One Trick Pony [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]

Product Description
This energetic 1980 studio release contains many of the songs featured in the film Simon wrote and starred in. Contains the hit single "Late In The Evening," as well as four previously unreleased bonus tracks, including the non-album track "Soft Parachutes" from the film.

One Trick Pony,Paul Simon,Rhino / Wea,Album Rock,Folk-Rock,Pop,Pop/Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Soft Rock

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One Trick Pony [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]

Average customer rating: one trick pony A Lot of Dynamic Energy, Movement and Easy Moments Quiet, Thoughtful, and Suprisingly Expressive Underrated, understated, and sophisticated His best album concept, start to finish.

One-Trick Pony Paul Simon Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hearts and Bones There Goes Rhymin' Simon Paul Simon Still Crazy After All These Years The Rhythm of the Saints ASIN: B00024WYL2 Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. Late In The Evening
2. That's Why God Made The Movies
3. One-Trick Pony
4. How The Heart Approaches What It Yearns
5. Oh, Marion
6. Ace In The Hole
7. Nobody
8. Jonah
9. God Bless The Absentee
10. Long, Long Day
11. Soft Parachutes
12. All Because Of You
13. Spiral Highway
14. Stranded In A Limousine

Album Description

This energetic 1980 studio release contains many of the songs featured in the film Simon wrote and starred in. Contains the hit single "Late In The Evening," as well as four previously unreleased bonus tracks, including the non-album track "Soft Parachutes" from the film.

Customer Reviews:

one trick pony.......2007-04-10

the film was ok simon was good as the lead actor but the film although it was a road movie spent to much time literally on the road. Scene after scene of footage of the band in the tour van. The music however was top class. as an album its great late in the evening, jonah and how the heart approaches are all great songs

A Lot of Dynamic Energy, Movement and Easy Moments.......2006-06-27

I really enjoy this album. I like Paul Simon's voice and delivery quite a bit. This medley of integrated melodic Rock and Jazz rhythms on these songs is pretty catchy and has a distinct sound all their own. There is a lot of movement here on some of these songs. "Late In The Evening" rocks and stills blow me away. "One-Trick Pony" and "Ace In The Hole" are just so cool. "How The Heart Approaches What It Yearns" is such tender and melancholic jazz. This is one of my favorite Paul Simon albums and it certainly has transcended the test of time. I always found it amusing that this was a soundtrack to his film but I cannot even remember the film any more. However, the songs still endearingly linger. I suppose it is good to have the extra tracks and this is the Compact Disc currently available but I still enjoy listening to my LP of the original release of the album.

Quiet, Thoughtful, and Suprisingly Expressive.......2005-02-22

This album is a sleeper: one rarely goes to One Trick Pony when a Paul Simon mood hits you; certainly his first solo album stands as a testament to his songwriting abilities, and the many hits along the way often draw you to other albums in his catalogue.

But One Trick Pony really stands the test of time: tasteful, beautiful songwriting, a clear, effective concept album sustained through song after song, and superior songcraft and performances (jazz guitarist Eric Gale, keyboardist Richard Tee, drummer Steve Gadd) add an organic, naturally high level of sophistication to the arrangements. Some of the album tracks buried in here are among Simon's finest: "Jonah" is a great track, crying out to be covered again and revived by another artist; the closer "Long Long Day" perfectly captures the mood and feel of the album, "God Bless the Absentee" tastefully describes the drudgery and toil of the working man, sacrificing, putting in time for his family and a dream.

If you were put off by the rather weak film, or have not picked this up lately, you will be surprised. It takes active listening, but there are many rewards here to be found, and you will find yourself returning to the quiet joys of One Trick Pony.

Underrated, understated, and sophisticated.......2004-10-31

After years of success in the folk-pop genre with Garfunkel and his own solo career, Paul Simon decided to get into acting. Bad move. I saw One Trick Pony in the theater and on video. As a movie, despite some very nice little scenes and live performances, it drags. Honestly, it is a little depressing.

However, the songs written for the movie are another matter entirely. Paul Simon took some study in musical composition, and this began to bear fruit in Still Crazy After All These Years and One Trick Pony. Everything here is pop music at the highest level, tinged with a bit of jazz -- the presence of jazz guitarist Eric Gale and keyboardist Richard Tee, the ultra-clean and always innovative drumming of Steve Gadd are an essential part of the superb mix. But the songs are heavenly, melodic, meaningful, poetic, mostly meditative, and well-crafted.

I'd have to say this is my favorite Paul Simon album. Others come close -- Still Crazy, and Rhythm of the Saints. I find this one the most consistent and most worthy of repeated listening. (Not counting the bonus tracks, which may be nice to have, but do not fit in with the original album as a whole. Most of the time you'll want to skip the bonus cuts.)

His best album concept, start to finish........2004-08-24

Never saw the film, but from the moment I purchased this album new in 1980 it has always been one of my favorite LPs. The effervescent first track, "Late in the Evening," is both descriptive and not, for "One Trick Pony" is a late-in-the-evening kind of record, but one you'll remember less for its three upbeat numbers than for its seven mellow session tracks performed with a terrific ensemble and some of Rhymin' Simon's most soulful writing this side of "Rene and Georgette Magritte with Their Dog After the War." Indeed, I rarely play it before midnight anymore, and I sometimes sing the lyrics with Paul as a sort of late-night meditation. You purchase the Rhino version with the bonus tracks at your own risk, for the 10 tracks on the original are so complete, so satisfying taken as a whole, that I see no need to tamper with them.

Average customer rating:

One-Trick Pony Paul Simon Manufacturer: Wea/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000GW88NS Release Date: 2006-10-02

Tracks:

1. Late in the Evening
2. That's Why God Made the Movies
3. One-Trick Pony
4. How the Heart Approaches What It Yearns
5. Oh, Marion
6. Ace in the Hole
7. Nobody
8. Jonah
9. God Bless the Absentee
10. Long, Long Day
11. Soft Parachutes [#][*]
12. All Because of You [#][*][Outtake]
13. Spiral Highway [#][*]
14. Stranded in a Limousine [*]

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating: A Lot of Dynamic Energy, Movement and Easy Moments Blues as only Simon could perform them Simon gets you in the mood Paul Simon's Warner Bros. debut A Great Paul Simon Album!

One Trick Pony Paul Simon Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hearts and Bones There Goes Rhymin' Simon Graceland Surprise All the Roadrunning ASIN: B000002KLN Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Late In The Evening
2. That's Why God Made The Movies
3. One-Trick Pony
4. How The Heart Approaches What It Yearns
5. Oh, Marion
6. Ace In The Hole
7. Nobody
8. Jonah
9. God Bless The Absentee
10. Long, Long Day

Customer Reviews:

A Lot of Dynamic Energy, Movement and Easy Moments.......2006-06-27

I really enjoy this album. I like Paul Simon's voice and delivery quite a bit. This medley of integrated melodic Rock and Jazz rhythms on these songs is pretty catchy and has a distinct sound all their own. There is a lot of movement here on some of these songs. "Late In The Evening" rocks and stills blows me away. "One-Trick Pony" and "Ace In The Hole" are just so cool. "How The Heart Approaches What It Yearns" is such tender and melancholic jazz. This is one of my favorite Paul Simon albums and it certainly has transcended the test of time. I always found it amusing that this was a soundtrack to his film but I cannot even remember the film any more. However, the songs still endearingly linger.

Blues as only Simon could perform them.......2005-09-10

Great CD by Paul Simon. Ace in the Hole and Late in the Evening are simply rockin blues. One Trick Pony is also a cool Simonized tune. Several great jazzy blues also inhabit this CD - Jonah, Belvedere Hotel and God Bless the Absentee to name a couple also have great lyrics. Great album to just sit back and listen to with no distractions.

Simon gets you in the mood.......2005-08-12

Besides Simon and Garfunkel, this was my first solo Paul Simon album. It's a gem. It's mellow, jazzy and every track is a night track - ie. great to play while chilling out with friends. The CD also comes with extra tracks.

Paul Simon's Warner Bros. debut.......2005-03-30

Paul Simon didn't last long as a movie star but he continues to flourish as a musician. He had the starring role in the 1980 film of the same title and performed and wrote at least most of the tracks on this soundtrack album. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Also,it is possible that this led to Simon personally revoking his final contract with Columbia Records. The only Top 20 hits from this album include the title track and LATE IN THE EVENING. Hollywood dropped Simon after this film since it was a box office disappointment. However,many of Simon's fans loved the film. LITE would later be recorded live for THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK with Art Garfunkel,the follow-up to this album. The other songs are good.

A Great Paul Simon Album!.......2004-10-10

Jazz and fusion,as you might notice are ammong my favorite music styles.But I've always enjoyed Paul Simon's
witty,reflective songwriting and lyricism.And on 'One Trick Pony'
Simon incorperates both of these quality's into his music.
"Late In The Evening" ha a bouncy latin feel to the arrangement
while "Ace In The Hole" and the spunky title song are about as
close to funky fusion as Paul Simon will likely ever come and I
must say;it's a great fit.On the more typical side "That's Why God Made Movies","Oh Marion","Nobody" and just about everything
else on this album is stripped back,light textures and very much
in the typical Simon style-featuring the crack musical backup of
Eric Gale,Richard Tee and Hugh McCracken who's backing,without
sounding crass,is the most appropriate they could possibly use
on a New York singer-songwriters album.One of Simon's finer works.

Average customer rating: Paul's Most Underrated Album Has Just Gotten Better!

One-Trick Pony Paul Simon Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hearts and Bones Graceland ASIN: B000JU7IBK Release Date: 2006-12-04

Tracks:

1. Late in the Evening
2. That's Why God Made the Movies
3. One-Trick Pony
4. How the Heart Approaches What It Yearns
5. Oh, Marion
6. Ace in the Hole
7. Nobody
8. Jonah
9. God Bless the Absentee
10. Long, Long Day
11. Soft Parachutes [#][*]
12. All Because of You [#][*][Outtake]
13. Spiral Highway [#][*]
14. Stranded in a Limousine [*]

Album Description

Limited Edition European pressing of this album comes house in a miniature LP sleeve. WEA. 2006.

Album Details

Limited Edition of the Original LP Issue that Comes in a Special LP Sleeve Replica.

Customer Reviews:

Paul's Most Underrated Album Has Just Gotten Better!.......2007-05-26

Firstly, the product description by Amazon is erroneous as this is a made in Japan disc and not a European one. As is the case with many soundtracks to movies, the soundtracks themselves far outshine the movies that they represent. This is definitely the case here as this entire album exudes a very cool, smooth mood making this an excellent album for nighttime listening. The opening track, "Late In the Evening", actually won a Grammy and "One Trick Pony" is an excellent single on its own behalf with a very cool groove.

This version of the album is a real treat too as not only is the mini-lp replica sleeve packaging rather well designed, but we also get all the lyrics in both English and Japanese. The sound quality is very good too reflecting a good job done in the remastering department. We also get 4 bonus tracks that are new and add immensely to the overall enjoyment of the cd. Granted, the movie wasn't that memorable but that doesn't hold true for the soundtrack. Definitely one of Paul's best works.

Recommended.

Average customer rating:

An Evening with Michael Crittenden: Live at One Trick Pony Michael Crittenden Manufacturer: The Mackinaw Harvest Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAF1T8 Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

1. Thirst
2. Rushes & Ripples
3. Rancho Relaxo
4. Take a Ride
5. Riversong
6. Falling at Your Feet
7. Woodstove
8. Trickle Down Disease
9. Map Song
10. Canoe Song
11. Beer Coupon
12. We Just Call It Camp
13. Promise
14. James
15. Coming Home
16. 27 Hour Date
17. Forest

Average customer rating:

One Trick Pony Keg Manufacturer: Brothers Reeb ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00024TMUS

Product Description

This cd contains 7 tracks. A dew tracks are Perfect Solution, Drinkin' Man, and King of the Trailer Park People.

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