1973 Paul Simon – American Tune (US:#35)
“American Tune” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the third single from his third studio album, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), released on Columbia Records. The song, a meditation on the American experience, is based on the melody of the hymn “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”. The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album
There Goes Rhymin’ Simon is the third solo studio album by American musician Paul Simon rush-released on May 5, 1973. It contains songs covering several styles and genres, such as gospel (“Loves Me Like a Rock”) and Dixieland (“Take Me to the Mardi Gras”). It received two nominations at the Grammy Awards of 1974, including […]
Musicians
| Bass | Bob Cranshaw |
| Drums | Grady Tate |
| Guitar | Paul Simon |
| Keyboards | Bob James |
| Vocals | Paul Simon |
Produced By
Paul Simon
Songwriters
Paul Simon
Charts
US:#35
UK:# –