Paul Simon

Thursday 06/28/2007

As the first recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize, Paul Simon reflects on the art of songwriting and the subtle complexity of popular music; he performs "Slip Slidin' Away" in studio.

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Paul Simon
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Air Date 06/28/2007
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