"Diamonds on the Soles Of Her Shoes" performed with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 25 years apart. (Zimbabwe 1987 ➡️ Hyde Park 2012) | Paul Simon

"Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was released as the 4th single from ‘Graceland’ 35 years ago this month. Check out this performance from “The African Concert” live in Zimbabwe, 1987. | Paul Simon

“People say she's crazy⁣ She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes⁣ Well that's one way to lose these walking blues⁣ Diamonds on the soles of her shoes"⁣ ⁣ In April 1987, Paul's 7" of Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes was released. Tag us in your photo if you are one of the lucky ones to own an original pressing! Watch the full music video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I_T3XvzPaM | Paul Simon

Singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo feature on two songs from the Graceland album, “Homeless” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” whose lyrics are partly in Zulu and in English. Fun facts: “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” was recorded May 1986 in New York City, while Ladysmith were in town to perform with Paul on Saturday Night Live. When Graceland's release date was unexpectedly delayed, “Diamonds” was a late addition to the album. “Homeless” had been recorded months earlier, at Abb

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