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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}}</ref> The song was also included on '']'' (1988). |
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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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'']'' 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> |
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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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"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 Simon & Garfunkel 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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"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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!scope="row" | US ] ('']'')<ref name="AC">{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Paul Simon|chart=Adult Contemporary}}|title=Paul Simon - Chart history|accessdate=November 13, 2015|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> |
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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 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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] recorded an a cappella version on their 1985 album ''No Frills'' (Rounder Records) |
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Recorded by ] for their 2008 album, ]. |
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* {{MetroLyrics song|paul-simon|Slip-Slidin-Away}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider --> |
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* {{YouTube|iUODdPpnxcA|Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away}} |
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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.
