Paul Frederic Simon born October 13 1941 Is An American Singer-Songwriter. One Of The Most Celebrated Artists Of The Twentieth Century Simon's Career Has Spanned Six Decades. Born In New Jersey Simon Grew Up In The Borough Of Queens In New York City And Developed An Interest In Rock Music In His Teens. He Began Performing With His Schoolfriend Art Garfunkel In 1956 Together The Two Came To Prominence In The 1960s As Simon & Garfunkel. The Duo's Blend Of Folk And Rock Music In Hits Like "The Sound Of Silence" "Mrs. Read More On Last.Fm
"Slip Slidin' Away" Is A 1977 Song Written And Recorded By Paul Simon From His Compilation Album Greatest Hits Etc.. It Was One Of Two New Songs To Appear On The Album The Other Being "Stranded In A Limousine". Backing Vocals On The Song Are Provided By The Oak Ridge Boys. The Song Was Originally Recorded And Considered For Simon's 1975 Album Still Crazy After All These Years But Simon Decided Not To Include The Song On The Finished Album. A Demo Version Appears On The 2004 Re-Issue Of The Album. "Slip Slidin' Away" Was Released As A Single In October Of 1977 And Became A Major Hit Peaking At #5 On The Billboard Pop Singles Chart.