Proof (Paul Simon song)

"Proof" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the second single from his eighth studio album, The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), released on Warner Bros. Records.

"Proof"
Single by Paul Simon
from the album The Rhythm of the Saints
B-side"The Coast"
ReleasedFebruary 1991 (1991-02)
Genre
Length4:39
Label
  • Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Paul Simon
Producer(s)Paul Simon
Paul Simon singles chronology
"The Obvious Child"
(1990)		 "Proof"
(1991)		 "Born at the Right Time"
(1991)

Personnel
  • Paul Simon – lead and backing vocals
  • Martin Atangana – electric guitar
  • George Seba – electric guitar
  • Bakithi Kumalo – bass guitar
  • Andre Manga – bass guitar
  • Justin Tchounou – synthesizer
  • Jimmy McDonald – accordion
  • Steve Gadd – drums
  • Mingo Araujo – bass drum, cymbal, talking drum
  • Don Chacal – bongos
  • Sidinho Moreira – water bowl
  • Madeleine Yayodele Nelson – shekere
  • Alain Hatot – saxophone
  • Jacques Bolognesi – trombone
  • Phillipe Slominski – trumpet
  • Briz – backing vocals
  • Elolongue Mbango Catherine – background vocals
  • Djana'd – background vocals
  • Florence Gnimagnon – background vocals
  • Charlotte Mbango – backing vocals

Charts
Chart (1991) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[1] 89

Notes

    References
    1. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

    Sources
    • Bennighof, James (2007). The Words and Music of Paul Simon. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-275-99163-0.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
    • Eliot, Marc (2010). Paul Simon: A Life. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-43363-8.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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