Lyrics 1964-2011 - by Paul Simon (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A momentous anthology featuring Paul Simon's lyrics from his earliest recordings through Stranger to Stranger alongside rare archival images celebrating more than five decades of songwriting brilliance.

A landmark collection from one of the most influential songwriters in modern music, Lyrics 1964-2016 gathers the words and artistry of legendary folk icon Paul Simon in a beautifully curated hardcover edition. Featuring lyrics from Simon's twelve solo albums and his celebrated collaborations with Art Garfunkel, this comprehensive volume traces the evolution of an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades. Enhanced with rare archival photographs and images, this collection captures the depth, wit, and poetic brilliance behind some of the most enduring songs in music history.

About the Author

During his distinguished career, Paul Simon has been the recipient of many honors and awards including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which ("Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Still Crazy After All These Years" and "Graceland") were albums of the year. In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is an inductee of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist. His song "Mrs. Robinson" from the motion picture "The Graduate" was named in the top ten of The American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Songs. He was a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors in 2003 and was named as one of Time Magazine's "100 People Who Shape Our World" in 2006.