When did Paul Simon perform ‘Something So Right’?
Paul Simon debuts ‘Something So Right’ live in decades
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon performed “Something So Right” for the first time in 33 years on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. The performance gives a long-absent live appearance to a track from Simon’s 1973 album There Goes Rhymin’ Simon.
The appearance is being positioned as a notable live-music moment because Simon has spent decades cycling through classic catalog staples, but this particular song hadn’t made a regular resurgence on stage in the modern era. Alongside the performance, Simon also spoke with Colbert during the segment.
Why it matters to pop culture
- It revives a deep cut from Simon’s early-era body of work for a mainstream late-night audience.
- It underscores how older catalog songs can still find new life through major TV platforms.
- It comes as Simon prepares for an extended world tour, adding urgency to his catalog spotlighting.
What else was covered in the segment
Simon’s Colbert appearance included discussion touching on:
- how the song performed and resurfaced in public attention
- busking / performance habits
- and Colbert’s late-night context for presenting classic material to current viewers
What we can’t add from the provided material
No specific setlist details beyond the featured song were included in the snippets shown, and no new recording or release was described—this is primarily a live-performance milestone.