Paul Simon says he's done writing music.

Discussion in 'Music' started by MeAgain, Sep 5, 2018.

  1. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    Presently he's on a farewell tour.
    He's been writing for 60 years (since he was 13) and has completed 19 albums.

    He's 76 years old.

     
  2. Vanilla Gorilla

    Vanilla Gorilla Go Ape

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    Wow such a loss, he hasnt had a hit in 40 years, and hes giving up writing music now.

    End sarcasm
     
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  3. Niamh2636

    Niamh2636 Members

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    I was thinking more like.... just 19 albums in 60yrs, what a slacker.
     
  4. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    Well, let's see.
    Awards:
    International Album, International Solo Artist, Record of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Contemporary Song, Album of the Year, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Album of the Year, Record of the Year.

    Nominated:
    International Male Solo Artist, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Record of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Album of the Year.

    Others:
    MusiCares Person Of The Year, Kennedy Center Honors recipient, BMI Icon, 39 BMI Awards, Time Magazine one of the "100 People Who Shaped the World", Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, honorary degree from Brandeis University, inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he was awarded the Polar Music Prize.

    16 of these awards and nominations were awarded after 1978 (less than 40 years ago), 7 since 2001 with the last being in 2012.

    He has, including best hits and compilations:
    19 platinum albums
    16 gold albums
    and 5 silver albums.

    Additionally his worldwide solo hits include:
    8 number one
    and 48 top ten.

    Bridge Over Troubled Water alone sold 22 million copies.

    Now, Gorilla how many music awards do you have?
    End sarcasm.
     
  5. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

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    ICP had 19 albums out in their first 10 years alone. Probably more.
     
  6. Vanilla Gorilla

    Vanilla Gorilla Go Ape

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    I remember reading Garfunkel was a major areshole for some reason, cant remember, wife beating maybe or something, maybe yoy can elaborate


    As for Simon, well you know, havent heard any hits since the 80s, so you know...meh
     
  7. Joshua Tree

    Joshua Tree Remain In Light

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    That's what the 'ignore' list is for, though being a mod maybe you can't use it.

    I agree, Big Up to Paul Simon, an amazing and true talent. I imagine it must be hard for him to face giving up his creativity after all those years and so much success and appreciation of what he's done.
     
  8. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

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    Thanks MeAgain, for bringing us this great news :grinning: ;)
     
  9. WOLF ANGEL

    WOLF ANGEL Senior Member - A Fool on the Hill Lifetime Supporter

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    I just like the tunes - even when they're written at Widnes Railway Station:-
     

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