Still Crazy After All These Years

Paul Simon

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"Still Crazy After All These Years" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the third and final single from his fifth studio album of the same name (1975), released on Columbia Records. Though the song briefly reached the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in the U. S., it was a bigger hit on the magazine's Easy Listening chart, where it peaked at number four.


Year:
1991
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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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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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Written by: Paul Simon

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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.
Songwriting Fact
Paul 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.
Award Fact
The 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.
Chart Performance Fact
The single reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
Musical Composition Fact
The song is known for its mellow, jazzy tone and sophisticated musical arrangement.
Collaboration Fact
The song features the legendary jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker, whose emotive saxophone solo is a highlight of the track.
Live Performance Fact
When 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.
Reinterpretation Fact
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Willie Nelson and Rosemary Clooney.
Cultural Impact Fact
The phrase "Still crazy after all these years" has often been used in popular culture, even appearing in films such as a "Muppet Movie."
Critical Response Fact
Critics 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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