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Paul Simon Discusses Political References In Songs
Here is another excerpt from Paul Simon’s exclusive interview with Tom Moon about “Songwriter,” which will be in stores everywhere October 24th:
Q One distinction that this collection makes clear is that there’s a difference between outright political songs and …
Paul Simon Speaks Exclusively To Tom Moon About His Songwriting
Q You have always been surgically precise with words. What’s the most important element in your lyric writing?
A I guess clarity is the most important thing, although mystery is pleasurable too. The first line of a song is crucial. …
Happy Birthday Paul Simon, 70 Today
Happy Birthday to Paul Simon! We’re celebrating his 70th birthday today with a stream of “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes.” Listen to the track below and check out these liner notes written by Tom Moon for “Songwriter,” in …
Paul Simon Speaks Exclusively To Tom Moon About His Career
Q What have critics and listeners missed in your work?
A Not much. Well maybe some of the jokes. I tend to be seen as a serious kind of person and that’s not really the case. Every album has songs …