Night After Night

Writing, a blog, and a newsletter. By Steve Smith.

The Girl

  • Bath Time Lessoning: Paul Simon.

    The Girl's continuing journey through music, with The Dad taking notes. Photograph: Peggy Harper   Paul SimonOver 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

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  • Bath Time Lessoning: King Crimson.

    The Girl's continuing journey through music, with The Dad taking notes. Photograph: Tony Levin   King CrimsonRadical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind(DGM, 2016) [during percussion-only intro to "Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part 1"] "This is cool music, Papa!" [during choppy guitar transition] "I really like the music, Papa! I like the way

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