Graceland
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Graceland was the studio album of Paul Simon. It was produced by Paul Simon himself.
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About
The album was originally released on August 12, 1986 by Warner Bros. Records. It was reissued on March 6, 2007 by Wea Records. The album features his most hit singles, Graceland and You can Call Me Al.
The album was number 81 on the list of Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 1989, it was rated number 5 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boy in The Bubble | 3:59 |
| 2 | Graceland | 4:50 |
| 3 | I Know What I Know | 3:13 |
| 4 | Gumboots | 2:44 |
| 5 | Diamonds of The Sales of Her Shoes | 5:48 |
| 6 | Country Boy | 4:23 |
| 7 | You can Call Me Al | 4:40 |
| 8 | Homeless | 3:48 |
| 9 | Crazy Love, Vol. II | 4:18 |
| 10 | That Was Your Mother | 2:52 |
| 11 | All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints | 5:46 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Grammy Awards | Album of The Year For Graceland |
| 1987 | Grammy Awards | Record of The Year For Graceland |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Graceland | #38 | #80 |
| 1986 | You Can Call Me Al | - | #23 |
| 1987 | The Boy in The Bubble | #15 | #85 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Paul Simon Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Synclavier, Primary Artist, 6-string Electric Bass
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Vocals
Adrian Belew Guitar, Synth Guitar
The Everly Brothers Vocals
Linda Ronstadt Vocals
Ronnie Cuber Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone
Jon Faddis Trumpet
Rob Mounsey Synthesizer, Keyboards
Lew Soloff Trumpet
Barney Rachabane Saxophone
Alex Foster Alto Saxophone
Ralph MacDonald Percussion
The Boyoyo Boys Group
Ademola Adepoju Pedal Steel Guitar, Steel Guitar
Dave Bargeron Trombone
Steve Berlin Saxophone
Randy Brecker Trumpet
Kim Cissel Trombone
Michelle Cobbs Background Vocals
Steve Gadd Drums
Earl Gardner Trumpet
Diane Garisto Background Vocals
Morris Goldberg Soprano Saxophone, Penny Whistle, Soloist
David Hidalgo Guitar, Accordion, Vocals
Bakithi Khumalo Bass
Conrad Lozano Bass
Ratau Mike Makhalemele Saxophone
Isaac Mtshali Drums
Youssou N'Dour Percussion
Ray Phiri Guitar
Sherman Robertson Guitar
Cesar Rosas Guitar, Vocals
Alan Rubin Trumpet
Alton Rubin Drums
Joseph Shabalala Singer, Lead
Assane Thaim Percussion
Vusi Khumalo Drums
Alonzo Johnson Bass
Makhaya Mahlangu Percussion
Dave Rubin Washboard
Ronald E. Brecker Trumpet
Babacar Faye Percussion
Gasa Sisters Vocals
Johnny Hoyt Saxophone
Lloyd Lelose Bass
Petrus Manile Drums
Lulu Masilela Tambourine
Jonhjon Mkhalali Accordion
Forere Motloheloa Bass, Accordion
Teaspoon Ndlela Saxophone
Leonard Pickett Tenor Saxophone
Daniel Xilakazi Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Louie Pérez Drums
Chikapa "Ray" Phiri Guitar
David W. Bargeron Trombone
Technical Credits
Paul Simon Arranger, Producer, Liner Notes
Greg Calbi Mastering
Roy Halee Engineer
Los Lobos Contributor
Jeri McManus Art Direction
Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff Art Direction
Chikapa "Ray" Phiri Arranger
Trivia
- The title track was inspired by his visit in Graceland, Elvis Presley's state in Memphis, Tennessee.
Shop
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Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Rock
