Happy 84th Birthday to Paul Simon

[Mad_Dem_X]

This video reminds me so much of my dad. It always made him smile.

[rurallib]

1. He is an American treasure

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[Donkees]

2. Paul Simon on Musical Inspiration and His Hopes for a Cure for Hearing Loss

Oct 2, 2024 The Minor Consult Podcast
Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes legendary musician Paul Simon for a conversation about his latest album “Seven Psalms,” and what it was like to lose hearing in his left ear as he was writing and recording it. In addition to Simon’s musical influences and songwriting process, they discuss his advocacy and involvement with the Stanford Institute to Cure Hearing Loss; and they explore Simon’s views on leadership and hopes for future medical advancements.

[lark]

3. Saw this on SNL, and loved it! Still do.

[True Dough]

4. Not a word of a lie,

I had The Only Living Boy in New York playing when I spotted this thread.

What a tremendous songwriter and performer, Mr. Simon is!

[nolabear]

5. His music has truly shaped my life.

We’re all getting pretty damned old but I’m glad to have been around when he was.

[Skittles]

6. great song, great video