Grammy-winning music icon Paul Simon has recently released a single CD collection of hits spanning from 1964-2011. Over The Bridge Of Time: A Paul Simon Retrospective, includes 20 tracks featuring both Simon and Garfunkel as well as tracks from his successful career as a solo artist. Simon is a 12-time Grammy Award winner, including a … Continue reading Paul Simon Releases Retrospective Collection →

Paul McCartney and Paul Simon will both appear as musical guests on Saturday Night Live’s three hour 40th anniversary special on February 15th.  Other musical guests lined up for the episode include Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift. SNL alumni will also be joining the cast including Bill Murray, Jim Carrey, Dan Akroyd, Steve … Continue reading Paul McCartney and Paul Simon To Appear on SNL Special →

Paul Simon paid tribute to George Harrison this week by performing The Beatles classic “Here Comes The Sun” on CONAN during the show’s “George Harrison week.” Watch the video below. Simon performed the song with Harrison himself in 1976 on Saturday Night Live and sat down with Conan to talk about his memories of Harrison, … Continue reading Watch Paul Simon Perform The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” →

Paul Simon and Edie Brickell were arrested on Saturday for disorderly conduct after an argument between the couple turned physical. Police were called to the family’s Connecticut home Saturday evening after someone made a 911 call but quickly hung up. When police arrived they found “probable cause” and were obligated to arrest the Grammy Award … Continue reading Paul Simon and Wife Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Fight Gets Physical →

Sting and Paul Simon will officially announce a North American tour tomorrow, during which they’ll each perform their best-known hits both individually and as a duo, reports the New York Times. The tour will include 18 dates in February and March with additional dates to be announced later. “Paul and I both share this abiding … Continue reading Sting and Paul Simon to Tour Together →

President Barack Obama called Carole King a “living legend” last night at the White House, as she became the first woman ever to be honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. “It is yet another of the many important messages to young women that women matter, women make a difference,” King told the Associated … Continue reading Carole King Honored with Gershwin Prize at White House →

Hugh McCracken, a session guitarist who was in great demand from the 1960’s through 1980’s passed away on Thursday after a long battle with leukemia. McCracken appeared on many recordings by Steely Dan, as well as albums by Billy Joel, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Yoko Ono, and … Continue reading Session Musician Hugh McCracken Loses Battle with Leukemia →

Legendary producer, engineer and recording innovator Phil Ramone passed away Saturday morning at the age of 79. No cause of death has been announced, however CNN reports that he was in a New York hospital at the time. Ramone collaborated with a long list of stars including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, … Continue reading Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Passes Away →

Pink Floyd‘s Dark Side of the Moon and Simon and Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence are among 25 new additions to the Library of Congress. Recordings are chosen for the National Recording Registry based on their cultural, artistic and historic importance, says The Associated Press. Dark Side of the Moon, which celebrates its 40th anniversary … Continue reading Pink Floyd and Simon and Garfunkel Albums Among New Additions to Library of Congress →

Paul Simon’s Live in New York City concert documentary is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and as a 2-CD/1-DVD set.  The intimate 90-minute show took place at the historic Wester Hall in Greenwich Village in June 2011 and included some of Simon’s best-loved songs, such as “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”, “Diamonds On The … Continue reading Paul Simon’s ‘Live in New York City’ Available Now →

Paul Simon’s Live in New York City concert documentary will be released on September 18.  The intimate 90-minute show took place at the historic Webster Hall in Greenwich Village in June 2011 and included some of Simon’s best-loved songs, such as: “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”, “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes” and … Continue reading Paul Simon To Release ‘Live In New York City’ Concert Film Next Month →