tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post6166602625024701497..comments2024-01-20T10:19:12.985-05:00Comments on Martin's View: Paul Simon - Heart and BonesMartin Maenzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08640466353011569116noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-48163429260469897812013-11-04T04:36:58.863-05:002013-11-04T04:36:58.863-05:00While the legendary story of his death has been di...While the legendary story of his death has been disputed by those who were there, Johnny Ace is not a fictional character.<br /><br />His song "Pledging My Love" was one of the earliest posthumous hits, coming just a couple of years after the death of Hank Williams, who had four Number One country hits after his passing.<br /><br />I think Simon's song references Johnny Ace and then JFK before getting around to Lennon. In referencing the three tragic and untimely deaths, the song is similar to Dion's "Abraham, Martin and John".<br /><br />As a fan of Simon's work, this album doesn't get a lot of play around the Hideaway. It's not a bad album but it just doesn't rank up there with his best work. Simon has released what? A dozen albums as a solo artist? I'd put <b>Hearts and Bones</b> at #7. Looking at iTunes play counts, that seems to be an accurate assessment. The surprise is how many plays the songs from 2011's <b>So Beautiful or So What</b> have. It looks to be my fourth most played Paul Simon album. I would have guessed sixth or eighth.HERChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361888365133381438noreply@blogger.com