Episode 017: One Trick Pony (1980)

Paul Simon plays the “loser” version of himself in one of the best rock star movies ever made.

One Trick Pony (1980) - Directed by Robert M. Young . Written by Paul Simon. Starring Paul Simon, Lou Reed, Rip Torn, Steve Gadd, Tony Levin, Richard Tee, Eric Gale, Alan Garfield (Goorwitz), The B-52’s, Sam & Dave, The Loving Spoonful, Mare Winningham, Daniel Stern, Harry Shearer & Blair Brown.

How is the world wrong about this film?

From Andras: It’s a perfect anti-ego trip from one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time. Paul Simon and director Robert M. Young render Simon’s “One Trick Pony” album on film with honestly funny performances from mostly musicians in a film that is ultimately heartbreaking or heartwarming depending on how much you believe in singer-songwriters.

Featuring an interview with Jordan Summers of the band ALL DAY SUCKER