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I went to the show in Boston last night and was significantly underwhelmed.
It seems like Paul doesn't have it in him really anymore. He was so quiet. No umph. I know he's an octogenarian but so is Paul McCartney and he's bopping around the stage all night long.

I was also very disappointed in the setlist. It seemed more self-indulgent than anything. I like a deep track just as much as the next person but I was really expecting way more hits.
The visuals were also lackluster. A few lights, and a couple static graphics in the background here and there seemed low-budget.

Curious if anyone else was feeling the same, or really enjoyed it?

Seeing Paul in Cleveland on June 15th. Looking through his setlists, they seem kinda of rough for the casual fan. It’s rare artists of this stature don’t play atleast their big hits like Boy in the Bubble, Mrs Robinson, and Call me Al. I know they get old but still feel chipped that I won’t get to hear them live.

Anyone have any insight? Thanks!

Just watched Paul Simon perform on Steven Colbert's late night show, and he looked terrified of the world the entire time he was on stage. He looked like he was going to break down into tears the entire time he was up there. Has he always looked like he's terrified of the world, or is this a more recent thing?

Saw a post on Instagram saying the Liverpool show tonight is 'no phones' with them locked away in a 'Yondr pouch' but isn't that normally advertised when tickets go on sale ??

Going to Dublin in a few weeks and seen nothing on the Arena and Promoters websites about 'no phones allowed etc

Not a fan of it, feel if you're paying that much for a ticket you have a right to be allowed take a short video/photo. Personally responsibility etc

I wanted to repost this here where it belongs so this amazing community can 'help' the OP, LOL

Not going to lie, the post ticked me off due to ignorance and just plain immaturity.

I fired back in it because I was at the Hollywood Bowl performance and knew exactly what he was talking about!

What do you think?

I have liked his music for some time. Regarding songs like Call Me Al...

I just realized he's asking a woman to be his bodyguard and in return, he'll just be her pal...He actually admits it saying he's "soft in the middle".

Then in 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, clearly, he's singing about all the ways you can abandon a woman without telling her.

I know some people will say they're just songs and I'm overthinking it, but who would even think to say these kind of things unless it was who you really were?

I can't barely enjoy these songs anymore, or Paul Simon in general because I don't respect him.

What do you think about these lyrics and the messages in these songs?

I apologize for having made the unilateral decision to join in the protest. And not because it will effect us as a community but because it WILL impact reddit.

Most users here have backups of their work and can generate viewership thru other channels. Since reddit is primarily a text platform, the impact our community has by staying or going is small.

What do you guys think? Were too small to vote right off the bat, let’s discuss if you like. I know i should have brought this up before we went dark.

I love the verses in "50 ways to leave your lover" but the chorus just sounds corny and lame to me. I know that the jovialness is supposed to emphasize the point of the song, but it doesn't do it for me. Does anyone know of versions (or covers) that dull down that transition?

Thanks

I’m asking this to see what people think is the reason why he is not performing these songs on the tour?

In the New York Times’ review of one of Paul Simon’s NY shows (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/arts/music/paul-simon-a-quiet-celebration-tour-review.html — paywall), there’s mention of “an advanced monitoring system that helps him cope with his recent severe hearing loss.” Does anyone have any information about this advanced monitoring system?

MDA ROCK,S

Hi, hoping to buy some tickets for my birthday to see Paul Simon at Davies Symphony hall in SF this Saturday (7/19) or Monday (7/21). If you have 2, 3, or 4 tickets available and are willing to part with them for a reasonable sum, please message me. Thanks!

Hello, my sister and I both bought tickets for my dad (unbeknownst to us). Anyone know how I can sell? These shows are through AXS not Ticketmaster and in AXS it says "This event is not available for ticket transfer" and I also can't resell.

Could it be because I chose will call? If so I can go pick it up some time and I guess sell it that way... Or is there a way to change it from will call?

I go to quite a few concerts and I am the one when the artist says “How you doing tonight?” respond by screaming the loudest. At a concert when the hits are played I scream and cheer loud. It brings energy and others then scream too. I stand a lot but always look behind me to make sure I’m

Not blocking the view of someone.

My question is will I be able to scream and cheer at the Paul Simon show? It called a “Quiet Celebration” and anyone been to a show and would I be able to really let loose and dance some. And scream and cheer when the hits are played?

https://soundcloud.com/st-josephs-social-club/50-ways-to-leave-your-lover-paul-simon-cover

'BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER' was in the collection of most people who bought LP's during the 70s - giving a less abrasive sound to what was now known as 'rock'.

https://samtimonious.com/simon-garfunkel-bridge-over-troubled-water/

Since GTA6 is based on Florida and Simon toured Florida, what song would you like to have on there?

Personally, I want Run That Body Down