”You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon

2018-11-28

This week, Kirk breaks down one of his favorite songs from one of his favorite albums.Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" was a single from his incredible 1986 album Graceland, and its music video introduced a generation to the wonders of goofy lip-synching and fretless bass solos. It's a harmonically simple tune with a cleverly dense arrangement, and brilliantly uses musical layering.Band/Artist: Paul SimonAlbum: Graceland, 1986Composed by: Paul SimonListen/Buy via Album.Link----LINKS-----💰 SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Patreon | Paypal🏠 HOMEPA...

This week, Kirk breaks down one of his favorite songs from one of his favorite albums.

Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" was a single from his incredible 1986 album Graceland, and its music video introduced a generation to the wonders of goofy lip-synching and fretless bass solos. It's a harmonically simple tune with a cleverly dense arrangement, and brilliantly uses musical layering.

Band/Artist: Paul Simon

Album: Graceland, 1986

Composed by: Paul Simon

Listen/Buy via Album.Link

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