Paul Simon's 1987 Concert History

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Simon's career has spanned six decades. Born in New Jersey, Simon grew up in the borough of Queens in New York City and developed an interest in rock music in his teens.

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Paul Simon had 65 concerts in 1987

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 13, 1987
Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Billy Joel / Grandmaster Flash / Chaka Khan / Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five / Nile Rogers / James Taylor / Rubén Blades / Bruce Springsteen / Laurie Anderson / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Dion / Lou Reed / Paul Schaffer / Paul Simon
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Dec 07, 1987
Paul Simon

Harry Chapin Tribute

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Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 03, 1987
Paul Simon The Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Sep 07, 1987
Paul Simon
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Velódromo de Anoeta Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
Jul 19, 1987
Paul Simon

Graceland

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National Sports Stadium Harare, Zimbabwe
Jul 06, 1987
Paul Simon

Graceland

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Jones Beach Marine Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Jul 02, 1987
Paul Simon
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Jul 01, 1987
Paul Simon / Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jun 29, 1987
Paul Simon

Summerfest

Marcus Amphitheater, Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 28, 1987
Paul Simon

Graceland 1987 Tour

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Poplar Creek Music Theatre Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Jun 25, 1987
Paul Simon
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 24, 1987
Paul Simon Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 22, 1987
Paul Simon / Ladysmith Black Mambazo Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Jun 19, 1987
Paul Simon
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Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 18, 1987
Paul Simon

Graceland

GreatWoods Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 17, 1987
Paul Simon

Graceland

The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 17, 1987 –
Jun 18, 1987
Paul Simon
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 15, 1987
Paul Simon Omni Coliseum Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 10, 1987
Paul Simon Melbourne Sports And Entertainment Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jun 08, 1987
Paul Simon Melbourne Sports And Entertainment Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jun 07, 1987
Paul Simon Melbourne Sports And Entertainment Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Dion with Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Lou Reed, James Taylor, Billy Joel and Ruben Blades

Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Paul Simon on Jun 28, 1987 [375-small]

Paul Simon
Jun 28, 1987
 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
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Paul Simon on Jun 17, 1987 [947-small]

Paul Simon
Jun 17 - 18, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Paul Simon on Feb 2, 1987 [154-small]

Paul Simon
Feb 2, 1987
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Paul Simon on Feb 2, 1987 [155-small]

Paul Simon
Feb 2, 1987
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Paul Simon on Feb 2, 1987 [157-small]

Paul Simon
Feb 2, 1987
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Paul Simon on Apr 26, 1987 [280-small]

Paul Simon
Apr 26, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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My ticket to see Paul Simon, 1987, Paul Simon / Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Apr 21, 1987 [444-small]

My ticket to see Paul Simon, 1987

Paul Simon / Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Apr 21, 1987
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Paul Simon / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Miriam Makeba / Hugh Masekela on Jun 6, 1987 [268-small]

Paul Simon / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Miriam Makeba / Hugh Masekela
Jun 6, 1987
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Setlist.fm timeline, Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert on Dec 13, 1987 [571-small]

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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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tags: Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon - Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert on Dec 13, 1987 [572-small]

Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Paul Simon / Hugh Masekela / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Miriam Makeba on Apr 13, 1987 [517-small]

Paul Simon / Hugh Masekela / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Miriam Makeba
Apr 13, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Paul Simon / Hugh Masekela / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Miriam Makeba on Apr 13, 1987 [518-small]

Paul Simon / Hugh Masekela / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Miriam Makeba
Apr 13, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Soft Rock
Roots Rock
Acoustic
Mellow Gold
Folk Pop
Contemporary Folk
Permanent Wave
Indie R&B
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Latest Setlist (07/08/2026):

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  1. The Lord
  2. Love Is Like a Braid
  3. Your Forgiveness
  4. My Professional Opinion
  5. Trail of Volcanoes
  6. The Sacred Harp
  7. Wait
  8. Graceland
  9. Slip Slidin' Away
  10. Homeward Bound
  11. Train in the Distance
  12. The Late Great Johnny Ace
  13. Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War
  14. Father and Daughter
  15. Under African Skies
  16. Rewrite
  17. Spirit Voices
  18. The Cool, Cool River
  19. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes
  20. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
  21. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
  22. Something So Right
  23. The Boxer
  24. America
  25. The Sound of Silence

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 48 concerts
2025 59 concerts
2024 6 concerts
2022 4 concerts
2021 4 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 12 concerts
2018 44 concerts
2017 22 concerts
2016 70 concerts
2015 43 concerts
2014 27 concerts
2013 16 concerts
2012 20 concerts
2011 88 concerts
2010 1 concert
2009 6 concerts
2008 40 concerts
2007 3 concerts
2006 58 concerts
2005 6 concerts
2004 5 concerts
2003 4 concerts
2002 20 concerts
2001 48 concerts
2000 34 concerts
1999 51 concerts
1998 3 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 3 concerts
1993 11 concerts
1992 16 concerts
1991 157 concerts
1990 13 concerts
1989 22 concerts
1988 1 concert
1987 65 concerts
1986 4 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 12 concerts
1982 1 concert
1981 1 concert
1980 32 concerts
1979 3 concerts
1978 5 concerts
1977 2 concerts
1976 4 concerts
1975 30 concerts
1974 8 concerts
1973 20 concerts
1972 3 concerts
1971 1 concert
1970 1 concert
1968 1 concert
1967 3 concerts
1966 5 concerts
1965 17 concerts
1964 4 concerts
1963 1 concert
1959 1 concert
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