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Songs From The Capeman

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Songs From The Capeman --- 1997

"Songs From The Capeman" contains Simon's own performances of songs from the Broadway musical he wrote and produced called "The Capeman" augmented by members of the original cast. The musical is based on the life of convicted murderer Salvador Agrón. Interviews with Sal Agrón preceding tracks 3, 5, 6 and 7 by Gabe Pressman, September, 1959. Courtesy NBC News Archives. All songs on this album are sung by Paul Simon with the following exceptions: Marc Anthony (who plays the young Salvador Agrón) and Ruben Blades (who plays the older Salvador Agrón) are freatured on "Time Is An Ocean", Ednita Nazario (who plays Sal's mother, Esmeralda) sings "Sunday Afternoon" and Marc Anthony sings with Mr. Simon on "Satin Summer Nights". Marc Anthony appears courtesy of RMM Records Steve Cropper appears courtesy of WWW.Playsensitive.records Ednita Nazario appears courtesy of EMI Latin Frank Negron appears courtesy of WEA Caribe Ray Vega appears courtesy of Concord Records, Inc. The Barrio Boyzz: Dadid Davila, Hans Giraldo and Luis Marero appear courtesy of EMI Latin [Booklet] 9 46814-2 [Disc Face] 9 48614-2 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. A Time Warner Company ℗ © 1997 Paul Simon Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing [Tray Card] Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Time Warner Company ℗ © 1997 Paul Simon Made in U.S.A.