Paul SimonGraceland

Label:

Warner Bros. Records – W2-25447

Format:

CD , Album, Club Edition , Columbia House, SRC / ARC Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Folk, World, & Country

Style:

Vocal

Tracklist

1 The Boy In The Bubble
AccordionForere Motloheloa
Acoustic GuitarPaul Simon
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
DrumsVusi Khumalo
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Ovation Studios]Peter Thwaites
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
Guitar Synthesizer [Synthesizer Guitar]Adrian Belew
Music ByPaul Simon
PercussionMakhaya Mahlangu
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
Words ByPaul Simon
3:59
2 Graceland
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
DrumsVusi Khumalo
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Amigo Studios]Steven Strassman
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Ovation Studios]Peter Thwaites
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel]Demola Adepoju
PercussionMakhaya Mahlangu
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
4:48
3 I Know What I Know
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Ovation Studios]Peter Thwaites
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
Music ByPaul Simon
Performer [With]The Gaza Sisters
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Paul Simon
VocalsThe Gaza Sisters
Words ByPaul Simon
3:13
4 Gumboots
AccordionJonhjon Mkhalali*
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
DrumsPetrus Manile
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Ovation Studios]Peter Thwaites
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar [Rhythm]Daniel Xilakazi
Music ByPaul Simon
PercussionRalph McDonald*
Performer [With]The Boyoyo Boys
SaxophoneTeaspoon Ndlela*
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Paul Simon
Tambourine [Tambourines]Lulu Masilela
Words ByPaul Simon
2:42
5 Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax]Alex Foster
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
DrumsIsaac Mtshali
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
PercussionYoussou N'Dour
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax]Leonard Pickett*
TrumpetEarl Gardner
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
Written-By [Beginning By]Paul Simon
5:34
6 You Can Call Me Al
Arranged By [Co-Arranged By]Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Arranged By [Co-Arranged With]Paul Simon
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
Bass Saxophone [Bass Sax], Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax]Ronald E. Cuber*
DrumsIsaac Mtshali
Electric Bass [Six-String Electric Bass]Paul Simon
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Guitar SynthesizerAdrian Belew
PercussionRalph McDonald*
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
Tin Whistle [Pennywhistle Solo], Soloist [Pennywhistle Solo]Morris Goldberg
TromboneKim Allan Cissel
TrumpetRonald E. Brecker*
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
4:39
7 Under African Skies
Arranged By [Co-Arranged By]Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Arranged By [Co-Arranged With]Paul Simon
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
DrumsIsaac Mtshali
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Amigo Studios]Steven Strassman
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
PercussionRalph McDonald*
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
3:34
8 Homeless
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Abbey Road Studios]Andrew Fraser
Lead Vocals [Lead Singer]Joseph Shabalala
Performer [With]Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
3:45
9 Crazy Love, Vol. II
Arranged By [Co-Arranged By]Chikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Arranged By [Co-Arranged With]Paul Simon
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassLloyd Lelose
DrumsIsaac Mtshali
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Ovation Studios]Peter Thwaites
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Guitar SynthesizerAdrian Belew
Performer [With]Stimela
Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax]Morris Goldberg
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
4:17
10 That Was Your Mother
AccordionAlton Rubin, Sr. (Dopsie)*
BassAlonzo Johnson
DrumsAlton Rubin, Jr.
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Master-Trak Enterprises]Mark Miller (2)
GuitarSherman Robertson
Performer [With]Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters*
SaxophoneJohnny Hoyt
WashboardDavid Rubin
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
2:51
11 All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints
Acoustic GuitarPaul Simon
BassConrad Lozano
DrumsLouie Perez
Drums [Additional Drums]Steve Gadd
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Amigo Studios]Steven Strassman
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin
GuitarCesar Rosas
Guitar, AccordionDavid Hildalgo*
PercussionRalph McDonald*
Performer [With]Los Lobos
SaxophoneSteve Berlin
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
3:15

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©WEA International Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Paul Simon
  • Manufactured ByColumbia House
  • Licensed ToColumbia House
  • Record CompanyWarner Communications
  • Manufactured ByWEA Manufacturing
  • Made ByWEA Manufacturing Inc.
  • Copyright ©Paul Simon
  • Recorded AtOvation Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
  • Recorded AtAmigo Studios
  • Recorded AtAbbey Road Studios
  • Recorded AtMaster-Trak Enterprises
  • Mastered AtSterling Sound
  • Mastered AtWCI Record Group
  • Glass Mastered AtSpecialty Records Corporation
  • Pressed ByAllied Record Company

Credits

  • Art DirectionJeffrey Kent Ayeroff
  • Art Direction [With]Jeri McManus
  • Artwork [Icon Courtesy Of]Langmuir Collection, Peabody Museum Of Salem
  • Coordinator [Album Production Coordination]...Night After Night...Ltd.*
  • DesignKim Champagne
  • EngineerRoy Halee
  • Liner NotesPaul Simon
  • Mastered By [Originally Mastered By]Greg Calbi
  • Photography By [Back Cover Photograph By]Gary Heery
  • Photography By [Icon Photographed By]Mark Sexton
  • Producer [Produced By]Paul Simon
  • Programmed By [Synclavier Programming]John Mahoney

Notes

Tracks 1 to 4, 9: Recorded at Ovation Studios Johannesburg, R.S.A.
Tracks 1 to 7, 9, 11: Recorded at The Hit Factory New York, U.S.A.
Tracks 2, 7, 11: Recorded at Amigo Studios Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Tracks 8: Recorded at Abbey Road Studios London, England
Tracks 10: Recorded at Master-Trak Enterprises Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group
DMM Direct Digital Mastering

All songs copyright © 1986 Paul Simon BMI

Demola Adepoju appears courtesy of Addlar Records
Adrian Belew appears courtesy of Island Records
The Boyoyo Boys appear courtesy of Gallo Records
The Everly Brothers appear courtesy of PolyGram Records, Inc.
Steve Gadd appears courtesy of Epic/Sony, Inc.
Good Rockin' Dopsie and The Twisters appear courtesy of Sonet Records
Baghiti Khumalo appears courtesy of Cartridge T.V./C
Ladysmith Black Mambazo appears courtesy of Gallo Records
Los Lobos appear courtesy of Slash Records
Ralph McDonald appears courtesy of PolyGram Records, Inc.
Forere Motloheloa appears courtesy of EMI/C
Youssou N'dour appears courtesy of Magnetic Records, Paris
Linda Ronstadt appears courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records
General M.D. Shirinda and The Gaza Sisters appear courtesy of Minc/C
Stimela appears courtesy of Gallo Records

Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company
© 1986 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. ℗ 1986 Paul Simon.
Printed in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 075992544726
  • Barcode (Text): 0 7599-25447-2
  • Matrix / Runout: 1 25447-2 SRC=15 ARC *M17 S2
  • Mastering SID Code: none
  • Mould SID Code: none
  • Rights Society: BMI

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Graceland (LP, Album, Stereo, Embossed Sleeve) Warner Bros. Records 925 447-1, WX 52, WX52 Europe 1986
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Graceland (Cassette, Album, White Shell) Warner Bros. Records WX 52 C, 925 447-4 UK & Europe 1986
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Graceland (LP, Album, Club Edition, Carrollton Pressing) Warner Bros. Records W1-25447, 9 W1-25447 US 1986
Graceland (LP, Album) Warner Bros. Records 925 447-1, WX 52 Europe 1986
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Graceland (CD, Album) Warner Bros. Records 925 447-2 Europe 1986

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    bamjuggler
    my copy is a variant with Matrix / Runout : 1 25447-2 SRC=15 ARC *M15 S2

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