"I think Bridge Over Troubled Water was a very good song. Artie sang it beautifully. The Boxer was a really nice record. But I don't think I've written any great songs"
- Paul Simon
About this Quote
In this quote, Paul Simon reviews his own music and the tunes he has written. He applauds the tune "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and Artie's efficiency of it, acknowledging its quality and appeal. He also compliments "The Boxer" as a "actually great record." Nevertheless, despite these successes, Simon humbly confesses that he does not believe he has composed any genuinely fantastic tunes. This declaration shows his humbleness and self-awareness as an artist, acknowledging that while his music may be excellent, he does rule out it to be on the level of achievement. It also highlights his constant drive to improve and create even better music in the future.
This quote is written / told by Paul Simon somewhere between October 13, 1941 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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