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Paul Simon — Slip Slidin' Away
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Dec 22, 2011 - 12:12
 
 aekl 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!
 
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.


SinisterDexter
Posted: Apr 20, 2010 - 09:28
 
Arguably, the most emotionally wrenching song ever written; one of the few that can bring tears to my eyes.

maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: May 01, 2007 - 07:17
 
jadewahoo wrote:
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.
He came a long way
Just to explain,
Kissed his child while he lay sleeping
then turned around and headed for home again....



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.
jadewahoo
(stoking the fire)
Posted: Apr 15, 2007 - 09:07
 
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....
musikalia
(Somewhere (over the rainbow))
Posted: Mar 15, 2007 - 03:06
 
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.
handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Feb 27, 2007 - 11:12
 
Daniel_Pittenger wrote:
How could you rate any of Paul Simon's stuff less than godlike?


Well since you asked -- Quite easily, thank you.
jbtidwell
(Atlanta, GA)
Posted: Feb 27, 2007 - 11:09
 
Wow
Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: Jan 13, 2007 - 15:29
 
This is one of those songs that makes me shiver.
Daniel_Pittenger
(Vermont)
Posted: Dec 15, 2006 - 13:30
 
How could you rate any of Paul Simon's stuff less than godlike? Well maybe that new album...
RobK
(Leucadia, CA)
Posted: Dec 09, 2006 - 18:45
 
aekl 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!
Excellent point, aekl. Especially the part where you agreed with ME!
aekl
(Tacoma)
Posted: Nov 16, 2006 - 10:32
 
RobK wrote:

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

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!
TJOpootertoot
(Toronto)
Posted: Nov 16, 2006 - 08:35
 
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
Lazy8
(The Gallatin Valley of Montana)
Posted: Nov 16, 2006 - 08:34
 
capandjudy wrote:
"Slip Sliding Away" is not from "Still Crazy After All Of These Years" as referenced above. It is a fantastic song none the less.

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.
hippiechick
(In the world but not of it)
Posted: Nov 16, 2006 - 08:33
 
How can I both like and hate this song at the same time?!?

RobK
(Leucadia, CA)
Posted: Nov 01, 2006 - 18:19
 
toddschmutz wrote:
All Paul Simon songs sound the same! But they sound best when they are over.

That's what everyone thinks when they simply don't like someone, which makes your comment totally unoriginal.
vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Nov 01, 2006 - 17:33
 
toddschmutz wrote:
All Paul Simon songs sound the same! But they sound best when they are over.





toddschmutz
(Colorado)
Posted: Nov 01, 2006 - 17:31
 
All Paul Simon songs sound the same! But they sound best when they are over.
meloman
(Warsaw, Poland)
Posted: Oct 18, 2006 - 02:36
 
Shesdifferent wrote:
Play ANY Paul Simon or Simon & Garfunkel ANYTIME on RP!

Sign me up!
Krispian
(Vancouver, BC)
Posted: Sep 04, 2006 - 03:14
 
What a songwriter. These lyrics are amazing... "He wore his passion for his woman like a thorny crown."
jah_blessed
(Netherlands)
Posted: Aug 20, 2006 - 13:29
 
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.
Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet)
Posted: Aug 20, 2006 - 13:26
 
Lyrics, arrangement, rhythm...speaks volumes...
Tristan_McIntosh
(Cubicle Junction, OH)
Posted: Jul 07, 2006 - 13:02
 
Just saw Paul in concert last week. absolutely amazing!!!

and his opening act rocked some killer slide guitar
witchchild
(Around here somwhere)
Posted: Jul 07, 2006 - 13:01
 
I've heard this song so many times, almost everytime I tear up.
Aud
(lost in lakecity)
Posted: Jun 22, 2006 - 21:52
 
Daveinbawlmer wrote:

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

Yeah, it's depressing as hell but still melodic (vs melancholic).
Daveinbawlmer
(Bawlmer, Merlin. Hon.)
Posted: Jun 22, 2006 - 21:14
 

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


Old_Pool_Skunk
(Get Out)
Posted: Jun 22, 2006 - 21:14
 
Man... some things never change. Love is old, love is new.
kazuma
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Jun 08, 2006 - 08:17
 
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
This song is so melancholy...it underlines Paul Simon's ability to remind us of some universal truths;

1 Love + doubt = despair
2 Hat + moustache = balding man
3 Sandals + socks = beard

Bump it!
mattt
(waaaayyyyyy Upper Midwest, but not all the way up)
Posted: Jun 08, 2006 - 07:19
 
Zarba wrote:
Paul must cringe every time he sees this picture...

I know I do.

-mt-

(Great song, though.)
Antigone
(Tasha's house, VA)
Posted: Jun 08, 2006 - 07:11
 
Zarba wrote:
Paul must cringe every time he sees this picture...


Ohh, I think that picture was the one that started my Paul Simon crush! Guilty pleasure indeed!
Zarba
(Atlanta, GA USA)
Posted: May 10, 2006 - 05:22
 
Paul must cringe every time he sees this picture...
xsrossiter
(So Cal)
Posted: May 10, 2006 - 03:10
 
"The sound you make is muzac to my ears" - John Lennon
veegez
(Minnesoter)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 19:00
 
capandjudy wrote:
"Slip Sliding Away" is not from "Still Crazy After All Of These Years" as referenced above. It is a fantastic song none the less.


Well, it was written with this bunch (Still Crazy.. - 1975), just not released until his next album Greatest Hits, Etc. Also, released as a single with Something So Right (b side) in 1977 (2 years after it's release on the Still Crazy... album)


veegez
(Minnesoter)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 18:59
 
capandjudy wrote:
"Slip Sliding Away" is not from "Still Crazy After All Of These Years" as referenced above. It is a fantastic song none the less.


Well, it was written with this bunch, just not release until his next album Greatest Hits, Etc.


veegez
(Minnesoter)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 18:49
 
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
This song is so melancholy...it underlines Paul Simon's ability to remind us of some universal truths;

1 Love + doubt = despair
2 Hat + moustache = balding man
3 Sandals + socks = beard


I like this one. Lez bring it to the top. :)
capandjudy
(Huntington, WV)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 15:06
 
"Slip Sliding Away" is not from "Still Crazy After All Of These Years" as referenced above. It is a fantastic song none the less.
AlienRelic
(Milky Way)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 13:39
 
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:


Someone actually possesses "good memories" from the 70's? Well hat's off to you, brother. That was one of the darkest decades of the century.

Yes. The other dark decades of the century were the 10's, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 80's and 90's.
Memories are as good as you can make them, I suppose.
StellarSwarm
(Indianapolis, IN)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 13:38
 
There's a sound in this song that truly had me thinking my pop-up blocker was going crazy. The song's pretty good, but I could do without that little sound.
Whirlpool
(Uranus)
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 - 13:36
 
Perfection.
danimal3114u
Posted: Apr 09, 2006 - 04:52
 
One of the few individuals I would label as a musical genius. He did borrow a lot from other cultures and musicians, but in the process he definetly added his own flavor, and not only elevated his music, but the popularity of the original musicians. Paul Simon is probably the greatest all around musician in the last 50 years. and this is an excellent example of one of his best songs. Dealing with human emotion and making even pain beautiful.
skindy
(Theatregal in Albany, NY)
Posted: Mar 27, 2006 - 07:36
 
Yes, play more solo Simon, or more Simon & Garfunkel, more often here on RP!

Mark my words: 50 or 100 years from now, Paul Simon will be universally acknowledged as one of THE greatest songwriting talents of our era. The thing is, he's so easy to listen to, it's easy to severely underrate his work. He is just phenomenal.

And by the way, this particular song also brings back good 70s memories for me too!
ruthless
(Walkin in Memphis)
Posted: Mar 27, 2006 - 07:26
 
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:


Someone actually possesses "good memories" from the 70's? Well hat's off to you, brother. That was one of the darkest decades of the century.


Aw Man, we had so much FUN! Very fond memories were made in the 70's for me anyway...
Death_to_Clear_Channel
(Chicago)
Posted: Mar 27, 2006 - 07:20
 
dolfan wrote:
Takes me back to the '70's and some of the good memories from that time. Good choice for a return to 30 years ago. Paul Simon was/is a rare talent.


Someone actually possesses "good memories" from the 70's? Well hat's off to you, brother. That was one of the darkest decades of the century.
cattgirl813
(On the beaten path)
Posted: Mar 27, 2006 - 07:20
 
Shesdifferent wrote:
Play ANY Paul Simon or Simon & Garfunkel ANYTIME on RP!


I couldn't agree more. One of the best songwriters ever, with a wistful singing voice on top of it all.
Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet)
Posted: Mar 12, 2006 - 13:18
 
Play ANY Paul Simon or Simon & Garfunkel ANYTIME on RP!
Paul_in_Australia
Posted: Feb 25, 2006 - 21:48
 
This song is so melancholy...it underlines Paul Simon's ability to remind us of some universal truths;

1 Love + doubt = despair
2 Hat + moustache = balding man
3 Sandals + socks = beard
dolfan
(Kingsland, Ga.)
Posted: Feb 11, 2006 - 04:06
 
Takes me back to the '70's and some of the good memories from that time. Good choice for a return to 30 years ago. Paul Simon was/is a rare talent.