So, I'm an idiot, I didn't know Paul Simon was from Simon & Garfunkel. That seriously just went SWOOSH right over my head. Especailly because Paul Simon is the soundtrack to my childhood happiness.
'You Can Call Me Al' seriously never fails to put me in a good mood.
Regarding the video, Paul Simon is half Chevy Chase's size, it's ridiculous. Also, I remember seeing this when I was little, and I just realized I had been under the impression that Paul Simon was Chevy Chase. Young Trickery.
I think it's those fun time whistles, but I always thing of Ice Age when I hear this song. Anyways, this song makes me want to go run a marathon (okay, maybe a 5 k) because I could just happily trot along to this song for hours. It has those triumphant brass/ keyboard riffs that are super 80's too, I love it. Then there's a SWEET slapping of the bass too. However, I don't understand the lyrics, or the whole "Betty" and "Al" thing.
Okay, and don't get me started on "Diamonds On the Soles of Shoes".
First of all, his African choir harmonizing with him in th begginning is chill-worthy, they are incredible. Then the song goes totally "Little Mermaid" and gets super upbeat and Carribean sounding, and I just want to dance. I gotta say, Paul Simon looks like such a geek, it's hilarious. He is a solid foot shorter than all of his back up men too, oh man. This music video is so awesome.
Anyways, I LOVE Paul Simon & Graceland, and would be so down to listen to more of his albums in class.
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