Classic Albums - Series 1 Ep. 17 - Paul Simon - Graceland

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Synopsis

The dramatic story of Graceland is told here in Paul Simon’s own words along with electrifying footage of Simon performing songs from the album including the title track Graceland, Under African Skies, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, plus footage from the distinctive videos of You Can Call Me Al and Boy In The Bubble. This acclaimed film shows how a career setback for Paul Simon precipitated the inspiration for Graceland, how he learned so much from the South African musicians he met and how by collaborating with them a triumphant album was created.

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Episode Info:

Release:

1997

Running Time:

75 min

Certificate:

Not yet rated

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Genre:

• Documentary
• , 
• Music

Cast:

• Paul Simon

Director:

• Jeremy Marre

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