"Proof" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the second single from his eighth studio album, The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), released on Warner Bros. Records.
| "Proof" | ||||
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| Single by Paul Simon | ||||
| from the album The Rhythm of the Saints | ||||
| B-side | "The Coast" | |||
| Released | February 1991 | |||
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| Length | 4:39 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Simon | |||
| Producer(s) | Paul Simon | |||
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Personnel
edit- Paul Simon – lead and backing vocals
- Martin Atangana – electric guitar
- George Seba – electric guitar
- Bakithi Kumalo – bass guitar
- Andre Manga – bass guitar
- Justin Tchounou – synthesizer
- Jimmy McDonald – accordion
- Steve Gadd – drums
- Mingo Araujo – bass drum, cymbal, talking drum
- Don Chacal – bongos
- Sidinho Moreira – water bowl
- Madeleine Yayodele Nelson – shekere
- Alain Hatot – saxophone
- Jacques Bolognesi – trombone
- Phillipe Slominski – trumpet
- Briz – backing vocals
- Elolongue Mbango Catherine – background vocals
- Djana'd – background vocals
- Florence Gnimagnon – background vocals
- Charlotte Mbango – backing vocals
Music video
editThe music video features Simon along with Chevy Chase and Steve Martin on a parade float (supposedly in New Orleans for Mardi Gras) performing the song.
Charts
edit| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[1] | 134 |
| Irish Singles Chart[2] | 23 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 89 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 18 February 1991". Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". www.irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
Sources
edit- Bennighof, James (2007). The Words and Music of Paul Simon. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-275-99163-0.
- Eliot, Marc (2010). Paul Simon: A Life. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-43363-8.