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"'''Slip Slidin' Away'''" is a 1977 song written and recorded by ], from 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.|url=http://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Hits-Etc-Paul-Simon/dp/B00061Z9B8|publisher=amazon.com|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 ''Negotiations and Love Songs'' (1988). "'''Slip Slidin' Away'''" is a 1977 song written and recorded by ], from 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.|url=https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Hits-Etc-Paul-Simon/dp/B00061Z9B8|publisher=amazon.com|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 ''Negotiations and Love Songs'' (1988).


"Slip Slidin' Away" was released as a single in October 1977 and became a major hit, peaking at #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 eventually became a hit at both Simon's solo concerts and Simon & Garfunkel concerts.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}} "Slip Slidin' Away" was released as a single in October 1977 and became a major hit, peaking at #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 eventually became a hit at both Simon's solo concerts and Simon & Garfunkel concerts.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}

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"Slip Slidin' Away"
Song
B-side"Something So Right"

"Slip Slidin' Away" is a 1977 song written and recorded by Paul Simon, from his compilation album Greatest Hits, Etc.. 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 Oak Ridge Boys. The song was originally recorded and considered for Simon's 1975 album Still Crazy After All These Years, but Simon decided not to include the song on the finished album. A demo version appears on the 2004 re-issue of the album. The song was also included on Negotiations and Love Songs (1988).

"Slip Slidin' Away" was released as a single in October 1977 and became a major hit, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. The song eventually became a hit at both Simon's solo concerts and Simon & Garfunkel concerts.

Personnel

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (1977–78) Peak
position
Australia (KMR) 35
Canada (RPM) 5
Canada Adult Oriented Playlist (RPM) 27
France (SNEP) 15
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 36
US Easy Listening (Billboard) 4
US Billboard Hot 100 5

Year-end charts

Chart (1977) Rank
Canada (RPM) 186
Chart (1978) Rank
US Billboard Hot 100 48

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

Sales figures based on certification alone.
Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Notes

References

  1. "Slip Slidin' Away". allmusic.com. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. "Paul Simon– Slip Slidin Away / Stranded In A Limousine". discogs.com. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  3. "Greatest Hits, Etc". amazon.com. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  4. "Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away + lyrics". youtube.com. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  5. "Slip Slidin' Away (4:44)". last.fm. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  6. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  7. "RPM100: Singles" (PDF). RPM. 28 (18). Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada. January 28, 1978. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  8. "RPM: Adult Oriented Playlist" (PDF). RPM. 28 (11). Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada. December 10, 1977. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  9. "Paul Simon – Slip Slidin' Away" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  10. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 499. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  11. "Paul Simon - Chart history". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  12. "Paul Simon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  13. "Top 200 Singles of '77" (PDF). RPM. 28 (14). Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada. December 31, 1977. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  14. "Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
  15. "American single certifications – Paul Simon – Slip Slidin' Away". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

External links

Paul Simon songs
Discography
The Paul Simon Songbook
Paul Simon
There Goes Rhymin' Simon
Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin'
Still Crazy After All These Years
Greatest Hits, Etc.
One-Trick Pony
Hearts and Bones
Graceland
The Rhythm of the Saints
You're the One
  • "Old"
  • "You're the One"
Surprise
So Beautiful or So What
Stranger to Stranger
Featured singles
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