Paul Simon, the legendary singer-songwriter at 81, has released a new record called ‘Seven Psalms’. Along with discussing his songwriting process, politics, and spirituality, he mentions his admiration for Irish writers like Donal Ryan and his friendship with the late Seamus Heaney. On Heaney, Simon stated, “Seamus was a very lovable guy. I treasured the times that we were together. They were not many, but at least they were long enough to be able to enjoy each other’s company.” He discusses Heaney’s humor and precise vocabulary in his poetry and how he writes about rural and farming environments with an Irish touch on different events and conflicts, including the IRA and The Troubles.
Simon was raised in Queens, New York, and talked about his happy memories playing in the fields. His father was a musician, and his family life was predominantly Jewish but not religious. Simon talks about his childhood fear of the Ku Klux Klan and hearing sermons by a rabbi but notes that he didn’t like people telling him what to do, which led him to become a songwriter. Finally, Simon discusses his role in Annie Hall, where Woody Allen allowed him to improvise his lines. Simon’s music has permeated popular culture since the 1960s, and it’s no surprise that his words resonate with listeners worldwide.
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