Paul Simon: The Definitive Biography
- ISBN-10
- 0749923431
- ISBN-13
- 9780749923433
- Series
- Paul Simon
- Category
- Folk musicians
- Pages
- 232
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Piatkus Books
- Author
- Laura Jackson
Description
Paul Simon's career has spanned six decades. in 1957, at the age of 16, Paul Simon, along with Art Garfunkel, notched up his first chart hit. in October 2000, millions of records later and having just completed a double bill tour with Bob Dylan, Simon's latest album You're the One went gold immediately on release and secured a Grammy nomination as Album of the Year 2001. Paul Simon is a star that everyone wants to know about.In Paul Simon: the definitive biography bestselling writer Laura Jackson reveals the story behind this naturally intense man whose evocative lyrics have articulated the fears, dreams and everyday dilemmas of several generations.--Includes professional analysis and discussion of Paul Simon as a world-class lyricist, through the views of contemporary songwriters and music critics such as Chris de Burgh, Sir Tim Rice, Noel Redding as well as from eminent academics on both sides of the Atlantic-Gives insights into Paul Simon's life and music, from his roots to the present day, dealing with the years he partnered Garfunkel, his subsequent solo career and how he later went on to embrace experimentation with world music and develop an interest in musicals and film-Explores Paul Simon's passion for politics and involvement in world issues-Focuses on his intriguing, sometimes fractured friendship with Art Garfunkel, delves into his perennial sense of insecurity and explores his troubled relationships with womenThis fascinating biography provides a detailed portrait of a man who is a true icon of the 20th century.
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