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1. Paul Simon reach way back to craft this tune/melody.

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:34 AM

Feb 15

While its crafting in the time of our national nightmare and the disillusionment. The weariness of war and political upheaval

https://wsash.com/a-short-history-of-paul-simons-american-tune]/

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One of my favorite Paul Simon songs. [View all] boonecreek Feb 15 OP

Paul Simon reach way back to craft this tune/melody. Historic NY Feb 15 #1

"Craft"...? regnaD kciN Feb 15 #2

Which songs are you referring to? The Blue Flower Feb 15 #4

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Historic NY Feb 15 #6

I would be curious what you say he ripped off in this case - Thanks rurallib Feb 15 #5

One NYC college station played "American Tune" no_hypocrisy Feb 15 #3