Simon’s contemporaries are not the songwriter’s only fans: The writer of iconic songs such as 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' 'Graceland,' 'The Boxer,' and '50 Ways to Lose Your Lover,' has generations of artists as worshippers of his art who continue to discover his deep catalog. 21 on CBS, Elton John calls him 'one of the greatest songwriters of all time' - high praise from an artist with 35 GRAMMY nominations and five wins. In a clip from 'Homeward Bound: A GRAMMY Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon,' airing Dec. The accolades and awards are endless: a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a 16-time GRAMMY winner, multiple recordings in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy to name just a few. Generations have sung Simon’s songs - finding joy in their playful rhythms and sorrow in their beauty.

These compositions are like old friends they linger long after the needle lifts or the stream ends.

He incorporated these rhythms and instrumentation into his melodies, and then added poetic lyrics to create character-driven narratives. An innovator - not just a folk singer - Simon’s curiosity led to constantly discovering new soundscapes. For nearly six decades, the New Yorker has gifted his songs to the world.

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