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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Graceland, Paul Simon, a master crafting songs.
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I love that album too, but there are stories about how Paul ripped off the work of his collaborators and was reluctant to provide credit (ex. Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Los Lobos).
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/los-...raceland-snub/
https://www.theringer.com/music/2018...robert-hilburn
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My position on Graceland, I suspect, is common. I adore it, and also believe the criticism of it is justified. People will love this album for as long as pop music exists, but they’ll also always be made aware of how it was created. His collaborators will not be erased, nor will they ever get their full due. And this will provoke discussion, as well as dancing. Ultimately, Graceland is a monument, and also a door.
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