Paul Simon, Marcia Ball, Garth Hudson and the late Rick Danko. And for the first time Simien records the song that he co-wrote with Dennis Quaid for the smash hit movie, ´The Big Easy.´

Full article at Paul.simon.org

Simon and Garfunkel are now a rock

from Cris , 2006-04-15 09:52:24

Simon and Garfunkel were honored by a brazilian amateur astronomer with an asteroid name. The official designation was promulgated on April, 14th in the Minor Plane Center site and can be seem in:

http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/lists/MPNames.html#S

Below is the text to justify the honor to International Astronomical Union.


Simon-Garfunkel 91287 Paul Frederic Simon, Arthur Ira Garfunkel

(91287) Simon-Garfunkel = 1999 FP21
Discovered 1999 Mar 21 by C. Jacques at Wykrota Observatory-CEAMIG.

Simon and Garfunkel were born in 1941, grew up in Queens-NY and became
one of the most successful duos in the history of popular music. Their magic
is heard through the beautiful high tenor voice of Garfunkel, which gently
wraps Simon´s natural talent of combining poetic lyrics to memorable melodies.

MSN streams Paul Simon at NOjazz

from Ans , 2006-04-15 02:20:53

Yahoo press news.

MSN Video to stream original performances from Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello and others.

REDMOND, Wash., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSN is celebrating the return of the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage musical event by bringing select performances into homes around the globe April 28-30 and May 5-7. MSN has entered into an agreement with the 2006 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to be the exclusive webcast provider of the first Jazz Fest following the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina and will donate all the advertising proceeds to benefit New Orleans Katrina Relief efforts. The webcast is scheduled to include concert performances by globally popular artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and the Dave Matthews Band, as well New Orleans music legends including Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas and Buckwheat Zydeco. Viewers can tune in to the festival coverage at http://msnvideo.com/jazzfest .

Touring USA & Europe

from Bodo , 2006-04-03 15:32:30

According to Mark Stewart (member of Pauls band) Paul will tour this summer the USA and later in fall they will come to Europe too.

Mark was on tour trough Europe last month with his own band ´Bang on a Can´ and the visited Slovenia, Slovakia, France and Spain. On their stop in Sevilla(Spain) some Simon fans had the chance to talk to Mark and asked him a few things about the new album and the following tour.
Stewart said about the new album that ´each song is a little symphony´ and ´if we are real Paul´s fans, we should be surprised by this album´. (free back translation: English-Spanish-English)

The main instrument on that album is the guitar, Mark played a lot of different guitars on the new songs, and he even played saxophone on it.

About the upcoming tour he said that the band will be smaller this time (at least we now know that Mark and Steve Gadd are in that band) and Paul will play some more older and unknown songs this time, songs from the 70s.

My own 2 Cents:
Even when the band is smaller I think we can expect that Paul will play standards like ´Late in the evening´ and ´You can call me al´ - having Mark as a saxophone player in my mind. I also think that he will have at least 1 percussion player (Jamey Haddad ?) and maybe Tony who is also playing now with Paul since 20 years and a important person on the harmonica. Bass player will possibly be Bakithi and I expect him to have a great name on the piano too, because the new album also features Herbie Hancock.

Paul Simon on SNL

from Erika , 2006-03-29 19:31:07

From: http://www.fmqb.com/

March 28, 2006

Paul Simon will release his first studio album since 2000, Surprise, on May 9 via Warner Bros. Billboard reports that the album was recorded as a collaboration with producer Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads). Simon will play the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 7 and is expected to tour this summer and fall to support Surprise. He will also perform on his old friend Lorne Michaels´ Saturday Night Live on May 13.

Pre-Order Surprise

from Erika , 2006-03-29 04:45:15

The new Paul Simon album ´Surprise´ can be preordered on many online-webshops now.


On CD Universe for 13.29 $
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7057667&style=music&cart=323636340&BAB=M

On Amazon for 19.98 $
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F0UV1S/sr=8-1/qid=1143624891/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-7198390-2326358?%5Fencoding=UTF8

On Amazon UK for 16.99 Pounds
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000F0UV1S/qid%3D1143029255/sr%3D1-57/ref%3Dsr%5F1%5F2%5F57/202-4530300-7997451

The new Simon: Adrians first band

from Bodo , 2006-03-24 13:13:15

Adrian, Pauls 13 year old son has formed his first band. Together with a friend from school he plays in a band named ´Lopside up´

A lot of their songs can be heard on their internet page: http://www.purevolume.com/lopsideup

The band was formed when Adrian moved from NYC to Connecticut 2 years ago. They play a good and pure guitar rock, I think we can expect a lot from them in a few years.

Their first ever recorded song is called ´The right time´, and they have written many more songs in the last months. Their influences are Blink 182, Sublime, Greenday, Goldfinger.

Although he has a very famous dad he decided to use his real name when revealing their band on the internet, and this could cause some problems. Please do not try to find him and ask him questions about his dad (we know how nerving that might be for a 13 year old) - but I hope they can also live with fans who admire their dad's music and their own music, cause they are very good!

New album to be released on May 8

from Simon Evans , 2006-03-21 09:54:44

Hot of the presses, this from Warner Brothers:

Paul Simon

New album ´Surprise´ produced by Brian Eno

Set for May 8th release on Warner Bros. Records

One of the world´s most renowned songwriters Paul Simon returns with the timeless quality of his new album ´Surprise´ that is scheduled for a May 8th release on Warner Bros. Records.

´Surprise´ is the first album that Paul Simon has worked on in collaboration with legendary producer Brian Eno. The result is a captivating collection of songs captured in mesmerising style by Eno´s inventive production. ´Surprise´, his first album since 2000´s ´You´re The One´, is reminiscent of classics from his back catalogue such as ´Paul Simon´, ´There Goes Rhyming Simon´ and ´Still Crazy After All These Years´.

Titles set to rank amongst highlights of the set include ´Outrageous´, ´How Can You Live In The Northeast´ and ´Sons And Daughters´.

There are tentative plans for Paul Simon to plan an intimate show in London around the release of the album. Details of the show will be announced when and if they are confirmed.

Paul Simon´s activities since the release of ´You´re The One´ have included stadium shows with former partner Art Garfunkel and the release of a nine-disc box set entitled ´The Studio Recordings 1972-2000´. He also earned an Oscar nominated for the song ´Father And Daughter´ that featured in the animated hit ´The Wild Thornberrys Movie´.

Paul Simon is also set to play at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 7th.
www.Amazon.com and www.cduniverse.com list the album to be released on May 9, while Warner switzerland wrote that the album will be in stores on May 12

Art Garfunkel comes to Germany!

from babydriver , 2006-03-18 07:25:53

According to the web site www.modernewelt.de Art Garfunkel will come to Munich on Friday July 7 2006 and perform at ´Tollwood´.
No other information are given yet.

Paul Simon to Headline Jazz Fest

from Brandy , 2006-02-16 15:09:40

Fats Domino, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan Headline Jazz Fest

February 16, 2006 9:30 a.m. EST


Denise Royal - All Headline News Staff Writer

New Orleans, LA (AHN) – This year’s New Orleans’ Jazz Fest boasts a roster of famous names and will serve as a homecoming of sorts for hundreds of the city’s most famous musicians. Fats Domino, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Keith Urban and Yolanda Adams top the list of headliners.


Many other big acts will grace the festival, such as the Dave Matthews Band, Lionel Richie and Jimmy Buffet.


The festival is scheduled to take place April 28th-30th and May 5th-7th. As usual, it will be held at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horseracing track that flooded and was seriously damaged during Hurricane Katrina.


The festival was initiated in 1970 and has grown into one of this city´s biggest annual events, along with Mardi Gras.

(taken from google.com/news)

Ladysmith singer dead

from Nikki , 2006-02-15 22:46:17

By AP (The Edmonton Sun)

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Jockey Shabalala, a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, South Africa´s most famous a cappella ensemble, has died, the group´s record company said yesterday. He was 62.

Shabalala, whose brother Joseph founded and still leads the ensemble, died Saturday of natural causes surrounded by family at his home in Ladysmith, said Mike Wilpizeski, a spokesman for the U.S.-based Heads Up International record label. He had suffered from various ailments.

Jockey Shabalala joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the 1960s and was on Paul Simon´s Graceland album, which won the Grammy Award for album of the year in 1986.

He continued to tour and record with the group until early last year, when they won a second Grammy for their recording Raise Your Spirit Higher. He then retired from international travel to spend more time with his family but continued to perform in South Africa.

The group, which fuses Zulu and gospel music traditions, was touring the United States to promote their latest release, Long Walk to Freedom, when news of Shabalala´s death reached them. Joseph Shabalala said they would not interrupt the tour.
´We must continue to spread our culture and our message of peace, love and harmony,´ he said in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ´Jockey helped me and the rest of the group on this mission for almost 40 years. As we were performing tonight´s encore song, Amazing Grace, ... I could hear his voice, once again, as part of our harmony. I´ll always hear his voice, even as he is now with God.´

He is survived by his wife and four children.

New Paul Simon album

from Bodo , 2006-02-15 19:19:41

The next Paul Simon album may be in stores between March and June 2006( the date changes when time goes on), but several official sources titled it ´SURPRISE´. (Warner Release list for 2006)

Also a songlist appeared (and disappeared) on some inofficial internet pages. Please take this list as unconfirmed, but seriously dangerous and hot.

Paul Simon - SURPRISE

1. ´How Can You Live in Northeast´
2. ´Everything About it is a Love Song´
3. ´Outrageous´
4. ´Sure Don´t Feel Like Love´
5. ´Wartime Prayers´
6. ´Beautiful´
7. ´I Don´t Believe´
8. ´That´s Me´
9. ´Another Galaxy´
10. ´Once Upon a Time There Was an Ocean´
11. ´Father and Daughter´

Produced by Paul Simon and Brian Eno.

Paul Simon at New Orleans Festival

from Ans , 2006-02-15 16:45:29

Paul Simon will perform at the second weekend, May 5-7, 2006 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

www.nojazzfest.com

Paul's performance at 2006 MusiCares

from Ans , 2006-02-07 10:40:12

Paul opened the 2006 MusiCares Person Of The Year Show to honour James Taylor with an acoustic version of ´Sweet Baby James´.

See this link for pictures of the performance.

Pictures

Paul Simon performed 4 songs at Berklee

from Ans , 2006-01-30 16:59:09

From Rolling Stone and Globe Newspaper




Paul performed Slip Slidin´ Away, Mrs. Robinson, Graceland and Me & Julio at Berklee College 60th Anniversary and almost ´Wartime Prayers´.

Simon was almost a no-show, because ´his voice was shot´ from the flu. One would never have guessed from the way the singer closed the night with a ghostly outro in ´Slip Slidin´ Away´ and buoyant whistling in ´Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.´

´I should always be announced as having the flu, which raises a certain amount of sympathy, and glee,´ Simon joked before launching his four-song turn with ´Mrs. Robinson´ and a relaxed ´Graceland,´ with pianist Hancock walking out halfway through the latter to lend his own filigrees. Both artists received honorary doctorates from Berklee in 1986.

Drummer Steve Gadd and other Simon musicians helped anchor the night´s core band, while Berklee faculty, students and alumni filled a stage complete with a choir and orchestra.

The show was running an hour behind schedule by the time Simon went on
at around 10:45 p.m. His four-song set of chestnuts was highlighted by
the strong and sinewy groove of ´´Graceland,´ with Hancock pitching in on piano, and he closed with ´´Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.´
Simon left the stage, presumably to return for a big-finish encore of
´´Wartime Prayers´ that would´ve included a backing choir, Hancock, and
possible appearances by other headliners.

But after a couple of minutes of
apparent confusion on stage -- as the charged-up audience clapped in
unison for more -- the announcement was made that the show was over.


Berklee´s morning-after explanation for the abrupt ending was that the
school would´ve had to pay for an additional chunk of Wang rental time
if the show had gone past 11 p.m. The point of the evening, aside from
gorging on a sonic birthday feast, was to raise money for the school´s
new Presidential Scholarship fund, and a Berklee spokesperson said the
school opted to save the money for students rather than pay for a grand
finale.

Art Garfunkel will tour in Europe

from jocke , 2006-01-23 12:44:07

Art Garfunkel will tour the U.K and other European cities this Spring/Summer. Details to be announced soon.


Art Garfunkel

Mambazo re-release Diamonds & Homeless

from Bodo , 2006-01-23 07:01:18

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of that milestone, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is releasing ´Long Walk.´ The 12-song set features new recordings of some of the group´s best known works, performed with an impressive cast of guests.

Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Taj Mahal, Emmylou Harris, and Melissa Etheridge are just a few of the stars that shine here. They manage to
complement LBM without ever getting in the way of the group´s elegant harmonies and distinctive song styling.

Indeed, several of the collaborators take a very low-key role, notably McLachlan, who blends into the deeply touching and reverent remake of ´Homeless,´ one of the songs the group first recorded with Simon on ´Graceland.´

Not all the guests are so subtle. Etheridge makes a dynamic contribution to another ´Graceland´ track, ´Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.´

Harris offers a fascinating vocal counterpoint to the group in a gospel blend of ´Amazing Grace´ and ´Nearer My God to Thee.´

And gritty bluesman Mahal´s electric guitar and raspy vocal combine to help light a fire under ´Mbube,´ the traditional Zulu tune that American audiences will likely recognize as either ´Wimoweh´ or ´The Lion Sleeps Tonight.´

The set´s most intriguing track is ´Shosholoza,´ which spotlights LBM´s intricate harmonies and features contributions by several of South Africa´s best known musicians.

http://www.pennlive.com/

Paul Simon pays tribute to James Taylor

from Ans , 2006-01-22 03:39:18

Among others Paul will pay tribute to James Taylor at Febr. 6, 2006 as Musicares´ 2006 Person of the Year at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

See the whole article at Musicares.

http://www.grammy.com/musicares/

Paul Simon and Leonard Bernstein

from Mireille , 2006-01-16 16:10:16

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- ´This quatrain was a Christmas present from Paul Simon. Gratias. L.B.´ That note is on a boisterous, booming little trope in Leonard Bernstein´s ´Mass.´
And here´s the Simon text it refers to:
Half the people are stoned / And the other half are waiting for the next election. / Half the people are drowned / And the other half are swimming in the wrong direction.
That passage cinches the curious cacophony that to this day can eclipse the genius of Bernstein´s theater piece.
This is the sweeping performance work ´for singers, players and dancers´ commissioned to open the Kennedy Center in Washington. One of the most fashionable and powerful Beltway audiences assembled in the last century is said to have sat silent for three minutes after the composer´s voice shuddered across the seats from a quad system: ´The Mass is ended. Go in peace.´ They then gave it a 30-minute standing ovation.

Graduate soundtrack still on top

from Ans , 2006-01-14 05:11:58

Soundtracks News

Graduate soundtrack still on top
Jan 12, 2006, 11:57 GMT

Simon and Garfunkel´s notorious score for hit 60s film The Graduate is still considered the best soundtrack in film history, a new poll has revealed.

Giant magazine´s study, 50 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time, found the duo´s soundtrack for Mike Nichols´ 1967 classic was by far and away the favourite film album.

Featuring such acclaimed hits as Mrs Robinson and The Sound Of Silence, The Graduate´s soundtrack weighed in above Albert Magnoli´s 1984 film Purple Rain, starring former pop star Prince.

The soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino´s cult classic Pulp Fiction, featuring Al Green´s Lets Stay Together, Dusty Springfield´s Son Of A Preacher Man, and Neil Diamond´s Girl, You´ll Be A Woman Soon, came in third.

Seventies reggae movie The Harder They Come was voted as having the fourth best soundtrack, 1998 film Rushmore came in fifth and Beatles classic Help! was named sixth.

Danny Boyle´s fast-paced Brit flick Trainspotting scooped the seventh place, Lost In Translation was eighth and Robin Gibbs´ Saturday Night Fever score came in ninth.

And Bernard Hermann, arguably the greatest ever film score composer, took tenth place for his efforts with the soundtrack of Alfred Hitchcock´s classic 1959 thriller North By Northwest.


© 2006 Adfero Ltd.

New Paul Simon album in March

from Doug Mateyaschuk , 2006-01-08 20:40:40

Several online newspapers in Europe and also Canada informed us that Paul Simon's next album is set to be released this March.

The exact date is not available (it differs on all of these newspapers around the last week of March). Also it still does not have a title.

Davy Graham is back!

from Mark Pavey , 2006-01-08 12:53:43

Davey Graham (writer of 'Anji') is preparing new material that has not yet been available on record at all; and some re-workings of things Davey feels haven't been definitvely captured yet.

These songs include, Rooty, Blues for Nancy, Electric Chair Blues, Yellow Man, a Balkan suite, and some spanish pieces.

Due to the unfair nature of the recording contracts in the sixties, an artist royalty of 3.5 pence on a cd, we have decided to make the new material available directly through this web-site in a special format.

The cd is available as a pre-order limited edition format at £14 incl postage with the first 1500 copies featuring the names of those who place orders at this early stage in a deluxe booklet. We will ship the album in 2006 when we are really happy with it. We will record the album at Woodworm studios in the Cotswolds: it's tentatively entitled "Farenheit and Centrigade". A big thanks to those of you who have already pre-ordered, your names go first! A new, exclusive, Davey Graham Album with your help

http://www.daveygraham.moonfruit.com

Art Garfunkel's son

from babydriver , 2005-12-26 10:44:01

Art Garfunkel´s son is called ´Beau Daniel´ and was born by a surrogate mother on October 5, 2005.

from www.artgarfunkel.com

Simon and Hancock perform together.

from Ans , 2005-12-21 00:43:49

Billboard Bits.

December 20, 2005, 3:10 PM ET

Paul Simon and Herbie Hancock will headline the Berklee College of Music´s 60th anniversary concert, to be held Jan. 28 at Boston´s Wang Theatre. The show will be produced by Phil Ramone and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby. Performances will also be featured from vibes player Gary Burton and vocalist Chiara Civello.

Proceeds will benefit the Berklee Presidential Scholarship Fund; Simon, Hancock and Cosby are donating their usual compensation to Berklee scholarships that will be created in their name.

Hancock and Simon teamed up earlier this year for a new version of the latter´s ´I Do It for Your Love,´ which appeared on Hancock´s album ´Possibilities.´ Simon is also progressing on his long-in-the-works collaboration with Brian Eno. Billboard.com understands a number of tracks are finished, but no release date has yet been announced.

Jonathan Cohen, NY.

Art Garfunkel - New Album

from bratlollypop/Bodo , 2005-12-06 09:59:09

From www.artgarfunkel.com Art Garfunkel and Richard Perry (Producer of the Platinum selling album, Breakaway) are collaborating on a new studio recording. Art and Richard are working on musical arrangements and will soon begin recording vocals. The Breakaway album produced several classic Garfunkel recordings, including the mega-hit "I Only Have Eyes For You," "Disney Girls," "Looking For The Right One," "Rag Doll," "99 Miles From L.A.," as well as the title track. - So the S&G fan's can look forward to receive 2 new albums from their heroes in the near future.

Graceland road manager stabbed to death

from Bodo , 2005-11-21 17:07:55

Former road manager for Paul Simon stabbed to death


The road manager behind Paul Simon’s historic Graceland tour has been stabbed to death in his New York home, allegedly by his girlfriend.

Danny Harrison, 57, was stabbed at least twice with a long kitchen knife, police said.

His girlfriend, Kathleen Connors, was brought outside in handcuffs, barefoot, her jeans and feet spattered with blood.

Neighbours reported hearing a “raucous fight”, screaming, furniture being thrown and bodies slamming against the wall.

Connors told police that she and Harrison had argued when he complained the apartment was a mess and that he hit her on the head with his hand, sources told the New York Post.

She reportedly said she grabbed a knife to defend herself and then stabbed Harrison.

The fight happened yesterday at Harrison’s Manhattan apartment which lies in the shadow of the official New York Mayor’s residence, Gracie Mansion.

Harrison, who had two children and four step children, had recently produced cooking shows for the Food Network and handled events for MTV and VH1, but was best known as road manager for acts including Simon and Garfunkel, the Eagles and Billy Joel.

He managed Simon’s 1987 Graceland tour, which featured South African musicians taking a historic stand against apartheid.

In a 2003 interview, Harrison said his job included everything from setting up sound systems to ironing Boz Scaggs’ silk trousers.

Source:
Ireland On-line

Addition to the Garfunkel Family

from babydriver , 2005-11-06 06:54:43

I quote Art Garfunkel´s official web site:
´With great pleasure the Garfunkel Family would like to announce the addition of a new baby boy to their family, born October 5, 2005.´
There´s nothing mentioned about a name.

http://www.artgarfunkel.com/latest.htm

Paul Simon at Lincoln Center Nov. 3

from Klausi , 2005-11-01 03:44:54

Billboard, 10/31/05

´Alicia Keys will host and perform at a Thursday (Nov. 3) fundraiser for the AIDS charity ´Keep a child alive´ at New York`s Jazz at Lincoln Center. She will be joined by fellow music heavyweights Usher, Paul Simon, John Mayer and Common at the event, as well as African acts Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Femi Kuti and the Agape Children`s Choir from Durban, South Africa.

Charityfolks.com is auctioning five tickets that include a pre-show cocktail party and dinner as well as a backstage meet-and-greet. Bidding ends Wednesday.

´Keep a child alive´ works to make medicine more readily available to AIDS-afflicted families in Africa and other countries in need.´ - Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Paul and Bon Jovi

from Claudine , 2005-10-26 09:39:04

SIMON AND BON JOVI A BONUS FOR COUNTRY CELEBRATION


Also see:
PAUL SIMON
BON JOVI
WILLIE NELSON

PAUL SIMON and BON JOVI will be adding a rocky edge to the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards in New York City next month (NOV05) by performing with country´s biggest names.

Simon will perform a song with WILLIE NELSON and present the Song of The Year award, while Bon Jovi will perform WHO SAYS YOU CAN´T GO HOME? with SUGALAND singer JENNIFER NETTLES.

The awards show takes place at Madison Square Garden on 15 November (05).


25/10/2005 09:04

Paul Simon performs at 2005 CMA Awards

from Ans , 2005-10-25 03:47:27

Paul Simon keeps himself busy, he will perform at 2005 CMA Awards on Tuesday Nov. 15, 2005.

Two forces in American music, Nelson and Simon will perform together
and then present the CMA Song of the Year Award, which goes to the
songwriters. ´One can only imagine the significance to our writer
nominees of receiving this Award from these two revered songwriters,´
Benson said.

http://www.cmaawards.com/2005/news/press_detail.asp?re=473

Miriam Makeba farewell tour

from Bodo , 2005-09-27 05:24:08

Miriam Makeba (73) declared last night at a sold out concert in Johannesburgs Civic Theater the end of her official touring career - with a final tour of 14 months trough 52 countries worldwide. This tour will bring her also to the USA, Cuba, Venezuela, Brasilia and Germany (and from what I know, Austria too because she said that last year)
This is your last chance to see Mama Africa, who toured with Paul Simon for 2 years on his Graceland tour. It also would be nice if Paul would take the chance and join Miriam for a last duet at a special venue.

Paul Simon at concert For Autism Speaks

from Ans , 2005-09-26 03:53:32

Paul Simon among others took the stage Saturday night at the Kodak Theatre in L.A. to support Autism Cares.

Paul Simon, still rocking after all these years, getting people to dance in the aisles even at a venue where aisle-dancing is barely possible.

Backed by a seven-piece band, he executed a masterful nine song set.
Among them: Me and Julio, Graceland and the Boxer.

Simon remains in fine voice, making frequent use of his graceful hands as if conducting a symphony of his own.


http://www2.dailynews.com/news/ci_3060692

Herbie Hancock - Possibilities

from Bodo , 2005-09-20 04:30:01

Jazz and pop legend Herbie Hancock released his latest studio work named ´Possibilities´ this month. It is a colaboration with international stars like John Mayer, Sting, Santana, Annie Lennox and - Paul Simon.

´The result is a music that allows us to all go outside the pigeonholes the music business forces us to stay in. We´re breaking down expectations, walking the tightrope while not scaring our fan bases away.´ Hancock say´s.

livedaily.com writes about Paul Simons contribution: ´Paul Simon lays down his best vocal work in years on a cuddly version of ´I Do It for Your Love´

To see some footage of the recording session with Paul Simon, go to Herbie Hancock and Paul Simon movie

The album Possibilities, released on August 30 in the USA and worldwide within the end of September, is best available on amazon.com Possibilites amazon.com where you even have the chance to listen to all tracks.

Songs and feat. artist

1. Stitched Up - John Mayer
2. Safiatou - Santana and Angélique Kidjo
3. A Song For You - Christina Aguilera
4. I Do It For Your Love - Paul Simon
5. Hush Hush - Annie Lennox
6. Sister Moon - Sting
7. When Love Comes To Town - Joss Stone and Jonny Lang
8. Don´t Explain - Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan
9. I Just Called To Say I Love You - Raul Midón
10. Gelo Na Montanha - Trey Anastasio



A must have for all Paul Simon fan´s, especially when you admire his earlier work and the rarely performed ´I do it for your love´

S&G to perform in the NYC Concert

from Donovan , 2005-09-17 19:10:58

S&G to perform in the NYC Concert for the Gulf Coast
´From the Big Apple to the Big Easy´

http://www.fromthebigappletothebigeasy.com/

Paul Simon aiding Katrina victims

from Micky , 2005-09-09 06:48:33

Paul Simon aiding Katrina victims

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Paul Simon is among the dozens of musicians pitching in to help aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Associated Press reported that Simon traveled to the Gulf Coast to announce the formation of ´Operation Assist,´ which will provide emergency medical care, food and clothing to Katrina´s victims in and around Biloxi, Mississippi. Two mobile medical clinics from the Mississippi Children´s Health Fund program in Clarksdale, as well as another from New York City, are already on-hand to help victims. Simon promised that the clinics aren´t just a temporary solution but that, quote, ´They are going to stay here for a long time,´

Simon, who is the co-founder of The Children´s Health Fund, which provides health care to medically underserved communities around the US, said that, ´I´m not down here as a songwriter, but as someone to call attention to it, particularly in the smallest communities´. Simon described damage to the coast as ´suffering, on a Biblical scale.´

He went on to say that he has relatives from New Orleans who ´lost everything´ and are now staying in a hotel in the town of Pearl, located in central Mississippi, because that´s as far as the gas in their car would take them.

Paul Simon, along with Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Brian Wilson and many more, will be performing on the ReAct Now: Music & Relief telethon, airing commercial-free from 8 to 11 p.m. ET this Saturday (September 10th) on MTV, VH1, CMT, VH1 Classic, and MTV2 in America.

The Rock Radio online

Paul Simon toured storm damage

from Ans , 2005-09-06 03:20:03

By Patrick Peterson
Florida Today


BILOXI - Paul Simon, the Grammy-winning singer/writer, toured storm
damage today and found ´opportunity in tragedy,´ as an organization
he co-founded brought the first of two mobile clinics to the Coast.


´There is a moment when we understand we are one,´ said Simon, who
met with Biloxi´s mayor, A.J. Holloway. ´It gradually goes away.´


Simon will appear on NBC´s Today show on Tuesday from Biloxi; he will
be among performers on a national telethon on Friday to raise money for
hurricane victims.


Simon and Dr. Irwin Redlener toured the devastated city and visited
Coastal Family Health Center, located in a poor area of Biloxi that was
extremely hard-hit. The pair co-founded a children´s health and
advocacy organization, The Children´s Health Fund.


The organization is bringing two 35-foot mobile clinics to the Coast to
help with recovery. The first arrived in Biloxi today. The organization
plans to move into New Orleans, when it´s possible, and plans to help
rebuild permanent health-care facilities in both storm-ravaged areas.

Paul Simon at Lincoln Center Concert

from Ans , 2005-09-06 03:16:41

sept. 6, 2005


Wynton Marsalis announced on Larry King that Paul Simon and Buckwheat
Zydeco as just a few of the artists joining him on Saturday the 17th at
lincoln Center for a concert which will benefit N.O. and the survivors.


Jazz at Lincoln Center Hosts the
Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Concert
Benefit for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina


The evening will feature New Orleans native son, Wynton Marsalis and
many special celebrity guest artists and speakers.


September 17, 2005, 7pm
Frederick P. Rose Hall
Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center
Broadway at 60th Street
Rose Theater

Paul-> Herbie Hancock-> John Alagia

from Klausi , 2005-08-31 09:07:50

Part of an interview with John Alagia, producer, musician, in the paper ´MIX´ August 1th 2005:

How did you get to work with Herbie Hancock and Paul Simon last week?

´I worked with Art Garfunkel on a Paul Simon track about a year-and-a-half ago. It was going to be on Simon`s ´Hearts and Bones´, but Paul didn`t feel like it quite made it. Paul thought I did a good job on it and invited me up to his house to listen to his new material he was working on with Brian Eno. I really don`t know how I ended up on the Herbie session, but was secretly hoping that Paul had something to do with it. Ends up that I`ve worked with a few other artists who share Herbie`s manager, so I went over to meet him at his house and ended up spending hours and hours with him, just listening to music and talking. We talked about technology and music, and he is such a fine man.

The track we did is for Herbie`s record, and because he`s touring and such a busy man, he asked me if I would produce it. We had a concept, and we were working on the charts in the hotel the night before we went into the studio. Paul came in a day early and he had some ideas. I could hardly believe it: here I was playing Paul`s guitar part with him singing, and Herbie on piano, Pino Palladino on bass, Steve Jordan on a champagne kit, and Jamey Haddad and Cyro Battista on percussion. It was a great little group of folks to have in the studio at the same time. Paul was talking about how a musician making music is similar to a preacher who is giving a sermon. Those few days in the studio were a remarkable time for me.´-

Art Garfunkel Busted Again

from Brandy , 2005-08-30 12:19:44

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (AP) - Singer Art Garfunkel, who pleaded guilty last year to pot possession in upstate New York, was charged again Sunday after a marijuana cigarette was allegedly found in the ashtray of his car, state police said.

The 63-year-old Garfunkel, who lives in Manhattan, was charged after being pulled over for failing to stop his vehicle at a stop sign, The Daily Freeman of Kingston reported Tuesday.

Upon approaching Garfunkel´s car, a trooper noticed a strong odour of marijuana and a subsequent search turned up a joint in the ashtray, the newspaper reported. He was issued a ticket and is due back in Woodstock Town Court on Sept. 22.

In January 2004, Garfunkel was charged with marijuana possession after state police stopped his limousine for speeding in the Ulster County town of Hurley, which is near Woodstock some 90 kilometres southwest of Albany. During that stop, police found a small amount of pot in Garfunkel´s jacket.

The next month, he pleaded guilty and paid $200 US in fines.

Garfunkel, who with Paul Simon made up the legendary duo Simon and Garfunkel, produced a string of hits in the 1960s, including The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, Old Friends and The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin´ Groovy).


(Taken from www.canoe.ca)

Paul Simon to perform for Autism

from Brandy , 2005-08-03 12:30:15

Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Simon to Perform ´One Night Only: A Concert for Autism Speaks´
Wednesday August 3, 12:09 pm ET
Tom Brokaw to Emcee Benefit Concert September 24 at Kodak Theater in Los Angeles


NEW YORK, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Simon will perform in ´One Night Only: A Concert for Autism Speaks´ September 24 at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, with NBC News´ Tom Brokaw serving as emcee. The concert is being held to raise money to research the causes of the autism epidemic and to raise awareness of this devastating childhood developmental disorder.
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The nation´s fastest-growing serious developmental disorder, autism now affects 1 in 166 children in the United States, and a shocking 1 out of 104 boys. There are almost 1.5 million cases of autism in this country alone, with nearly 3 children being diagnosed every hour.

The Autism Speaks organization was launched earlier this year by Suzanne and Bob Wright, who have a grandson with autism. Bob Wright is the Vice Chairman and Executive Officer, GE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NBC Universal. Autism Speaks seeks to help find a cure for autism by raising the funds that will quicken the pace of research, raise public awareness of autism, and give hope to those who suffer from the disorder.

Said Mrs. Wright: ´When Jerry approached us about doing a benefit for Autism Speaks, we were of course thrilled. With Paul Simon and Tom Brokaw joining him, I know this will be a spectacular evening and will draw much needed attention to this devastating disorder.´

´I became aware of autism through some friends who are dealing with it and it is heartbreaking. I wanted to do something to help address this problem and decided to do a show to raise funds for research,´ said Seinfeld. ´I was very impressed with the great work of Autism Speaks. I am happy to join forces with them and Bob and Suzanne Wright to help raise awareness of this prevalent issue.´

Paul Simon´s efforts on behalf of children´s health causes are widely heralded. When approached by Jerry Seinfeld to participate in this event he was eager to help.

Ticket prices begin at $100.00 and will be available through Ticketmaster beginning August 15. For more information about sponsorship, group sales, and/or an ad in the commemorative book, please contact 310.996.1188.

Autism Speaks is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization devoted to educating the public about autism, facilitating and funding research, motivating private and governmental resources, and, ultimately, finding a cure for autism. For more information, please visit autismspeaks.org.

(found on Google.com/news)

Paul Simon part of Salute Steve Martin

from mscaaty from mass. , 2005-07-29 23:15:51

from http://www.playbill.com/news/article/94129.html

actor-comedian-playwright Steve Martin will receive the Kennedy Center´s eighth annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Oct. 23 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Among those now scheduled to salute the versatile performer are Dave Barry, Larry David, Tom Hanks, Diane Keaton, Lorne Michaels, Randy Newman, Carl Reiner, Martin Short, Paul Simon and Lily Tomlin. The evening will be taped for broadcast on PBS stations nationwide Nov. 9 at 9 PM ET.

Saxophonist Michael Brecker Seeks Bone-M

from mscaaty from mass. , 2005-07-29 23:11:36

from http://www.playbillarts.com/news/article/2564.html

Saxophonist Michael Brecker, who is suffering from the blood disorder myelodyspastic syndrome (MDS), needs a bone-marrow transplant, according to an email message from his wife, Susan Brecker, posted on the Internet bulletin board All About Jazz.

Susan Brecker writes, ´The initial search for a donor (including Michael´s sibling and childen) has not yet resulted in a suitable match. Michael´s doctors have told us that we need to immediately explore all possible options. This involves getting as many people of a similar genetic background to be tested.´

People of Eastern European Jewish descent are most likely to produce a match.

The transplant procedure is not surgical for the donor, according to the email: stem cells are gathered from the donor´s blood.

Donor center locations can be found at www.marrow.org. Brecker´s management can be reached at info@michaelbrecker.com.

Bill Frisell contributes to new album

from Bodo , 2005-07-07 04:28:03

Guitarist Bill Frisell has contributed to Paul Simons upcomming new album, Billboard.com reported on July 6.

Frisell is a well known Jazz guitarist from the 80´s. In the 90 he began to include Bluegrass and Country to his music, and the last 5 years he included brasilian music and funk elements.

He also performed with musicians like Jim Hall, Don Byron, Ginger Baker, Charlie Haden, David Sanborn, Marianne Faithful, and Elvis Costello.
Frisell is also know as a composer for film music for movies like ´Finding Forrester´ or ´Million Dollar Hotel´

The new Paul Simon album still doesn´t have a release date or name.

Anne Bancroft Memorial

from Bodo , 2005-07-01 09:11:08

Mel Brooks held a private memorial for his late wife Anne Bancroft at New York´s St James Theater on Monday (June 27, 2005).

The actress, most famous for her role in ´The Graduate´, died earlier this month (June 5) after a battle with uterine cancer. She was 73.


Around a hundred guests attended the memorial, including singer PAUL SIMON, who played an acoustic version of Mrs. Robinson, written for The Graduate.

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick - who appeared in Brooks´ production of ´The Producers´ on Broadway and in the upcoming movie version - were also in attendance.

At the end of the service, Brooks joked, ´If any of you are grieving,keep it to yourself. I don´t want to hear it.´

Andy Williams DVD with S&G

from Matthew Evans , 2005-06-30 09:52:20

Andy Williams : Moon River And Me - DVD.

Feature 1, ´The Biography´

A 90-minute programme retracing Andy´s amazing career. Tracks featured include:

* Moon River
* You Don´t Want My Love (In The Summertime)
* Danny Boy
* Can´t Get Used To Losing You
* Dear Heart

Feature 2, ´My Favourite Duets´

75 minutes of Andy duetting with various artists culled from The Andy Williams Show and intercut with interviews with...

* Sammy Davis, Jr.: I´m Just Breezin´ Along With The Breeze
* The Osmond Brothers: Hello Dolly
* Johnny Mathis: For You
* Bing Crosby: Don´t Fence Me In, I´m An Old Cowhand, In The Cool Cool Cool of the Evening, When You Andy I Were Young Maggie Blues
* Peter, Paul & Mary: Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
* Ray Charles: What´d I Say
* Roger Miller: In The Summertime
* Pearl Bailey: Give Me The Simple Life
* Antonio Carlos Jobim: The Girl From Ipanema
* Lena Horne: Great Day
* The Williams Brothers: Dream
* Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow
* Simon & Garfunkel: Scarborough Fair
* Phil Harris: Old Time Religion
* Julie Andrews: Where Is Love
* Tony Bennett: Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams, Get Happy, Pennies From Heaven, The Trolley Song

Bonus Material

Compiled from The Andy Williams Show Christmas Specials, filmed between 1962 and 1973. Tracks include, Jingle Bells , Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night and Ave Maria

Brian Eno about songwriting with Paul

from Bodo , 2005-06-21 04:26:27

Brian Eno has just released his first new album of songs since 1974. In a short part of an interview with The Telegraph he even talked about songwriting with Paul Simon.


The other reason he focused on songs again was his appreciation of the art of songwriting, reawakened while he was producing Paul Simon´s ´fantastic´ next, as yet untitled, album. ´I came up with musical landscapes to support his songs and that give him a place to go, lyrically. I think I´m good at that.´ He then recounts the beginning of their relationship, a sublimely high-powered - though probably quite routine for him - conversation at a London dinner party that also included David Hockney and the producer Joe Boyd among the guests.


Full interview can be found here:
www.telegraph.co.uk

Lunch with Paul and Chevy Chase

from Jessica , 2005-04-22 18:32:24

Chevy Chase is running his annual Earth Day auction and offerin lunch with himself and Paul Simon as an item. So, for anyone with a few thousand to spare (sigh):
´ One of the marquee highlights of The Second Annual Chevy Chase Earth Day Auction will be the rare opportunity to break bread with music icon Paul Simon and his dear friend, Chevy Chase! ... Jayni and Chevy Chase are thrilled that Paul will be joining Chevy for lunch a Grammercy Tavern( www.grammercytavern.com) , the famed Danny Meyer New York landmark which is well known for its reliably good wood-fired New American and unpretentious ambience. We can think of no better setting for a lunch for two with these two movie and music icons!´
from www.charitybuzz.com

Another honor for Paul Simon

from Ans , 2005-04-19 13:27:21

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Singer-songwriter and multiple
Grammy winner Paul Simon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the
performing rights organization´s 53rd annual Pop Awards.

The black-tie event will take place May 17 at the Regent Beverly
Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

Icon honors are bestowed on writer-performers who have been ´a unique
and indelible influence on generations of music makers.´ Simon, a
musical force since his ´60s work in Simon & Garfunkel, will join a
roll of previous honorees that includes James Brown, Chuck Berry, Brian
Wilson, Van Morrison, Little Richard and Dolly Parton.

The BMI Pop Awards honor songwriters and publishers of the most
performed songs of the year. BMI will announce songwriter of the year,
publisher of the year and pop song of the year at its annual function.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Harper Simon/Sean Lennon/Yuka Honda

from Eliot Wien , 2005-03-31 14:22:36

On Tuesday, March 30, 2005 Harper Simon, Sean Lennon, & Yuka Honda played at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City. They performed songs from Sean Lennon´s forthcoming album/CD ´Spectacle´, which will be released on Capitol Records. Sean Lennon has truly become a great singer/Songwriter. The highpoint was when all three performed the title track ´Spectacle´. Harper Simon is an incredible guitar player that truly contributes to the new sounds of Sean Lennon´s music.Yuka played piano with such grace and style. Everyone truly complimented each other.

Repeat - if you never saw post 9/11SNL

from mscaaty from Mass. , 2005-03-28 19:15:04

Paul Simon was an unscheduled guest. They open with the Mayor saying a few words (with NYFD and PD), then Paul sings ´The Boxer´. Airs E! ch. 3/30/05 4 pm est and 3/31/05 1 am est. Check local schedules.

Paul and a ballet

from Nathgertsch , 2005-03-09 03:09:51

Pittsburgh Ballet Premieres Two Ballets Set to Paul Simon Songs
By Ben Mattison
09 Mar 2005

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre premieres two new works set to music by rock musician Paul Simon tomorrow night.

The program, conceived by PBT artistic director Terrence Orr, includes Derek Deane´s Simply Simon and Dwight Rhoden´s Simon Said. It runs through March 13.

“Derek and Dwight are two outstanding choreographers who bring different qualities to their bodies of work,” Orr said. “Derek is rooted in classical ballet, while Dwight is very modern in his approach.”

Deane´s work is abstract, without a unifying theme or storyline. ´With this ballet I am literally putting dance movement onto his Simon´s songs,´ he said. ´I’m trying to create a dance language that compliments his songs.´ The work ends with a pas de deux set to Simon´s song ´Still Crazy After All These Years.´

The two works represent PBT´s third experiment with popular music. In 2002, the company performed Brand New Day, set to the music of Sting, and in 2003 it presented two dances set to the music of Bruce Springsteen.

Paul Simon on PBS

from mscaaty from Mass. , 2005-02-28 19:03:10

From PBS website
On Stage at the Kennedy Center
´Wednesday, March 2, 9:00pm
CHANNEL 2 (WGBH/Channel 2)
(That´s for boston) Check local schedules.
(Will be repeated over the week)

“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels receives the seventh Mark Twain humor prize at a clip-filled gala.´

Paul Simon will sing ´still crazy after all these years´.

Pauls bid for NYC Olympics

from Bodo , 2005-02-24 12:06:20

NY wined and dined the committee to choose 2012 Olympics. They ended with a dinner party at Mayor Bloomberg´s upper East Side townhouse, where Paul Simon sang ´Mrs. Robinson,´ ´The Sound of Silence,´ ´Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard´ and ´The Boxer.´ Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Whoopi Goldberg exuded star power. In between, the commission enjoyed the firework-studded music and dance show titled ´New York: Let the Dreams Begin´

from Barbara/AMPS

The Hit Factory NY will be closed.

from Ans , 2005-02-05 04:15:12

Lennon´s Last Studio Closes after 37 Years

By Victoria Ward, PA, in New York

The New York music studio where John Lennon spent his final hours is to close its doors after 37 years of business.

The Hit Factory has played host to some of the industry’s biggest stars, including Madonna, Paul Simon and David Bowie.

But the shift towards digital recording has taken its toll and its owners have chosen to relocate to smaller premises in Miami.

The Manhattan studio was opened by producer Jerry Ragovoy in 1968. It quickly made its name and has long been favoured by top producers, engineers and artists.

In 1975, it was sold to the late Edward Germano, who transferred it to a luxurious 100,000-square-foot space with seven recording rooms and five mastering suites.

His first customer was Stevie Wonder who recorded part of Songs in the Key of Life there.

Lennon and Yoko Ono based themselves at The Hit Factory to record Double Fantasy. The former Beatle was on his way home from the studio when he was murdered in 1980.

In 1994 the studio made the record books when it won 41 Grammy nominations for songs recorded, mastered or mixed there – including Whitney Houston’s soundtrack for The Bodyguard.

In a statement, owner Janice Germano said, “The Hit Factory paved the way for how recording studios approached the artistic process of making music.

“In doing so, it forever changed the way artists thought about creating records and raised the art form to a new level of innovation.”

20th Anniversary 'We Are The World'

from Ans , 2005-01-26 21:04:12

MNSBC News
Today Show
Jan. 26, 2005.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of ´We Are the World,´ a song that made music history. To commemorate it a new DVD is being released with behind the scenes footage of the recording session. “Today” national correspondent Jamie Gangel has an exclusive look back with the stars that made it happen.

Here is the link for the whole article.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6870678/

Folk hero letter found in archive

from Bodo , 2005-01-26 03:55:26

A 40-year-old letter from singer-songwriter Paul Simon asking for work at a folk club in Swindon has been donated to the region´s records office.
The letter, which reveals Simon´s fee was seven pounds, was part of the Swindon Folk Singers Club archive.

The club, founded by Ted and Ivy Poole, grew out of the protest movement of the 50s and started out in a cellar beneath the Communist Party´s Swindon branch.

In the letter, dated 12 June 1964, Simon asks for a gig.

But Simon never played at the club because of its Communist connection.

Mr Poole, 79, told the BBC: ´He felt it might label him. But it was about traditional music and song, and celebrating working people´s culture.´

´Comprehensive archive´

In the letter, Simon declares: ´I record for Columbia Records in the States and will cut my first LP for Topic Records over here.

´I would appreciate any work that you could give me between the first week of August and the first week of September.´

The letter can be seen in Wiltshire and Swindon Record Office.

Steve Hobbs, archivist for Wiltshire County Council, said: ´It is rare to find such a comprehensive archive from a provincial folk club.

´The archive is a fascinating piece of social history, which shows the links between folk music and protest.

´For example, the club staged benefits for both CND and the Support the Miners campaign in the 1980s.´

The archive also contains a 1966 letter from Adge Cutler, whose backing band was West Country favourites, The Wurzels.

NBC Special 'The first 5 years of SNL'

from Ans , 2005-01-21 19:57:44

Friday, January 21, 2005
NBC PRESENTS NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES SPECIAL: ‘LIVE FROM NEW YORK: THE FIRST 5 YEARS OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Released by NBC


NBC PRESENTS NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES SPECIAL: ‘LIVE FROM NEW YORK: THE FIRST 5 YEARS OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20

NBC to Present Five Emmy-Winning Episodes from SNL´s First Five Years in the ´All Night´ Time Period Beginning Saturday, January 22

BURBANK, Calif. -- January 21, 2005 -- Marking the 30th Anniversary of NBC´s ´Saturday Night Live,´ the network will present a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the birth of this television icon in ´Live From New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live´ (Sunday, February 20, 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET).

From award-winning documentary writer-director-producer Kenneth Bowser (´Easy Riders & Raging Bulls´), ´Live from New York´ is a look at the creation of one of the most successful and influential shows in television history - it is SNL´s story told by the people who lived it.

Viewers will get a rare, intimate look at the formative years of the show in new interviews with creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels; the show´s original stars, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris; hosts such as Candice Bergen, Elliot Gould, Buck Henry, Eric Idle, Steve Martin, Penny Marshall and Lily Tomlin; writers (Al Franken, Jim Downey and many others), as well as original crew members and musicians (including original musical director, Oscar winner Howard Shore and Paul Shaffer).

These are the stories fans haven´t heard - all presented in a funny, fast-paced, nostalgic format, framed by the legendary musical performances from that iconoclastic era (artists include The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, The Grateful Dead, Patti Smith, The Band, Blondie, George Harrison, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Randy Newman, The Blues Brothers as well as John Belushi´s inimitable imitation of Joe Cocker).

In addition to the never-before-seen insights, the special will feature classic and hilarious footage from the 70´s as well as recollections from SNL stars of recent years (Dana Carvey, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Norm Macdonald, Tim Meadows, former writer Conan O´Brien, and Molly Shannon) discussing the show´s influence on them.

Leading up to the special, NBC will re-air Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning episodes from the show´s historic first five years in the ´All-Night´ timeslot (directly following SNL on Saturday nights or at 3 a.m. ET, check local listings) for the next five weeks beginning Saturday, January 22.

The January 22 ´All Night´ show, with host Elliott Gould and musical guest Anne Murray (from the 1975-76 season), won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy/Variety or Music series. The January 29 show features Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa, from the 1976-77 season. The February 5 show features Steve Martin/Blues Brothers from the 1977-78 season, and February 12 features Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones from 1978-79 season. All were nominated for Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music series. The episode on February 19 with host Teri Garr and music from The B-52´s (from 1979-80) was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music series.

Paul on PBS, March 2

from Bodo , 2005-01-19 12:02:56

According to rockontv, PBS will broadcast the Steve Martin roast on March 2 at
9:00 pm Eastern. Paul is listed as appearing.

This is a message from AMPS. If the rumours work together than maybe Paul is making some promotion for his new album there too. People who can watch PBS, please record it.

Simon and Garfunkel release shows duo's

from JBD , 2005-01-17 03:41:01

From the Toledo Blade.com

Simon and Garfunkel release shows duo´s great songs are timeless


OLD FRIENDS LIVE ON STAGE Simon & Garfunkel (Warner)
The temptation was to write off Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel´s reunion tour in 2003 as a money-grab to cash in on Baby Boomers with deep pockets and even deeper wells of nostalgia.
After all, the folk/pop duo that dominated the charts in the mid to late ´60s hadn´t recorded anything new together in decades. Their entire set was built on tunes that have been around 35 to 40 years, with a few Simon solo numbers thrown in for variety.

So maybe the songs are dusty and a little too familiar, but they really are great tunes, and in the time they were together Simon tapped into a creative zone that was remarkable. ´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ ´Homeward Bound,´ ´Mrs. Robinson,´ ´The Boxer,´ and ´The Sound of Silence´ are unmatched in the canon of American songwriters.

Live, these warhorses are fleshed out and given a more muscular, funky feel than in their original form. The pristine harmonies are still there, but with a full band of expert musicians ´Bridge´ gets a gospel treatment, with Simon taking liberties with his lines, and tracks like ´Cecilia´ and ´I Am a Rock´ kick into a higher rhythmic gear that gives them new life.

A new track ´Citizen of the Planet´ is predictably preachy, and a signal that they probably ought to stick with the old stuff. Simon and Garfunkel´s body of work still stands strong as a testament to great song craft, something that can´t be denied.

- ROD LOCKWOOD

Eagle Rock presents 'Classic Albums'

from Ans , 2005-01-15 00:49:45

Oldies (2005-01-14)
Eagle Rock Entertainment Presents ´Classic Albums´ Series Releases By The Band, Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead And Paul Simon



NEW YORK (Eagle Rock Ent.) - Eagle Rock Entertainment presents the next set of titles from their lauded ´Classic Albums´ series with in-depth looks into the makings of legendary releases by The Band, Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead and Paul Simon. The Band´s The Band, Fleetwood Mac´s Rumors, The Grateful Dead´s Anthem to Beauty and Paul Simon´s Graceland DVDs hit the street February 22, 2005.

The Band´s self-titled sophomore album spent 24 weeks in the Billboard Top 40 and went on to sell over one million copies. This edition of the ´Classic Albums´ series features classics such as ´Up on Cripple Creek,´ ´The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down´ and ´Rag Mama Rag.´ This DVD story is told through interviews with surviving members of the band, fellow musicians Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Don Was, and loads of vintage footage. The Band runs approximately 75 minutes and has a list price of $14.98

Fleetwood Mac´s Rumors is one of the most popular albums of all time, spending 130 weeks on the Billboard album chart and winning ´Album of the Year´ at the 1978 Grammy Awards. Made at a time of unprecedented turmoil between band members, the album is an intense output of emotion, and the creativity it fueled resulted in a masterful piece of music. Rumors went on to sell over 19 million copies and features classics ´Dreams,´ ´You Make Loving Fun´ and ´Go Your Own Way,´ among others. This ´Classic Album´ story is told through interviews with band members, along with studio engineers and producers. Rumors runs approximately 75 minutes with a list price of $14.98.

The Grateful Dead´s Anthem to Beauty is a program that looks at the span of music from 1968´s Anthem of the Sun to the 1970 country-styled album American Beauty, which sold over one million copies.
The DVD features many classic Dead tunes including: ´Truckin,´ ´Mountains On the Moon,´ ´Sugar Magnolia´ and ´Box of Rain.´ The story is told through new and vintage interviews with band members and 1994 Rock N´ Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia and Mickey Hart, guest musicians and lyricist Robert Hunter, along with home movies from the Grateful Dead´s own archive. Anthem to Beauty runs approximately 75 minutes with a list price of $14.98.

Paul Simon´s Graceland, recorded in New York and South Africa, is a landmark album that sold 14 million copies and was named ´Album of the Year´ at the 1986 Grammy Awards. This album brought the sounds of South Africa to audiences around the world and blended Simon´s pop/folk with the rhythms of world music. Graceland runs approximately 75 minutes with a list price of $14.95.

Eagle Rock Entertainment develops, acquires and produces music programming for a wide range of notable and high profile artists, which the company distributes on a worldwide basis. Eagle Rock Entertainment, Eagle Vision and Eagle Eye Media are wholly owned divisions of Eagle Rock Group, LTD.

"In Tune" is off the air.

from Ans , 2005-01-13 16:19:13

Rock Hall series pairing old, young runs out of juice
Thursday, January 13, 2005
John Soeder
Plain Dealer Pop Music Critic
´In Tune´ is off the air.

The VH1 television series originating from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has been canceled after only one episode.

´In Tune´ premiered in June with a joint performance by singer-songwriters Paul Simon and John Mayer, taped one month earlier in front of an invitation- only audience at the Rock Hall.

It was supposed to be the first of four specials shot at the museum.

After the debut, however, the Rock Hall and series sponsor Bailey´s, the cream liqueur company, ended their partnership because of creative differences, says Todd Mesek, the hall´s senior director of marketing and communications.

´We´re parting amicably,´ Mesek says. ´We hope to work with [Baileys] again.´

In place of ´In Tune,´ VH1 and Baileys put together a new show, ´The Set,´ with no involvement on the part of the Rock Hall. ´The Set´ first aired last month with a performance by Duran Duran, taped at Sony Studios in Los Angeles.

Baileys opted out of ´In Tune´ in favor of a different concept, says Melissa Woodbury, a spokeswoman for the spirits brand.

´The new show prominently brings noteworthy artists of today together with their fan base,´ Woodbury says.

´In Tune´ was conceived as a musical summit meeting between veteran artists and younger artists. ´American Idol´ judge Randy Jackson was the host.




The ´In Tune´ taping with Simon and Mayer at the Rock Hall in May did not go off without a hitch. It got under way 3½ hours behind schedule because bad weather delayed Simon´s flight to Cleveland.

Concertgoers cheered on cue. Off-camera, however, they stifled yawns. The taping concluded shortly before 2 a.m.

The Rock Hall teamed up with VH1´s sister network MTV in 2001 and 2002 for ´Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.´ It featured performances by Mayer, Alicia Keys, Linkin Park and other rising stars.

Rock Hall executives had hoped ´In Tune´ would further elevate the national profile of the museum.

The hall is looking to revive the series in the future with a different sponsor, Mesek says.

© 2005 The Plain Dealer. Used with permission.

The Next Generation

from Ans , 2005-01-04 23:12:33

Chicago Suntimes, January 4, 2005.

THE NEXT GENERATION: An upcoming issue of Rolling Stone will feature a story and fun photo focusing on a bunch of offspring of some of the biggest stars from rock ´n´ roll royalty, including Jackson Browne´s son Ethan, Rufus Wainwright, Sean Lennon, Billy Joel´s Alexa, Otis Redding Jr., Keith Richards´ daughters Theodora and Alexandra and Paul Simon´s son Harper.

S&G on CBS FM 101.1

from Ans , 2004-12-29 21:28:05

SIMON & GARFUNKEL SPECIAL - ´OLD FRIENDS LIVE ON STAGE´

Simon & Garfunkel ´Old Friends Live on Stage´ features highlights from their live set recorded last December at the Meadowlands and Madison Square Garden. New York radio legend Dave Herman hosts this 90 minute special which reminds us that the S&G musical chemistry has transcended the years. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel also add commentary, both on-stage and privately explaining the reunion and how it touched both of them. The Everly Brothers, long time idols of Simon & Garfunkel also make a special guest appearance. This is a rare evening with two of New York´s favorite performers, exclusively on CBS-FM.

http://www.wcbsfm.com/simon_garfunkel.php
Tomorrow night at 10.00 PM

DVD - Paul Simon Special

from Scaaty , 2004-12-23 10:00:40

from the cover of DVD
“Throughout his remarkably long and successful pop career, singer songwriter Paul Simon has also impressed the with comedic talents. During the 70’s and 80’s he frequently appeared on SNL and his relationship with the show reaches its apex on this fanastic 1978 tv special, which Simon wrote with legendary SNL producer Lorne Michaels. A send up of the backstage experience, THE PAUL SIMON SPECIAL stars Charles Grodin as a hilarious producer and Lily Tomlin and Chevy Chase as themselves. In addition, Paul plays some of his hits, including collaboration with his old partner, Art Garfunkel”

Something so right
Still crazy after all these years (Richard Tee on Keyboards)
Loves me like a rock (with Jesse Dixon Singers)
Old Friends (with Artie)
Boxer
Slip Slidin´ away

Paul Simon performed a song in memory

from Ans , 2004-12-19 19:10:20

(Litchfield-AP, Dec. 18, 2004 4:30 PM) _
Three baseball diamonds along Boston´s Eslanade will be named in the memory of 14-year-old Teddy Ebersol.

Ebersol was killed November 28th when the plane he was riding in crashed in Colorado in light snow, fog and freezing temperatures.

His father, NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol, and his brother, Charlie, survived.

The announcement came yesterday at the teen´s funeral at St. Anthony of Padua Church. The three baseball fields are located on a stretch of the Charles River and are used for pick-up games and for adult play.

Red Sox officials say the fields will be named ´Teddy Ebersol´s Red Sox Fields.´ The youngest Ebersol was an avid Red Sox fan.

Among those who came to Ebersol´s funeral were Katie Couric, N-B-C news anchor Brian Williams and Bob Costas. Singer Paul Simon performed a song in his memory.

Garfunkel pushed for new song

from Ans , 2004-12-06 16:58:22

Tuesday 7th December, 2004

Garfunkel pushed for new song
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Big News Network.com Tuesday 7th December, 2004

Art Garfunkel says he had to push Paul Simon to record the new song, Citizen of the World, on the duo´s Old Friends Live on Stage.

Citizen of the World, which Simon first presented to Garfunkel in the early ´80s, is the duo´s first new studio recording in nearly 30 years. But according to Garfunkel, Simon was skittish about the message of the socio-political song.

He said I´m worried about the politics. It´s not for us to tell the government that they need to hear the voices of reason and peace,´ Garfunkel said. And I beg to differ. It is not a cliche to say that war is a no-win, horrific choice. It´s me who wants to accept proudly the fact that there´s a political quality to what we do. It´s the old humanism rising.

Simon and Garfunkel last recorded together on 1975´s My Little Town, which each included on solo albums that year.

Old Friends Live on Stage was recorded at shows in New York City and New Jersey during the duo´s 2003-04 Old Friends reunion tour, Simon & Garfunkel´s first tour in 20 years.

Paul and Art rock out, forty years later

from JBD , 2004-12-04 08:02:17

From a Yale online publication:

Published Friday, December 3, 2004
Paul and Art rock out, forty years later

YOTAM BARKAI

When Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reunited for the first time in 20 years at the 2002 Grammy Awards to sing ´The Sound of Silence,´ their fans issued a collective gasp of surprise (and appreciation). One of the seminal folk-rock groups of the 1960s, the pair had long ago engraved itself on America´s collective consciousness. In six albums over five short years, Simon & Garfunkel released hit after hit: ´Homeward Bound,´ ´America,´ ´Mrs. Robinson,´ ´The Sound of Silence,´ ´The Boxer,´ and the list goes on. On ´Old Friends: Live on Stage,´ an album that collects performances from their 2003 reunion tour, it is a pleasure to hear many of those songs sound as good as ever, and time has only added to their haunting beauty.

As the record´s liner notes explain, after years of tension in their relationship, and in the wake of Sept. 11, the two decided to come back together for a reunion tour, saying they had put aside their differences. The concerts, unfortunately, were hit-and-miss. The two played all their hits to enthusiastic audiences, but seemed somewhat awkward and lifeless on stage, just going through the motions. Fortunately, their performances work much better on album; rather than bored, the pair sounds reflective and elegiac. Though their voices can´t escape inevitable aging, years of experience and personal conflict give their songs more weight.

The opening song, ´Old Friends/Bookends,´ with which Simon & Garfunkel began each concert, sets the wistful tone of the album. The group has wisely not changed the arrangement of the song: Simon´s soft acoustic guitar backs the gentle melody. But the entrance of the two aged, raspy voices takes the song to a different level -- almost to the transcendence of Johnny Cash´s recent ´American Recordings.´

In their twenties, on the 1968 album ´Bookends,´ they sang: ´Can you imagine us, years from today,/ Sharing a park bench quietly?/ How terribly strange to be 70.´ Today, with the singers close to that age, the line lends the song a solemn nostalgia.

The quieter tunes are the undeniable highlights on this album. Aside from a few added instrumental lines and relaxed guitar and piano solos, the songs´ arrangements remain nearly the same as always. Fewer electric guitars and less percussion place the focus on the two singers, where it belongs. Their renowned harmonies have become imperfect approximations of what they once were, though the songs don´t necessarily suffer as a result. Obvious exceptions are ´Mrs. Robinson´ and ´Cecilia,´ on which their voices lack the energy they had in the 1960s.

The Simon & Garfunkel classics ´America,´ ´Slip Slidin´ Away,´ and ´The Only Living Boy in New York´ are heartbreakingly beautiful. On ´American Tune,´ a Paul Simon solo composition, Garfunkel naturally weds his voice to that of Simon, improving upon the original. Only occasionally do the slow tunes feel inert and plodding; ´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ is particularly disappointing and uncompelling.

And what of ´The Sound of Silence,´ the classic that symbolized and defined a generation? The two have quieted the opening of the song nearly to a whisper. The moving meditation on identity and despair is stripped down to just the two aged voices: It is a gorgeous closer to the first of the set´s two CDs.

Annoyingly, Simon & Garfunkel are content to let many of the faster songs stand on their nostalgic merits alone, rather than attempting to breathe new life into them. Even with the help of the Everly Brothers´ appearance on ´Bye Bye Love,´ their sound merely recalls a past era, failing to transcend the trappings of old-timey corniness.

Where ´The Concert in Central Park´ (their classic 1981 reunion concert album) is joyous and invigorating, ´Old Friends´ is piercingly quiet and mostly melancholic. But the change seems appropriate, and the new live record stands as a worthwhile companion to the first.

´Friends´ shows that Simon & Garfunkel´s contemplative music has stood the test of time. As most of the album´s 23 tracks prove, their songs have achieved a timelessness that will last the years.

Paul to Perform at Chris Reeve Gala

from Micky , 2004-10-28 20:53:51

Paul Simon to Perform at the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation November Gala, ´A Magical Evening´
Thursday October 28, 10:38 am ET

SPRINGFIELD, N.J., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary singer and songwriter, Paul Simon, will perform at The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation´s (CRPF) gala, ´A Magical Evening,´ on November 18th at the Marriott Marquis, it was announced today by Kathy Lewis, President and CEO of CRPF. Simon, a friend of Reeve, will appear in support of the Foundation.

´Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Paul has touched generations of people all over the world with his musical eloquence and poetry,´ said Ms. Lewis. ´His presence at our gala will no doubt inspire and unite us as we remember and celebrate Christopher´s heroic life. All of us at the Foundation are so appreciative of his participation.´

Actor Glenn Close will receive the Human Spirit Award in honor of her generosity and dedication to the Foundation´s mission. Actor William H. Macy will be a Special Presenter, and Dr. John W. Rowe, chairman and CEO of Aetna will receive the CRPF Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of his professional achievements, civic contributions and support of CRPF. The funds will be used to develop treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders; as well as to improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities.

The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) is committed to funding research that develops treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The Foundation also vigorously works to improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities through its grants program, paralysis resource center, and advocacy efforts. For more information, please call (800) 225-0292 or visit http://www.ChristopherReeve.org.

Old Friends Live On Stage

from Ans , 2004-10-26 11:52:37

From the site artgarfunkel.com

Burbank, CA: Old Friends: Live On Stage, a deluxe double CD and DVD package capturing the historic 2003-2004 Simon & Garfunkel ´Old Friends Tour´ will be released November 30th on Warner Bros. Records. Along with the deluxe two CD and DVD edition, Old Friends: Live On Stage will be released as a two CD set as well as in a DVD-only configuration.

Featuring a wealth of classic material from the legendary pair, who recently toured together for the first time in over twenty years, Old Friends: Live On Stage spans the duo’s unparalleled career and includes such enduring Simon & Garfunkel favorites as ´The Sound Of Silence,´ ´I Am A Rock,´ ´Scarborough Fair,´ ´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ ´Mrs. Robinson,´ ´A Hazy Shade Of Winter,´ ´The Boxer´ and a host of others. Old Friends: Live On Stage also features a bonus audio track ´Citizen of the Planet,´ originally written by Paul Simon in the early 80’s to be a part of the duo’s repertoire but never recorded until Art Garfunkel added vocals especially for this release.

´’Citizen of the Planet’ was a demo that Paul made some years ago,´ Garfunkel recently remarked. ´I always liked it, but we’d never put it on anything. I came across it in my kitchen just last year, played it again and loved it again. I´m a big protagonist of ‘Citizen of the Planet.’´

The package also spotlights a treasure of extras including liner notes by acclaimed music journalist David Wild, a photo gallery and rare footage from a 1970’s Simon & Garfunkel television special. Also included are performances on the DVD of ´Wake Up Little Susie´ and ´All I Have To Do Is Dream´ by special guests The Everly Brothers as well as ´Bye Bye Love,´ on both the CD and DVD with the Everlys and Simon & Garfunkel.

Material for both the CD set and the DVD was taken from the duo’s 5 SRO performances at New Jersey Meadowlands´ Continental Airlines Arena and New York City’s Madison Square Garden, December 3rd-8th, 2003.

A complete track listing of Simon & Garfunkel’s Old Friends: Live On Stage is as follows:

CD Disc 1
1. Old Friends/Bookends
2. A Hazy Shade of Winter
3. I Am A Rock
4. America
5. At the Zoo
6. Baby Driver
7. Kathy’s Song
8. Tom and Jerry Story
9. Hey, Schoolgirl
10. The Everly Brothers Intro
11. Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
12. Scarborough Fair
13. Homeward Bound
14. The Sound of Silence

CD Disc 2
1. Mrs. Robinson
2. Slip Slidin’ Away
3. El Condor Pasa
4. The Only Living Boy in New York
5. American Tune
6. My Little Town
7. Bridge Over Troubled Water
8. Cecilia
9. The Boxer
10. Leaves That Are Green
11. Bonus Track: Citizen of the Planet

DVD Act 1
1. Opening Montage (America inst.)
2. Old Friends/Bookends
3. A Hazy Shade of Winter
4. I Am A Rock
5. America
6. At the Zoo
7. Baby Driver
8. Kathy’s Song
9. Tom and Jerry Story
10. Hey, Schoolgirl
11. The Everly Brothers Intro
12. Wake Up Little Susie
13. All I Have To Do Is Dream
14. Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
15. Scarborough Fair
16. Homeward Bound
17. The Sound of Silence

Act 2
18. Opening Montage
19. Mrs. Robinson
20. Slip Slidin’ Away
21. El Condor Pasa
22. Keep The Customer Satisfied
23. The Only Living Boy in New York
24. American Tune
25. My Little Town
26. Bridge Over Troubled Water
27. Cecilia
28. The Boxer
29. Leaves That Are Green
30. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)

CD/ DVD release details

from JBD , 2004-10-22 17:24:13

From Billboard.com:

As first tipped here last month, Warner Bros. will on Nov. 30 release the Simon and Garfunkel concert document ´Old Friends: Live on Stage.´ Chronicling the pair´s triumphant 2003 reunion tour, the project will be available as a stand-alone DVD, a double-CD set and a deluxe edition with both the DVD and CDs.

It is unknown if the 26-track ´Old Friends´ was recorded at one show or throughout the trek, which grossed approximately $75 million, according to Billboard Boxscore. The track list includes such classics as ´Scarborough Fair,´ ´The Sound of Silence´ and ´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ plus the pre S&G single ´Hey Schoolgirl´ (as Tom And Jerry) and the pair´s 1975 reunion single ´My Little Town.´

Also reproduced are the Everly Brothers´ mid-set performances of ´Wake Up Little Susie,´ ´All I Have To Do Is Dream´ and ´Bye Bye Love´ with Simon and Garfunkel.

The DVD includes a pair of tantalizing extras, including a new Simon and Garfunkel audio track ´Citizen of the Planet,´ originally written for Simon´s 1983 solo album, ´Hearts and Bones.´ Also featured is previously unreleased footage believed to originate from the 1969 TV special ´Songs of America,´ hosted by actor Charles Grodin.

The Old Friends tour wrapped in Rome on July 31. Simon is at work on his next solo album with producer Brian Eno.

Here is the track list for ´Old Friends´:

´Old Friends/Bookends´
´A Hazy Shade of Winter´
´I am a Rock´
´America´
´At the Zoo´
´Baby Driver´
´Kathy´s Song´
´Hey, Schoolgirl´
´Wake Up Little Susie´ (the Everly Brothers)
´All I Have To Do Is Dream´ (the Everly Brothers)
´Bye Bye Love´ (the Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
´Scarborough Fair´
´Homeward Bound´
´The Sound of Silence´
´Mrs. Robinson´
´Slip Slidin´ Away´
´El Condor Pasa´
´Keep the Customer Satisfied´
´The Only Living Boy in New York´
´American Tune´
´My Little Town´
´Cecilia´
´The Boxer´
´Leaves That Are Green´
´The 59th St. Bridge Song (Feelin´ Groovy)´

New book about Simon & Garfunkel

from Javier Marquez , 2004-10-21 05:19:24

In a few days will put to sale in Spain my book ´Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel. Negotiations and Love Songs´ (Milenio). There are 250 pages dedicated to the musical and psychological analysis of both artists during all their solo and together careers. It includes 36 photo´s pages, 18 of them in full color. Next week I´ll send you the web adress were you´ll find the book, if you´re interesting in it. Anyway, you´ll have detailed information about in spanish´s webs www.thedreamerofmusic.com and www.thesoundofsimon.tk

Special Events at AES San Francisco

from Ans , 2004-10-17 00:47:59

Announcing Select Special Events at AES San Francisco

By Mix Editors

Oct 15, 2004 1:31 PM

“For a gathering as filled with exceptional programs as the 117th AES Art of Audio Convention, the term ‘special event’ is almost an oxymoron,” says convention chair John Strawn, “Committee co-chairs Valerie Tyler and Van Webster have coordinated an epic series of symposiums, parties, panels, roundtables, ‘soundtables’, recitals and forums designed to appeal to even the most jaded attendee.”

AES is scheduled to run from October 28-31 in the Moscone Center, and this year’s executive director Roger Furness reports that, “Over 400 exhibitors have signed on, and 18,000 attendees are anticipated.”

PLATINUM PRODUCERS: A&M Records President (and AES Keynote speaker) Ron Fair will moderate a panel of producers including Howard Benson (Hoobastank, My Chemical Romance, Papa Roach, POD); Grammy®-winner Jack Joseph Puig (John Mayer, Green Day, No Doubt); multi-Platinum Grammy®-winner Phil Ramone (Elton John, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Ray Charles Duets); and Chink Santana (Fat Joe f/Ashanti, Luv, Ja Rule); will address the continually evolving technical and creative issues facing today’s hit producers. (Fri. Oct. 29 1 pm–2:30 pm)



Here is the link for the whole article:

http://mixonline.com/news/headline/Special-Events-AES-1015043/

Luke Kelly Introduces Paul Simon

from Scaaty , 2004-10-13 15:22:37

Luke Kelly, one of the Dubliners, died 20 years ago this month. In an article in the Irish Times on Sat it states :- that Luke introduced Paul Simon to an English audience in London´s Troubadour club for the first time, and Art Garfunkel navigated his way out to the Embankment (a barn of a pub in a god forsaken part of the Dublin foothills) to meet Luke after a show, only to be turned away because the place was locked up!!

DVD release Old Friends Tour

from Ans , 2004-09-30 00:39:51

Edited By Jonathan Cohen. September 29, 2004, 4:00 PM ET

Billboard Bits: Simon & Garfunkel, R.E.M., Ween



Although details were scant at deadline, Simon & Garfunkel are eyeing a Nov. 23 release for a DVD and deluxe CD chronicling their wildly successful Old Friends reunion tour. The sets will be issued by Warner Bros., which previously released Simon & Garfunkel´s landmark 1981 ´Concert in Central Park.´

The Old Friends tour ended in Rome on July 31; no announcement has been made regarding the possibility of future dates. Paul Simon is at work on his next solo album with producer Brian Eno and will, as previously reported, perform Monday (Oct. 4) at the ACLU-sponsored Freedom Concert at New York´s Avery Fisher Hall.

SNL Vets Gather to Honor Lorne Michaels

from Micky , 2004-09-27 12:00:50

From People.com
Monday Sep 27, 2004 9:00am EST

By Stephen M. Silverman

SCHEDULED: Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Darrell Hammond, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Conan O´Brien, Molly Shannon and David Spade, along with regular Saturday Night Live guests Steve Martin, Christopher Walken, Candice Bergen and Paul Simon are due to gather at Washington, D.C.´s Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Oct. 25 when the show´s creator, Lorne Michaels, receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Besides the 30-year-old SNL, Michaels, 59, is the executive producer of Late Night with Conan O´Brien and his films as producer include this past summer´s hit Mean Girls.

Original Source: http://people.aol.com/people/articles/0,19736,702229,00.html

Harper Simon arrested for smoking pot

from Ans , 2004-09-01 07:55:45

While Dad was taking the stage at the special charity concert in Amagansett, Simon´s son, Harper,
was doing an unfortunate impression of a ´Cheech and Chong´ movie for cops nearby.

Harper was stopped at a safety checkpoint on Amagansett´s Main Street shortly before 10 p.m., and when he was asked to open the window of his 1998 Chrysler, ´a strong odor of burnt marijuana´ billowed out, according to the East Hampton Town police report.

An officer then spotted a ´marijuana cigarette in plain view next to the stick shift of the vehicle,´ said the report.

Harper was arrested and later released with a ticket.

Paul Simon special guest Charity Concert

from Ans , 2004-09-01 05:46:47

Hamptons Diary - New York Post Online Edition

August 31, 2004 -- SINGER Paul Simon appeared as the special guest Sun day at an impromptu Amagansett charity concert for local chef Sean Rafferty, who was diagnosed with a bladder tumor two weeks ago.
Simon joined two local bands, Little Head Thinks and The Nancy Atlas Project, at the Stephen Talkhouse, wearing a Yale baseball cap, black T-shirt and jeans. He said he was there to help out a "friend of the family," while confiding to staffers he wanted to give back to the East End community, which has treated him so well.

For a suggested donation of $25, hundreds of guests packed the bar in support of Rafferty and wound up hearing an acoustic quartet of Simon classics: "Homeward Bound", "America," "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" and "The Boxer."

The enthusiastic crowd caught Simon off guard when they began singing in unison the "lie-la-lie" chorus of "The Boxer," his last song of the evening.

The singer grinned and then pointed to the bartenders and declared, "Literally, everyone can have a beer on me."

Before wrapping up his act, Simon looked at the audience and quipped, "I have to figure out how to pay for the beers now."

He walked off stage and immediately offered up his credit card.



Simon showed up at the request of Sean's older brother, Ron Rafferty, who was the former caretaker of Simon's Montauk estate and is now leading the charge to help his sibling, who's already facing bills of $20,000 and has no medical coverage.

When the concert finished, Sean, 37, a chef at Nichol's, summed up the evening: "It was really wonderful - I have a lot more friends than I realized."

As Simon was leaving the building, Sean's wife, Kathryn, rushed out to thank him for playing at the event, which raised about $10,000 through donations and the evening's bar profits, which the Talkhouse gave to the cause.

The good-hearted Simon replied, "Your husband's going to be fine . . . When he's fine, I'll come sing again."

Donations for Sean can be made by calling him at (631) 267-7619.

S&G´s new live CD & DVD release posponed

from Jimmie , 2004-08-17 19:49:11

According to some reliable sources from Sony-Columbia/Legacy label the forthcoming S&G´s new live CD and DVD release (recorded in MSG, New York last year 2003) is postponed due to economical disagreements between S&G and the label. Sony supposed as they were the owners of old S&G catalogue they would release this new stuff automatically and under the same economical conditions as usual. However both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel consider it as a new stuff which is not linked or related to old catalogue, so they want new economical terms. In this moments Sony and both artists managers are on conversations about this one. The label says they do not expect any news about this one until next October. It is ignored if there is no agreement what label would release this new stuff.

Paul Simon Will Rock For Freedom

from Brandy , 2004-08-17 15:51:40

Reed, Simon, Mos Def Rock For Freedom (taken from Billboard.com)

Lou Reed, Paul Simon and Mos Def are among the acts confirmed to perform at the Freedom Concert, sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The event will be held Oct. 4 at New York's Avery Fisher Hall and will be produced by composer Philip Glass.

Also set to perform are Patti Smith, Nancy Griffith and Lila Downs. In addition, actor/comedian Robin Williams and actors Sean Penn and Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaall will offer spoken-word performances to illustrate landmark Supreme Court rulings in which the ACLU has played a major role.

Memorable music

from Micky , 2004-08-13 20:24:36

Posted on Fri, Aug. 13, 2004

Memorable music

By the Mercury News


``AFI's 100 Years -- 100 Songs,'' 8 tonight, Ch. 5, 46.

Actor John Travolta will host a salute and countdown of the hundred greatest songs in American movies as compiled by the American Film Institute.

The songs were selected from a ballot of 400 songs submitted to 1,500 leaders in the film and entertainment industry. Among the criteria for songs to be included in the list were their ability to capture the nation's heart, echo beyond the walls of a movie theater, and, ultimately, stand in the collective memory for the film itself.

Among the performers interviewed will be Clay Aiken, Isaac Hayes, Paul Simon, Debbie Allen, Julie Andrews, Bette Midler, Burt Bacharach, Brian McKnight and Celine Dion.

Conversations with the Capeman

from Ans , 2004-06-26 02:47:12

This book - The Capeman - The Untold Story of Salvador Agron - will be released next July 2004. The writer is Richard Jacoby who has worked for more than 20 years as a special education teacher for profoundly disabled children.


http://www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress/books/2589.htm

New Simon solo song - Wartime Prayers

from Bodo , 2004-06-16 07:14:58

Paul Simon and John Mayer jammed together May 14 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The invitation-only concert was taped for "In Tune," a new VH1 series. It premieres at 8 tonight.

Unfortunately, viewers won't get to see one of the highlights of the
exclusive Rock Hall engagement, a new Simon tune titled "Wartime Prayers."

Its lyrics struck a timely chord:

Wartime prayers
Wartime prayers
In every language spoken
For every family scattered and broken


The song also included the line: "You cannot walk with the holy if you're
just a halfway decent man."

Simon and Mayer strummed acoustic guitars as Simon sang the moving ballad.

So why didn't "Wartime Prayers" make it to prime time?

For the hourlong first installment of "In Tune," preferential consideration was given to better-known material, according to Lee Rolontz, executive producer of the series and vice president of original music production for VH1.

"It was just a question of how many songs we could fit in there," Rolontz said.

"Unfortunately, for television audiences, you're always put on the spot to deliver stuff people know, because you're reaching a broad audience. . . .You take a hit over a new song."

Viewers will see the following:

Mayer does "Your Body Is a Wonderland."

Simon does "Homeward Bound."

Both troubadours team up for a pair of Simon oldies, "The Boy in the Bubble" and "Slip Slidin' Away," as well as Mayer's "Daughters."

For its part, the Rock Hall hopes to be seen in a cool new light by a national TV audience. Perched on stools, Simon and Mayer performed on the main stage in the museum's lobby, artfully lit up for the occasion. The concept behind "In Tune" is to pair an iconic musician with a famous follower. As it turns out, the 62-year-old Simon, a two-time Rock Hall inductee, and 26-year-old Grammy Award winner Mayer share a mutual admiration.

Mayer "seems like a songwriter to me," Simon tells VH1. "I know the type."

Simon has "a wonderful sadness" running throughout his music, Mayer says.

Tonight's episode closes with Simon, Mayer and bass-playing "In Tune" host Randy Jackson (of "American Idol" renown) cutting loose with a Simon classic: "It was late in the evening. . . ." Was it ever.Originally scheduled to start at 8 p.m., last month's concert taping didn't get under way until 3½ hours later. Bad weather had delayed Simon's flight to Cleveland.

Concertgoers cheered on cue. Off-camera, however, they stifled yawns. The taping concluded shortly before 2 a.m. Simon, Mayer and Jackson had to run through "Late in the Evening" twice because they botched the ending the first time.

"What is it - 4 in the morning or 5?" Mayer joked in the wee hours.

"All artists have a bad dream that they're still playing at 4 in the morning," he said. "There's, like, four people left. One at a time they're like, 'I gotta go.' Meanwhile, we haven't played the first note because for some reason, everything's wrong. Plug the jack in and the string breaks, then put the microphone up and the guitar falls.

"You ever had those dreams?" Mayer asked Simon.

"No," Simon deadpanned. "I've had that reality."

Between tunes, Jackson spoke to Simon and Mayer about the art of songwriting, their influences and other topics. Simon said his favorite rock 'n' roll record is Elvis Presley's "Mystery Train." Mayer copped to a serious childhood obsession with Michael J. Fox. Left alongside "Wartime Prayers" on the cutting-room floor was footage of Simon and Mayer serenading the Rock Hall crowd with solo renditions of "American Tune" and "Clarity," respectively.

VH1 plans to shoot three more "In Tune" shows at the Rock Hall, with the next taping likely to be in the fall. Artists for those episodes have not been announced. The series is sponsored by Baileys, the cream liqueur.

S&G Interview ON NPR Website

from Sumit , 2004-06-12 04:51:01

The whole Simon and Garfunkel interview is on the NPR website and can be listened to by anyone anywhere. It is 54 mins long and gives a wonderful, insightful look at Simon and Garfunkel, their music and their relationship. There is a brief momentary introduction to Citizen of the Planet and thats it...you won't get to hear the whole song just yet!

S&G on NPR radio this saturday

from Bodo , 2004-06-11 10:31:32

S&G will be interviewd on NPR radio this saturday on the "Weekend Edition"

The audio for this program will be available at approximately 1PM ET, 10AM PT.

It is announced that Art Garfunkel will introduce a NEW S&G song during this show. The song is "Citizen of the planet" - not really a new song because Paul Simon wrote it back in 1983 and he even sang it a few times on the S&G tour in Australia back in 1984.
Later Paul said the song isn't his voice and also the theme (anit-nuclear song) doesn't fit to him. He tought of giving away the song to another group, but we never heard of the song again.
So maybe he gave this song now to the group called 'Simon and Garfunkel'.

Speculations about a new S&G album or recording have just been destroyed a few day's ago when Art and Paul have been interviewed separately. While Art said he wished to do so Paul Simon doesn't see any future projects.
The question is now - did they change their opinion so fast, or is this maybe just a clever move by Art Garfunkel to persuade Paul to do such an album (remember it was written :"Art will introduce a new song...")

Anyway, the 2nd leg of the Old Friends tour started yesterday and we didn't get any changes in the setlist (no Citizen of the planed), but there is still hope they alter the song list a litte bit in Europe.

Paul Simon - 9 Disc Boxed Set

from Bodo , 2004-05-19 05:22:51

Official Cover


The set named 'Studio Recordings 1972 - 2000' will be released on July 5, 2004. It includes all 9 studio albums digital remastered and with some extra bonus tracks on every CD.
Also these albums might be available separately later!

The bonus tracks are:
Paul Simon
* Duncan (acoustic demo)
* Me and Julio down... (acoustic demo)
* Paranoia Blues (alt. take)

There Goes Rhymin' Simon
* Take me to the Mardi Gras (demo)
* Loves Me Like A Rock (acoustic demo)
* American Tune (unfinished run-through)
* Let Me Live In Your City (in-progress take)

Still crazy after all these Years
* Slip Slidin' Away (demo)
* Gone At Last (demo)
* Silent Eyes (Shampoo soundtrack)

One Trick Pony
* Soft Parachutes (prev. unrel.)
* All Because Of You (prev. unrel.)
* Stranded In A Limousine
* Spiral Highway (prev. unrel.)

Hearts and Bones
* The Late Great Johnny Ace (demo)
* Rene And Georgette Magritte (demo)
* Train In The Distance (demo)
* Shelter Of Your Arms (unrel. outtake)

Graceland
* Homeless (demo)
* Diamonds (unrel. version)
* All Around The World (early take)

The Rhythm Of The Saints
* Thelma
* Born The Right Time (demo)
* The Coast (outtake)
* Spirit Voices (outtake)

Songs from The Capeman
* Born In Puerto Rico (w. José Feliciano)
* Can I Forgive Him? (demo)
* Shoplifting Clothes (prev. unrel.)

You're the One
* Old (live)
* That's Where I Belong (live)
* Hurricane Eye (live)

The price for the full boxed set is around 150 US$

Three sisters: Documentation inc. Paul

from Bodo , 2004-05-18 10:19:42

US citizen's watch out HBO on Wednesday May 18!

'Three Sisters: Searching for a Cure' is an enormously moving film that tracks a march toward certain death while celebrating life.

In 1997, 35-year-old Jenifer Estess was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (better known as Lou Gehrig's disease), a fatal disorder from which there is no rescue: ''no cure, no medicine, no treatment, no cure -- no nothing.'' But Jenifer, a theater and film producer with caring contacts in the entertainment world, joined forces with her sisters, Valerie and Meredith, to fight the disease by creating Project A.L.S.
www.projectals.org
a nonprofit organization that has raised $18 million and catalyzed ALS research. These three sisters are witty, defiant and exhilarating to behold.

Just one of the memorable moments from this terrific film: Paul Simon serenading Jenifer, by then in a wheelchair, with 'Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes' during his performance at a Project A.L.S. fund-raiser.

The film airs 8 p.m. Wednesday on HBO.

Paul's Wife Edie and Her Band Perform

from xZen DarHt , 2004-05-15 10:48:21

Edie Brickell and her band featuring the very accomplished and tasteful guitar playing of Charlie Sexton (who also produced her latest album) played an absolutely brilliant show in Dallas last week --- One of the best rock 'n' roll shows I've ever seen and I've seen many --- Edie's singing was right-on - she was absolutely at her best - and her band provided the best framework ever for performing her smartly written songs - new and older tunes --- Personally, I always thought she needed a more appropriate insrumental edge to her songwriting - to me, her songs were always written "over here" while her old band, The New Bohemians, interpreted them "over there" --- Charlie Sexton and the other band members (who's name's I am embarrassed to say, I don't know but should be applauded, as well as Mr. Sexton) better understood where Edie is coming from --- Well done EDie --- I hope you continues working with those guys. Paul, you should be proud of your wife - along with you, she's great.

S&G perform at Good Morning America

from Ans , 2004-05-15 09:13:09

Show: Good Morning America
Episode: 05/18/2004
Network: (ABC) American Broadcasting Corporation
Date: Tuesday - May 18, 2004
Time: 07:00 am - 09:00 am ET


Featured Artists
Simon & Garfunkel
About: 05/18/2004
A performance by the legendary Simon & Garfunkel; Tony Perkins reports on the "Good Morning America" book drive in Detroit; part two of the three-part series "Lose Ten Years in Three Days."

Paul Simon: 50 Ways to Donate to Kerry

from Ans , 2004-05-14 16:57:01

Paul Simon: 50 Ways to Donate to Kerry

Longtime Democrat Paul Simon — the singer, not the late senator — is pitching in for John Kerry. No, he's not slated to perform at either the Bette Midler and friends show at Radio City or the Barbra Streisand event in Los Angeles. Simon and wife Edie Brickell are going one better. They're having strangers to their house.

Simon and Brickell, who are not very public people, have agreed to give a Kerry fund-raiser at their beautiful country home near Greenwich, Conn., one week from today. The minimum contribution asked for on the invite is $2,000, but the real money that the Simon party is supposed to raise is way beyond that. (That makes three homes for Simon in the area, counting Manhattan and Montauk, Long Island. Proceeds from a lucrative European tour this summer with Art Garfunkel could certainly generate more of 'em!)

Potential guests are reminded that individuals may contribute $27,000 each to Kerry 2004. How does this work? Well, that first two grand goes right to the Kerry for President Committee. But the $25,000 "extra" goes to the DNC Services Corporation/Democratic National Committee, which is a soft money contribution.

No word yet on whether Simon or Brickell will perform or whether there will be an appearance by Garfunkel. But it's a good bet that Simon pals Chevy Chase and Lorne Michaels will be there, and that other locals like Glenn Close, Ron Howard, David Letterman, Charles Grodin and Regis Philbin are on the invite list.

John Mayer and Paul perform tonight!

from Bodo , 2004-05-14 11:51:52

Paul Simon and John Mayer will perform tonight at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

The concert is not open to the public. It will be taped for "In Tune," a new VH1 television series.

"This is a great opportunity for the Rock Hall to increase visibility for Cleveland [and] generate some revenue," said Todd Mesek, the hall's senior director of marketing and communications.

"The basic idea is to bring together a veteran artist and a younger artist," said Lee Rolontz, executive producer of "In Tune" and vice president of original music production for VH1.

"In Tune With Paul Simon and John Mayer" is scheduled to air at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, on VH1.

It will be the first hourlong installment of the four-part "In Tune" series, to be shot sporadically this summer and fall on the main stage in the Rock Hall lobby. Talent lineups for the other three shows have not been announced.

"In Tune" is sponsored by Baileys, the cream liqueur.

Simon, 62, is a two-time Rock Hall inductee. He was enshrined in 1990 as half of the legendary folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel and again in 2001 for his solo achievements. Mayer, 26, won a Grammy Award for his 2003 breakthrough hit, "Your Body Is a Wonderland."

Both singer-songwriters respect each other's work, Rolontz said.

"John Mayer has tremendous admiration for Paul Simon," she said. "And believe it or not, Paul Simon is a great admirer of John Mayer."

They'll accompany each other on acoustic guitars for tonight's show.

"Paul will do one of John's songs, and John will do one of Paul's songs," Rolontz said. "Then they're supposed to do a song by someone they both like. They'll also do two other songs."

Between numbers, Simon and Mayer will talk about "why they like each other, how they got into music and their experiences in the music industry," Rolontz said.

She declined to name the celebrity musician who will be master of ceremonies for the Rock Hall gig.

Creating the "intimate" vibe VH1 wants for the series will be a challenge in the museum's large, glass-enclosed lobby, Rolontz said.

"But it's well worth it in order to work at the Hall of Fame," she said. "The Rock Hall brings a sense of history, a sense that this is something special [in] a place that distinguishes people who are Hall of Famers. All that only serves to add to the luster of the show."

Other Hall of Famers likely will be courted to appear in subsequent episodes, Rolontz said.

The Rock Hall teamed up with VH1's sister network MTV in 2001 and 2002 for "Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," which featured performances by Mayer, Alicia Keys, Linkin Park and other rising stars at the museum.

"In Tune" will be "completely different" from the single-artist concerts staged for MTV, according to Rolontz.

"This is about two artists who are interested in one another's music," she said.

The series will underscore "how younger artists are influenced by older artists," Rolontz said. "Besides exposure, the Rock Hall wants to [show] the connection between the forefathers of rock 'n' roll and what's happening now."

"In Tune" might be expanded in the future, depending on ratings for the initial episodes. "If it's a big success, we would love for it to continue," Rolontz said.

In an interview earlier this year, Rock Hall president and CEO Terry Stewart said the VH1 series was part of a fresh push to raise the hall's profile beyond Cleveland.

"We need the national exposure to reach more people," Stewart said. "We have to keep putting the museum out there to tell people to come to Cleveland."

Fan meeting's 2004

from Bodo , 2004-05-14 10:07:00

This site has a new section called 'Live meeting'. What you can do there is very simple - if you go to a concert and want to find some other true fan's or friends you know from this site then make an entry there.
Write down your section, row and seat number so that you can find each other at the concert.

You even can upload a picture, so it's easier to identify each other.

Click here to make your entry for the concert's you are visiting: Live meeting

Paul Simon Catalogue Remastered

from Jimmie , 2004-04-27 11:00:07

Paul Simon's solo catalogue on Warner Brothers will be remastered and reissued with bonus tracks, as well as a "brick-style" box set (contents unknown). According to internal memos fro Warner UK that are floating around the industry, the project will be handled by Warner's Rhino/Warner Archives group.

More tour dates according to Billboard

from Ans , 2004-04-21 15:29:47

Simon & Garfunkel Confirm Summer Dates

As expected, Simon & Garfunkel will return to the U.S. concert circuit this summer. The reunited duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel has confirmed 19 shows, kicking off June 10 in Albany, N.Y., that will make up the second leg of its Old Friends tour.

Tickets for shows in Albany and Buffalo, N.Y., Uncasville, Conn., and Las Vegas will go on sale Saturday (April 24); Los Angeles and Philadelphia shows will go on sale Monday; and a Cincinnati show is scheduled to go on sale May 1.

Here are Simon & Garfunkel's confirmed tour dates:

June 10: Albany, N.Y. (Pepsi Arena)
June 11: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun Arena)
June 12: Philadelphia (Wachovia Center)
June 16: Pittsburgh (Mellon Arena)
June 17: Buffalo, N.Y. (HSBC Arena)
June 19: Grand Rapids, Mich. (Van Andel)
June 20: Cincinnati (U.S. Bank Arena)
June 22: Nashville (Gaylord Entertainment Center)
June 23: Indianapolis (Conseco Fieldhouse)
June 25: Milwaukee (Bradley Center)
June 26: St. Louis (Savvis Center)
June 27: Kansas City, Kan. (Kemper Arena)
June 29: Salt Lake City (TBD)
July 1: Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl)
July 2: Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
July 3: Las Vegas (MGM Grand Arena)
July 6: Dallas (American Airlines Center)
July 7: Houston (Toyota Center)
July 8: New Orleans (New Orleans Arena)

First summer 2004 S&G tour dates

from Bodo , 2004-04-20 03:53:13

6/10 Thu Albany, New York Pepsi Arena 6/11 Fri Uncasville, Connecticut Mohegan Sun Arena
6/12 Sat Philadelphia Wachovia Center
6/17 Thur Buffalo, New York HSBC Arena
6/20 Sun Cincinnati, Ohio U.S. Bank Arena
7/1 Thu Los Angeles, California Hollywood Bowl
7/3 Sat Las Vegas, Nevada MGM Grand Arena

Cover story's in Rolling Stone

from Ans , 2004-04-09 20:47:35

Here you can read the cover story's written by Paul Simon about The Everly's and James Taylor about S&G.

http://www.rollingstone.com/features/coverstory/featuregen.asp?pid=2900

Best of Saturday night live 2DVD

from Bodo , 2004-03-23 11:20:02

Again Michael Mittermeier:
A DVD has been released with all the clips Michael Mittermeier showed in his german comedy show.
At the time I'm not sure if this double DVD includes the full clips (sorry) or only the short part's Mittermeier showed on TV. And I think it's only available on amazon germany.
It includes 2 performances of Paul (Turkey sketch and Diamonds) and S&G performing 'The Boxer'.
Here is the link:
Amazon.de

A family business

from Marieno , 2004-03-13 05:39:44

According to RollingStone.com, Edie Brickell will tour with...Harper Simon as her guitarist (and with Charlie Sexton, also her producer) and maybe she will release an album with Harper: "as Brickell hooked up with Harper Simon last fall for a few spontaneous sessions with a percussionist friend of his. Twelve or thirteen good tracks came from the recordings, made in Brooklyn and they might see release this summer".

Coo-coo-ca-choo! Dustin Hoffman revisits

from Jesse , 2004-03-09 12:58:23

THIS JUST IN: Thirty-seven years later, Dustin Hoffman will return to La Verne today for a reprise of "The Graduate," this time for a car commercial.
In the 1967 classic, Hoffman sprints up D Street to pound on the enormous window of the United Methodist Church, interrupting the wedding of Katharine Ross, who -- am I spoiling the movie for anyone? -- flees the church to run off with him in the only vehicle handy, a yellow school bus.
This time, in a commercial filmed by director Michael Bay, an Audi A6 will speed through twists and turns on scenic country roads to pull up at the church. The driver will exit, rush into the church, climb the stairs and bang on that famous window to interrupt the wedding.
Both driver and bride will rush out and hop into the car, whereupon we finally see her rescuer's face: Hoffman, the bride's father.
"You are just like your mother," he'll say as they roar off.
So how did Audi persuade the actor to help turn a classic movie into a car commercial? I have two theories.
Either Dustin Hoffman needs the money.
Or Audi hired Mrs. Robinson to seduce him.
***
IT'S NOT the first "Graduate" spoof to be filmed at the church. Homages appeared in the 1993 movie "Wayne's World 2" and in 2001's "Bubble Boy."
For the Audi commercial, one element of the sanctuary has been restored to its original "Graduate" appearance. Orange batik wall hangings that had been covered in white for several years are again revealed.
The Rev. Anita Valles, the pastor since 2001, likes the orange.
The sanctuary "was very white and sterile. When they took those (covers) off, it brought the church back to life," Valles said.
On the other hand, longtime church members told her the original color caused its own problems.
"With the orange," Valles reported, "it's hard to decorate for Christmas."

* Hoffman's role was originally offered to Burt Ward, TV's Robin, who had to turn it down because of "Batman." Holy missed opportunity!
* Hoffman's stance when he slaps on the window with his arms extended wasn't meant as a Christ-like image. According to the Web site, it was a compromise with the minister. After witnessing the more energetic rehearsal, he was ready to throw the filmmakers out for fear the fragile window, a gift to the church, would break under Hoffman's fists.
Coo-coo-ca-choo....
Nor Simon or Garfunkel are invited...therefore we hear a cover of Mrs Robinson played by the Lemonheads.......

Edie Brickell Tour Dates

from Ans , 2004-03-06 17:27:57

4/6/2004 : Tour - Moore Theater - Seattle, WA
4/7/2004 : Tour - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
4/9/2004 : Tour - The Roxy - Los Angeles, CA
4/13/2004 : Tour - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
4/16/2004 : Tour - Boulder Theatre - Denver, CO
4/18/2004 : Tour - Fitzgerald Theater - Minneapolis, MN
4/20/2004 : Tour - Parkwest - Chicago, IL
4/21/2004 : Tour - Magic Bag - Detroit, MI
4/23/2004 : Tour - El Mocombo - Toronto,
4/26/2004 : Tour - Joe''s Pub - NYC, NY
4/27/2004 : Tour - Paradise - Boston, MA
4/29/2004 : Tour - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
5/1/2004 : Tour - Birchmere - Alexandria, VA
5/4/2004 : Tour - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA

Paul Simon Songbook released

from Nathgertsch , 2004-03-03 12:36:25

According to amazon and other online CD shops, the Paul Simon Songbook will be on sale at March 22(Germany) and 23rd worldwide.


Track list:
1. I am a Rock
2. Leaves that are Green
3. A Church is Burning
4. April come she will
5. The Sound of Silence
6. A most peculiar Man
7. He was my Brother
8. Kathy's Song
9. On the sife of a Hill
10. A simply desultory Philippic
11. Flowers never bend with the Rainfall
12. Patterns
13. I am a Rock (alternate version)
14. A Church is Burning (alternate version)

There are 2 alternate versions on this CD, the LP originaly only had 12 tracks. These 2 versions may come from the BBC Five to Ten show (January 1965)

Price varies between 9.99 Euros and 13.89US$

All these songs are sung and played only by Paul Simon alone in a one hour session in May 1965. Later these songs have been re-recorded and released as S&G songs.

The Montreux sounds on DVD

from Jesse , 2004-02-19 01:56:05

Eagle Vision Presents
Montreux Jazz Festival

Eagle Vision is proud to announce a deal to represent the Montreux Sounds catalogue. Montreux Sounds is the label which controls the archive of the celebrated Montreux Jazz Festival, which is now preparing for its 38th edition from July 3-18, 2004.

Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, who continues as its CEO today, the Montreux Jazz Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world.

The list of artists who have performed at the festival over the years is extraordinary. A random sampling includes David Bowie, Paul Simon, Jamiroquai, Isaac Hayes, Basement Jaxx, David Gray, George Benson, Diana Krall, Deep Purple, R.E.M., Pat Metheny, Bob Dylan, Santana, Bjork, Eric Clapton, The Corrs, Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, ZZ Top, George Clinton, Simply Red, James Taylor Quartet, Ice T, B.B. King, Van Morrison, Johnny Cash, Fats Domino, Miles Davis, Phil Collins, Courtney Pine, Elvis Costello, Dizzy Gillespie, Hugh Masekela, Garbage, Buddy Guy, Ella Fitzgerald, John Lee Hooker, Count Basie and Stevie Ray Vaughan – and that still leaves out a host of stars from across the musical spectrum.

Eagle Vision is delighted to be representing this entire catalogue, including the 2004 Festival, for TV sales on a worldwide basis. In addition we will be making selected titles available on DVD.

Geoff Kempin, Chief Operating Officer for Eagle Vision worldwide, said “Montreux is one of the world’s truly superb music television catalogues, particularly notable for Claude’s early vision in producing so many shows in Hi Definition since 1991. Terry Shand, Executive Chairman of Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd, and myself are delighted to be working with Claude and his partners on a catalogue that, on both artistic and technical levels, is of such uniformly high quality and depth that it will enrich all media.”

Claude Nobs said “Eagle has the qualities that Montreux Sounds needs in a worldwide distributor and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship.”

Art Garfunkel Pleads Guilty To Pot

from Brandy , 2004-02-18 12:28:15

Art Garfunkel pleads guilty to marijuana charge
Thursday 12 February, 2004 16:48

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Art Garfunkel has pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and paid a $100 (52 pound) fine in a small New York town after his arrest last month in his speeding limousine, court officials say.

Garfunkel's attorney entered the guilty plea on February 4 and Garfunkel paid a $100 fine and $100 in costs in the Hurley Town Court, 90 miles north of New York City, court clerk Leanne Warren said on Thursday.

Warren said the lawyer had originally been scheduled to appear on Garfunkel's behalf on Wednesday, but instead entered the plea a week earlier. The lawyer and Garfunkel's representatives in New York have not commented on the case.

Garfunkel, 62, half of the '60s duo Simon and Garfunkel, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana when his limousine was pulled over for speeding near Hurley on January 17.

The state trooper who stopped the vehicle found a bag of marijuana containing 6 grams (0.2116 ounce) of marijuana in the star's jacket pocket, police said.

Police said the arresting officer did not recognize Garfunkel, who with singing partner Paul Simon recorded five albums in the 1960s. They are famous for songs such as "Mrs. Robinson," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "The Sound of Silence."

The duo completed a reunion concert tour of the United States in December, their first in 20 years.

The driver of the limousine received a ticket for driving 61 mph in a 45-mph zone.

DVD release Born At The Right Time

from Ans Koenen , 2004-02-05 22:09:55

ROUNDER RECORDS WOULD RELEASE BORN AT THE RIGHT TIME AS HYBRID DVD

Rounder Records has forged an exclusive deal with PBS' New York station Thirteen/WNET to release films from the "American Masters" documentaries on the DVD Plus hybrid CD/DVD format, Billboard.biz reports.

Broadcast nationally on PBS, "American Masters" has produced award-winning films on the lives of artists such as Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles, Lou Reed, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Ella Fitzgerald, Richard Rogers, Paul Simon, Muddy Waters, Charlie Parker, Leonard Bernstein, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Bob Marley. The series, currently in its 18th season, has won 12 Emmy Awards, five Peabody Awards, a Grammy and an Oscar.

DVD Plus was developed by Dieter Dierks, founder and co-CEO of DVD Plus International, based in Stommeln, Germany, and Sydney, Australia. DVD Plus International is the global license holder of DVD Plus patents.

As previously reported, Rounder Records released Kathleen Edwards' "Live From the Bowery Ballroom" on a DVD Plus disc in November. That disc featured three audio-only tracks on one side and two videos on the other.

The PS Songbook Gets First U.S. Release

from Masud , 2004-02-04 07:35:54

NEW YORK (Billboard) - An album Paul Simon recorded in 1965 that has never seen the light of day in America will get its first official release here this spring.

"The Paul Simon Songbook," previously only available as an import and long out-of-print even in that form, is due March 23 via Columbia/Legacy.

The original 12-track album was recorded in the wake of the lukewarm response afforded Simon & Garfunkel's 1964 debut, "Wednesday Morning 3 A.M." Simon moved to London, building an audience while honing his material at coffeehouse performances. Entering the studio in June 1965 with producers Stanley West and Reginald Warburton, he offered solo acoustic takes on such future staples as "I Am a Rock," "April Come She Will" and "The Sounds of Silence."

The resulting "Songbook" was issued by CBS Records in England but was never released in North America, reportedly due to Simon's dissatisfaction with the finished product. However, a number of the songs from the set were promptly re-cut with Garfunkel and an overdubbed backing band for the pair's second album, 1966's "The Sounds of Silence."

"This LP contains 12 of the songs that I have written over the past two years," Simon wrote at the time. "There are some here that I would not write today. I don't believe in them as I once did. I have included them because they played an important role in the transition. It is discomforting, almost painful, to look back over something someone else created and realize that someone else was you."

The upcoming edition adds previously unreleased alternate takes of "I Am a Rock" and "A Church Is Burning," the latter utilizing six-string guitar instead of the album version's 12-string performance. It also reproduces Simon's extensive original liner notes, partially written in the form of a script.

Simon & Garfunkel are eyeing a new leg of summer dates for their wildly successful Old Friends reunion tour, the first run of which wrapped in late December.

Reuters/Billboard

S&G will tour in Europe 2004

from Bodo , 2004-01-30 14:04:22

According to a newspaper article on www.express.de one of the cities where S&G will play this summer is Cologne in Germany. At the time they are in negotiations with 2 stadions there (Kölnarena and Kölner Stadion).

Come back regulary to this site to get the latest news about the 2004 S&G tour. All dates will be listed in the LIVE section as soon as they are confirmed.

Art contesting marijuana charge?

from Bodo , 2004-01-30 13:54:40

HURLEY, New York (AP) -- Folk-rock legend Art Garfunkel apparently is contesting a marijuana possession charge he faces in upstate New York.

Settling the matter Wednesday could have been as easy as paying a $100 fine, but instead a judge set a February 11 hearing after Garfunkel's attorney Michael Federoff appeared in court.

Federoff declined to discuss the case and a call to a publicist for Garfunkel was not immediately returned Wednesday night.

Garfunkel, 62, of Manhattan, was charged with marijuana possession Jan. 17 after state police stopped his limousine for speeding in Hurley, 55 miles southwest of Albany.

Police said a trooper smelled marijuana when he approached the limo and found 6 grams of marijuana in Garfunkel's jacket pocket. Garfunkel faces up to a $100 fine, unless he has had a criminal conviction in the past three years. Authorities won't say whether he has a prior record.

Singer Paul Simon to meet Dalai Lama

from Ans Koenen , 2004-01-26 16:14:51

Singer Paul Simon to meet Dalai Lama
By AFP
Jan 26, 2004, 06:59


DHARAMSALA, India - US singer Paul Simon will on Monday join a long line of celebrities who have made their way to the Indian northern hill station of Dharamsala for a meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, an offical said.

The Dalai Lama's press officer Tenzin Taklha Sunday confirmed the meeting and said Simon was due to stay in the hill station for two days.

Dharamsala has been frequented by high-profile personalities, including Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York; the first ladies of France and Peru, supermodel Christy Turlington and actors Pierce Brosnan, Richard Gere, Steven Seagal and Goldie Hawn.

The Tibetan spiritual leader and his followers fled Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese rule and set up base in Dharamsala in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh in 1959.



US singer Paul Simon (pictured) will on Monday join a long line of celebrities who have made their way to the Indian northern hill station of Dharamsala for a meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.(AFP/Lehtikuva/File/Sari Gustafsson)



© Copyright 2001 by TimesofTibet.com

*note by Mark Koenen(son): I and my mom had to change the layout a bit to make it look like the original. Original is found Timesofttibet.com

Old Friends Overseas?

from Ans Koenen , 2004-01-24 06:28:22

'OLD FRIENDS' OVERSEAS?

NME published 23-01-2004


SIMON AND GARFUNKEL have announced plans to add another leg to their 'OLD FRIENDS' reunion tour, which has so far seen the duo play to 500,000 people and bring in $53 million by the time it finished in December 21.

Before 'Old Friends', the pair had not played a major tour together since 1993, though Garfunkel's manager John Scher has now said that there will be more dates, possibly as early as June.

Scher said: "They will play almost exclusively in markets where we have not gone."

However he added that the jaunt "may go back to a market that was underplayed the first time around."

The extra dates would see Simon and Garfunkel rejoined by their support act The Everly Brothers for the shows, which could expand from North America to Europe before the possibility of a brief run in Japan.

According to Billboard, Paul Simon said of the reunion tour when it was first announced: "It was time to just say forgive and forget and move on. Since we seem to be doing this once every 10 or 12 years, I think this is probably the last time that we're going to do this. The performance and the experience is freighted with the potential for something extraordinary to occur. I hope that will happen."

The announcement of further dates comes in the wake of Garfunkel being charged after police found marijuana in the singer's limousine.

The star had been riding alone in the car through New York's Hurley area, when the vehicle was pulled over for speeding. The officer claimed he could smell pot, conducted a search of the car and found a small amount in Garfunkel's jacket pocket.

According to MTV News, he was charged with possession of marijuana and faces a $100 fine, unless he has had a conviction within the last three years, in which case he would face a more serious penalty.

Art Garfunkel Charged With Having Pot

from Masud , 2004-01-22 08:29:25

AP,HURLEY, N.Y. - Art Garfunkel, part of the folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel, was charged with having marijuana after police pulled over his limousine for speeding in upstate New York.

Garfunkel, 62, of Manhattan, was caught with a small amount of marijuana in his jacket pocket and was charged with possession of marijuana, a violation, reported the Daily Freeman of Kingston.

Police said Garfunkel was riding alone when a state trooper stopped the limo around 12:20 p.m. Saturday in Hurley, 55 miles southwest of Albany. The trooper smelled marijuana after approaching the vehicle.

State police Capt. Louis Barbaria Jr. said the trooper didn't realize who he arrested until later, although Garfunkel told him he is a celebrity. Barbaria didn't know why Garfunkel was in Ulster County.

Garfunkel was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 28 on the charge, or he could respond by mail or have a lawyer appear for him.

He faces a $100 fine, unless he has had a conviction within the past three years and police did say whether he has.

Paul Simon signin Music Publishing Deal

from Ans Koenen , 2004-01-10 16:26:30

Paul Simon Signin' Music Publishing Deal
Fri January 9, 2004 05:33 PM ET

By Melinda Newman
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Paul Simon has signed a worldwide agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) that covers his catalog and future work.

The multi-year deal, which went into effect Jan. 1, calls for UMPG to administer his catalog and new songs worldwide except in North America, where the material will continue to be handled by Paul Simon Music.

Additionally, UMPG will represent Simon's work globally, including the U.S. and Canada, for synchronization opportunities in TV, film and advertising. Simon was previously with Warner/Chappell.

The 300-song catalog includes many modern-day pop classics penned by Simon as part of Simon & Garfunkel and as a solo artist, including "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Sounds of Silence," "Still Crazy After All These Years," "Loves Me Like a Rock" and "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."

"There's a prestige factor to having such a great artist," UMPG worldwide president David Renzer says. "And we're very excited that he's open to various exploitation opportunities." He adds that Simon & Garfunkel's extremely successful reunion tour last year has whetted the public's appetite for Simon's songs.

In the past, Simon has been very selective about allowing his music to be used in commercials: "Homeward Bound" was featured in ads for MasterCard and Microsoft, and "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" was in a Gap commercial.

On the big screen, Simon wrote the soundtrack to 1968's "The Graduate" and allowed his music to be licensed for "American Pie 2" and "Almost Famous." More recently, he received an Academy Award nomination for the song "Father & Daughter," which he penned for "The Wild Thornberrys Movie."

"We're looking for unique opportunities in terms of films and commercials and television," Renzer says, because "Paul is expressing more openness to license his music if it's the right thing."

Renzer would not reveal the terms of the Simon deal, saying only, "It's a very substantial commitment."

UMPG plans a "multi-faceted marketing blitz," he says, to let music supervisors and ad agencies know that Simon's songs are available "for the right fit and the right compensation."

The plan includes a direct e-mail campaign to more than 6,000 industry executives worldwide, as well as loading the songs onto UMPG's soon-to-launch SynchExpress Web site. UMPG will also service Simon & Garfunkel's greatest-hits and Simon's best-of collections to key music supervisors and ad agencies.

UMPG operates 47 offices in 41 countries. While Renzer says all territories will be primed for Simon's music, outside of North America, the songwriter's key markets include the U.K., France and Australia.

Simon, who records for Warner Bros., is working on a new studio album with a planned release for later this year.

Reuters/Billboard

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DVD of Old Friends Tour

from Bodo , 2004-01-08 21:50:52

According to the Everly Brothers newsletter a DVD of the last tour will be released within a short while.

Next 2 Videoclips

from Bodo , 2003-12-29 15:44:16

For the big S&G fans here are the next 2 very old video clips. Again thanks to SNUMBER6 for sending them to me!
The first clip shows S&G at the Monterey Pop Festival 1967 performing Feelin Groovy. But the quality of the picture is very very bad so it's more like a psychedelic color show...
S&G Feelin Groovy 67

The 2nd clip shows the pair singin Sound of Silence in a Dutch TV Station in 1966. This performance is also known as
Haarlem 66 - some people might have the full performance on CD or video.
S&G Sound of Silence - Haarlem 66

Simon and Garfunkel Donate to Kids' Fund

from Masud , 2003-12-26 14:31:43

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel announced another collaboration Tuesday: a joint $1 million donation to The Children's Health Fund. They made a two-part donation. Half the money will go to CHF's national network for poor and homeless children; the other half will go to a pediatric preparedness program run by CHF at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

"Paul and Artie are American icons, and their actions today show that they are committed to improving the quality of life and opportunities for all of America's children," said Dr. Irwin Redlener, president of the fund.

Redlener and Simon co-founded the Children's Health Fund in 1987 to provide medical help for New York's homeless children. The nonprofit organization has since expanded to cover 16 communities nationwide.

Willie Nelson

from Nathgertsch , 2003-12-17 16:36:24

According to The Dreamer of Music, in the middle of the next 2004 year Willie Nelson will release a new album only containing renditions of Paul Simon songs

Tour Updates

from masud , 2003-12-08 08:00:33

With Simon & Garfunkel's first major tour in 20 years doing monster business at the box office, organizers say the trek has the potential to extend into next year. "We're in very preliminary discussions about extending dates into next spring," Art Garfunkel's manager, John Scher, tells Billboard. "There is a possibility we could continue and do more. We're getting interest from all over the world."

The tour has dates on the books through Dec. 21 in Tampa, Fla. A camera crew was present at the duo's hometown concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden this week, prompting speculation that a chronicle of the tour may be in the works. A spokesperson says there are no plans to release anything at present, and that the taping was for archival purposes only.

Simon & Garfunkel's recent "Essential" collection was released via Sony's Legacy imprint, but the pair is understood to not be formally tied to that or any other label at this point.

Video Clips S&G 1966

from Bodo , 2003-12-02 12:53:52

Thanks to SNUMBER6 I can offer a few new videoclips from S&G in 1966!
Here are the first 2 files:
I'am a rock recorded from a German TV broadcast (Beat Club) and Homeward Bound.

I am a Rock video (1966)
Homeward Bound video (1966)

Simon & Garfunkel Show Canceled

from Micky , 2003-11-16 03:04:23

Singer Paul Simon's bad cold forced cancellation of Friday's performance in the Simon & Garfunkel reunion tour, a publicist for the folk-rock duo said.

Simon and Art Garfunkel were to have performed at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. The status of upcoming concerts was unclear. The duo is slated to appear tonight in San Diego and Monday at Staples Center.

Simon & Garfunkel postpone one concert

from masud , 2003-11-14 06:57:46

Simon & Garfunkel have postponed their scheduled Wednesday night (11/12) concert in Sacramento, CA, because Art Garfunkel has a throat infection, according to organizers.

The Sacramento show has been rescheduled for Nov. 20, and fans holding tickets for the original date can use them on the new date.

The duo is expected to resume the tour on its next scheduled date, Nov. 14 in Anaheim, CA.

Source:livedaily.com

Wilkes Barre MP3's

from Bodo , 2003-11-09 00:47:07

The full show available to download now in mp3 format
Disc One:
[Song 1] [Song 2] [Song 3] [Song 4] [Song 5] [Song 6] [Song 7] [Song 8]
[Song 9] [Song 10] [Song 11] [Song 12] [Song 13] [Song 14] [Song 15]
[Song 16]
Disc two:
[Song 1] [Song 2] [Song 3] [Song 4] [Song 5] [Song 6] [Song 7] [Song 8]
[Song 9] [Song 10] [Song 11]

Concert Reviews

from Bodo , 2003-10-23 08:32:06

Click here to Write your own review or here to Read others reviews

Reviews, 1st show

from Bodo , 2003-10-17 17:59:40

Don't forget to read all the great reviews from the first show:
Link:
1th SimonGarfunkel show 2003 reviews

Let me know if you are visiting a show, write your reviews online in the LIVE section now - or send them to me:
bodomalo@gmx.net

New tour pics

from Jimmie , 2003-10-17 08:18:39

There are 3 pictures from the opening show in the pictures gallery

Simon & Garfunkel Open "Old Friends" Con

from Jimmie , 2003-10-17 08:03:08

Simon & Garfunkel opened the "Old Friends" concert tour in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, last night to a wildly appreciative audience. Surprise special guests the Everly Brothers were introduced mid-way and sang three of their classic hits before Simon & Garfunkel returned to the stage to sing "Bye Bye Love" with them.

Associated Press story

Set List
Old Friends
A Hazy Shade of Winter
I Am a Rock
America
It's All Happening at the Zoo
Baby Driver
Kathy's Song
Hey, Schoolgirl

Everly Brothers
Wake Up Little Susie
Dream
Let it Be Me
Bye Bye Love (with Simon & Garfunkel)

Scarborough Fair
Homeward Bound
The Sound of Silence
Mrs. Robinson
Slip Slidin' Away
El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
Keep the Customer Satisfied
The Only Living Boy in New York
American Tune
Cecilia
My Little Town
Bridge Over Troubled Water

The Boxer
Song for the Asking
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)

Concert Reviews 'Old Friends Tour'

from Bodo , 2003-10-11 11:33:44

If you go to a S&G show - please share your concert reviews with us.

As on the previous Paul Simon tours 2001 and 2002 I'll also offer the opportunity to share your Concert experiences with other fans.
But I have improved this service in the last 2 weeks and made a page that allows you to write your review online and make it available to others in a minute.

Just click on the S&G Tour 2003 link:
S&G Tour 2003
(you can also find that link in the LIVE section)

There you find every date of the tour, and 2 buttons right to this date.
If you click on the first button you can write down the setlist (song's list) of this concert - click on SEND, and later everyone can see this setlist just by clicking on the concert date.

The 2nd button is for concert reviews.
It works the same way as for the setlists, just your name (or nickname) is needed so that we know who are you.
You even can easely include PICTURES in your concert review:
Click on the 'INCLUDE A PICTURE' button while you write your review, then chose a gallery, and then click on a picture.
A special 'HTML text' will be included into your review - you don't need to know anything about HTML.

(These are the pictures of the Image Gallery from the site - if you want to include your own pictures you should upload them first before you write the review)

So please share your setlists and reviews with us, just write them online as you write in the forum or here in the news.
Thanks!

New Releases fall 2003

from Bodo , 2003-09-30 19:23:46

Simon & Garfunkel's Concert at the Park 1981 has finally be released on DVD now, and with the end of September you can buy it worldwide (amazon).
The DVD contains exactly the same material as the VHS tape, no extra additions have been made. But it's a timeless concert you can watch for years so the improved picture quality is worth it to buy the DVD.

Exactly timed with the start of the S&G reunion tour a new long awaited compilation of their Greatest Hit's (called: The Essential S&G) will be released on October 14th and fall into the line with the other countless compilations. It contains a bunch of live versions never released before to raise our enthusiasm.
For the exact song list please visit the Album-Section of this page.

Also in October (28th for Region-1 USA) the 'Live at the Tower' concert will be released on DVD. This concert shows Paul live on his 1980 One Trick Pony tour in Philadelphia. Maybe this could be the most interesting peace for the fans because the VHS tape wasn't on common sale the last years and contains some rare songs like 'Jonah' or 'Ace in the hole'. As well as the S&G Park concert also this DVD contains no additional material/sound-mixes.

First German Paul Simon biography

from Bodo , 2003-09-29 08:09:10

Yes it's true - never bevore there has been a German book about Paul Simon released, but this sad period will end now in December 2003.
A total new written biography about Paul Simon will be released in Germany, it is written by a fan and includes all time periodes up till fall 2003.
Visit the internet site of the book here
www.biografie-paul-simon.de - Seine Musik, sein Leben

This book has information and nice episodes from Paul's live you can't read or find anywhere else!

Rumour: S&G record a new Song

from Bodo , 2003-09-29 08:16:16

Boston Globe:
Before heading on the road for their much-hyped reunion tour --
which stops at the FleetCenter Dec. 11 and 13 -- Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
are spending some time together in the studio. That's right; according to a
representative of Sanctuary Records, the pair are working with producer John
Alagia on at least one new song -- their first studio collaboration since
1970's ''Bridge Over Troubled Water.'' Alagia has produced hit records for Dave
Matthews and John Mayer.

(Bodo: Sure, the journalist of 'The Boston globe' is total wrong. S&G recorded several songs after their break up:
My little Town
What a wonderful world(+ James Taylor)
In Cars(for Art's solo album Scissors Cut)
and several songs from 'Hearts and Bones'

Petition to ask S&G to tour worldwide

from Bodo , 2003-09-24 16:25:54

Please ask every S&G fan and friend of you to sign the Petition for a worldwide Simon & Garfunkel Tour.

Please, only a signature with your full name could be accepted, other signatures will be deleted later.

This Petition will be send to the Management of the pair later.