DALLAS — The great Paul Simon once wrote a song titled “Old Friends,” which contains the line: “How terribly strange to be 70.” Well, Thursday was Simon’s birthday, and he is now 81.

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Paul Simon and Bob Dylan have coexisted in the world of popular folk music ever since they both came onto the scene in the 60s. While they are both considered some of the greatest songwriters of ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Paul Simon performs Wednesday night in concert at Symphony Center. Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Share Paul Simon may have broken the record for standing ovations ...

Paul Simon played a two-set show May 11 at the Ryman Auditorium. Simon brought out his wife, Edie Brickell, to sing with him. Simon will also play the Ryman May 13 and 14. Legendary singer and ...

Two years ago, Paul Simon released his 15th album. And the public greeted it as one might expect the 15th album by a singer-songwriter in his 80s to be received. Reviews were respectful.

So many of those occur when sifting through the songbook of Paul Simon. You’re floating along, enraptured in the beauty of a whimsical ballad, and suddenly some words snap you to total attention.