Paul Simon released Graceland on August 12, 1986
Paul Simon released his most critically acclaimed solo album, Graceland, on August 12th of 1986.
The album is heavily influenced by "world music" and much of the album was recorded in South Africa. The album features many South African musicians and singers.
American artists also appear on the album. The Everly Brothers sang harmonies "Graceland." Linda Ronstadt sang on the track "Under African Skies." Los Lobos appear on the on "All Around The World or the Myth of Fingerprints."
The album has been featured on many best of/greatest albums of all time lists. It's #81 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time from 2003. It ranked #56 all time on a Q magazine readers poll in 1998. VH1 ranked it #84 in 2003.
"You Can Call Me Al" was the biggest hit single from the album and the video (see below) featured actor/comedian Chevy Chase.
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The album is heavily influenced by "world music" and much of the album was recorded in South Africa. The album features many South African musicians and singers.
American artists also appear on the album. The Everly Brothers sang harmonies "Graceland." Linda Ronstadt sang on the track "Under African Skies." Los Lobos appear on the on "All Around The World or the Myth of Fingerprints."
The album has been featured on many best of/greatest albums of all time lists. It's #81 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time from 2003. It ranked #56 all time on a Q magazine readers poll in 1998. VH1 ranked it #84 in 2003.
"You Can Call Me Al" was the biggest hit single from the album and the video (see below) featured actor/comedian Chevy Chase.
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