The Quiet Celebration Concert captures Paul Simon during his return to the stage, recorded at McCaw Hall in Seattle. It follows a stretch of illness, upheaval, and reflection, and it brings his most recent song cycle to a live audience. For a songwriter with decades of landmark work behind him, it adds a late-career chapter to his catalog.
The performance centers on a meditation on grief, life, and belief, presented as one free-flowing piece in seven parts. Simon's gift for intimate, carefully drawn songwriting is on full display, with a hushed and contemplative mood that rewards close, uninterrupted listening. It is a thoughtful and deeply personal work from one of popular music's great storytellers.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Owl Records (24)
- Genre: Pop
- Release Date: 10/09/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Introduction
A2. The Lord
A3. Love Is Like A Braid
A4. My Professional Opinion
B1. Your Forgiveness
B2. Trail Of Volcanoes
B3. The Sacred Harp
B4. Wait
C1. Graceland
C2. Slip Slidin' Away
C3. Homeward Bound
C4. The Late Great Johnny Ace
D1. St. Judy's Comet
D2. Under African Skies
D3. René And Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After The War
D4. Rewrite
E1. Spirit Voices
E2. The Cool, Cool River
E3. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
E4. Father And Daughter
F1. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
F2. The Boxer
F3. The Sound Of Silence
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