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{{short description|1977 song performed by Paul Simon}} |
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==SSA Program== |
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| name = Slip Slidin' Away |
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| cover = Paulsimon slipslidinaway77.jpg |
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| type = single |
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| artist = ] |
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| album = ] |
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| B-side = ] |
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| released = October 1977 |
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| genre = ] |
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| length = 4:43 |
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| label = ] |
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| writer = ] |
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| producer = Paul Simon, ] |
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| prev_title = ] |
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| prev_title2 = I Do It For Your Love |
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| prev_year = 1976 |
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| title2 = Something So Right |
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| next_title = Stranded in a Limousine |
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| next_title2 = Have a Good Time |
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| next_year = 1978 |
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"'''Slip Slidin' Away'''" is a 1977 song written and recorded by ] which appears on his compilation album '']'' It was one of two new songs to appear on the album, the other being "Stranded in a Limousine". Backing vocals on the song are provided by ]. The song was originally recorded and considered for Simon's 1975 album '']'', but Simon decided not to include the song on the finished album. A demo version appears on the 2004 re-issue of the album.<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|title=Slip Slidin' Away|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/slip-slidin-away-mt0031934452|publisher=allmusic.com|accessdate=12 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=disc>{{cite web|title=Paul Simon– Slip Slidin Away / Stranded In A Limousine|url=http://www.discogs.com/Paul-Simon-Slip-Slidin-Away-Stranded-In-A-Limousine/release/2265149|publisher=discogs.com|accessdate=12 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=amazon>{{cite web|title=Greatest Hits, Etc.|website=Amazon|url=https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Hits-Etc-Paul-Simon/dp/B00061Z9B8|accessdate=12 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=youtube>{{cite web|title=Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away + lyrics|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H-LY4Jb2M&list=PL203D0DCA4B3DA2E3&index=1|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=12 January 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> The song was also included on '']'' (1988). |
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The SSA Program is all about learning about herpetology, the study of reptiles. It is located in ], ]. This program is for people who are "interested in hands-on ecological fieldwork, exploring the hardwood forest around Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, and making a little money on the side!" |
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'']'' found the melody to be "catchy" and the lyrics to be "sensitive, thoughtful, melancholic and evocative."<ref>{{cite news|title=Top Single Picks|newspaper=Billboard|accessdate=2020-07-11|page=82|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1977/Billboard%201977-10-15.pdf|date=October 15, 1977}}</ref> '']'' said that "the emotionally complex lyric works around the title, which serves as the song's memorable chorus line."<ref name=cb>{{cite news|title=CashBox Singles Reviews|date=October 15, 1977|page=22|newspaper=Cash Box|accessdate=2021-12-26|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1977/CB-1977-10-15.pdf}}</ref> '']'' said that it "shows perception of adult problems and relationships to be undimmed."<ref name=rw>{{cite magazine|magazine=Record World|date=October 15, 1977|accessdate=2023-02-16|title=Hits of the Week|page=1|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/77/RW-1977-10-15.pdf}}</ref> |
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===SSA Goals=== |
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"Slip Slidin' Away" was released as a single in October 1977 and became a major hit, peaking at No. 5 on the ] chart.<ref name=fm>{{cite web|title=Slip Slidin' Away (4:44)|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Paul+Simon/_/Slip+Slidin'+Away|publisher=last.fm|accessdate=12 January 2014}}</ref> The song was regularly performed at both Simon's solo concerts and ] concerts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/song/paul-simon/slip-slidin-away-4bd18746.html|title=Slip Slidin' Away by Paul Simon song statistics | setlist.fm|website=setlist.fm}}</ref> |
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The three goals of SSA are: 1) improve students’ competence in science, 2) nurture students’ enthusiasm for science and, 3) expose students to scientific research and science-related careers. |
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==Benefits== |
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==Personnel== |
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* ] – vocals, acoustic guitar |
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* ] – ] |
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* ] – bass guitar |
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* ] – drums |
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* ] – ]s, ], ], ] |
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* ] – backing vocals |
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== Chart performance == |
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People who join this program get many benefits, which, among others, consists of: A $200 honorarium at the end, provided you come to 6 field days after the camp, the whole cost of the 6 day camp and other follow-up days, paid membership to the NC Herpetological Society, and costs of all needed books. Partial honorariums will not be awarded for partial completing of the program. |
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Members also get to meet other kids and make new friends, sometimes ones that you keep for life. |
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=== Weekly charts === |
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==Elegibility== |
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! Chart (1977–1978) |
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!scope="row" | Australia (])<ref name="Australia">{{Cite book|title=]|last=Kent|first=David|author-link=David Kent (historian)|publisher=Australian Chart Book|location=]|year=1993|isbn=0-646-11917-6}}</ref> |
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!scope="row" | Canada ('']'') Top Singles<ref name="RPM1">{{cite magazine| url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5469a.pdf| title= RPM100: Singles|volume=28|number=18|date=January 28, 1978| magazine = ]| publisher = ]: ]|accessdate = November 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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!scope="row" | Canada ] ('']'')<ref name="RPM2"> |
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{{cite magazine| url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5453.pdf| title=''RPM'': Adult Oriented Playlist|volume=28|number=11|date=December 10, 1977| magazine = ]| publisher = ]: ]| accessdate = November 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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{{singlechart|France|15|artist=Paul Simon|song=Slip Slidin' Away|accessdate=November 12, 2015|rowheader=true|refname="France"}} |
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!scope="row" |] (])<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book| first= David| last= Roberts| year= 2006| title= ]| edition= 19th| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited | location= London| isbn= 1-904994-10-5| page= 499}}</ref> |
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!scope="row" | US ] ('']'')<ref name="AC">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Paul Simon|chart=Adult Contemporary}}|title=Paul Simon - Chart history|accessdate=November 13, 2015|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> |
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{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|5|artist=Paul Simon|song=Slip Slidin' Away|accessdate=November 11, 2015|rowheader=true|refname="Billboardhot100"}} |
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===Year-end charts=== |
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All high school students are eligible to be in this program. Applicants must be either entering or in high school. They must fill out and application and write an essay also. 1 letter of recomendation from a teacher is also required to secure a spot. |
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!scope="row" | Canada ('']'')<ref name="RPM3"> |
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{{cite magazine| url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5502b.pdf| title= Top 200 Singles of '77|volume=28|number=14|date=December 31, 1977| magazine = ]| publisher = ]: ]| accessdate =November 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Financing== |
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!scope="row" | US ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1978.htm |title=Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978 |website=Musicoutfitters.com |date= |accessdate=2016-10-12}}</ref> |
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==Certifications== |
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Financing for SSA comes from the ] Fund. |
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{{Certification Table Top}} |
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|relyear=1977|artist=Paul Simon|title=Slip Slidin' Away|award=Gold|certyear=2001|type=single|access-date=November 16, 2015|refname="riaa"}} |
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{{Certification Table Bottom | nosales=true}} |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{YouTube|iUODdPpnxcA|Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away}} |
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"Slip Slidin' Away" was released as a single in October 1977 and became a major hit, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. The song was regularly performed at both Simon's solo concerts and Simon & Garfunkel concerts.
