It was a hit, topping the uk album chart, and reaching number three on the us billboard 200. The politics and making of the landmark album are detailed in an excellent documentary in the box set, which also contains a remastered version of the original album, a cd of demos and outtakes, and a dvd of a recent graceland reunion concert. Paul frederic simon born october, 1941 in newark, new jersey is an american singer, songwriter and guitarist. I know what i know remastered album version paul simon. This deluxe package includes a luminous remastered version of paul simons landmark africanpop. Paul simons songs stream online music songs listen free.
Read about graceland remastered album version by paul simon and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Thats the way it is limited theatrical engagement to celebrate elvis week, the historic orpheum theatre in downtown memphis hosted the world premiere of warner bros. Just check out these three dozen biographical specials, tributes, movies, remastered concerts, television series, home videos and family photos, archival footage, a musical and numerous documentaries including an elvis documentary created by and for. The box set also features a bonus cd that contains an audio. Thats the way it is on august 16 additionally the newlyremastered elvis. Paul simon to release 25th anniversary edition of graceland. It is true that the south african angle including its controversial aspect during the apartheid days was a. Graceland 25th anniversary deluxe edition, an album by paul simon on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Paul simon graceland 25 reissue full track listing and.
Nov 08, 2014 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment graceland paul simon the essential paul simon. Graceland 25th anniversary edition vinyl this audiophile edition is remastered on 180gram 12. To celebrate elvis week, the historic orpheum theatre in downtown memphis hosted the world premiere of warner bros. Also see camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. Special graceland 25th anniversary collectors edition box set a 2 cd2. Graceland is the seventh solo studio album by american singersongwriter paul simon. My cd of graceland from a few years back sounds much better there is more depth to the production more detail. Im finding it very hard to get hold of the 2004 remastered version with the bonus tracks.
Inspirational includes 20 songs that represent the music to which elvis had perhaps the most profound lifelong attachment to as an artist and as a man. For audiophiles, theres the 180gram 12inch vinyl version of the remastered album thats being released, with a ton of other cool stuff, on. It is true that the south african angle including its controversial aspect during the apartheid days was a powerful marketing tool and that the catchy music. Evidently there is a big graceland 25th anniversary box set coming out next year along with a tour to mark it. This 2006 edition of the 68 comeback special has been reedited and expanded with bonus material. Listen to graceland remastered album version from paul simons graceland deluxe version for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It was produced by simon, engineered by roy halee and released on august 25, 1986, by warner bros. Graceland 25th anniversary deluxe edition by paul simon. Apr 06, 2018 acclaimed as one of the most iconic records in rock and roll history, paul simons grammywinning 1986 album graceland has received a special 2018 reworking, with the likes of mk, richy ahmed. The new version sounds very tense and too lou, i guess to satisfy audiences listening on equipment with no bass and top end where older recordings can sound a bit dull and under energized. Get your copies of these remastered and expanded editions today. The mississippi delta was shining like a national guitar i am following the river down the highway through the cradle of the civil war im. Graceland remastered paul simon at mighty ape australia. Twenty five years later, its easy to forget that graceland, the album many consider to be paul simons finest musical achievement, was mired in controversy because of the continuing disgraceland that was apartheid south africa.
Buy graceland remastered by paul simon at mighty ape australia. The second book is a facsimile reproduction of pauls handwritten lyrics pad for the album. Sep 24, 2015 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Paul simons graceland will be reissued on 4 june with several 25th anniversary versions on offer graceland 25th anniversary collectors edition box set is a fourdisc set 2 cd2 dvd which includes the remastered original album, the under african skies documentary film and the original 1987 african concert from zimbabwe. May 10, 2012 twenty five years later, its easy to forget that graceland, the album many consider to be paul simons finest musical achievement, was mired in controversy because of the continuing disgraceland that was apartheid south africa. Following a successful but fraught reunion with his musical partner art garfunkel, simons marriage had fallen apart and his previous record, hearts. The african influence on the album enhances rather than dominates the music that paul simon has written and makes it an interesting intelligent album that deserves all the plaudits it received in the 80s. The album won the 1986 grammy award for album of the year, while the title song won the 1987 grammy for record of the year. If i can dream and the wonder of you, which feature remastered vocals of the kings voice and new. Paul simon graceland cd remasters 2004 rhino vs 2011. When i saw that this set included a twohour documentary on the album, i.
It includes all the material shot for elvis presleys 1968 television special, including the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts, which have never been released in their entirety. The sound feel and fervor of gospel helped to shape every aspect of what he produced on stage and in the studio. Mar 28, 2012 paul simons graceland will be reissued on 4 june with several 25th anniversary versions on offer graceland 25th anniversary collectors edition box set is a fourdisc set 2 cd2 dvd which includes the remastered original album, the under african skies documentary film and the original 1987 african concert from zimbabwe. Ive decided the other day that i would like to buy paul simons graceland album from 1986, after hearing some tracks from it i hadnt heard in ages. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment graceland paul simon the essential paul simon. Paul simon graceland 25th anniversary edition 2012, cd. Graceland by paul simon album listen for free on myspace. This is not a good way to rerelease the album, and wont garner any new lovers of the record over the original. An enormously successful record, graceland became the standard against which subsequent musical experiments by major artists were measured. Graceland was the first many of simons fans had heard of south africas black music. Sony legacy rereleases this legendary album on the eve of its 25th anniversary. I guess maybe they remastered it for that reason and will use the new remaster on the box next year. Released during the tense final years of apartheid, paul simons graceland introduced the buoyant textures of south african township music to vast international audiences.
Graceland is a superb album with good tracks all the way through. This expanded and remastered version of paul simons classic album, graceland, features 3 previously unreleased tracks. With graceland, paul simon hit on the idea of combining his always perceptive songwriting with the littleheard mbaqanga music of south africa, creating a fascinating hybrid that reenchanted his old audience and earned him a new one. Graceland, paul simon shop online for music in new zealand. Acclaimed as one of the most iconic records in rock and roll history, paul simons grammywinning 1986 album graceland has received a special 2018 reworking, with the likes of mk, richy ahmed. Paul simon graceland remastered 2011 mp3 album download. Records following a successful but fraught reunion with his musical partner art garfunkel, simons marriage had fallen apart and his previous record, hearts and bones 1983, was a commercial failure. Paul simons songs stream online music songs listen. To help commemorate the anniversary and celebrate the indelible musical legacy of graceland, this is a special graceland 25th anniversary collectors edition box set with two cds and two dvds including the remastered original album, audio narrative the story of graceland as told by paul simon, under african skies, documentary film with.
Paul simons 1986 masterpiece, graceland has sold more than 14 mill. First book collects new and archival photographs, new interviews with paul simon and a complete telling of the graceland story. Legacy recordings celebrates 25th anniversary of paul. Paul simon graceland 25th anniversary deluxe edition. Aug 01, 2012 graceland was the first many of simons fans had heard of south africas black music. The mississippi delta was shining like a national guitar i am following the river, down the highway through the cradle of the civil war im. When i saw that this set included a twohour documentary on the album, i wondered whether it would shy away.
Graceland 25th anniversary collectors edition box set. Im going to graceland, graceland memphis, tennessee im going to graceland. Paul simon graceland remastered album version lyrics. Some four decades after his untimely passing, elvis presley is as popular as ever with fans of all ages. Marbecks graceland remastered expanded edition paul simon. Graceland 1986 remastered 2004 graceland is the seventh studio album by american folk musician paul simon, released in august 1986. Undercover agents from several lawenforcement agencies work out of, and live in, a mansion on the beach in this ensemble drama. The box set also has an essay, lyric sheets, and collectible poster. In graceland there is a girl in new york city who calls herself. Paul simon was one of the most successful and respected songwriters of the second half of the 20th century. Paul simon graceland cd remasters 2004 rhino vs 2011 sony.
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