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The Late Great Johnny Ace

I read an interview once where Paul Simon talked about writing this song. He said the night John Lennon got shot he was walking on the street here in New York and a total stranger approached him and asked him if he knew that John Lennon had died. Paul Simon said he was sure he went into shock (he was friends with John Lennon) and went to a bar with the guy, got shitfaced and then wrote this song the next day. Proving this old adage true: “When life hands you murder, make a song out of it!"

The Late Great Johnny Ace

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[Michelle Ruffin-Stein]

I did not know that. Thanks Marty!

[Michelle Ruffin-Stein]

I love how you incorporate interesting tidbits along with the funny stuff. I am learning more every day.