Proof (Paul Simon song)

"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.

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 (supposedly in New Orleans for Mardi Gras) performing the song.