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Paul Simon: A Life | Marc Eliot
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The definitive biography of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Paul Simon, one of the country's most popular musicians, has been a dynamic creative force for more than half a century. Now New York Times bestselling biographer Marc Eliot draws on extensive research and original interviews to trace the incredible life and career of this iconic musician. Along the way Eliot examines Simon's early struggles to succeed as a singer-songwriter, the ups and downs of his decades-long collaboration with Art Garfunkel, his at-times obsessive admiration and competitive drive with Bob Dylan, his musical triumphs such as Still Crazy After All These Years and Graceland, the spectacular failure of his Broadway musical The Capeman, and much more. The first comprehensive biography of Paul Simon and his music Explores the complex relationship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel through years of their musical breakups and reunions Reveals personal details, with interviews, of Simon's life away from music Includes dozens of exclusive photographs, several published for the first time Whether you grew up listening to classic Simon and Garfunkel songs or came to love Paul Simon's music through his solo albums, this highly entertaining biography will give you a new understanding of this talented artist and the many surprising twists and turns of his life and work as a songwriter, a performer, and an icon of Boomer Generation.
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sarahbellum
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If you are a fan of Paul Simon, Malcom Gladwell, and/or music in general, this is a must listen. Only available as an audiobook (I borrowed it on Hoopla), this is a warm hug and a spark of joy that makes you feel like you‘re in the front row of Simon‘s creative process. Super well done and inspiring, I‘m now going to have to listen to Simon‘s albums I‘ve never heard before!

Amiable I just downloaded this last week! I love Paul Simon AND Malcolm Gladwell, so it seemed like a perfect match! So glad to hear that you liked it. (edited) 2y
sarahbellum @Amiable Oo you are in for a treat then! ☺️ 2y
Amiable @sarahbellum I almost never listen to audiobooks—I don‘t like them; my mind wanders too much. But I‘m mesmerized when Malcolm Gladwell reads his work. Combining him with Paul Simon was a no-brainer! 😀 2y
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sarahbellum @Amiable I‘m very similar- I can only listen to certain kinds of books on audio or my brain wanders. No wandering with this one- it‘s very conversational and easy to follow with lots of music sprinkled in 2y
Chrissyreadit Happy Litsyversary! We joined on the same day! 2y
sarahbellum @Chrissyreadit I just saw that- what are the odds?! Happy Litsyversary 🥳 2y
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No bookish related but this is one of my favorite performers ever! First time I‘ve seen him in concert! 💕

JoScho Yay! Enjoy! 6y
CoffeeK8 @JoScho thanks! 💕 6y
Schlinkles Oh so jealous! Enjoy! 6y
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DivineDiana So cool! Have fun! 6y
tpixie Awesomeness 🌺 6y
CouronneDhiver Aw, you look so happy! Have fun!! 6y
RaimeyGallant Lucky! 6y
Kimzey Woo Hoo! ❤️ 6y
5280reader Yay! Have a fantastic night! 6y
Cathythoughts Oh how exciting ❤️ 6y
UwannaPublishme How cool! I love Paul Simon too. His Graceland album is my favorite. Have fun! 👏🏻👏🏻😁 6y
tpixie 🎉🎉🎉 6y
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