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Paul Simon Breaks Down His Lyrics

This year alone we've heard Paul Simon covered by David Byrne, Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Conor Oberst, and Smashing Pumpkins. Perhaps those folks would like a copy of Paul Simon's Lyrics 1964-2008, a new book that collects the words to all his songs, from Simon & Garfunkel's 1964 debut through "Love In Hard Times," a new song performed at this year's Montreux Jazz Festival. On Friday Rhymin' Simon discussed his songbook with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. Guitar in hand, he broke down tunes i...

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08:14 on November 10 2008

Paul Simon takes a lyrical journey

USA Today Music — Paul Simon's Lyrics 1964-2008, out Tuesday, holds the legendary songsmith's entire output in rhymes. "It feels overdue by about ... more info

Paul Simon

10:08 on November 10 2008

BOOK/MAGAZINE: Paul Simon's 'Lyrics' Captures Career

All About Jazz — For an iconic songwriter whose words, melodies and rhythms are inextricably linked, a page of lyrics might seem like a chassis in search of an engine. In Paul Simon's ... more info

Paul Simon

07:37 on November 10 2008

Paul Simon Breaks Down His Lyrics

Stereogum — This year alone we've heard Paul Simon covered by David Byrne, Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Conor Oberst, and Smashing Pumpkins. Perhaps those folks would like a copy of Paul Si... more info

Paul Simon David Byrne Grizzly Bear Conor Oberst Simon & Garfunkel

08:54 on November 10 2008

Paul Simon takes a lyrical journey

USA Today Music — Paul Simon's Lyrics 1964-2008, out Tuesday, holds the legendary songsmith's entire output in rhymes. "It feels overdue by about ... more info

Paul Simon

20:47 on November 10 2008

'Lyrics' captures Paul Simon's career

USA Today Music — For an iconic songwriter whose words, melodies and rhythms are inextricably linked, a page of lyrics might seem like a chassis ... more info

Paul Simon