Their biggest hit in the UK and much of the rest of the world was titled "Scatterlings of Africa", which seems to celebrate the concept that we have all come from the same place (the Olduvai Gorge in East Africa) and are all on a journey together ("to the stars"). Clegg, an ethnically white anthropologist and Sipho Mchunu, an ethnically black Zulu migrant worker formed an interracial band they named Juluka in the late 1970s and performed together in defiance of South Africa's apartheid-era laws banning people of different races from congregating together. Christopher from Evanston, Il, UsaI believe Simon's use of the word "scatterlings" is in reference to Johnny Clegg, who was specifically called out for thanks in the liner notes of the "Graceland" album.Meanmrmundy from KansasIt is my understanding that Chevy did not get the lyrics to the song until the car ride to the studio and learned them on the way. ![]() Mick from MelbourneI hear this song as a description of personal anxiety and insecurity with Betty being Al's steadfast rock.Kevin from Auburn comes pretty close based on what Paul Simon says in interviews. This may be one of the ways the person retreats when he faces his mundane concerns: by ducking back down the alley way to alcohol. Bob C from New JerseyThe song words are actually bat faced girl, which means the face that one makes when extremely intoxicated.I have watched this every morning for a week. Jon Christenson from Coarsegold CaliforniaEvery time I watch this interaction between Paul and Chevy, I marvel at the joyful facial expressions by Chevy as he lip syncs the lyrics. ![]() Bridge Over Troubled Water.") Chevy Chase is a great Garfunkel. Tim J from Charlotte NcI just realized that the video is a parody of Simon and Garfunkel, where Simon does all the work, and Garfunkel gets the attention and accolades (i.e.Skaizun from Nyc"Roly-poly, little, bat-faced, girl" may refer to someone who is very jolly, or, given the lyric, "He ducked back down the alley with some roly-poly, little, bat-faced, girl," she may be a prostitute.Dan from MdIt means fat (rollie pollie) and ugly (bat face) chick.Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group With some roly-poly little bat-faced girl You know, I don't find this stuff amusing anymoreĪnd Betty, when you call me, you can call me Al Simon himself took the stage to perform “Graceland.He says, "why am I soft in the middle, now? Presenters and special appearances included Sofia Carson, Herbie Hancock, Woody Harrelson, Dustin Hoffman, Elton John, Folake Olowofoyeku, and Oprah Winfrey. (Kumalo famously played the fretless bass on Simon’s 1986 LP Graceland he is the last living member of the Graceland band.) Matthews and Kido also performed “Under African Skies.”Ĭurrently available to stream on Paramount+, Homeward Bound featured additional performances from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood (performing Simon & Garfunkle’s “The Boxer”), Eric Church, Susanna Hoffs, Jonas Brothers (singing “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”), Sting (singing Simon & Garfunkle’s “America”), Stevie Wonder, Rhiannon Giddens, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley (performing “Kodachrome”), Billy Porter (performing “Loves Me Like A Rock”), Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff, Take 6, Irma Thomas, and Trombone Shorty. The evening featured a performance from Dave Matthews and Afropop icon Angélique Kidjo, who covered Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” with Bakithi Kumalo on the fretless bass. ![]() ![]() Last night, CBS aired Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute To The Songs Of Paul Simon, which was filmed back in April at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
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