PAUL SIMON(保罗·西蒙)
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Paul Simon's career has spanned six decadesIn 1957, at the age of sixteen, Paul Simon, along withArt Gartunkel, notched up his first chart hit In October2000, millions of records later and having completed adouble bill tour with Bob Dylan, Simon/s latest album'You're the One' went gold immediately on release and secured a Grammy nomination as Album of the Year2001. Paul Simon is a star who has entertainedgenerations of music tans
Laura Jackson explores the development of Simon'smusic from his roots to the presenl day, dealing wilhthe years be partnered Garfunkel, his subsequentsole career and how he later went on to embraceexperimentation with wodd music and develop aninterest in musicals and film. This book also gives insight into Paul Simon's privatelife including his passion for politics and involvementin world issues, his intriguing, sometimes fracturedfdendship with Art Garfunkel, and his troubledrelationships with women. This fascinating biography, the first true insight intoPaul Simon and his music for fifteen years, provides adetailed portrait of a man who is a true icon of thetwentieth century. 编辑推荐：
Book Description
The story of Paul Simon, whose evocative lyrics have articulated the fears, dreams and everyday dilemmas of several generations. It gives insights into Paul Simon's life and music, from his roots to the 21st century, dealing with the years he partnered Art Garfunkel, his subsequent solo career, and how he later went on to embrace experimentation with world music and develop an interest in musicals and film. Paul Simon's passion for politics and his involvement in world issues is addressed, along with his perennial sense of insecurity and troubled relationships with women. There is also analysis and discussion of Paul Simon as a lyricist, through the views of contemporary songwriters and music critics such as Sir Tim Rice and Noel Redding as well as from academics on both sides of the Atlantic. Book Dimension length: (cm)23.4 width:(cm)15.6 目录：
Acknowledgements
1 Out of the Shadows 2 Local Limelight 3 Musical Chairs 4 Love, Loss and Living Free 5 Wandering Minstrel 6 Dazed and Confused 7 Fying High B All Things Must Pass 9 Renaissance Man 10 Swings and Roundabouts 11 Love in the Park 12 Classic Mistakes 13 The Rhythm of Life 14 Phantom Philanthropist 15 Bridging the Gap 16 Crossed Wires 17 Timeless Troubadour Index |