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“American Tune” (Paul Simon)

American Tune, Paul Simon

Today is Independence Day here in these barely United States, which calls for a uniquely American tune as today’s classic song of the day. That tune is “American Tune,” written and performed by Paul Simon. Included as part of Simon’s third solo album, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, the single was released in November of 1973 and peaked at #35 on…

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“America” (Simon & Garfunkel)

Simon & Garfunkel

Today is the day before Thanksgiving, so let’s celebrate with a song about the country most of us live in. That makes today’s classic song of the day “America” by Simon & Garfunkel. The song was the third track on side one of the duo’s 1968 album, Bookends. Bookends was Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s fourth album. It peaked at…

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