12 Patriotic Songs Better than Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A."
Don't let bad music ruin your 4th of July. Here are a dozen great songs celebrating the U.S.A. without resorting to shmaltz... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
I hate to call Paul Simon a fraud, but this has been bothering me for years now: His song “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” only includes FIVE actual ways to leave your lover (see 1-5 below). I thought I’d help him out by coming up with the other 45 myself. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDavy Graham: 1940 - 2008
British musician Davy Graham died Monday from a massive seizure after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 68 years old. The little-known guitarist, singer and arranger got his start playing folk-blues clubs in the early 1960s, where his fusion of folk, blues and jazz with Arabic and Indian flourishes caught the ear of several artists who would become hugely influential in years to come.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsHow awesome was Revenge of the Book Eaters? A ticket price breakdown
As far as bargains go, Oct. 7th's Revenge of the Book Eaters was like paying for a burger and being served filet mignon. Talented, witty and charming filet mignon. ... read more
Found in: Paste:LocalPaul Simon's Lyrics 1964-2008
I'm not often side-tracked by the many books that come through the Paste office. We have an extremely capable editor who does a mighty fine job on our books coverage, but the beautiful hard-bound book of Paul Simon's lyrics has yet to make it past my desk. Due out Nov. 11 on Simon & Schuster, Lyrics 1964-2008 is just that—all of Simon's lyrics throughout his storied career.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityIra Glass, Paul Simon, others to host 826NYC benefit
826NYC, brainchild of McSweeny's wizard David Eggers, will be having its third annual Bookeaters benefit next month to raise money for their children's writing program. The program has attracted the likes of David Byrne, Sufjan Stevens and Feist in years past, and this year's line-up looks no less impressive. ... read more
Found in: Books, NewsPhilip Glass box-set retrospective due in September
In a move that seems suspiciously fitted to its pun-triumphant name, a box set of avant-classical composer Philip Glass's work entitled, yes, Glass Box, will be released on Sept. 23 by Nonesuch Records. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaul Simon to share stage with David Byrne, Grizzly Bear
From Graceland to South America to Africa, Paul Simon has traversed the songwriters' world more thoroughly than most. Now, Paste's #13 Best Living Songwriter is taking his experience and talent to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a month-long residency, and he isn't traveling alone. Throughout April, Simon will put on three series of performances, each time joined by special guests best able to lend their specific musical abilities to the portion of Simon's extensive catalogue they'll be exploring. The first series, "Songs from The Capeman," takes place April 1-6 at the BAM Harvey Theater. Oscar Hernández and The Spanish... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaul Simon Wins First-Ever Gershwin Prize
And the Gershwin Prize goes to...Paul Simon. Wait, what's a Gershwin Prize? Something like a Grammy and Nobel hybrid, the Library of Congress' first annual Gershwin Prize, named in honor of George and Ira Gershwin, "recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world's culture." In a star-studded concert gala to be held May 23 at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. and broadcast nationally on June 27 by PBS, Simon will receive the award as a host of entertainers, including Yolanda Adams, Marc Anthony, Dixie Hummingbirds, Jerry Douglas, Art Garfunkel, Philip Glass, Alison Krauss, Ladysmith Black Mambazo,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaul Simon Tours With Surprise
In support of his new album Surprise Paul Simon will kick off the first leg of his 2006 North American tour with 21 shows, with his first taking place in Columbus, Ohio, on June 28. For additional tour dates and locations, click here. ... read more
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