In a career that spans 40 plus years as one of pop music's most influential and charismatic artists, Paul Simon is one of the elite.

Paul Simon hit the big time in the 1970's with partner Art Garfunkel with a string of successful albums and songs, such as "The Sound of Silence," "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "I am a Rock," and "Mrs. Robinson."

It has been nearly 30 years since the duo's split and Paul Simon has marched on with two Grammy Albums of the Year (1975's Still Crazy After All These Years and 1986's Graceland). Paul Simon's success as a tender singer-songwriter has made him one of America's most beloved figures. A few of Paul Simon's most memorable solo hits include, "Slip Slidin' Away," "You Can Call Me Al," "Mother and Child Reunion," "Kodachrome," and "Obvious Child."