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Podcast: Song Lyric Meanings
Episode: "American Tune" by Paul Simon
Description: Song Lyrics Meaning - American Tune by Paul Simon
"American Tune" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the third single from his third studio album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973), released on Columbia Records. The song, a meditation on the American experience, is based on the melody of the hymn "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" and bears a striking resemblance to JS Bach’s “Erkenne mich, mein Hüter“. The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Amazon Merchandise Affiliate Links American Tune by Paul Simon Merch E...