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Originally Posted by kermitology
In the category EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI the Rockin' Ribbits select one of our favourite songwriters, a man who transcends time and generations, a singer, a great composer.
PAUL SIMON!
Starting his musical career in 1957, becoming a legend in the 60s with his musical partner Art Garfunkle, embarking on a solo career in the 70s, releasing one of the greatest albums of all time featuring the incredible Ladysmith Black Mambazo and still recording greatness in the 21st century, Paul Simon is truly one of the greatest musicians still alive and kicking.
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I think
Graceland and
Rhythm of the Saints are great records, but I lost some respect for Paul Simon when researching my Los Lobos entry. Paul stole songs from others on the
Graceland record. Steve Berlin did not mince any words:
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Stor...9391&pagenum=3
I have plenty of recollections of working on that one [Graceland]. I don't know if you heard the stories, but it was not a pleasant deal for us. I mean he [Simon] quite literally – and in no way do I exaggerate when I say – he stole the songs from us... The guy was clueless... He's the world's biggest prick, basically.
-Steve Berlin on making Graceland with Paul Simon