What was the name of that music group that had Paul Simon in it back in the early 80's?

Question

It wasn't Simon and Garfunkel, so don't suggest that one, please.

Answer 1

I think you may be talking about "The Cyrkle". They had a song called "Red Rubber Ball". I think that was in the 70's, though.

Answer 2

stone canyon ponies or something like that ?????



In 1985, Simon lent his talents to USA for Africa and performed on the famine relief fundraising single We Are the World. In 1986 he released the immensely popular Graceland, for which he won a Grammy. The album featured the groundbreaking use of African rhythms and performers such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo. In 1990, he followed up Graceland with the commercially successful and consistent successor album The Rhythm of the Saints, which featured Brazilian and Cajun musical themes. These albums helped to popularize world music as a genre. The importance of both albums allowed Simon to stage another New York concert, and on August 15, 1991, almost 10 years after his concert with Garfunkel, Simon staged another concert in Central Park with both African and South American bands. The success led to both a live album and a Emmy winning TV special.

so i was wrong

Answer 3

Simon & Garfunkel

Answer 4

He wasn't in a group in the eighties but he did record with The Black Mambazo Choir - the most memorable track was "Graceland"

Answer 5

I don't think he joined up with a band. He cut some things with James Taylor in the 80s and then Chevy Chase for "Call me Al." But I think he was on his own.

Answer 6

He did perform with a South African group in the mid-80's.

Answer 7

Might be thinking of Lady Smith Black Mambazo

EDIT:

& I'm fairly sure it was closer to the mid 80s when he worked w/ them.

Answer 8

Ladysmith Black Mambazo? I know he released Graceland with them

Answer 9

weell he did Graceland with Ladysmith Black Mambozo or what ever they are called.

But that wasn't the band he was in.... this is a touch question...