Paul Simon
Graceland Performance by Paul Simon and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival
In the 2022 Newport Folk Festival, Paul Simon performed 'Graceland,' a song from his iconic 1986 album of the same name, around three decades after its release. This album marked a groundbreaking moment in Simon's career, blending rock with world music influences and truly redefining his artistic direction. Notably, 'Graceland' was both a critical and commercial success, showcasing Simon's evolution as a songwriter while addressing themes of loss and healing. Sharing the stage with Nathaniel Rateliff added a fresh dynamic, breathing new life into this beloved classic. The festival, hosted in the picturesque Fort Adams State Park, also highlights Simon’s ongoing influence, reminding fans past and present of his legacy in folk and rock music.
Popular Tracks
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Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence - Madison Square Garden, NYC - 2009/10/29&30
Madison Square Garden October 29, 2009 -
Paul Simon - The Boxer (Live From Paris)
Date Unknown -
Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
January 1, 1970 -
Joan Baez & Paul Simon - The Boxer - Live 2016 NYC at 75th - Birthday Celebration
Not specified January 1, 2016 -
Paul Simon - Graceland (from The Concert in Hyde Park)
Hyde Park July 15, 2012 -
Paul Simon - Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (from The African Concert, 1987)
Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts June 19, 1987 -
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter: Homeward Bound (Live) – SNL50
Studio 8H, NBC Studios Date Unknown -
Paul Simon - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (from The Concert in Hyde Park)
July 7, 2012 -
Paul Simon - The Sound of Silence (from The Concert in Hyde Park)
Hyde Park Date Unknown -
Paul Simon - Under African Skies (Live from The African Concert, 1987)
June 20, 1987