Proof (Paul Simon song)

"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.

"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)

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

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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