Paul Simon

Still Crazy After All These Years

First released1975

# Still Crazy After All These Years - Production Summary Paul Simon recorded "Still Crazy After All These Years" primarily at Columbia Records' studios in New York during 1974-1975, working with producer Phil Ramone, who was instrumental in shaping the album's polished, sophisticated sound. The album featured session musicians including guitarist Eric Clapton on "Still Crazy After All These Years" and incorporated diverse instrumental arrangements with strings, horns, and layered vocal harmonies that reflected Simon's growing ambition following his solo debut. Simon worked with various engineers and utilized multi-track recording techniques that were becoming standard practice in mid-1970s pop production, allowing for extensive overdubbing and refinement of arrangements. The recording represented a deliberate shift toward more accessible, radio-friendly pop after the critical success of his first solo album, with Simon taking greater control over production decisions and song arrangements. Released in October 1975, the album became a commercial success and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1976, establishing Simon's credibility as a solo artist independent of Simon and Garfunkel.