Paul Simon review – a poet and his 15-man band

Manchester ArenaIf Paul Simon has anything left to prove after six decades in music, his final live tour of Britain dispels all doubtsThere may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but Paul Simon, it seems, requires 15 people to prise him away from his love of touring. The huge stage for the first night of the UK leg of his Homeward Bound farewell tour is crawling with ninja-level musicians. Many of them also sing, giving rise to a forest of microphone stands and – further into a 26-song set l...

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