Something So Right

Paul Simon

About Something So Right

"Something So Right" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It is the fourth song on his second studio album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973). Although it was not a single, it was released as a B-side of a number of singles, including "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" and "Slip Slidin' Away". The song has been covered by numerous artists, most notably by British singer Annie Lennox, whose 1995 duet with Simon placed at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1993
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You've got the cool water
When the fever runs high
You've got the look of love light
In your eyes
And I was in crazy motion
'Til you calmed me down
It took a little time
But you calmed me down

[Chorus]
When something goes wrong
I'm the first to admit it
I'm the first to admit it
But the last one to know
When something goes right
Well it's likely to lose me
It's apt to confuse me
It's such an unusual sight
I can't get used to something so right
Something so right

They've got a wall in China
It's a thousand miles long
To keep out the foreigners
They made it strong
I've got a wall around me
You can't even see
It took a little time
To get to me

[Chorus]

Some people never say the words
I love you
It's not their style
To be so bold
Some people never say those words
I love you
But like a child they're longing
To be told

[Chorus]

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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an award-winning musician whose talents in composing, performing, and vocal harmony placed him at the forefront of the singer-songwriters on an international scale. Simon's fame, influence and commercial success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles charts: "The Sounds of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The duo split up in 1970 at the height of their popularity, and Simon began a successful solo career, recording three highly acclaimed albums over the next five years. In 1986, he released Graceland, an album inspired by South African… more »

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12 facts about this song

Artist Heritage
"Something So Right" was not originally by Annie Lennox and Paul Simon. It is actually a cover version of a 1973 Paul Simon solo track.
Awards and Recognition
Paul Simon's original song earned him a Grammy Award in 1974 for Best Vocal Performance.
Collaboration
When Annie Lennox and Paul Simon combined their talents to release the cover in 1995, it became a huge success in the United Kingdom.
Studio Album
The song is included in Annie Lennox's album "Medusa," which primarily features cover versions of various classic hits.
Chart Achievement
The Lennox and Simon version of "Something So Right" achieved considerable chart success, peaking at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre Classification
The original Paul Simon version is typically classified under the genres of folk rock and soft rock.
Medusa Album Performance
Annie Lennox's album "Medusa," which includes "Something So Right," managed to reach No. 1 in the UK Album charts and also achieved multi-platinum sales.
Unique Style
Annie Lennox is renowned for her distinctive and powerful alto voice, which was put on full display in her rendition of "Something So Right."
Song Themes
"Something So Right" is a sentimental ballad that talks about feeling a deep contentment and sense of "rightness" with a loving partner, but not without a hint of anxiety about how these good things could go wrong.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Something So Right" is rarely performed live by either Annie Lennox or Paul Simon.
Music Video
A music video for Lennox and Simon's version of "Something so Right" was produced, featuring both artists.
Album Reception
Despite mixed critical reaction to Lennox's decision to create an album of cover songs with "Medusa," it remains one of her best-selling albums until today, with "Something So Right" being one of its highlights.

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