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Paul Simon composed this song for his third studio album, released through Columbia Records in 1973. It served as the third single from the album. The track achieved moderate chart success, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The composition incorporates the melody from a classical hymn and shares musical similarities with a Bach composition.

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The song presents a reflection on the American experience.