September 24, 2018

Paul Simon plays final concert of his last tour

On Saturday night, Paul Simon wrapped up his 'Homeward Bound' farewell tour at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Flushing, New York — minutes from where he grow up.

The setlist for Simon’s final concert spanned 26 songs, including two separate encores. The show began with Simon & Garfunkel’s 'America', the evening closed with performances of 'Graceland', 'The Boxer' and 'The Sound of Silence'.

He said it felt "a little unsettling, a touch exhilarating and something of a relief". He told the crowd that he was open to playing one-off performances in the future, but Homeward Bound marks his final tour. Guardian...