Engineer [Recording Assistant] – Mark Miller Musician [Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters], Accordion – Alton Rubin, Sr. (Dopsie)Musician [Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters], Bass – Alonzo JohnsonMusician [Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters], Drums – Alton Rubin, Jr.Musician [Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters], Guitar – Sherman RobertsonMusician [Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters], Saxophone – Johnny HoytMusician [Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters], Washboard – David RubinMusician [With] – Good Rockin' Dopsie And The TwistersWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
2:51
2
Homeless
Engineer [Recording Assistant] – Andrew FraserMusician [Ladysmith Black Mambazo], Lead Vocals [Lead Singer] – Joseph ShabalalaMusician [With] – Ladysmith Black MambazoWords By, Music By – Joseph Shabalala, Paul Simon
3:45
3
Graceland
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Paul SimonBass – Baghiti KhumaloDrums – Vusi KhumaloEngineer [Recording Assistant at Amigo Studios] – Steven StrassmanEngineer [Recording Assistant at Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Chikapa "Ray" PhiriPedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Demola AdepojuPercussion – Makhaya MahlanguVocals – The Everly Brothers, Paul SimonWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
4:48
4
All Around The World or The Myth Of Fingerprints
Acoustic Guitar – Paul SimonDrums [Additional] – Steve GaddEngineer [Recording Assistant at Amigo Studios] – Steven StrassmanEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinMusician [Los Lobos], Bass – Conrad LozanoMusician [Los Lobos], Drums – Louie PerezMusician [Los Lobos], Guitar – Cesar RosasMusician [Los Lobos], Guitar, Accordion – David HildagoMusician [Los Lobos], Saxophone – Steve BerlinMusician [With] – Los LobosPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldVocals – Cesar Rosas, David Hildago, Paul SimonWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
3:15
5
I Know What I Know
Engineer [Recording Assistant at Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinMusic By – General M.D. Shirinda, Paul SimonMusician [With] – General M.D. Shirinda, The Gaza SistersSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Paul SimonVocals – Paul Simon, The Gaza SistersWords By – Paul Simon
3:13
6
Under African Skies
Bass – Baghiti KhumaloDrums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Recording Assistant at Amigo Studios] – Steven StrassmanEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Adrian Belew, Paul Simon, Chikapa "Ray" PhiriPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldVocals – Linda Ronstadt, Paul SimonWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
3:34
7
Gumboots
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Diane Garisto, Michelle Cobbs, Paul SimonEngineer [Recording Assistant at Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinMusic By – Jonhjon Mkhalali, Lulu Masilela, Paul SimonMusician [The Boyoyo Boys], Accordion – Jonhjon MkhalaliMusician [The Boyoyo Boys], Drums – Petrus ManileMusician [The Boyoyo Boys], Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Daniel XilakaziMusician [The Boyoyo Boys], Saxophone [Saxophones] – Barney Rachabane, Mike Makhalemele, Teaspoon NdlelaMusician [The Boyoyo Boys], Tambourine [Tambourines] – Lulu MasilelaMusician [With] – The Boyoyo BoysPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Paul SimonWords By – Paul Simon
2:42
8
Crazy Love, Vol. II
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Paul SimonEngineer [Recording Assistant at Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar Synthesizer – Adrian BelewMusician [Stimela], Bass – Lloyd LeloseMusician [Stimela], Drums – Isaac MtshaliMusician [Stimela], Guitar – Chikapa "Ray" PhiriMusician [With] – StimelaSoprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax] – Morris GoldbergWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
4:17
9
You Can Call Me Al
6-String Bass [Electric] – Paul SimonBacking Vocals [Background Vocals] – Paul SimonBass – Baghiti KhumaloBass Saxophone [Bass Sax], Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax] – Ronald E. CuberDrums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Recording Assistant] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Chikapa "Ray" PhiriGuitar Synthesizer – Adrian BelewPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldSynthesizer – Rob MounseyTin Whistle [Pennywhistle], Soloist – Morris GoldbergTrombone [Trombones] – David W. Bargeron, Kim Allan CisselTrumpet [Trumpets] – Alan Rubin, John Faddis, Lewis Michael Soloff, Ronald E. BreckerWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
4:39
10
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Alex FosterBass – Baghiti KhumaloDrums – Isaac MtshaliEngineer [Recording Assistant] – Mark CobrinGuitar – Paul Simon, Chikapa "Ray" PhiriMusician [Beginning by] – Joseph Shabalala, Paul SimonPercussion – Assane Thiam, Babacar Faye, Youssou N'dourTenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Leonard PickettTrumpet – Earl GardnerVocals – Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Paul SimonWords By, Music By – Paul Simon
5:34
11
The Boy In The Bubble
Accordion – Forere MotloheloaAcoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Paul SimonBass – Baghiti KhumaloDrums – Vusi KhumaloEngineer [Recording Assistant at Ovation Studios] – Peter ThwaitesEngineer [Recording Assistant at The Hit Factory] – Mark CobrinGuitar Synthesizer – Adrian BelewMusic By – Forere Motloheloa, Paul SimonPercussion – Makhaya MahlanguSynthesizer – Rob MounseyWords By – Paul Simon
3:59
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
1-25447, 9 25447-1
Paul Simon
Graceland (LP, Album, Spe)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
1-25447, 9 25447-1
US
1986
ZWB 1602
Paul Simon
Graceland (Cass, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
ZWB 1602
South Africa
1986
MSC.346
Paul Simon
Graceland (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Musicals
MSC.346
Unknown
925447-2
Paul Simon
Graceland (CD, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
925447-2
Europe
1986
925447-4
Paul Simon
Graceland (Cass, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
925447-4
Greece
1986
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
1-25447, 9 25447-1
Paul Simon
Graceland (LP, Album, Spe)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
1-25447, 9 25447-1
US
1986
ZWB 1602
Paul Simon
Graceland (Cass, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
ZWB 1602
South Africa
1986
MSC.346
Paul Simon
Graceland (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Musicals
MSC.346
Unknown
925 447-1, 925447-1
Paul Simon
Graceland (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
925 447-1, 925447-1
Greece
1986
925447-2
Paul Simon
Graceland (CD, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
925447-2
Europe
1986
Credits
Arranged By [Co-arranged By] – Paul Simon (tracks: B1, B2, B4), Chikapa "Ray" Phiri (tracks: B1, B2, B4)
Art Direction – Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff, Jeri McManus
"Manufactured by Columbia House under license" included in rear inlay notations.
"Made in U.S.A." silkscreened on disc.
Packaged in a standard jewel case with a black tray. 16-page booklet with lyrics.
See this similar club edition of Graceland with disc "Made in West Germany".Released in a standard jewel case with a 24 page staple-bound insert booklet.
Made in EU.Re-issue of the 1986 album, but with bonustracks (12 to 14).
Manufactured in the EU
Track 1, 4 and 9: Recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A. Backing vocals recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. Track 2: Recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A. Backing vocals recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. and at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. Track 3: Recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A. Synclavier recorded at The Hit Factory. Track 7: Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. Vocals recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. Track 8: Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England Track 5 and 6: Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. Track 10: Recorded at Master-Trak Enterprises, Crowley, Louisana, U.S.A. Track 11: Recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. Acoustic Guitar, additional drums and percussion recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. Track 12: Recorded October 10, 1985Flat cover. Includes insert with lyrics & credits.
First Category on cover, 2nd on labels. Ελληνικής κατασκευής.
Recordings: A1: Accordion, Bass, Drums and Percussion recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.; Synthesizer Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer and Background Vocals recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. A2: Drums, Percussion, Bass, Guitar and Pedal Steel recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.; Vocals and Background Vocals recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. and at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. A3: Vocals recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.; Synclavier recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. A4: Accordion, Tambourines, Lead Guitar & Rhythm, Drums and Saxophones recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.; Synclavier, Percussion and Background Vocals recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. A5, B1: recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. B2: Guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.; Vocals recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. B3: recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England B4: Guitar, Bass and Drums recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.; Soprano Sax, Guitar Synthesizer and Background Vocals recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. B5: recorded at Master-Trak Enterprises, Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.A. B6: Guitar, Guitar / Accordion, Drums, Saxophone, Bass and Vocals recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A.; Acoustic Guitar, Additional Drums and Percussion recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
A1: Music by … and Forere Motloheloa (on insert); … Forere Mothloheloa (on label). A4: "Gumboots" on back cover & insert; "Gunboots" on label. B3: Words and Music by … and Joseph Shabalala (on insert); … Hoseph Shabalala (on label).
All songs Copyright (C) 1986 Paul Simon BMI (P) (C) 1986 Paul Simon Made in Greece by G.P.I.Reissue of Graceland from no later than 1988. This release shows a slightly different label layout without "Impuesto de Lujo a metálico" statement.
Recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.(A1 - A4, B4); The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A. (A1 - A5, B1, B2, B4, B6); Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. (B2, B6), Abbey Road Studios, London, England (B3); Master-Trak Enterprises, Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.A. (B5). Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York; DMM Direct Digital Mastering