Harper Simon Q&A and Live Performance [Videos]

The singer-songwriter stopped by the Maxim offices to spin a few yarns, play a few songs, and explain why it helps to have a famous father.

Harper Simon recently released his self-titled debut solo album, and he was kind enough to swing by the Maxim offices in NYC to discuss how it came about, as well as play a few songs for us.

Here’s our interview with Harper, where he shares his experiences recording in Nashville and collaborating with his father, Paul Simon.

Harper plays an acoustic version of his tune “Berkeley Girl”…

Harper covers Big Star’s lost power-pop gem “Nighttime,” from their 1978 album Third/Sister Lovers.