Paul Simon
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Concerts
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November 6, 2006 Hear singer-songwriter Paul Simon in a full concert recorded live from Philadelphia.
Studio Sessions
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December 19, 2011 A master of songwriting, Simon makes music that feels timeless even when it's filled with new ideas.
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November 23, 2006 Simon is one of music's most venerated icons: His pop career started an amazing 50 years ago.
Interviews & Profiles
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September 3, 2012 Hear Simon tell stories about creating his classic 1986 album in Apartheid-era South Africa.
September 1, 2012 Art Garfunkel says he just wants a little credit for treating the voice as a "virtuoso instrument."
April 12, 2011 The legendary singer-songwriter discusses his first album in five years, So Beautiful or So What.
July 9, 2009 For songwriter Maia Sharp, Paul Simon's jaunty tune instantly recalls baseball triumphs gone by.
June 29, 2007 Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Paul Simon; first aired Dec. 11, 2000.
May 8, 2006 The singer-songwriter discusses his "backward" creative process and his new album Surprise.
June 12, 2004 Scott Simon conducts a rare interview with Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
Discover Songs
November 16, 2010 This week All Songs Considered features some surprising and unreleased new music.
November 16, 2010 New Christmas music from Paul Simon features a 1941 sample of gospel recording artist J.M. Gates.
July 9, 2009 For songwriter Maia Sharp, Paul Simon's jaunty tune instantly recalls baseball triumphs gone by.
May 17, 2006 One of Paul Simon's best songs offers an index of torments, both natural and manmade.
May 12, 2006 Surprising new music from Paul Simon; A preview of outtakes by Sufjan Stevens; Remembering the m...
December 1, 2001 On this edition of All Songs Considered: Secret messages from Bach; The imaginary world of Bjork...
July 10, 2000 Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland fuses the music of America and South Africa.
Reviews
April 11, 2011 The singer's new album, So Beautiful or So What, mixes moments of beauty with his familiar tricks.
April 4, 2011 Rock critic Ken Tucker says Simon's new album combines elements from his earlier albums.
May 17, 2006 One of Paul Simon's best songs offers an index of torments, both natural and manmade.
More Stories
May 16, 2012 Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton begin their quest to pin down the most universally loved albums.
May 9, 2012 Watch an exclusive clip from a 25th anniversary documentary about Paul Simon's landmark album.
February 9, 2012 Among the hundreds of songs that remind listeners of winter, one name keeps coming up: Paul Simon.
December 20, 2011 There's more to the season than "Jingle Bell Rock." This week on All Songs: holiday deep cuts.
December 20, 2011 Fresh Air's critic looks back on a fruitful year and lists his favorite music releases of 2011.
July 19, 2011 The All Songs gang and listeners spill on the tunes that bring them to tears.
May 14, 2011 Simon surprises a fan by inviting her on stage to sing the song on which she learned to play guitar.
April 5, 2011 This week on All Songs Considered, industry veterans and newcomers alike prove their staying power.
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April 3, 2011 Until its release on April 12, hear the new album from one of American music's unmistakable voices.
