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AMERICAN TUNE by Paul Simon/September 5, 1974

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ANNE L SAID: "I have only discovered 'an American Tune' in the past 2 or 3 years - about time of original article. It certainly has powerful lyrics that don't seem to have been well thought of or much noticed in the '70s, judging from some reviews. But as a singer of traditional, medieval, Renaissance & Baroque music the tune catches at me ironically in view of Simon's title. Not only did he crib it from J.S. Bach (I presume) but Bach cribbed it from Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612). It's from his 1601 'Lustgarten, Deutsche Lieder zu vier, fuenf, sechs und acht Stimmen' (Pleasure Garden, German Songs for 4,5,6 & 8 voices) & appears there as a rueful little lovesong of at least 3 verses called 'Mein G'mueth ist mir verwirret' (My mind is confused). There the tune isn't solemn at all but one of the bouncy, syncopated dances popular then. Who knows? As our knowledge of truly old music deepens it wouldn't be surprising to find that Hassler borrowed an even older dance. So Simon also knows a good tune when he hears one. Understanding a tune's past uses deepens our appreciation of its present & this one's proved its universal staying power." http://andywhitman.blogspot.co...

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Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: cavettbiter

Length: 06:20
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CharlieSlang (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This is my favorite song of all time, as politically relevant today as it ever was, puts the American dream in perspective; A memorable, timeless melody, emotional crescendo and powerful lyrics celebrating the human spirit, this song should be the National Anthem. America is about the dreams and accomplishments of her people, not about militarism and bombs bursting in air!
MarkFrancis22 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I am thankful that there are people in this world who can articulate my thoughts on this song. Ditto.
JamesTKirkCobain (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
On SNL right after September 11th 2001, Simon played that song "The Boxer": with a bunch of firefighters standing behind him. I always thought that was probably the worst song he could ever have played for a situation like that. Instead, I think he should have played this one which to me is a million times more powerful. I mean just think of 911 while listening to this song American Tune, it`s perfect. It would have absolutely blown peoples minds a million times more and done a real tribute.
ChildrenOfValhalla (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Nice hair cut , but a great song
annebader1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Beautiful and true....
flumoxed38 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@Gatsby999888 I think I need to now explai that I metamophosised from Katie into Flumoxed
flumoxed38 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@Gatsby999888 I'd better now explain, that I metamorphasised from KatieG into Flumoxed
flumoxed38 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@TheBuzzCatt Thoughtful & profound comment.
flumoxed38 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@mute1mom I understand completely. My sympathy, these are things you never recover from. x
flumoxed38 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@Gatsby999888 Can I call you Jay?- Another hero of mine, along with his creator. Sorry to be tardy in reply, I only just got your message, & not through my inbox. I can see you are a literary man, so please befriendship me. P.S. Secretly, just between you & me, my favouritest, much loved, poet is probably the great Dorothy Parker, alas, I could never compete with such genius, and alas I'll never meet her. (and not sure I could cope if I did.) xx


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