How Hits Are Born
A song comes to me when I listen to the life around me.
Paul Simon
American singer, songwriter and guitarist, a legend of folk and pop music.
All moments: Paul Simon
- Loss and Adaptation — Paul Simon
When we lose something important, we discover new ways to be.
- African Rhythms and Change — Paul Simon
Game is change, it is a search for new sounds and cultures.
- Questions of Eternity — Paul Simon
We all seek answers to the same eternal questions about the meaning of life.
- Faith in Creativity — Paul Simon
Spirituality is deeply embedded in my music. It is a search for meaning and truth.
- Thoughts of Friends Exalt Us — Paul Simon
The thoughts of my friends and surroundings have always inspired my creative work.
- Life Is Incredible — Paul Simon
When you look back, you see how the dots connect.
Related moments
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.