Still Crazy After All These Years
Paul Simon
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I met my old lover On the street last night She seemed so glad to see me I just smiled And we talked about some old times And we drank ourselves some beers Still crazy after all these years Oh Still crazy after all these years I'm not the kind of man Who tends to socialize I seem to lean on Old familiar ways And I ain't no fool for love songs That whisper in my ears Still crazy after all these years Oh still crazy after all these years Four in the morning Crapped out Yawning Longing my life away I'll never worry Why should I? It's all gonna fade Now I sit by my window And I watch the cars I fear I'll do some damage One fine day But I would not be convicted By a jury of my peers Still crazy after all these years Oh still crazy Still crazy Still crazy after all these years
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Written by: Paul Simon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Album Fact"Still Crazy After All These Years" is the title track from Paul Simon's fourth studio album, which was released in 1975.
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Songwriting FactPaul Simon has stated in interviews that he wrote the song rather quickly, as the lyrics and melody came to him almost immediately – a rarity in his songwriting process.
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Award FactThe album, "Still Crazy After All These Years," won the 1976 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, beating out albums from popular artists like Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith.
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Chart Performance FactThe single reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
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Musical Composition FactThe song is known for its mellow, jazzy tone and sophisticated musical arrangement.
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Collaboration FactThe song features the legendary jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker, whose emotive saxophone solo is a highlight of the track.
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Live Performance FactWhen Simon performed the song on the second episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975, he wore a turkey costume since it was the Thanksgiving episode.
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Reinterpretation FactThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Willie Nelson and Rosemary Clooney.
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Cultural Impact FactThe phrase "Still crazy after all these years" has often been used in popular culture, even appearing in films such as a "Muppet Movie."
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Critical Response FactCritics have praised the song for its introspective lyrics and Simon's emotive performance. They often cite it as one of Simon's most enduring works.
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