Music | Between the Notes Paul Simon at 84: The songs belong to us now Jun 17, 2026 Jun 17, 2026 0 Paul Simon performs June 16, 2025, at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Elizabeth Robertson, The Philadelphia Inquirer Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There was a noticeable divide in the audience at intermission.kAmQx 5:5?VE A2J Sb__ E@ 962C E9:D[Q @?6 4@?46CE8@6C D2:5 27E6C !2F= $:>@? 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