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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,319 posts) Sun Jul 4, 2021, 10:01 AM Jul 2021

Paul Simon's "American Tune," performed by the Starland Vocal Band,

with way too much reverb.

Hat tip, David Walker, at Joe.My.God.

American Tune
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American Tune · Starland Vocal Band

Here's a video. It lacks the reverb of the first version.

Starland Vocal Band~American Tune~LIVE Performance Video 1977 #acapella
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Performed at Pepperdine University in 1977

Starland Vocal Band is considered to be one hit wonders because of their only number one hit Afternoon Delight.

One hit wonders, maybe, but their accomplishments are plenty
a Capella, only 4 voices
American Tune written by Paul Simon

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BluesRunTheGame

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1. Bill and Taffy wrote "Take Me Home Country Roads" for John Denver...

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Sun Jul 4, 2021, 02:24 PM

Jul 2021

...and Bill was a co-writer with Emmylou Harris on “Boulder To Birmingham” which I think is one of the most powerful songs ever written.

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