Paul Simon's Graceland: the acclaim and the outrage
The Guardian
Paul Simon's Graceland: the acclaim and the outrage
As the 25th anniversary celebrations build for the groundbreaking album, Robin Denselow recalls the huge controversy it caused
Aug 1, 2013
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Paul and Willie Nelson perform Graceland live on SNL on May 15, 1993 🎥: Saturday Night Live | Paul Simon
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