"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.
Charts + Chart performance for "Proof" Chart (1991) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 134UK Airplay (Music Week) 34
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