Bath Time Lessoning: Paul Simon.

The Girl's continuing journey through music, with The Dad taking notes.

Photograph: Peggy Harper

Paul Simon
Over the Bridge of Time: A Paul Simon Retrospective (1961-2011)
(Sony Legacy; 2013)

["So, what kind of music do you feel like hearing tonight?"]

"Well, Paul Simon," The Girl says.

["OK, whatever you say." "The Sound of Silence" begins.]

"Hey!" The Girl exclaims. "This is the Trolls song."

["That's true, but it was Paul Simon's song first. He wrote it. Did you know that?"]

"Well, yes. Mama told me."

[Little subsequent commentary, though reckless dancing ensues during "Cecilia." Then, in a quiet moment during "Bridge Over Troubled Water"]

"That's a good song, Papa. Can we watch it again?"

[She listens to it again. After the second time, "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" follows.]

"Hey!" The Girl exclaims once more. "THIS is the song I wanted."

Transcribed August 24, 2017