Tag: Paul Simon

audio review : Duncan ( song ) … Paul Simon

I’d extend the title to Lincoln Duncan’s Song and let the final chorus play out longer before the fade. Besides that, this ode; about a vagabond who loses his virginity to a Christian girl; is just about perfect.

It’s not only Paul Simon’s best song but one of the best I’ve heard. The vocal melodies are masterful. The aforementioned chorus; an instrumental ensemble led by what sounds like a lone flute; is beautiful.

my rating : 5 of 5

1972

audio review : Killer Wants To Go To College ( song ) … Paul Simon

This, the second Killer Wants To Go To College of two from Paul Simon’s Capeman; he did a similar thing on the Hearts And Bones album; should’ve been titled Killer Wants To Go On TV as there are no direct school references here. It’s the better version though. Simon’s vocal melodies; he’s playing the role of Salvador Agron; sound stellar over the 1950s honky-tonk groove.

my rating : 4 of 5

1997

audio review : Songs From The Capeman ( album ) ... Paul Simon