aekl wrote: 
There are plenty of recording artists whose songs sound very much alike - I don't think Paul Simon fits into that category so much, though.

Arguably, the most emotionally wrenching song ever written; one of the few that can bring tears to my eyes.

jadewahoo wrote:


Just how many do you have in 31 years? I thought I was doing okay to have four in six. Now I have five grandies. You must have about 546.

I could not count how many times I have sung this song to my childrens over the last 31 years.
A father wished to tell his son
the reason for all the things he'd done,
Kissed his child while he lay sleeping
then turned around and headed for home again....

She said a good day
Ain't got no rain
She said a bad day's when I lie in bed
And think of things that might have been


I've always loved that line.

Daniel_Pittenger wrote:

Well since you asked -- Quite easily, thank you.

Wow

This is one of those songs that makes me shiver.

How could you rate any of Paul Simon's stuff less than godlike? Well maybe that new album...

aekl wrote:Excellent point, aekl. Especially the part where you agreed with ME!

RobK wrote:
Yes! Anyone who says all of an artist's songs sound the same doesn't really know the artist, and certainly has never owned an album of theirs. Their comments should be stricken from the record!

It's rainin' outside, it ain't supposed to stop for days - and I forgot my lunch at home.

But this song just hit the sweet spot, man.

TJ

capandjudy wrote:
Funny, it's on my vinyl copy.

And you're right, it's a fantastic song. Sad and uplifting at the same time, very human.

How can I both like and hate this song at the same time?!?

toddschmutz wrote:
That's what everyone thinks when they simply don't like someone, which makes your comment totally unoriginal.

toddschmutz wrote:

All Paul Simon songs sound the same! But they sound best when they are over.

Shesdifferent wrote:
Sign me up!

What a songwriter. These lyrics are amazing... "He wore his passion for his woman like a thorny crown."

Not a huge fan of the man, but this is nice. I like the lyrics in particular. "We work our jobs, collect our pay, but we're slip slidin' away." Not sure if those are the exact words, but that line stands out for me.

Lyrics, arrangement, rhythm...speaks volumes...

Just saw Paul in concert last week. absolutely amazing!!!

and his opening act rocked some killer slide guitar

I've heard this song so many times, almost everytime I tear up.

Daveinbawlmer wrote: Yeah, it's depressing as hell but still melodic (vs melancholic).

I like this song and I can't stand myself for it.

Man... some things never change. Love is old, love is new.

Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Bump it!

Zarba wrote:
I know I do.

-mt-

(Great song, though.)

Zarba wrote:

Ohh, I think that picture was the one that started my Paul Simon crush! Guilty pleasure indeed!

Paul must cringe every time he sees this picture...