Well, not really... however, last night we went to Radio City Music Hall to see Paul Simon perform and it was a fantastic show. To begin, I've not been to Radio City for quite some time so the renovations they did years ago are absolutely gorgeous. Secondly, Paul Simon came out on fire and played a fantastic show including multiple encores.
I've been listening to Paul Simon since I was a child. My father is from South Africa and has been a fan of him for quite some time and always played his music when we were in the car. Growing up, listening to Rhythm of the Saints and Graceland albums were a common occurrence. Attending the concert with my folks was special because this music is something we always shared together, and finally being able to see him live was extremely moving.
The set consisted of what you'd expect from him. Highlights of the show were Graceland, Mrs. Robinson, Boy in the Bubble, and Cecilia. Paul may be getting old - but is quite a performer. I would love to see him take the stage with Dave Matthews and perform Boy in the Bubble or Mrs. Robinson.
His new album, Suprise is certainly one to pick up. I highly recommend downloading it via iTunes or purchasing it in the stores as it's stylistically very different. Let me know your thoughts about the album!
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