Recorded 03/04/1992 at Kaufman Astoria Studios Queens , New York
Sound : Soundboard Rec A+
Label ( 2 Labels ) Happyweed Production
Bucky Beaver ( version Digitally Remastered ) BB 292/293
2 CDs
Paul Simon Unplugged MTV presented the planetary premiere of "MTV Unplugged" with Paul Simon. This marked the first time since the series' debut in 1990 that an episode of "MTV Unplugged" aired globally within a 24 hour time frame. The special presentation of "MTV Unplugged" with Paul Simon was taped at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York City in March of 1992. Backed up by the band members from his recently completed "Born At The Right Time Tour," Simon performs classics and new material spanning his over two decade career. Song selections performed include "Homeward Bound," "Boy In The Bubble," "Late In The Evening," "Something So Right," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Mrs. Robinson," "Still Crazy After All These Years," "Graceland," "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard," and "Born At The Right Time." Band member credits go to Michael Brecker (saxophone), Chris Botti (trumpet), Steve Gadd (drums), Cyro Baptista (percussions), Mingo Araujo (percussions), John Selolwane (guitar), Ray Phiri (guitar), Armand Sabal-Lecco (bass), Tony Cedras (accordion), Richard Tee (piano) and Vincent Nguini (guitar).
Recorded 3/4/92 at Kaufman Astoria Studios Astoria, Queens, New York
All tracks performed at this event:
CD 1
Born At The Right Time
Me & Julio
Boy in The Bubble
The Coast
Mrs Robinson
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Graceland
Jonah
She Moves On
Still Crazy After All These Years
( Call For Requests )
Cecilia
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Something So Right
CD 2
The Boxer
Homeward Bound
Scarborough Fair
Born At The Right Time
Me and Julio
The Coast
The Late In The Evening
Featuring:
Paul Simon - vocals, guitar
with:
Steve Gadd - drums
Michael Brecker - saxaphone
Chris Botti - trumpet
Richard Tee - piano This was Richard Tee's last performance with Paul.
Chikapa "Ray" Phiri - guitar, vocals
Vincent Nguini - guitar
John Selolwane - guitar
Armand Sabal-Lecco - bass
Tony Cedras - accordion
Mingo Araujo - percussion
Cyro Baptista - percussion
Recorded March 04th 1992 at Kaufman Astoria Studios Astoria, Queens, New York
