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12. His second song, stunning surprise Bridge Over Troubled Water

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sun Oct 14, 2018, 12:51 PM

Oct 2018

Last edited Sun Oct 14, 2018, 09:34 PM - Edit history (2)

Like he was reclaiming it away from Art. Totally different arrangement all for him, not Art. Years ago when Art was gushed over, he reacted angrily, "*I* write the songs!1" For him to select *that* song to perform says something no matter what.

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Tonight will be Paul Simon's 15th appearance on Saturday Night Live [View all] sl8 Oct 2018 OP

They are showing both tonight. GemDigger Oct 2018 #1

I wish he'd play "American Tune", so appropos to these times MadLinguist Oct 2018 #2

One of the few songs whose lyrics I never flub. n/t sl8 Oct 2018 #3

Best one in his songbook. JudyM Oct 2018 #5

Next to last song he played in Tampa on his farewell tour. peekaloo Oct 2018 #7

Old school folk rock at its best... Wounded Bear Oct 2018 #9

Thanks for the "heads up". Totally Tunsie Oct 2018 #4

One of the funniest opening monologues ever: Simon in the turkey suit A HERETIC I AM Oct 2018 #6

You take yourself sooooooooooo seriously..... peekaloo Oct 2018 #8

My favorite was the two Paul Simons arguing about who is hosting Link below: mucifer Oct 2018 #10

For me your link comes back as the SNL home page A HERETIC I AM Oct 2018 #11

His second song, stunning surprise Bridge Over Troubled Water UTUSN Oct 2018 #12

Did not care for his arrangement at all. Totally Tunsie Oct 2018 #14

Thanks very much for the 2nd appearance link. Bookmarked. n/t NNadir Oct 2018 #13