In May 2007 the Library of Congress gathered an unprecedented group of musicians together in Washington, D.C., to honor Paul Simon as the first recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Marc Anthony, Shawn Colvin, Art Garfunkel, Alison Krauss, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and a host of others joined Paul onstage in a multicultural tribute to the music of a great American artist—and a great American art form. This gala event, called "the greatest night of popular music ever presented in our nation's capital", was beautifully filmed and captured with stunning 5.1 Surround Sound for a truly pure concert experience, and serves as a capstone on one of the most celebrated musical careers of all time. At nearly two hours, this DVD spans the entire body of work of one of America's greatest songwriters. Features live interpretations of nearly 20 Paul Simon classics—including "Graceland", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "Late In the Evening" - plus archival performances with George Harrison and Miriam Makeba, as well as a tribute to Joe DiMaggio taped at Yankee Stadium. Presented in 16:9 widescreen and featuring Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1 and PCM stereo (uncompressed) audio mixes. Includes a 24-page booklet based on the original Library of Congress event program.
Introduction – Bob Costas 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Lyle Lovett The Boxer – Alison Krauss, Shawn Colvin And Jerry Douglas Mother And Child Reunion – Stephen Marley Under African Skies – Miriam Makeba And Paul Simon (From 1987) Homeless – Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mrs. Robinson – Paul Simon (From 1999) Slip Slidin’ Away – James Taylor And The Dixie Hummingbirds Sunday Morning With The Sensational Nightingales (Poem) – Billy Collins And The Dixie Hummingbirds That Was Your Mother – Buckwheat Zydeco And Lyle Lovett Homeward Bound – Paul Simon And George Harrison (From 1976) Still Crazy After All These Years – James Taylor El Condor Pasa – Marc Anthony Late In The Evening – Marc Anthony Gone At Last – Yolanda Adams And Jessy Dixon Something So Right – Dianne Reeves The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) – The Muppets Graceland – Alison Krauss And Jerry Douglas Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes – Paul Simon And Ladysmith Black Mambazo Bridge Over Troubled Water – Paul Simon And Art Garfunkel Father And Daughter – Paul Simon Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard – Paul Simon And Stevie Wonder Loves Me Like A Rock – Paul Simon And Stevie Wonder With The Dixie Hummingbirds Sounds Of Silence – Philip Glass