Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
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Paul Simon's Concert in the Park is a live album and concert film recorded by Paul Simon as part of his 1991–92 "Born at the Right Time" Tour, with an extensive live backing band comprising top studio and touring musicians as well as a guest appearance at the start by the Brazilian percussion group Olodum. The concert took place in New York City’s Central Park on August 15, 1991, and was broadcast live on the HBO television network as well as being recorded for audio and video release.
Infobox
Released
November 5, 1991
Recorded
August 15, 1991
Venue
Central Park (New York City)
Genre
Pop rock, folk rock, worldbeat
Length
117:28
Label
Warner Bros.
Producer
Paul Simon
Tables
Professional ratings · Reception
Source
Source
Review scores
Source
Review scores
Rating
Allmusic
Allmusic
Review scores
Allmusic
Review scores
link
Christgau's Consumer Guide
Christgau's Consumer Guide
Review scores
Christgau's Consumer Guide
Review scores
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | link |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide | |
Chart performance for Paul Simon's Concert in the Park · Charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (1991–1992)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
91
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (1991–1992)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Peakposition
25
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (1991–1992)
UK Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
60
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (1991–1992)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
74
| Chart (1991–1992) | Peakposition |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 91 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 25 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 60 |
| US Billboard 200 | 74 |
Certifications for Paul Simon's Concert in the Park · Certifications
South Africa (RISA)
South Africa (RISA)
Region
South Africa (RISA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
25,000
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| South Africa (RISA) | Gold | 25,000 |
References
- "Born at the Right Time Tour"http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/listconcerts.php?tour=2
- New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/23/nyregion/23about.html
- Ultimate Classic Rockhttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-simon-central-park/
- www.chicagotribune.comhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-08-25-9103030480-story.html
- "Archived copy"https://web.archive.org/web/20190115181947/https://shop.pbs.org/paul-simons-concert-in-the-park-dvd/product/PSCP401
- Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90shttps://www.robertchristgau.com/get_chap.php?k=S&bk=90
- Chris Charlesworth: The Complete Guide to the Music of Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel. Omnibus Press, London/New York/
- www.allmusic.comhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/concert-in-the-park-mw0000675371
- "Facebook campaign"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Campaign-for-the-1991-Paul-Simon-Concert-in-the-Park-to-be-released-on-DVD/248186498533473
- "Paul Simon's Concert In The Park DVD"https://web.archive.org/web/20190115181947/https://shop.pbs.org/paul-simons-concert-in-the-park-dvd/product/PSCP401
- "BBC Two - Paul Simon: Live in Central Park 1991"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002b9sh
- Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Paul Simon – Paul Simon's Concert in the Park" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 9, 2022.https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Paul+Simon&titel=Paul+Simon's+Concert+in+the+Park&cat=a
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 9, 2022.https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/19911117/7502/
- "Paul Simon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.https://www.billboard.com/artist/Paul-Simon/chart-history/TLP
- "South Africa Bound: Protest Swirls Around Paul Simon's Scheduled Shows"https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-01-18.pdf