Paul Simon dived into the UK folk scene at a key time
- Author
- Nate Wilcox and Dave Thompson
- Published
- Mon 24 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://letitrollpodcast.substack.com/p/paul-simon-dived-into-the-uk-folk
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This episode discusses the UK folk scene from the peak of skiffle and Lonnie Donegan through the network of UK folk clubs who featured an open mic format that produced many of the leading talents of the coming UK folk-rock movement. We also discuss Paul Simon's sojourn to the UK during a career lull for Simon & Garfunkel and how he scored the biggest Ch…
