In case you missed it, the funniest and most rewarding half-hour or so of teevee I've seen in ages. In particular, Simon's droll deadpan explication of what he was thinking as he wrote "Darling Lorraine."
Which is a song I must confess having been heretofore unfamiliar with, but am now quite enthusiastic about.
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Very interesting (meant as a compliment, Paul) interview.
One factual note: "Slip Slidin' Away" was actually released in late 1977, not 1972 or 1974.
And I agree with Paul: "Gee" by the Crows is one of my favorite 50s vocal-group records, too. And the old doo-wop song "My Darling Lorraine", which he refers to as an inspiration for his own song, is by the Knockouts and it's a great record as well.
That same line from "Slip Slidin' Away" has slayed me since I heard it in real time on the radio.
The Knockouts did "Darling Lorraine" in late '59, standard doo wop fare, nothing special.
Bob in IL
Thanks for the heads-up on this great interview with a true musical genius. Paul is at ease and Stephen is at his very best as an interviewer. Very interesting on so many levels. On of my favorite Paul concerts is the BBC's Live At St. Lukes. Urge any one interested in a concise video concert packed with great songs done with impeccable playing, and sound-wise quite good.
my local library informs me there is an audiobook of Paul Simon being interviewed by Malcolm Gladwell - it's five hours long - more info about it here
https://tinyurl.com/simonandgladwell
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