The percussion is sparse and the strings are simple, but somehow there’s a groove and ambience to it all. “I want you by my siiiide,” a guttural voice intones. Soon, the chorus hits, and the singer’s nonchalance turns to ecstasy.…
From the Record Crate: Paul Simon – “Graceland” (1986)
On August 25, 1986, Paul Simon released Graceland, his sixth studio album. After winning Album of the Year at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards, Graceland peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200, making it Simon’s most successful album in years…