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Paul Simon- Under African Skies

Beautiful song by Paul Simon. Under African Skies belongs to the album Graceland. Enjoy it.

Duration : 0:3:38


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16 Responses to “Paul Simon- Under African Skies”

  1. The second verse is …
    The second verse is actually ABOUT Linda Ronstadt as well. Those are her mission memories!

  2. It is Linda …
    It is Linda Rondstadt. They did it together on Saturday Night Live once.

  3. musicismeaningful on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    This is such a cool …
    This is such a cool song!!! The woman’s harmony is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! I think of African desert planes every time I hear this song.

  4. i grew up on paul …
    i grew up on paul simon i think hes a rear talent so thanks dad xx

  5. MY MOST FAVORITE …
    MY MOST FAVORITE SONG EVER!!!!!!!!!!

  6. My God, her backing …
    My God, her backing vocals are unreal!!!

  7. Everytime i hear …
    Everytime i hear this song i wish i was under a tree in africa with animals walking by out in the desert. with the clear dark sky

  8. Although I wasn’t …
    Although I wasn’t in Africa; I listened to this song over and over again while I was in Costa Rica!!

  9. True. Bass guitar …
    True. Bass guitar plays a big part of the success of this album.

  10. Instresting , I …
    Instresting , I have always experienced the same as you discribed. Just exactly the same. I would listen to this song on mp3, when I was laying in bed and close my eyes.. and just exactly seeing that! Although I was in this high tree , high above the lions lol!

  11. I totally …
    I totally agree with the rodesokken82 who says the album is about the bassline. SUPERB and unprecedented, in my experience at least. AMAZING.

  12. youvebeenthunderstru on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    LOL @ Paul in the …
    LOL @ Paul in the bath.

  13. yes,please compose. …
    yes,please compose. the people need inspired songs from gifted musicians. this songs makes me cry of joy and i feel as part of the human family…

  14. 1:36 “AMA KILL YO …
    1:36 “AMA KILL YO FAMILY!”

    lol, awesome song. Loved it since i was a kid. :)

  15. 2:54 nice picture …
    2:54 nice picture guys

  16. graceland is all …
    graceland is all about it’s bassline. Really amazing listening to this one….love it

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