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Paul Simon Said John Lennon’s ‘Power to the People’ Offended Him

Plenty of classic rock songs were offensive even at the time they came out. In 1972, Simon & Garfunkel’s Paul Simon decried John Lennon’s “Power to the People” was offensive and manipulative. He said ...
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Paul Simon Felt John Lennon’s ‘Power to the People’ Was Inferior to a Similar Song

While 1960s classic rockers often got political, their activism wasn’t always well-received. Paul Simon wasn’t a fan of John Lennon’s “Power to the People.” He was suspicious of John’s political ...

The 1971 John Lennon song that left a bad taste in Paul Simon’s mouth: “Pointless”

John Lennon's track 'Power to the People' was a controversial effort, receiving backlash from none other than Paul Simon, who ...
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The Rock Legend Paul Simon Once Called “Uninteresting”

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...