Paul SimonGraceland

Label:

Warner Bros. Records – WX 52

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album , Embossed

Country:

Ireland

Released:

Genre:

Folk, World, & Country

Style:

African

Tracklist

A1 The Boy In The Bubble
Acoustic Guitar, Backing VocalsPaul Simon
DrumsVusi Khumalo
Guitar Synthesizer [Synthesizer Guitar]Adrian Belew
Music By, AccordionForere Motloheloa
PercussionMakhaya Mahlangu
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
3:59
A2 Graceland
Backing VocalsPaul Simon
DrumsVusi Khumalo
Pedal Steel GuitarDemola Adepoju
PercussionMakhaya Mahlangu
VocalsPaul Simon
4:48
A3 I Know What I Know
Featuring [With]The Gaza Sisters
Featuring [With], Music ByGeneral M.D. Shirinda
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Paul Simon
VocalsThe Gaza Sisters
3:13
A4 Gumboots
AccordionJonhjon Mkhalali*
Backing VocalsPaul Simon
DrumsPetrus Manile
Featuring [With]The Boyoyo Boys
Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarDaniel Xilakazi
Music ByLulu Masilela
SaxophoneTeaspoon Ndlela*
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Paul Simon
TambourineLulu Masilela
2:42
A5 Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
Alto SaxophoneAlex Foster
GuitarPaul Simon
Lyrics ByJoseph Shabalala
PercussionYoussou N'Dour
Tenor SaxophoneLeonard Pickett*
TrumpetEarl Gardner
VocalsPaul Simon
Written-By [Beginning]Paul Simon
5:34
B1 You Can Call Me Al
Baritone Saxophone, Bass SaxophoneRonald E. Cuber*
Electric Bass [Six-string], Backing VocalsPaul Simon
Guitar SynthesizerAdrian Belew
Soloist, Tin Whistle [Pennywhistle Solo]Morris Goldberg
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
TromboneKim Allan Cissel
TrumpetRonald E. Brecker*
4:39
B2 Under African Skies
GuitarAdrian Belew
VocalsPaul Simon
3:34
B3 Homeless
Engineer [Assistant]Andrew Fraser
Featuring [With]Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Words By, Music By, Lead Vocals [Lead Singer]Joseph Shabalala
3:45
B4 Crazy Love Vol II
Backing VocalsPaul Simon
BassLloyd Lelose
Featuring [With]Stimela
Guitar SynthesizerAdrian Belew
Soprano SaxophoneMorris Goldberg
4:17
B5 That Was Your Mother
AccordionAlton Rubin, Sr. (Dopsie)*
BassAlonzo Johnson
DrumsAlton Rubin, Jr.
Engineer [Assistant]Mark Miller (2)
Featuring [With]Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters*
GuitarSherman Robertson
SaxophoneJohnny Hoyt
WashboardDavid Rubin
2:51
B6 All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints
BassConrad Lozano
DrumsLouie Perez
Drums [Additional]Steve Gadd
Featuring [With]Los Lobos
GuitarCesar Rosas
Guitar, AccordionDavid Hidalgo
SaxophoneSteve Berlin
VocalsPaul Simon
3:15

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Paul Simon
  • Manufactured ByRecord Service GmbH
  • Mastered AtPorky's Mastering
  • Published ByPaul Simon
  • Published ByGallo (Africa) Ltd.
  • Published ByPattern Music Ltd.

Credits

  • Arranged By [Co-arranged By]Chikapa "Ray" Phiri* (tracks: B1, B2, B4)
  • Art Direction [Direction]Jeri McManus
  • Bass, Bass [Fretless]Baghiti Khumalo* (tracks: A1, A2, A5 to B2)
  • DesignKim Champagne
  • DrumsIsaac Mtshali (tracks: A5 to B2, B4)
  • EngineerRoy Halee
  • Engineer [Assistant]Peter Thwaites (tracks: A1 to A4, B4)
  • GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri* (tracks: A2, A5 to B2)
  • Lacquer Cut ByBazza*
  • Liner Notes [May 1986], Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
  • PercussionRalph McDonald* (tracks: A4, B1, B2, B6)
  • Photography By [Back Cover]Mark Sexton
  • Photography By [Icon]Mark Sexton
  • ProducerPaul Simon
  • Programmed By [Synclavier]John Mahoney

Notes

All Rights in the U.K. & Eire controlled by Pattern M. Ltd.
Embossed horseman picture on front cover (very slightly raised).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Etched): WX 52 A BAZZA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Etched): WX 52 B

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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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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