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Paul Simon, 74, 'ready to give up music'

More than half a century after he wrote "The Sound of Silence," American singer Paul Simon says he is ready to hang up his guitar and stop making music. "You're coming toward the end," he told The New York Times in an interview published Wednesday. The folk star turned world music champion, whose US tour ends Friday, released his most recent album, "Stranger to Stranger" on June 3 to rave reviews.

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01:41 on June 29 2016

About New York: Could This Be the End of Paul Simon’s Rhymin’?

New York Times — Mr. Simon, 74, said in an interview that he was ready to give up music, despite the popularity of his latest album, â€œStranger to Stranger,â€ and his current to... more info

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16:14 on June 29 2016

Paul Simon, 74, 'ready to give up music'

Yahoo! Music — More than half a century after he wrote "The Sound of Silence," American singer Paul Simon says he is ready to hang up his guitar and stop making music. "You're comi... more info

Paul Simon

19:15 on June 29 2016

Paul Simon says he's ready to give up music

MSN Music — Mr. Simon, 74, said in an interview that he was ready to give up music, despite the popularity of his latest album, “Stranger to Stranger,” and his current tour. more info

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