"Proof"
Single by Paul Simon
from the album The Rhythm of the Saints
B-side"The Coast"
ReleasedFebruary 1991 (1991-02)
Genre
Length4:39
Label
Songwriter(s)Paul Simon
Producer(s)Paul Simon
Paul Simon singles chronology
"The Obvious Child"
(1990)		 "Proof"
(1991)		 "Born at the Right Time"
(1991)

"Proof" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the second single from his eighth studio album, The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), released on Warner Bros. Records.

Personnel

  • Paul Simon – lead and backing vocals
  • Martin Atangana – electric guitar
  • George Seba – electric guitar
  • Bakithi Kumalo – bass guitar
  • Andre Manga – bass guitar
  • Justin Tchounou – synthesizer
  • Jimmy McDonald – accordion
  • Steve Gadd – drums
  • Mingo Araujo – bass drum, cymbal, talking drum
  • Don Chacal – bongos
  • Sidinho Moreira – water bowl
  • Madeleine Yayodele Nelson – shekere
  • Alain Hatot – saxophone
  • Jacques Bolognesi – trombone
  • Phillipe Slominski – trumpet
  • Briz – backing vocals
  • Elolongue Mbango Catherine – background vocals
  • Djana'd – background vocals
  • Florence Gnimagnon – background vocals
  • Charlotte Mbango – backing vocals

Music video

The music video features Simon along with Chevy Chase and Steve Martin on a parade float (supposedly in New Orleans for Mardi Gras) performing the song.

Charts

Chart performance for "Proof"
Chart (1991) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 134
Irish Singles Chart[2] 23
UK Singles (OCC)[3] 89

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ "Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 18 February 1991". Retrieved February 20, 2022.
    2. ↑ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". www.irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
    3. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 11, 2015.

    Sources

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