One Trick Pony

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One Trick Pony
Directed by	Robert M. Young
Produced by	Michael Tannen
Written by	Paul Simon
Starring	Paul Simon Blair Brown Rip Torn
Music by	Paul Simon
Cinematography	Dick Bush
Editing by	Edward Beyer Barry Malkin David Ray
Release date(s)	3 October 1980
Running time	98 min
Country	United States
Language	English
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One Trick Pony is a 1980 movie starring Paul Simon, it also has a partial soundtrack album of the same name. Simon plays Jonah, a once-popular rock star who has not had a hit in 10 years, and who now opens for punk rock bands. He is trying to record a new album, but faces a number of obstacles, including a trendy but talentless producer, who is trying to convince him to compromise his principles, and an indifferent record company which is pressuring him for something that will sell. He is also trying to restore his relationship with his former wife and his young son.

The movie has been said to be based on experiences Simon's professional and personal life. Walter Fox, the record company executive portrayed by Rip Torn, was rumoured to be based Walter Yentnikoff, who was President of CBS Records, Simon's former label, in the 70s. (Simon went to Warner Bros. Records in 1979 ) The movie also featured the last appearance of the original members of the Lovin' Spoonful, in a simulated TV show appearance.

The song "Late in the Evening," off the film's soundtrack, hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.