6. “The Boy In The Bubble”- With the bass taking the lead and the accordion seesawing wildly, “The Boy In The Bubble” introduced fans to the South African sounds that would dominate 1986’s Graceland. The forceful music coaxed similarly potent lyrics from Simon, as he muses on modernity and its deleterious effects on society. The real “miracle and wonder” inhabits this innovative combination of rhythmic ingenuity and songwriting acumen.
It’s really hard to name a top 15. This does well but depending on the day my top 15 change. Pity no mention of songs from Stranger to Stranger – I find Wristband and many others strong. Who am I kidding? I LOVE all his work
It’s really hard to name a top 15. This does well but depending on the day my top 15 change. Pity no mention of songs from Stranger to Stranger – I find Wristband and many others strong. Who am I kidding? I LOVE all his work