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"You Can Call Me Al" is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the lead single from his seventh studio album, Graceland (1986), released on Warner Bros. Records. Written by Simon, its lyrics follow an individual seemingly experiencing a midlife crisis. Its lyrics were partially inspired by Simon's trip to South Africa and experience with its culture. Released in August 1986, "You Can Call Me Al" became one of Simon's biggest solo hits, reaching the top five in seven countries.

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  • You Can Call Me Al (de)
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  • You Can Call Me Al ist ein Lied von Paul Simon aus dem Jahr 1986, das von ihm geschrieben und produziert wurde. Es erschien auf dem Album Graceland. (de)
  • "You Can Call Me Al" is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the lead single from his seventh studio album, Graceland (1986), released on Warner Bros. Records. Written by Simon, its lyrics follow an individual seemingly experiencing a midlife crisis. Its lyrics were partially inspired by Simon's trip to South Africa and experience with its culture. Released in August 1986, "You Can Call Me Al" became one of Simon's biggest solo hits, reaching the top five in seven countries. (en)
  • You Can Call Me Al è una canzone di Paul Simon, pubblicata in origine nell'album Graceland, e in seguito come singolo, con il brano Gumboots sul lato B. Scritto da Simon, il testo segue un individuo che apparentemente sta vivendo una crisi di mezza età. Il testo è parzialmente ispirato al viaggio di Simon in Sudafrica e alla sua cultura. Pubblicato nel settembre 1986, You Can Call Me Al è diventato uno dei più grandi successi solisti di Simon, raggiungendo il primo posto in sette paesi. (it)
  • You Can Call Me Al es una canción de Paul Simon, el primer sencillo de su álbum Graceland.​ La canción originalmente debutó en los EE. UU. en el puesto número 44 en octubre de 1986, pero fue reeditado obteniendo un mayor ascenso en las listas en marzo de 1987 y llegó al número 23. En el Reino Unido alcanzó el puesto N º 4, mientras que en Suecia y los Países Bajos se alcanzó el número 2. Ladysmith Black Mambazo proporcionó los "Mmmm Mmmm" en la canción, pero sin ser acreditado. El arreglista y teclista escribió y dirigió la sección de vientos, también sin ser acreditado. (es)
  • You Can Call Me Al est une chanson de Paul Simon parue en 1986 sur l'album Graceland. Elle est également parue en single et a rencontré un grand succès, se classant 4e au Royaume-Uni) et 23e aux États-Unis. Le clip de You Can Call Me Al est réalisé par Gary Weiss. Paul Simon et Chevy Chase entrent dans une pièce, s'assoient et se serrent la main, mais lorsque les paroles commencent, c'est Chase qui commence à chanter en playback. Simon, l'air ennuyé, entre et sort de la pièce avec divers instruments (penny whistle, conga, basse), dont il mime le jeu aux moments appropriés. (fr)
  • "You Can Call Me Al" is een nummer van de Amerikaanse zanger Paul Simon. Het werd in september 1986 door Warner Bros. Records als eerste single van zijn album Graceland uitgegeven. Op de B-kant stond het liedje "Gumboots". Simon verzorgde zelf de muzikale productie, met Roy Halee als opnametechnicus. De muziek werd opgenomen in in New York.. Degene die verantwoordelijk was voor de namen Al en Betty was Pierre Boulez, een klassiek dirigent en componist. Hij had de namen van Paul (Al) en diens vrouw Peggy (Betty) tijdens een feestje niet goed verstaan. (nl)
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