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Classic Albums - Paul Simon - Graceland | 
 enlarge | Actor: Paul Simon
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Category: DVD
List Price: $11.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 48144
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DEV301009D
UPC: 801213010097
EAN: 0801213010097
ASIN: B0007GADYK
Theatrical Release Date: February 22, 2005
Release Date: March 22, 2005
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Description
Paul Simon's 1986 album GRACELAND is a landmark record. Recorded in New York and South Africa, the album sold 14 million copies and was named the Album of the Year at the 1986 Grammy Awards. GRACELAND brought the sound of South African music to audiences around the world. Track Listing:
1. Boy In The Bubble
2. I Know What I Know
3. Graceland
4. Homeless
5. Crazy Love Vol. II
6. Under African Skies
7. You Can Call Me Al
8. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Fascinating look behind an incredible album November 4, 2008
Put simply tis documentary is a fascinating informative look behind the creation of one of the greatest albums of the 1980s.
Paul Simon and the african musicians break down many of the songs - chord by chord, lyric by lyric and reveal the very personal journey this album was for all.
A great balance of interviews, clips of live performances and of some of the music videos. If you are a fan of music then you will not be disappointed.
a great insight June 30, 2008
Which song does Paul Simon consider his best work? Which line would he rewrite if he could? Where does he stand in this album's role in the effort against apartheid. And what was behind that great bass break in "You Can Call Me Al". Buy this DVD to find out...
 Not Enough Recording April 24, 2008
The Graceland DVD is very educational and well done as far as learning about how the album was made and the complexities involved. However, it was short on actual recordings from the album being played or performed. It was 80% talk 20% music. I would have expected the reverse to be the case. So, if you expect to hear the music of the album, don't buy this DVD.
Returning To Graceland June 15, 2007
To be honest with you, the 1980's brought out some of the most universal and influential records of all time. While we will always think of Michael Jackson's Thriller and Whitney Houston's 2 records that really shot up the charts, her 1987 Whitney album and her 1985 self-titled record, there were some of those who've felt at that time lost in the shuffle. Paul Simon was one of those acts. He was in a awkward place in his solo career and personal life with a divorce from Carrie Fisher and his reunion with Art arfunkel in the early 80's. He needed a sense of inspiration to his work, because he did feel the need of being commercial success anymore. His most successful work, lied within inspiration from discrimination and turned into Graceland.
Classic Albums: Paul Simon's Graceland is a delightful and remarkable retrospective behiind what made Paul Simon's 1986 album one of the most influential records of all time, and his most successful to date. The story shows how Paul Simon went all the way to South Africa, and how he earned the influences to what became a great album. The documentary includes highlights from him as well as others who worked behind the scenes, including highlights from his Graceland tour and appearances from Saturday Night Live. The filming also shows how tracks like You Can Call Me Al were made into great videos for the MTV era with Chevy Chase. The filming was great and showed a lighter side from a country that was heavily discriminated and abused because of Apartheid rule. There also are great moments here including tracks like Graceland, the upbeat The Boy In The Bubble, and many other wonderful comments.
All in all, Classic Albums has had many of its documentarires recently air on the VH1 Classic channel and reflect great music in our industry that we often really forget about and overlook. Paul Simon today is one of those acts who we still know and love, and I really recommend this if you're a die hard fan, or interested into new music. You might call him Al, but don't call him a throwback.
Documentary: B+
Price: A-
Extras: B
Remastering: B
Overall: B 1/2+
A great journey! April 4, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really loved this dvd. There is some information for everybody, beginners as well as advanced. There is also a nice presence from Paul himself who does not hestitate to retrace the painful and private premices of this album. I was not necessarily a huge fan of his music and knew absolutely nothing of his personnal life and of his method in composing. This dvd, without being too personnal, made me discover the craftmanship of the composer and the depth of the man.
I also enjoyed the discovery of the South-African music, their traditions and influence as described by some of the musician of that country. The many footages of the countryside were a pleasure, which worked perfectly with "Graceland" songs.
The anecdotes are meaningful, witty, funny, deep, depending on the situation. None of them self-indulgent or egotistical. This DVD is a truly great journey with one of the most influential folk composer's. I would rank this DVD up there with "The Clash, West way to the world" and
"U2, the making of the Joshua tree".
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