180-Gram Vinyl. Graceland is the seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
Graceland by Paul Simon, released in 1986, is widely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking albums of the 20th century. Fusing Simon’s distinctive songwriting with vibrant African rhythms and instrumentation, Graceland brought global attention to South African music and culture, particularly during the apartheid era. The album blends folk, pop, and world music influences, delivering timeless hits like “You Can Call Me Al” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.” Its innovative sound, coupled with Simon’s introspective lyrics, earned Graceland critical acclaim, a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and lasting cultural significance.
Personnel includes: Paul Simon (vocals, guitar); Linda Ronstadt, The Everly Brothers, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, General M.D. Shirinda, The Gaza Sisters, Joseph Shabalala (vocals); Adrian Belew (guitar, syntesizer guitar); Chikapa "Ray" Phiri, Daniel Xilakazi (guitar); Demola Adepoju (pedal steel); Forere Motloheloa, Jonhjon Mikhalali (accordion); Alex Foster (alto sax); Lenny Pickett (tenor sax); Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone); Earl Gardner, Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Lew Soloff, Alan Rubin (trumpet); Rob Mounsey (synthesizer); Baghiti Khumalo (bass); Vusi Khumalo (drums); Lulu Masilela (tambourine); Youssou N'Dour, Makhaya Mahlangu Ralph McDonald, Babacar Faye, Assane Thiam (percussion).Los Lobos: Cesar Rosas (vocals, guitar); David Hildago (vocals, guitar, accordion); Steve Berlin (saxophone); Conrad Lozano (bass); Louie Perez, Steve Gadd (drums).Engineers include: Roy Halee, Peter Thwaites, Mark Cobrin.
- Format: Vinyl
- Released: 10/13/2017
- Genre: Rock, Folk, Pop
- 180 Gram Pressing
- Black Vinyl
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