Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon

Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon is a unique musical biography, featuring the legendary songwriter in conversation with Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam. This captivating audiobook delves into Simon's greatest hits, artistic struggles, and the profound impact of his music.

When two acclaimed figures, Paul Simon and Malcolm Gladwell, come together with a tape recorder and a guitar, the result is a remarkable exploration of Simon's life and craft. Over 30 hours of conversation, the trio – Simon, Gladwell, and Gladwell's co-writer, journalist Bruce Headlam – covers a wide range of topics, from Simon's Queens upbringing to his collaborations with the likes of Art Garfunkel, and the very nature of creativity.

Woven throughout the audiobook are distinctive commentaries on Simon's songwriting, accompanied by archival audio and never-before-heard live studio versions and original recordings of beloved hits such as "The Boxer," "The Sound of Silence," and "Graceland." Gladwell's signature blend of historical research and social science delves into how a boy from 1940s Queens managed to conjure near-perfect songs over an incredible 65-year career.

The audiobook also features reflections on Simon's genius from a diverse array of luminaries, including Sting, Herbie Hancock, Renee Fleming, Jeff Tweedy, Aaron Lindsey, and Roseanne Cash. This intimate audio biography offers a window into Simon's legendary career, shedding light on what it means to be alive as an artist and how to create work that truly endures.

Traveling from the mountains of Hawaii to Simon's own backyard studio, Gladwell and Headlam have crafted an audiobook that is part memoir, part investigation, and unlike any creative portrait you've ever encountered before. Brimming with music and captivating conversation, Miracle and Wonder is a must-listen for fans of Paul Simon and those seeking to understand the profound and enduring power of his art.

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