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Bad news for Paul Simon: "I have almost completely lost the hearing in one ear."

Paul Simon has been one of the public's most beloved artists for decades, both in the famous duo paired with Art Garfunkel and as a solo artist, when, for example, he released the famous album 'Graceland', one of the best albums in the world music genre, according to specialist critics.

Unfortunately, however, in a recent interview with the 'Times', Paul Simon revealed that he had severe hearing problems, which manifested themselves suddenly and have not yet resolved. It all happened coincidentally, during the making of the latest record.

Simon then revealed how likely it is that he will return to the stage, given the presence of these problems that are afflicting him.

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Paul Simon's health condition

Paul Simon has been one of the public's most beloved artists for decades, both as a duo with Art Garfunkel and as a solo artist, when for example he released the famous album 'Graceland', one of the best records of world music. Unfortunately, however, in a recent interview with the 'Times', Paul Simon revealed that he has severe hearing problems. Simon went on to speculate how likely it is that he will return to the stage, given the presence of these problems that are afflicting him.

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Paul Simon had retired in 2018

Let's start at the beginning. In 2018, after a long farewell tour, Paul Simon had officially retired from the world of music and public life. According to his words five years ago, he would devote himself exclusively to his family from then on.

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When did the deafness occur?

Despite his official retirement in 2018, the singer-songwriter has actually not given up music and has been working on a new album, 'Seven Psalms', which will be released in May 2023. Precisely during the production of this record, Simon began to gradually lose the hearing in his left ear.

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Paul Simon's words to the 'Times

These are Paul Simon's words on partial deafness: 'Suddenly, I almost completely lost the hearing in my left ear. Everything became more difficult. My reaction was a mixture of frustration and annoyance. I thought the problem would solve itself'.

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The possible causes of Paul Simon's problem

It is unbelievable, but the singer-songwriter has still not understood what the progressive deafness could be due to. "No one has an explanation," Simon added during the interview, so much so that he confessed that he was sure the problem would disappear at any moment, just as it suddenly appeared.

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The possible live return

Also taking into account his 2018 retirement and health problems, Paul Simon's return to live concerts seems increasingly unlikely at this point. The conditions to return to live singing are not there, even occasionally, despite the fact that the public has never stopped showing him affection.

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Paul Simon's negative words about his old songs.

Still on the subject of live performances, Paul confessed that he would not be too keen on the idea of playing some of his old, historic songs (even those made in the days of the famous duo Simon & Garfunkel). 'There are songs I like, but at one point on the tour I thought: what are you doing, Paul? You're becoming a Paul Simon cover band,' said the singer-songwriter.

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Paul Simon also commented on the deaths of his distinguished colleagues

In particular, Simon, who will turn 82 in October, spoke of the deaths of Jeff Beck and Gordon Lightfoot, both of whom passed away in 2023: 'That's how old we are. For my generation, time is up'.

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Simon now looks regretful

In conclusion, perhaps also due to the deafness problems that are affecting him, Paul Simon appears quite resigned as far as his future in music is concerned. Incidentally, the singer-songwriter himself admitted that he now feels physically weakened, yet he does not lose his smile: 'But I still look good, don't I?' he concluded.

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03/10/2023

The best songs from movies: AFI's Top 15

The American Film Institute has released its ranking of the 100 best songs that are part of the soundtrack of U.S. movies.

In order to be selected, the films had to meet these criteria: they had to be at least 60 minutes long, they had to be in English, they had to have won critical acclaim, and they had to have won awards and popularity over time, leaving a positive impact on American music.

Here are the Top 15 best English-language songs excerpted from movies according to AFI.

Curiosities

02/10/2023

Earworm: what is the phenomenon whereby we can't get songs out of our heads

Have you ever found yourself humming, vocally and in your head, the melody or lyrics of certain songs even when you don't want to, to the point that that musical tune can't get out of your mind?

Nothing to worry about: this experience happens to about 90 percent of people at least once a week, and at most it can be a little annoying not to be able to stop a melody that repeats incessantly in your head.

Here is what earworm is, what are its causes (and possible remedies) according to scientific studies conducted over the years: browse the photo gallery to learn more

Rankings

01/10/2023

Top 10 best-selling singles in music history

What may have been the best-selling single in the entire history of music? This record belongs to an obviously very famous song, composed many decades ago but still very topical. We hear it every year, as do all the top 10 best-selling songs of all time.

The calculation has been split in two, due to the advent of technology, downloads and Spotify streaming, which have 'drugged' the market and made the previous charts truly obsolete. This calculation was therefore split between physical single sales and digital sales. Here we will only deal with sales of physical singles, and therefore you will not find the most recent songs.

This is a compendium of the best-selling music singles. The criterion for inclusion is to sell at least ten million copies worldwide. The singles listed here have been quoted from reliable sources in various media, such as digital journalism, newspapers, magazines and books.

Enough, after this preamble we won't keep you waiting any longer, your curiosity will already be tingling: here are the 10 best-selling physical singles in music history.

Curiosities

30/09/2023

Laser Harp, Zeusophone, Theramin and more: the most particular musical instruments that perhaps you did not know

Who says that there are only guitars, pianos and drums? The world of musical instruments is very rich, varied and original.

In fact, there are instruments that are little known all over the world, but equally interesting both for the operating modes and for the type of sound they produce.

Some of these instruments represent variants of traditional instruments such as the flute or double bass, while others are totally original, born from the inventiveness and creativity of musicians, craftsmen, but also of scientists (for example Benjamin Franklin).

Here are some of the most unique tools in the world that you may not have known!

From the past

29/09/2023

When Roger Waters called a Pink Floyd album horrible and embarrassing.

Roger Waters was a co-founder and historical member of the British music group Pink Floyd, in which he served primarily as bassist and vocalist.

Waters was also the historical author and creator of the underlying themes of some of the group's most famous albums such as "The Dark Side of the Moon", "The Wall" or "Animals". After becoming leader of the group, Roger Waters left band in 1985, pursuing a solo career.

A curious anecdote about a statement Waters made in the 1980s, in a famous interview with Times in which he had said, ""Atom Heart Mother", here is a perfect example of an album that should be thrown in the trash can and never listened to again. It's really horrible and embarrassing."

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28/09/2023

5 of the world's most famous music festivals

Music unites generations and hearts. While for many people listening to music is a private pastime, some want to share it with the rest of the world and experience it by dancing amidst the crush, heat, sweat and fun.

Music gatherings, or festivals, have become annual fixtures for now millions of young enthusiasts, who travel the world in search of the best and most spectacular date ever.

There is a veritable world of festivals around the globe, but there are undoubtedly some that have become more famous and important than the others, and that bring together the best artists in existence today. In this short gallery we show you which are the most beautiful and well-known events and festivals in the world.

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