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The 1983 Paul Simon Song You Probably Didn't Know Was Inspired By His Real-Life Heartbreak

Aug 16, 2026
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Great music can come from great heartbreak. Nobody knows this better than legendary musician Paul Simon, whose song "Hearts and Bones" was inspired by a painful end to his long relationship with Carrie Fisher.