Paul Simon’s ranking of the 11 greatest songwriters in history
A noteworthy list.
Paul Simon
The singer Paul Simon called “one of the greatest voices of the 20th century”
A voice made of pure gold.
The defining masterpiece of Simon and Garfunkel’s songbook: “I have a particular feel that I could do really well”
“We were tapping into something that went way back for us…”
The cover song that always disappointed Paul Simon: “Didn’t really add anything”
Not as good as it could have been.
The songs Paul Simon said were out of his league: “I don’t have the same instrument”
Just outside his wheelhouse.