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Paul Simon To Revisit Old Songs With New Album 'In The Blue Light'


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Even as he prepares to retire from touring, songwriting legend Paul Simon has announced details of a brand new album, In The Blue Light, which will see him re-visit old songs and his personal favourites from his back catalogue.

The new album is set to arrive on September 7th, a little under a fortnight before Simon takes his final bow in the live arena with a hometown gig at Flushing Meadows Park in New York. It’s his first release since 2016’s studio album proper Stranger To Stranger.

Simon and his long-time producer Roy Halee will be reinterpreting ten lesser-known songs, as well as some of Simon’s personal favourites, from his discography. His band will consist of instrumental ensemble yMusic, guitarist Bill Frisell, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and The National’s Bryce Dessner.

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Paul Simon To Retire From Touring After 'Homeward Bound' Dates


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That long period of unexpected musical comebacks seems to be at a standstill at the moment, because this year is all about farewell tours. Paul Simon is the latest to annouce his last ever run of dates with 'Homeward Bound - The Farewell Tour' beginning this Spring.

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The 76-year-old singer-songwriter is all set to take his final bow this year with a series of 20 dates across North America, followed by a European run in the Summer.

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Stephen Colbert And Paul Simon Are 'Feelin' Groovy' About World War 3


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Stephen Colbert joined the one and only Paul Simon for a jam session with a difference this week, putting a rather depressing twist on the folk singer's not often heard 1966 tune 'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)'. No wonder Paul hates this one.

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'The Late Show' host used the opportunity of a singalong with Paul Simon to take yet more digs at President Donald Trump, by insisting the musician play 'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)' from Simon & Garfunkel's 1966 album 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme'.

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As part of his UK tour, Paul Simon performs live at a sold out concert Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Thursday 3rd November 2016

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Paul Simon - Simon and Garfunckle Singer Paul Simon Seen arriving at Claridges Hotel In London - London, United Kingdom - Friday 4th March 2016

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Paul Simon - Celebrities arrive at 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' at Ed Sullivan Theater, The Late Show - New York, New York, United States - Friday 11th September 2015

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Art Garfunkel On Paul Simon: "I Created A Monster"


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Art Garfunkel, one half of legendary hitmakers Simon & Garfunkel, has made some scathing remarks about his former bandmate Paul Simon in a new interview, claiming that he only became friends with him at school because he felt sorry for him and that he “created a monster”.

Garfunkel, who enjoyed an intermittently successful solo career following the duo’s dissolution, was speaking to The Telegraph, and said that he befriended Simon when they were kids because he felt sorry for him because of his diminutive height. "And that compensation gesture has created a monster,” Garfunkel said. He was then asked whether he thought Simon had a Napoleonic complex, and agreed. “I think you're on to something. I would say so, yes.”

The two talents, responsible for some of the most distinctive folk-pop songs of the late ‘60s, have endured an extremely fractious professional relationship ever since they split up in 1970. At their 1981 reunion gig in Central Park, New York, Simon famously walked offstage for Garfunkel’s rendition of their most famous hit, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, for which Simon felt he didn’t get the appropriate credit. More recently, Simon went on a North American tour co-headlining with Sting in 2014, and frequently performed the duo’s songs, much to Garfunkel’s chagrin.

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'The Ultimate Collection: Paul Simon' Features The Best From Paul Simon And Simon & Garfunkel


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'The Ultimate Collection: Paul Simon' is the first collaborative greatest hits compilation between Paul Simon as a solo artist, and his work with Art Garfunkel as the self-named duo Simon & Garfunkel.

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Paul Simon unveils his greatest hits including Simon & Garfunkel work

While the duo has seen several reunions of the years since their first hiatus in 1965, Paul Simon kicked off an ongoing solo career that same year, going on to release several well-loved hits of his own. Now, for the very first time, the best of Paul Simon's own back catalogue is joined with the best of Simon & Garfunkel in a uniquely collaborative set-up entitled 'The Ultimate Collection'.

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With Disorderly Conduct Charges Dropped, Edie Brickell And Paul Simon Are Free To Make Beautiful Music Together


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All is well at the Simon-Brickell household, where all charges of disorderly conduct have been dropped. The musical couple was charged back in April, after being arrested on the evening of April 26. That night, Edie’s mother called the police to report a “family dispute.”

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Paul Simon - Everything is just about alright at the Simon-Brickelle household.

Upon the officers’ arrival, Brickell and Simon were cooperative and the arrest was made by summons – that is, neither musician was put in jail, they were both just called to court. Later that week, the pair made their court appearance and held hands throughout the proceedings – the whole incident seemed forgotten.

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Paul Simon And Edie Brickell Cleared Of Domestic Disturbance Charges


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Paul Simon and Edie Brickell will not face charges in their disorderly conduct case.

The husband and wife, who have been united throughout this legal issue, were given the all clear as of Tuesday (June 17th).

The case revolves around an incident that occurred on April 26th after officers were called to their home in New Canaan, Connecticut, to investigate a domestic ''dispute'', according to a police statement.

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Paul Simon & Eddie Brickell Appear United In Court For Hearing In Disorderly Conduct Case


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Paul Simon and Edie Brickell seem to have resolved their issues.

The husband and wife appeared in court Friday (May 16th) at the Norwalk Superior Court in Connecticut to attend a hearing for their disorderly conduct case.

While in court, Simon and Brickell were united as they held hands for the duration of the hearing.

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Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Release Love Duet After Domestic Dispute Arrest


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Paul Simon and Edie Brickell have released a new love song to Soundcloud following a domestic violence arrest in Connecticut. 'Like To Get To Know You' is a duet during which the couple sing "You see my face every night, every day, but I swear you don't see me at all."

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Paul Simon Has Released A Duet With His Wife After A Domestic Dispute Arrest.

"I wouldn't trade places with anyone.because I'd like to get to know you again," Simon and Brickell sing together, sending out a clear message after their joint arrest for disorderly conduct. A police report has now shown that it was Simon, 72, who made the 911 call from the couple's cottage in New Canaan, Connecticut on Saturday night, according to The Guardian.

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Paul Simon And Edie Brickell Appear United In Court After Domestic Abuse Arrest


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On Monday (April 28th) Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell appeared in court after getting arrested over a domestic dispute.

But it already seems things between the married couple are improving as they entered the courthouse in Connecticut holding hands.

The singing pair, who have been man and wife for 22 years, announced that they fine after their conflict, and don't pose a threat to one another.

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Martin Hayes and Paul Simon - Paul Simon seen leaving a sound check in the National Concert Hall with Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes. They will perform a tribute to late Irish poet Seamus Heaney at the venue later tonight hosted by Poetry Ireland as part of their One City One Book festival. The world renowned musicians took a stroll through St Stephen's Green carrying their instruments before heading back to their hotel... - Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday 23rd April 2014

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Paul Simon

Date of birth

13th October, 1941

Occupation

Musician

Sex

Male

Height

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