Paul Simon - The Essential Paul Simon (2 CD/DVD)
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The Essential Paul Simon (2 CD/DVD)
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As of Nov 27 18:05 EST (details)
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| Artist(s) | Paul Simon |
| Studio | Warner Bros / Wea |
| Release Date | June 26, 2007 |
| UPC Code | 093624996972 |
| Buy this item | $25.49 at Amazon.com
As of Nov 27 18:05 EST (details)
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Tracks
Disc 1
- Mother and Child Reunion
- Loves Me Like a Rock
- Me and Julio Down by the School Yard
- Duncan
- Kodachrome
- 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
- Slip Slidin' Away
- Gone at Last
- Something So Right
- Late in the Evening
- Hearts and Bones
- Take Me to the Mardi Gras
- That Was Your Mother
- American Tune
- Peace Like a River
- Stranded in a Limousine
- Train in the Distance
- The Late Great Johnny Ace
- Still Crazy After All These Years
Disc 2
- Graceland
- Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes
- The Boy in the Bubble
- You Can Call Me Al
- Under African Skies
- The Obvious Child
- Born at the Right Time
- The Cool, Cool River
- Spirit Voices
- Adios Hermanos
- Born in Puerto Rico
- Quality
- Darling Lorraine
- Hurricane Eye
- Father and Daughter
- Outrageous
- Wartime Prayers
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User Reviews
Average user review: 
(13 reviews)
If you like Paul Simon, there is nothing to dislike about this package. Having a video makes a difference if you really haven't seen too much of him. Paul Simon has never been afraid to explore music and while his pieces are clearly "Simon" there are distinct phases to what he was doing. I always respected that he did not seem to pander to the pop audience.
May 27, 2008This is an amazing album. Paul simon is a musical genius whose music is one of a kind. My family loved it when I got it as a gift for them. I knew I made the right decision.
January 20, 2008I don't know how essential this box set is, as a few tracks on the second CD seem a bit superfluous, but for those who don't have any Paul Simon CDs or albums then this is as good a place to start as any. Included is a nice retrospective of his long career with a DVD that has a few video clips of Simon over the years, including appearances on Saturday Night Live and the Dick Cavett Show. It is great as a gift as the 2 CD's and DVD are nicely packaged. For my taste, the reunion of Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park in 1981 still stands out as the best set of their songs together, althought Old Friends Live on Stage is worth considering as well, which comes in a deluxe box set.
January 17, 2008 |  | DVD is not so good also video quality & sound |  |
The CD 1 song's is what I expecing and searching for since first listen when study in Primary School (now I am 50!), so it wonderful!
The CD 2, not so impress, but the DVD quality both video & audio is a shame. Realize this was record long time, so audio might not be like nowaday. Over all with CD 1 is my personally worthed.
October 24, 2007The Essential Paul Simon is a wonderful and eclectic mix of Paul Simon tunes from his solo career. There are the old favorites and some pieces that only the Paul Simon enthusiast would know. I was thrilled to hear some songs that aren't as well known such as "Stranded in a Limousine" and "Adios Hermanos". The DVD that comes along with the CDs is, for lack of a better word, awesome. There are 6 music videos, a rare interview from his younger years, and a host of SNL clips. This compilation really showcases the musical genius that is Paul Simon. It's no wonder he was selected to be the first recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Award for Popular Music! No other singer/songwriter has had such a wide-spread and powerful effect on our world as Paul Simon. This is perfect for the Paul Simon fanatic or someone who still needs to be introduced to wonderful world of Paul Simon's music.
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