Robert Hilburn on Paul Simon

Robert Hilburn on Paul Simon

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Renowned music critic and author Robert Hilburn has released the new biography, Paul Simon: The Life. The book follows Simon’s enduring career, exploring the stories behind pivotal moments like the breakout hit “The Sound of Silence,” and his 1986 comeback solo album, Graceland. We’re talking about one of the greatest American songwriters today on the World Cafe.