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jonno_norton
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 - 12:17
 
One of the greatest albums of all times. Not anything spectacular by today's standards; we import sounds from all over the world and disguise them as American classics. But you have to give Paul Simon credit for doing it so well, and not being afraid to admit it up front instead of plagiarizing the cultures he borrowed from in creating this album. And the song writing is amazing too. 

MirageRF
(Clemmons, NC, USA)
Posted: Mar 27, 2013 - 10:53
 
Everybody in my rehab group loves this song!

uilekiek
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 01:20
 
best album by paul simon listen to vocalsj

snakechaser
(Boringtown, Bible Belt)
Posted: Feb 08, 2013 - 16:33
 
Better live...

Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Jan 08, 2013 - 08:44
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 

oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.)
Posted: Dec 23, 2012 - 08:00
 
 ch83575 wrote:
Graceland haters?  Seriously?

This is one of the greatest albums of all time, at least in my book.  The whole thing is perfect, simply perfect.
 
I couldn't agree more. Absolutely amazing album with some absolutely amazing artists. 

Kaisersosay
(Mighty Mighty Bostown)
Posted: Nov 06, 2012 - 14:09
 
ughh

ch83575
Posted: Oct 21, 2012 - 14:38
 
Graceland haters?  Seriously?

This is one of the greatest albums of all time, at least in my book.  The whole thing is perfect, simply perfect.

joelbb
Posted: Oct 21, 2012 - 14:32
 
I wish he'd shut up and let Ladysmith sing.

bamenda
(Germany)
Posted: Oct 06, 2012 - 05:21
 
Excellent album! Great song. Thanks for the good vibes and the well chosen music- everyday! Greets from France!

Xstar
(Ya'll, Kentucky)
Posted: Sep 20, 2012 - 02:00
 
a solid 5 {#No}

TerryS
(Another SW)
Posted: Jul 03, 2012 - 17:51
 
This was really good on the speaker  of my new (to me)1965 Austin A55. That car is now history - not a bad place to leave PS.

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Jun 17, 2012 - 14:16
 
 Byronape wrote:
 
I get what he's saying, but us Americans have taken over the Queen's English and made our own bastardized language.  And since we are also lazy, improper usage starts to gain ground and become accepted.  

 

Not true.

enkay
(Vancouver Island)
Posted: Jun 17, 2012 - 14:12
 
 Byronape wrote:



On a side note, I'm going to start using the expression "the mutt's nuts".  That's just awesome for a mental child like myself.

 
 
I've also heard "the dog's underplums" used too, if you're seeking a little more canine testicular variety in your compliments.

Byronape
("post-capitalist wreckageville")
Posted: Apr 15, 2012 - 01:51
 
 fredriley wrote:

A pedant writes: 'clueless' can't be comparative. You either have clues, or you don't, and if you don't you can't be more or less clueless than someone else. 

I can't be doing with Paul Simon's 'homages' (aka appropriations/rip-offs) of African music. Keep the Africans, ditch PS, IMO. But what the hey, others think he's the dog's bollox so wtf do I know? Other than to hit mute when he starts warbling. 
 
Cynaera wrote:

fredriley, I tried to slog through that miasma of incomprehensible garble - I really did! But I don't understand what you were trying to say.  I'm guessing you didn't like the song.

Please dumb it down for me, okay? I'm not college-educated.

 

Fred's making a grammar argument that the word "clueless" was used incorrectly when being used to compare things.  I get what he's saying, but us Americans have taken over the Queen's English and made our own bastardized language.  And since we are also lazy, improper usage starts to gain ground and become accepted.  

He's also saying that he doesn't think Paul Simon should be doing anything with African music.  He's suggesting that we exchange real music making Africans for Paul Simon and let Paul jump into the next lions mouth.  

The next sentence is saying basically that others think he's great.   Also, the expression "dog's bollox" (aka the mutt's nuts) is actually commonly used as a positive thing (thanks for the previous correction Fred) despite it's actual content.  

For an interesting read regarding the expression...

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/dog's%20bollocks.html

On a side note, I'm going to start using the expression "the mutt's nuts".  That's just awesome for a mental child like myself.

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 30, 2012 - 10:42
 


This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring day...  from a truly great album...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Feb 27, 2012 - 18:22
 


marvelous...  love it...  love this album...

 

Alpine
(N39d39mW121d30m)
Posted: Jan 10, 2012 - 21:07
 
If I ever hear this again, it will be too soon.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 10, 2012 - 21:04
 


love this song...  love this whole album...
 

oooresultooo
Posted: Dec 26, 2011 - 08:05
 
Please delete this song from playlist!

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 14:46
 

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...


drsteevo
(Location Location)
Posted: Nov 08, 2011 - 09:36
 
 fredriley wrote:
A pedant writes: 'clueless' can't be comparative. You either have clues, or you don't, and if you don't you can't be more or less clueless than someone else.
 
English is a living language, and I am sure your version in England is different than Bluedot's in California.  However, I can assure you that everyone in the US understood what Bluedot meant when they wrote "most clueless comment" — the "clueless" was being used as a synonym for stupid.  So, "clueless" can most certainly be comparative in colloquial English. 

Also, this song is great!


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 07, 2011 - 21:30
 

I'll dance to this...

 

finoufk
(Bordeaux - france)
Posted: Sep 22, 2011 - 08:30
 
OMELET, omelet    to see onions      hum i'm hungry !

Netto
(Khimki, Russia)
Posted: Sep 06, 2011 - 11:29
 
2 lim 1

smackiepipe
(Western North Carolina)
Posted: May 19, 2011 - 07:40
 


vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: May 03, 2011 - 12:05
 
nap

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Apr 01, 2011 - 20:34
 
 SaintPeter wrote:
This song needs to go.
 
Where to?


Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Apr 01, 2011 - 20:32
 
 fredriley wrote:

A pedant writes: 'clueless' can't be comparative. You either have clues, or you don't, and if you don't you can't be more or less clueless than someone else.

I can't be doing with Paul Simon's 'homages' (aka appropriations/rip-offs) of African music. Keep the Africans, ditch PS, IMO. But what the hey, others think he's the dog's bollox so wtf do I know? Other than to hit mute when he starts warbling.
 
fredriley, I tried to slog through that miasma of incomprehensible garble - I really did! But I don't understand what you were trying to say.  I'm guessing you didn't like the song.

Please dumb it down for me, okay? I'm not college-educated.


SaintPeter
(Denver)
Posted: Apr 01, 2011 - 20:29
 
This song needs to go.

ElLupus
Posted: Mar 17, 2011 - 07:07
 
I hear you!

 rubenbeagle wrote:
With apologies to all the PS fans out there, this is just plain annoying.{#Arghhh}
 


maryte
(Blinding You With Library Science!)
Posted: Mar 17, 2011 - 07:05
 
This is magnificent.  We saw Ladysmith perform it live just last month.  That was a show I smiled through from start to finish!

coyotexxx2
(Enjoying Paradise)
Posted: Mar 01, 2011 - 09:10
 
I love this song. 

dsmcd01
(neither here nor there)
Posted: Jan 29, 2011 - 02:59
 
I there are angels this is what they would sound like. If there are no angels I'm quite pleased we can sound like this.

haresfur
(Bendigo Australia)
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 - 15:58
 
What can I say? I dislike most Paul Simon music, including much of the early stuff I used to love, but I think this is a very good album.  Go figure.

vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 - 15:54
 
power yawn

rubenbeagle
(Deep in the heart of Illinois)
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 - 20:11
 
With apologies to all the PS fans out there, this is just plain annoying.{#Arghhh}



fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Dec 13, 2010 - 04:58
 
 bluedot wrote:

If RP had awards, this post would definitely be in the running for "Most Clueless Comment."

 
A pedant writes: 'clueless' can't be comparative. You either have clues, or you don't, and if you don't you can't be more or less clueless than someone else.

I can't be doing with Paul Simon's 'homages' (aka appropriations/rip-offs) of African music. Keep the Africans, ditch PS, IMO. But what the hey, others think he's the dog's bollox so wtf do I know? Other than to hit mute when he starts warbling.



colt4x5
(scrambling.)
Posted: Sep 24, 2010 - 18:12
 
Come to think of it, Graceland was the first musical gift my kid brother ever gave me. I'm sure that's one reason it means so much to me.

bluedot
(Long Beach, CA)
Posted: Jul 07, 2010 - 00:53
 
 Martino wrote:
I wish paul simon was homeless or at least without the opportunity to record music
 
If RP had awards, this post would definitely be in the running for "Most Clueless Comment."


sirdroseph
(Tokyo)
Posted: May 10, 2010 - 12:13
 
 jools wrote:

If it wasn't for the "white dude" who actually has his own significant place in music history - you probably wouldn't have even heard of LBM. Learn some  history please!!!

 
I have more authentic African music in my personal library than you have probably ever heard of.{#Whisper} While I am learning my history, perhaps you should know what you are talking about to an individual before making such incredibly off base assumptions.{#Shhh}

BTW: I don't even particularly like LBM, but prefer their version over Simon's.

jools
(Brighton UK)
Posted: May 04, 2010 - 11:33
 
 sirdroseph wrote:
I didn't even know Simon did this tune; I have only heard the version sung by Lady Smith without Simon. Hmmm. not bad though I prefer it without the white dude.{#Wink}
 
If it wasn't for the "white dude" who actually has his own significant place in music history - you probably wouldn't have even heard of LBM. Learn some  history please!!!


sirdroseph
(Tokyo)
Posted: May 04, 2010 - 11:30
 
I didn't even know Simon did this tune; I have only heard the version sung by Lady Smith without Simon. Hmmm. not bad though I prefer it without the white dude.{#Wink}

Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 - 08:12
 

click pic for LBM's other big hit


nate917
(2,815 miles from home)
Posted: Apr 02, 2010 - 19:26
 
 Martino wrote:
I wish paul simon was homeless or at least without the opportunity to record music
 
Sometimes, in a weird way, a comment can be funny because it's so abjectly mean.  This qualified.


Rotterdam
Posted: Mar 02, 2010 - 04:26
 
 Fredrikson wrote:
ugh.
 

Sorry you don't like this. I think it is sublime - lovely poetry, beautiful music... it grips me.

Fredrikson
(Stockholm)
Posted: Feb 14, 2010 - 03:56
 
ugh.

Martino
(Almere, Netherlands)
Posted: Feb 14, 2010 - 03:55
 
I wish paul simon was homeless or at least without the opportunity to record music

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 - 17:36
 


A magnificent song from a profound album...



eyeswideopen
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 - 11:41
 
Everything about this is delicious.  Thanks to all of you who wrote about how this album affected you when you were young. I was a bit older but still - Graceland was and still is a knockout.  Thanks, Paul!