Late in the Evening
Paul Simon
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The first thing I remember I was lying in my bed I couldn't of been no more Than one or two I remember there's a radio Comin' from the room next door And my mother laughed The way some ladies do When it's late in the evening And the music's seeping through The next thing I remember I am walking down the street I'm feeling all right I'm with my boys I'm with my troops, yeah And down along the avenue Some guys were shooting pool And I heard the sound Of a cappella groups, yeah Singing late in the evening And all the girls out on the stoops, yeah Then I learned to play some lead guitar I was underage in this funky bar And I stepped outside to smoke myself a "J" And when I came back to the room Everybody just seemed to move And I turned my amp up loud and I began to play And it was late in the evening And I blew that room away The first thing I remember When you came into my life I said I'm gonna get that girl No matter what I do Well I guess I'd been in love before And once or twice I been on the floor But I never loved no one The way that I loved you And it was late in the evening And all the music seeping through
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Written by: Paul Simon
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10 facts about this song
Song Info"Late in the Evening" is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was released as a single in 1980 and is included in his album "One-Trick Pony."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number six on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart and secured the number two spot on the "Billboard" Adult Contemporary chart in the United States.
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Unique CompositionMusically, "Late in the Evening" is recognized for its complex structure; it uses multiple key changes and does not have a traditional verse-chorus form.
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InfluenceThe song displays the influence of Latin and African music, elements that are prominent in Paul Simon's work, especially on his seminal album "Graceland."
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Album ThemeThe song, like the rest of the "One-Trick Pony" album, was written for Simon's film of the same name.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praise the song for its upbeat tempo and relaxing rhythm, attributing it as a perfect example of Paul Simon's songwriting abilities.
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Live PerformancesDuring Simon's live performances, "Late in the Evening" was often used as an opening number. It was also played at the Central Park concert in 1991, where it was famously performed with a trumpet solo.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Late in the Evening" features footage of Simon's concert at The Agora in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cover VersionsAlthough the song is closely associated with Simon, it has been covered by other artists as well. Notably, saxophonist David Sanborn performed a jazz version of "Late in the Evening" on his album "Voyeur."
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics tell a coming-of-age story about a boy who discovers his love for music, a theme that resonates with many listeners and contributes to its enduring appeal.
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