Proof (Paul Simon song)

"Proof" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the second single from his eighth studio album, The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), released on Warner Bros. Records. The song possesses a fast tempo and is built around a triplet feel that follows the conventions of Bikutsi music.

Personnel

• Paul Simon – lead and backing vocals
• Martin Atangana – electric guitar
• George Seba – electric guitar
• Bakithi Kumalo – bass guitar
• Andre Manga – bass guitar
• Justin Tchounou – synthesizer
• Jimmy McDonald – accordion
• Steve Gadd – drums
• Mingo Araujo – bass drum, cymbal, talking drum
• Don Chacal – bongos
• Sidinho Moreira – water bowl
• Madeleine Yayodele Nelson – shekere
• Alain Hatot – saxophone
• Jacques Bolognesi – trombone
• Phillipe Slominski – trumpet
• Briz – backing vocals
• Elolongue Mbango Catherine – background vocals
• Djana'd – background vocals
• Florence Gnimagnon – background vocals
• Charlotte Mbango – backing vocals

Music video

The music video features Simon along with Chevy Chase and Steve Martin on a parade float during the annual Christmas Parade in Richmond, Virginia performing the song.

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