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Track Listings
| 1. Kodachrome |
| 2. Tenderness |
| 3. Take Me To The Mardi Gras |
| 4. Something So Right |
| 5. One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor |
| 6. American Tune |
| 7. Was A Sunny Day |
| 8. Learn How To Fall |
| 9. St. Judy's Comet |
| 10. Loves Me Like a Rock |
| 11. Let Me Live In Your City (Work In Progress) |
| 12. Take Me To The Mardi Gras (Acoustic Demo) |
| 13. American Tune (Unfinished Demo) |
| 14. Loves Me Like A Rock (Acoustic Demo) |
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In the early 1970s, Paul Simon sounded old before his time: while his harder-rocking peers were hanging on to themes of youthful rebellion and romantic obsession, Simon, already a pop veteran who'd notched records since his teens, focused on the smaller details and defining quirks of real life. His second solo album finds him regarding the passage of time and the fragility of relationships with his usual mix of smart-aleck observations and gentler, more deeply felt melancholy. "Kodachrome" was a breezy delight upon its release that now sounds prescient in its backwards glance at myths of youth, "An American Tune" sustains its mood of graceful maturity against a Bach-inspired guitar arrangement that's still gorgeous, and "Something So Right" remains Simon's most luminous declaration of love. Actually produced in varied studios with shifting session bands (including the chameleons in the Muscle Shoals Sound section), the set also introduced the Roches and notched Simon's first plunge into gospel on "Loves Me Like A Rock". --Sam Sutherland
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Digitally remastered! Buoyant 1973 solo album, with 4 rare BONUS tracks. Includes "Kodachrome" and "Loves Me Like A Rock".
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Paul Simon matures wonderfully, in this, his second solo album. Moving on from the majestic heights of Simon & Garfunkel, he carves out his own niche amongst pop's greatest artists. "There Goes Ryhmin' Simon" demonstrates vividly that he is obviously comfortable with a variety of sounds. From the upbeat black humour of "Kodachrome" through the insecurities and harmonies of the beautiful "American Tune" and onwards to the touching "St Judy's Comet", Simon churns out hit after wonderful hit. By the time "Loves Me Like A Rock" completes the journey with a crashing crescendo, we are left in no doubt that Simon has earned his solo place in pop's hall of fame.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's easy to overlook the output of Paul Simon solo career, after the majesty of Simon and Garfunkel records. But I have to say, that this is in my mind a perfect album. Absolute breathtakingly beautiful songs that make an incredible pop/folk album. I love every second of it and this is my favourite Paul Simon album. Like the song goes, "was a sunny day, no clouds in the sky, not a angry word was said, by the people passing by". It's just that kind of album. Paul Simon is a genius, I guess. This is all I have to say.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"There Goes...", despite the whimsical title, is an impressive collection of songs, at times stunning, at other times infectious and at other times moving.
On "American Tune" we have a contender for not only one of Paul Simon's best ever songs, but also a contender for surely the top 50 best songs written in the last 40 years. A chorale-like stateliness underpins a moving, thoughtful vocal that is a profound state of the nation address for its time.
"Something So Right" is a tender love song done with elegance and intelligence. "Loves Me Like A Rock" is infectious and "Take Me To The Mardi Gras" is authentic and charming.
"Tenderness" sounds like something Dion and the Belmonts might have pulled off.
An over-looked classic.
On "American Tune" we have a contender for not only one of Paul Simon's best ever songs, but also a contender for surely the top 50 best songs written in the last 40 years. A chorale-like stateliness underpins a moving, thoughtful vocal that is a profound state of the nation address for its time.
"Something So Right" is a tender love song done with elegance and intelligence. "Loves Me Like A Rock" is infectious and "Take Me To The Mardi Gras" is authentic and charming.
"Tenderness" sounds like something Dion and the Belmonts might have pulled off.
An over-looked classic.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A beautiful, mellow album
I bought this cd after months of searching for an album by Paul Simon called "Kodakchrome". That album doesn't exist -but the song does-on "There Goes Rhymin' Simon". Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark Gagan
Super simon
I replaced my vinyl copy at last with this c.d. reissue and what a superb record it is. Extra tracks & fairly priced. Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. F. Somerville
Gold Old Simon
Just wanted this album for one tune but there are loads of good ones on it. Well worth the money. Seller delivered very quickly too.
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Published 12 months ago by J. M. Simpson
A forgotten gem
Finally available on CD - some of PS's best songs, pre-Graceland. Many of these appear on various Best Ofs, but it's still good to have them in the original form with some... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2009 by Alan Murray
The Definition of Sublime
This album is heart warming and absolutely crammed full of melodic, interesting, uplifting and above all sublime SUBLIME songs. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2004 by John Heaton
relax...
This may not technically be one of Paul Simon's best albums, but for sheer enjoyment and hummable tunes that make you feel better than a child at Christmas, this has to be one of... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2000
An excellent mixture of light and dark!
A great leap forward from his first album, this shows more imagination musically and lyrically. 'Kodachrome' harks back to 'Old Friends' from Bookends - this is the way to... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2000
You must have this in your record collection!
I remember hearing this album when I was about seven and I've loved it ever since. My brother had a tape version of it and we played it to death. Read more
Published on 24 July 2000
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