December 1997

Today Paul Simon Songs from The Capeman Warner Bros 9362-46814-2 On his first album for six years, Paul Simon returns to his teens. Does the salsa and sings doo wop to his heart's content. 13 songs from the Broadway musical, written by Mr Simon with Nobel prize winner, poet Derek Walcott. And the subject matter is worthy of a serious take, I guess. Gang violence and murder was as much a reality in 1959 as it is today. Now, I don't listen to lyrics that much, I'm more of an overall feeling listener. If you know what I mean. And as I've always loved doo wop and have a sweet spot for early, cool salsa, I feel right at home here.

Yesterday Simon & Garfunkel Old Friends Columbia C3K 64780 Timelessness in a 3-CD box.