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Aired on VH-1 and PBS, GRACELAND includes interviews, performances, and additional footage not previously seen.
Through the mist of subsequent pale imitations, it is difficult now to recall the enormous impact of this trans-cultural album. The mould-breaking blend of rock and African rhythms is exemplified by "Homeless," an exquisitely melancholic evocation of African beauty and desolation. The stirring harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo illuminate "Homeless" and "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes." The element of humour in the latter is echoed in "You Can Call Me Al," a hit single. The lyrics are finely crafted and the result is a structure of impeccable proportions. There are angels in the architecture.
Includes three previously unreleased bonus tracks.
1986. Remastered W/3 Bonus Tracks.
Engineers include: Roy Halee, Peter Thwaites, Mark Cobrin.
Personnel: Paul Simon (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, Synclavier, 6-string bass); Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Everly Brothers, Linda Ronstadt (vocals); Los Lobos, The Boyoyo Boys (various instruments); Ray Phiri (guitar); Demola Adepoju (pedal steel guitar); Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone, bass saxophone); Jon Faddis, Alan Rubin (trumpet); Adrian Belew (synthesizer, guitar synthesizer); Bakithi Kumalo (bass guitar); Steve Gadd (drums); Youssou N'Dour (percussion).
Personnel includes: Paul Simon (vocals, guitar); Linda Ronstadt, The Everly Brothers, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, General M.D. Shirinda, The Gaza Sisters, Joseph Shabalala (vocals); Adrian Belew (guitar, syntesizer guitar); Chikapa "Ray" Phiri, Daniel Xilakazi (guitar); Demola Adepoju (pedal steel); Forere Motloheloa, Jonhjon Mikhalali (accordion); Alex Foster (alto sax); Lenny Pickett (tenor sax); Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone); Earl Gardner, Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Lew Soloff, Alan Rubin (trumpet); Rob Mounsey (synthesizer); Baghiti Khumalo (bass); Vusi Khumalo (drums); Lulu Masilela (tambourine); Youssou N'Dour, Makhaya Mahlangu Ralph McDonald, Babacar Faye, Assane Thiam (percussion).
Los Lobos: Cesar Rosas (vocals, guitar); David Hildago (vocals, guitar, accordion); Steve Berlin (saxophone); Conrad Lozano (bass); Louie Perez, Steve Gadd (drums).
Rolling Stone (11/89) - Ranked #5 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Best Albums Of The Eighties."
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.116) - Ranked #81 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...Simon created an album about isolation and redemption that transcended 'world music' to become the whole world's soundtrack..." Paul Simon Graceland Songs Graceland Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews wonderful and encompassing
The music is great and what a blend. I saw the show they did in South Africa, and it intorduced us to some of the most beautiful music in the world. the unique sound of African vocals, and music makes it feel good and timeless, this album will be hopping 40 years from now.
Submitted by micheal (Dallas, TX.)
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This is sweet music put together by Paul Simon and the Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Album was produced after a show in South Africa during the dying days of Boer regime.
Submitted by Paul (MD, USA)
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The reviewier below from Fla. needs a hurricane to blow the wax out of her ears. This is one of the wittiest, most entertaining, and most moving integrations of American pop and world music ever produced. Simply the best album Paul Simon ever produced, which is saying something special indeed. The remastering is excellent. Buy it and watch it become part of your life!
Submitted by Ed (Dallas, TX)
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I grew up listening to Paul Simon and I've never heard another artist who writes music the way he does. His poetic/storytelling style is what makes him so unique and his lyrics pull you in every time. I can't even count the number of times I've listened to this album. If you are new to Paul Simon, buy this album first.
Submitted by Tom (Minneapolis, MN)
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Of course this is different than the previous 60 or so cds that may have been released without the promise of giving back to all those that entered in here by the music of all others.Don't buy this but rather purchase it.
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