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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 
In May 2007 the Library of Congress gathered an unprecedented group of musicians together in Washington, D.C., to honor Paul Simon as the first recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Marc Anthony, Shawn Colvin, Art Garfunkel, Alison Krauss, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and a host of others joined Paul onstage in a multicultural tribute to the music of a great American artist—and a great American art form.
This gala event, called "the greatest night of popular music ever presented in our nation’s capital," was beautifully filmed and captured with stunning 5.1 Surround Sound for a truly pure concert experience, and the resulting DVD, Paul Simon and Friends, serves as a capstone on one of the most celebrated musical careers of all time.

Preorder the DVD: http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Simon-Friends-Congress-Gershwin/dp/B001V732VU/

Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Texq_WCeMAw
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Len
Len Jaffe

 
Paul Simon will go down as one of America's premier songwriters of all time. The Library Of Congress Award is merely icing on a wonderful cake made up of some of the greatest songs ever written. I have been a Paul Simon fan and student since the mid-60's, and I am still floored by so much of the material in existence. "American Tune" still brings tears to my eyes, and not a day has gone by since 9/11 that the song still plays in my head. I, too, am looking forward to owning this DVD when it is released.

Mr. Simon, thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of us. Mazel tov that you have been recognized.

All the best to you and yours,

Len Jaffe
Barking Cherry House Concerts
Charlottesville, VA
 
Posted by Len on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 5:52 PM
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AKWHITERAVEN
Steven Sobotor

 
American Tune is still haunting to me 30 years later.......good choice to mention.
 
Posted by AKWHITERAVEN on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 7:41 PM
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三井 悟弘

 
Wow,wonderful! I often sing your songs in karaoke.
 
Posted by 三井 悟弘 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 5:58 PM
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Paul Hammond
Paul Hammond

 
This is one DVD I am going to buy. PS is part and parcel of my life.
 
Posted by Paul Hammond on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 9:13 PM
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Jerry
Jerry Ollinger

 
Alot of people claim that Bob Dylan is the greatest American song writer ever......... Obviously they never heard a Paul Simon song!!!!! He is one of my all time faves and his songs get in your head and you can't help but smile and sing along. Great Job Paul!!!!
 
Posted by Jerry on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 9:29 PM
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Captain Fantastic

 
i shall buy it.
Japnanese edition.
 
Posted by Captain Fantastic on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 11:16 PM
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Human Beat Town

 
Very Wonderful!
Can I buy this DVD in Japan?
 
Posted by Human Beat Town on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 1:44 PM
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Robert
Robert Burton

 
DVD sounds great. The man is a legend .Can only agree with everyone that has commented
.Looking forward to the concert in Auckland in a few weeks time. Should be fantastic.
 
Posted by Robert on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 9:11 AM
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david corleone
David Corleone

 
hey... I am going to buy it, god bless you paul...

 
Posted by david corleone on Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 2:23 AM
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PAPER BRAIN

 
you dererve it you are humble enlightent and pure. your music reflects it, keep on keeping on.
 
Posted by PAPER BRAIN on Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 6:37 PM
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