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5.0 out of 5 stars Sing An American Tune, Dec 1 2001

By	Margaret L. McQuaid "magmcq" (Anchorage, Alaska United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this album in LP form back in 1975, and dug it out and listened to it today for probably the first time in 20 years. Although the record hasn't held up well, the music still astounds with its freshness and originality. Paul's collaboration here with the Incan group Urubamba shows he was playing "World Music" decades before it became the cool thing to do. His songs with the Jessy Dixon group similarly show him pioneering so-called "American Roots". And when he takes the stage alone with just his guitar, his presence and musicianship are breathtaking. "American Tune", written on the wreckage of Watergate, takes on a shattering new meaning in the wake of September 11th. I am amazed at how prescient these songs are. He recorded this album live in 1974, and by some strange trick of imagination and talent, the songs are still live and rhymin' today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Paul Simon, Dec 23 2003

By	S. Robesky "nerdgirl" (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What can I say? I am a huge Paul Simon fan. This is a must have along with any live concert albums that he has done. You can almost feel the audience's enthusiasm for some of the tracks. This CD has all the greats on it including Homeward Bound, The Boxer, America, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Paul's guitar and voice are flawless. If you weren't able to get a ticket to this year's Simon / Garfunkel reunion then you can have the second best thing here. Perfect for a Friday night at home with a fire and a nice bottle of wine. BUY IT!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Simon and Jesse Dixon Singers, Aug 1 2002

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I have always loved Paul Simon's and friends'live rendition of some of his classics on this album. He's really "on" and the way he performs An American Tune is really great. I have the old tape of this album and will buy the CD because it has always been one of my favorites. Only Paul Simon can get away with mixing Peruvian natives and African American Gospel singers with his folky music and turn out something wonderful.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Simon Live
Live Rhymin' is a very good live record from Paul Simon. He perfectly mixes songs from his first two solo album with songs from his Simon & Garfunkel days. Read more

Published on May 31 2001 by Thomas Magnum

5.0 out of 5 stars Simon At His Very Best
Paul Simon takes you on a musical journey through his S&G perenials, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Sounds Of Silence, Homeward Bound and America. Read more

Published on Nov 9 2000 by marleyscott

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent live recording
This is vintage 1970's folk-rock. Paul is accompanied on a couple of the cuts by an South American Indian band on hand-made pipes. Read more

Published on Oct 1 1998