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b. Paul Frederic Simon, 13 October 1941, Newark, New Jersey, USA. Simon first entered the music business with partner Art Garfunkel in the duo Tom And Jerry. In 1957, they scored a US hit with the rock 'n' roll influenced 'Hey, Schoolgirl'. After one album, they split up in order to return to college. Although Simon briefly worked with Carole King recording demonstration discs for minor acts, he did not record again until the early 60s. Employing various pseudonyms, Simon enjoyed a couple of minor US hits during 1962-63 as Tico And The Triumphs ('Motorcycle') and Jerry Landis ('The Lone Teen Ranger'). After moving to Europe in 1964, Simon busked in Paris and appeared at various folk clubs in London. Upon returning to New York, he was signed to CBS Records by produ More... (Submit New Paul Simon Lyrics) (Submit New Paul Simon Lyrics) To my darling Girl | Reviewer: Richard ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon To a father has been separated from his soon to be 4 year old. I would like to thank paul simon for a wonderful song lyrics. I was a very active part of her life until her second birthday when Myself and ex wife began devorce proceeding which became nasty. Now I can only see her once a fortnight and talk to her via the phone. So when i wantede to put to words how I felt on her 4th birthday card this song came to mind. I worship my girl and feel so proud of her and it a honour to be her dad. Paul has said something that all dads would wwant to say to there little diamonds. I hope when see is older that she'll read her card and see how much i love her. Thank you Paul.x The Best thing that has ever happened to me . | Reviewer: Richard ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon I'm a father with a soon to be 4 year old daughter The problem is that her mother and I are devorced and she will not allow me to see her on a regular basis . The only means of contact is through a child minder via the telephone and a contact centre that is only open once every two weeks. When we were living together we were so close. She taught me so many things about me that nobody could . I looked after her bathed. Played with her did her laundry cleaned her bum,We went to the park, took her too and from the child minders. And well, everything that dads do. I loved every minute of it and I will treasure those moments for the rest of my life (I'm very lucky.). When I'm with my daughter for the short amount of time that we have time stands still. It's sheer joy to look at her. And when she hugs me and says that she loves me,it warms my core being. When we speak on the phone I love to hear her develope and to hear her laugh and sing. It tears me apart to leave her or put the phone down due to our current situation with her mother. So when I wanted to put into words how I felt about her in her 4th bithday card. I remembered this song. I first heard "Father And Daughter" just before her 2nd birthday as my ex wife and I was starting devorce proceeding. It stuck with me as we were heading into dark and terrible times. I hope that when she is older that she'll read the words that Paul has so perfectly written and to know that I love her so deepley and will always love her. My girl is proudest and most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. I will never give in. I will always fight to be a part of my daughters life. And it's an honour to be her Dad. Thank you Paul Simon.x painting oil on canvass-dog barking at thunderstorm | Reviewer: apolinario cruz ------ About the song The Cool, Cool River performed by Paul Simon this is not a review but a painting i painted early this year 2008 was inspired by the line from the song cool cool river. this song i think is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. i am in paris at the moment exhibiting a collection of paintings i painted between 2007-2008 .and the painting i titled dog barking at thunderstorm is included. i'm exhibiting at gallerie claire de villaret on 9,rue blainville, paris 95005. i live in australia and i'm here in paris till the 4th july. my beautiful daughter | Reviewer: allan bishop ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon i havent seen my daughter for nearly a year she lives in another country she is my only child and i miss her and love her so much this song says it all for me theres is no other love like a fathers love for is daughter today is the first time i heard this song and i have sent it to her so hug you children everyday because they fly the nest all to soon An eternally fresh song! | Reviewer: Prakash Rao ------ About the song American Tune performed by Paul Simon As a 50 something, this song has been relevant for me decade after decade, experience after experience, crisis after crisis. After immigrating from India more than 7000 miles away and arriving on a jet plane and not the Mayflower, the words "Still, you don't expect to be Bright and bon vivant - - So far away from home, so far away from home" resonates. Many are the weary days when I asked myself what I am doing here. and then , Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day And I'm trying to get some rest That's all I'm trying to get some rest" The current oil crisis and the perceived decline of America - "for we lived so well so long" and later "You can't be forever blessed". In my opinion, one of the best songwriters - ever! It's a song I should have written | Reviewer: Zack ------ About the song Kodachrome performed by Paul Simon There have been many times I have used the second verse of this song to describe my relationships with women. In fact, everything does look WORSE in Black and White because it requires you to use your "sweet imagination" to figure out what color things should be. The mental result is usually more hideous than the real thing. Mesmerizing and Beautiful | Reviewer: T ------ About the song Duncan performed by Paul Simon I, too, first heard this song when I watched the movie 10 Items or Less, and can't believe that I never heard it before! It definitely had been hidden to me, and I feel it deserves a lot more popularity than it got. The fact that it doesn't seem to be as popular as many of Paul Simon's other songs makes it, of course, a true gem. My Dad - 5/5/50 to 4/26/08 | Reviewer: Meghan ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon My father died three weeks ago of sudden cardiac arrest. He was 57 years old and very healthy. I am getting married on June 28th, and had told my Dad that he could pick the father daughter dance because he loved music very much. All through my engagement, he would say "Do you want to hear the song now, Meg? It's kind of fast and we should probably practice." I always said no because I knew that I would cry my eyes out as soon as I heard whatever song he picked. He died before I ever heard the song or danced to it with him. The day after he died, I asked my Mom to play it for me. When she put on 'Fathers and Daughters' it was like my Dad was telling me one last time how much he loved me and how much I meant to him. Whenever I hear it, for the rest of my life, I will know that my Dad loved me with all of his heart. I hope that he knows why I never danced with him - it was not because I didn't want to or because I didn't care, but that I knew I would be incredibly emotional because I loved him more than words can say. Every single day I had with my Dad, I knew that he loved me and was proud of me and supported me. I was his only girl, and he looked at me the way no one else ever did. I think of him and miss him every day. I believe that now he knows more than ever how much I love him, and that I know I am the luckiest girl alive to have had him in my life. He was the best Dad a girl could ever ask for. Thank you, Dad, for being who you are and loving me the way you did. I will love you and miss you for the rest of my life and will think of you every day. You will always be my Daddy and I will always be your little girl (your DDD). I love you to the moon and the stars. My Dad | Reviewer: meghan ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon My Dad died three weeks ago of sudden cardiac arrest. I am getting married on June 28th, and had let my Dad pick the song that he and I would dance to. All through my engagement, he would say to me "I picked the song, it's a little bit fast. Do you want to practice dancing to it?" I always said no. I knew no matter what song it was, I would cry my eyes out because I loved my Dad more than words can even say. I hope now that he knows why I never danced with him. It wasn't because I didn't want to, it was because I knew it was going to be very emotional for me, and I never thought it was the right time. The day after he died, I asked my Mom to play the song that he had picked out for me. When she put this song on, it was like my Dad was telling me one more time how he felt about me. My Dad loved me and believed in me and was proud of me every day of my life. He was the most supportive father a girl could ever ask for. I hope he understands now how much I love him, and how much he means to me. I had the best Dad in the world, and I was lucky enough to have him for 27 years. I will miss him and think about him every day of my life. Thank you, Dad, for having me and loving me, and thank you for picking the most beautiful song for us to dance to. I love you to the moon and the stars! hopelessness | Reviewer: Rico ------ About the song Slip Slidin' Away performed by Paul Simon Every time I hear this song and I listien to Paul Simon quite often, I feel like crying and am saddened. To me the song speaks of the hopeless existence that most of us live, never fullfilling our dreams, afraid to step out of our shallow lifes. The last verse says it all. We life each day collecting our pay, gliding down the highway when in fact we are one day closer to death, slip slidin' away. Ouch, it hurts. powerful tune | Reviewer: Joe Gillman ------ About the song The Boy in the Bubble performed by Paul Simon even more powerful today than in 1985 . . . as the miracle and wonders are ten fold . . as are the dangers (the bomb in the baby carriage) . . . as is the need for love . . . god damn beautiful fucking song. One of the few masterpieces I have known | Reviewer: Sherry ------ About the song Darling Lorraine performed by Paul Simon This song brings up so much sadness and emotion for me-- as not that many a song can do. Its writing as well as the melody and his singing it in kind of a talking fashion and his inflections just make this song a very powerful one. RIP Daddy in memory Richard L Kane | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon The first time I heard this song I cried my eyes out. I lost my Dad on 10/29/02. He was the first man I ever loved or trusted. He was my Daddy. I miss him everyday....he was not a Father, he was a Dad. He was everything, he was the heart of our family....he was and still is my hero. RIP Daddy....I love you...till we meet again. Kristin L Kane-West Powerful | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song The Boxer performed by Paul Simon Every time I hear this song...it makes an impression.As I grow older I appreciate it more. It applies to everyones life ...no matter where you are or what you do. Nobody can sing this song like Simon and Garfunkel Probably one of the best songs ever written sent this to him for his birthday | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon How could this song not remind me of my dad and I ? I kind of wish it was a duet, with the daughter assuring the father. I am not a crier, but the first verse and then, the father assurance he will be guarding her got me, because I miss him so much...he has been deployed for two months already...August can't come soon enough. Beautiful way to describe the Father & Daughter love | Reviewer: Sanjay Mukherjee ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon I lost my wife when my daughter was 1 year old, She died out of cancer . After that my daughter is everything to my life . Her name is Sanjanaa. I think no other father can love her daughter as i love , thanks Paul simon Still cool after all these years | Reviewer: Annieanne ------ About the song Duncan performed by Paul Simon First heard this song over thirty years ago and it's still just as real and honest now as it was then. Ahhh, the poigniancy of youth... Check out the demo version of this on Paul Simon ('72) - available on i-tunes. no title | Reviewer: Annie ------ About the song Father and Daughter performed by Paul Simon the only things i knew about my dad was his name, where he lived, his age and how he looked like. The funny thing we lived in the same house for 16 years! he never cared about me, my sister, brothers or my mum. Listening to this song makes me angry. they got divorced a year ago, and i now live with my mum. My brothers and sister already live by themselves. I haven't had contact with my dad for a year now, and i dont regret. I never wanna see him again. thanks, Paul | Reviewer: howard hart ------ About the song You Can Call Me Al performed by Paul Simon Images, message and a great river of rythym to flow upon. Yeah, ...why I am soft in the middle, I've got a short little span of attention. Mr. Simon, you have left the world a much better place! The Sound Of Silence | Reviewer: Jim ------ About the song The Sound of Silence performed by Paul Simon A bit of a late bloomer, The Sound Of Silence was one of the earliest rock songs I listened to as a young child during the 70s. This song is a classic. I prefer the 1964 version, because it is more pure. The 1965 version adds on drums, etc., which makes it sound a little more artificial than the original version. However, this song is also extremely timely. It is as relevant today as during the 1960s. Basically, Simon and Garfunkel are saying that in the modern world people listen less and less to one another. The modern world has created stress and dissonance, and this has resulted in an alienation. I think that in the 45 years since this song was first written, truer words have not been spoken. We have become even more fast-paced. Political correctness is about not listening. It's about arguing. It's about not seeking the truth, but being angry and alienated. I think this song is one of the most memorable songs of the last 50 years. Some recent polls, have said that this song is overrated. I disagree. It is very wise words of wisdom from a man who was in his early 20s at the time. We have entered a world in the last 50 years where people listen less and less to each other. 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