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Paul Simon

Born: 1941. Living in: United States

During his distinguished career Paul Simon has been the recipient of many honors and awards including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which ("Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Still Crazy After All These Years" and "Graceland") were albums of the year. In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is a member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame, a recipient of their Johnny Mercer Award and is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist. His song "Mrs. Robinson" from the motion picture "The Graduate" was named in the top ten of The American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Songs. He was a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors in 2002 and was named as one of Time Magazine's "100 People Who Shape Our World" in 2006. In 2007, Mr. Simon was awarded the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Named in honor of the legendary George and Ira Gershwin, this newly created award recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world's culture, and is given annually to a composer or performer whose lifetime contributions exemplify the standard of excellence associated with the Gershwin's.

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Greg Gilpin : Loves Me Like a Rock : Showtrax CD : 884088592530 : 35028023

Greg Gilpin : Loves Me Like a Rock

Paul Simon's fabulous '70s hit comes to choral life keeping true to its original sound. Optional tenor and soprano solos with backing chorus and gospel-style harmonies, all to a great shuffle-beat, will make this a performance gem for your mixed and men's choirs. Available: SATB; SAB; TTB; StudioTrax CD.

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Performed by Paul Simon | 2878p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Kirby Shaw : Bridge over Troubled Water : Showtrax CD : 884088417215 : 35002421

Kirby Shaw : Bridge over Troubled Water

Kirby Shaw's phenomenal arrangement of this Simon & Garfunkel hit ballad is contemporary choral writing at its finest! The light, harmonic a cappella opening is contrasted with this soaring fresh gospel-style setting that holds opportunities for improvisation from multiple soloists. This is an excellent choice for a pops concert or graduation. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTBB, SSA, Show Band Orchestration, StudioTrax A/P CD.

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2876p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Mac Huff : The Sound of Silence : Showtrax CD : 840126907667 : 00329923

Mac Huff : The Sound of Silence

The excitement for a brand new Pentatonix arrangement of a beloved pop or rock tune has become something of an achievement in an of itself. This time, Simon & Garfunkel's chart topper from '65 gets a fully vocal musical tribute.

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1376p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Mark Hayes : Bridge over Troubled Water : Showtrax CD : 747510178743 : 35002427

Mark Hayes : Bridge over Troubled Water

The incredibly talented Mark Hayes breathes new life into this inspirational favorite. Beginning with a cool, almost tribal, percussive groove, new harmonies sweep in and out of this outstanding orchestration that only he could have created. A must for the inspirational moment in your program. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, StudioTrax CD, Orchestration.

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2877p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Mark Hayes : The Sound of Silence : Showtrax CD : 884088623616 : 35028193

Mark Hayes : The Sound of Silence

This hit propelled Simon and Garfunkel to popularity in the 1960s. Mark Hayes' new arrangement is fully orchestrated to create a fresh sound, but in keeping with the familiarity of the work that is so loved and respected. Glorious arranging that will appeal to mixed groups as well as men's ensembles. Available: SATB; SSAB; TTB; Orchestration; StudioTrax CD.

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Performed by Simon & Garfunkel | 2879p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Roger Emerson : I Am A Rock : Showtrax CD : 888680962517 : 00300603

Roger Emerson : I Am A Rock

A Paul Simon original, Simon & Garfunkel repurposed and rereleased this stoic track to wrap up the groundbreaking 1966 album Sounds of Silence. Dealing with a heavy theme, Emerson brilliantly collects the powerful text and cements the feelings of enduring oneness within the collective forum of a choir.

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Performed by Simon & Garfunkel | 1369p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Roger Emerson : The Sound of Silence : Voicetrax CD : 884088983826 : 00124653

Roger Emerson : The Sound of Silence

Now available in a Discovery Series edition for young choirs, this #1 hit from 1966 by Simon and Garfunkel offers lots of opportunities for developing choral skills while connecting the generations through music. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

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Performed by Paul Simon | 2857p | Voicetrax CD | $26.95


Roger Emerson : The 59th Street Bridge Song : Voicetrax CD : 884088455484 : 08552200

Roger Emerson : The 59th Street Bridge Song

Discover your inner flower child with this appealing Discovery Series arrangement of the whimsical song by Simon and Garfunkel. The song's message is immediately delivered in its opening verse: Slow down, you move too fast. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

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Performed by Simon & Garfunkel | 4344p | Voicetrax CD | $26.95


Roger Emerson : Homeward Bound : Showtrax CD : 888680042462 : 00140966

Roger Emerson : Homeward Bound

This iconic song by Paul Simon from the 1966 Simon & Garfunkel album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme was also a hit single that same year. With lyrics that express loneliness and longing for home and well-loved and familiar harmonies, choirs will enjoy recreating the sound of an earlier era.

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Performed by Simon & Garfunkel | 4414p | Showtrax CD | $26.95

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