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Pirate hat the night before.

But Baltimore Sun photographer Karl Ferron got the shot, and confirmed with an Orioles usher that some added security was in place for "Sound of Silence" Simon.

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-paul-simon-orioles-fan-20160823-htmlstory.html

Paul is looking good in the all black cap. He hates the white panel also. :)

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He played Wolftrap end of June. Many years ago, I missed his concert in Central Park and always regretted that.

Rhythm of the Saints is a good album IMO.

I read a story earlier this month that said he's strongly considering retirement after this tour. Show biz no longer "holds any interest for me" he said. I got to "open" for him on a side stage in Raleigh about 16 years ago. Dylan was on the same bill.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/29/nyregion/paul-simon-retirement-stranger-to-stranger.html?_r=0

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He played Wolftrap end of June. Many years ago, I missed his concert in Central Park and always regretted that.

Rhythm of the Saints is a good album IMO.

I went to the June concert, and the following weekend there was the NY Times article announcing that this was his last U.S. tour. I'm really glad I got to see it. He was one of the rare popular musicians who never stopped evolving. Even though what I really wanted to hear was stuff from the '60's and '70's, I appreciated the stuff he just released on his new album as well.

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I was lucky enough to see him and Sting do a show together, one the best shows I've seen and I've seen a good amount. Would have loved to have seen him and Garfunkel play together but unfortunately, I wasn't born when they were still touring together.

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I went to the June concert, and the following weekend there was the NY Times article announcing that this was his last U.S. tour. I'm really glad I got to see it. He was one of the rare popular musicians who never stopped evolving. Even though what I really wanted to hear was stuff from the '60's and '70's, I appreciated the stuff he just released on his new album as well.

That's awesome Frobby. I almost got tix but they were pricey and the misses wasn't super excited. I did see Maceo Parker recently, speaking of music legends.

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