#1,121 - Ashley Kahn

#1,121 - Ashley Kahn Ashley Kahn, author of Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trial and Triumph of Graceland joins The Paul Leslie Hour for a fast-paced interview about his new book! Graceland was released August 25, 1986 and would become Paul Simon's most successful and bestselling album with more than 16 million copies sold. It remains influential, often cited and let's not forget... continuously played and enjoyed. Ashley Kahn has had a unique vantage point when the album was being made and has examined the material. Kahn has interviewed many people who played a role in creating Graceland. August 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of that landmark and culturally relevant album. And available now is Ashley Kahn's riveting new book: Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trial and Triumph of Graceland. This episode of The Paul Leslie Hour may result in your listening to Paul Simon's Graceland another time. You may hear something you never noticed... or a lyric may strike you just a tad differently. And, you'll certainly want to read Kahn's exciting new book. It's all here, right on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.