January 1972 – a song popular in this month – Mother and Child Reunion by Paul Simon
Simon wrote this in response to the Jimmy Cliff song “Vietnam,” where a mother receives a letter about her son’s death on the battlefield.
Interesting facts about Mother and Child Reunion & Paul Simon
Simon came up with the title after seeing a chicken and egg dish called “Mother and Child Reunion” on the menu at 456 Restaurant in Chinatown, New York.
This was Simon’s first single as a solo artist.
He is in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of Simon and Garfunkel.
Simon recorded “Mother and Child Reunion” in Jamaica using Cliff’s musicians, hence the very authentic sound. Simon said of the song that it “became the first reggae hit by a non-Jamaican white guy outside Jamaica.”
Simon got his start in the music industry working for a song publishing company called E.B. Marks, where his job was to sell songs to record companies. When he got frustrated and left the company, he decided to self-publish any songs he wrote – a move that turned out to be very lucrative.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
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As I always listen to the Oldies I am not a fan of his, but the song has a message! Have a wonderful day. xx
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No problem dear, we cannot like everything, right? Thanks for stopping by and thanks to Mother Nature for the sun today! 🙂
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Take a walk on the “Wild Side” – the beach! x Boogie-Beach time Terry.
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Remember this one well. Hope you are feeling good today xxx
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Thanks Lynn, it is a good day – hope yours is as well. 🙂
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This is a song that I can never figure out if I like or not. Very few songs tend to fall into this category for me, but this is definitely one of them.
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I understand what you mean Sarah – I feel the same way. Thanks for stopping by today – appreciate it! 🙂
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I love the song …. It’s a favourite in fact. I particularly love the fact that Simon punched the title from a chicken and egg dish …. Perfect – thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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The song title does have a interesting story of where it came from. Hope all is well with you Osyth – where are you these days? 🙂
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I’m in England til Wednesday, Terry. Then flying back to Boston via Paris. Then business as usual – I know my commentary had been a little scanty but you are so much in my thoughts. I send you sunshine and rises and ripe luscious peaches and cupcakes and ice cream too but only if you promise to save some back for me 😊
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LOL, thanks dear Osyth, you are too kind! I was just wondering, if you were still across the pond or back home. You are such a world traveler, it is difficult to keep up with you! 🙂
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The Bean is the real jet setter! I’ve told her she has to write about her travels but she keeps showing me the paw – diva!! 🐾🐾
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LOL, 🙂
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Another one of the oldies I remember 🙂 This is a song with a lot of meaning, and I like it. Incredible facts about the song, I had no idea! Guess I have learnt something today 🙂 Have a beautiful day today my friend, and I hope the sun is out for you. 🙂
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Lynne, I feel a day I learn something new is a good day – no matter what the subject is. Thanks dear, and a beautiful day to you as well – and yes the sun is out! 🙂
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Love the chicken/egg dish connection…that’s a new one to me. ☺
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I thought that was very interesting – very cool to learn some trivia. Have a happy day Van, I appreciate you very much! 🙂
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Lovely. I hadn’t heard it before. Thanks
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Thank you Derrick, glad you enjoyed it! Happy day my friend! 🙂
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One of my all-time favorites. Wrote a bit about it here:
https://tangledupinmusic.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/play-this-more-often-part-7/
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Glad you enjoy it – I will visit your link. Thanks for stopping by and I have a great day. 🙂
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wow.. beautiful song
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Yes, I agree! Thank you for stopping by today, I greatly appreciate it. Happy Day! 🙂
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You’re welcome… Happy day.
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