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One for the Road: Paul Simon Plays 'Sound of Silence' at 9/11 Memorial

By Samantha Abernethy in Arts & Entertainment on Sep 11, 2011 9:30PM


Paul Simon played "Sound of Silence" at this morning's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in New York. Surrounded by thousands, no one made a peep. The legendary singer who has written at least a dozen love songs for New York City even seemed to move himself emotionally. We're not ashamed to admit that we got a little verklempt.