Songs from The Capeman

Songs from The Capeman is the ninth solo studio album by Paul Simon, released in 1997. It contains Simon's own performances of songs from the Broadway musical he wrote and produced called The Capeman augmented by members of the original cast. The songs retell the story of Salvador Agron, who was known as the "Capeman". A departure musically from his earlier work, the album features doo-wop, rock 'n' roll and Puerto Rican rhythms and a number of songs contain explicit lyrics, a first for Simon. The stage show was a commercial flop, losing $11 million, and the album did not sell well. It peaked at #42 on the Billboard 200, the lowest chart position in Simon's career.

Track listing
All songs written by Paul Simon, with co-lyrics by Derek Walcott.

1. "Adios Hermanos" - 4:42
 * Side one

2. "Born in Puerto Rico" - 5:03

3. "Satin Summer Nights" - 5:44

4. "Bernadette" - 3:34

5. "The Vampires" - 5:14

6. "Quality" - 4:18

1. "Can I Forgive Him" - 6:01
 * Side two

2. "Sunday Afternoon" - 3:25

3. "Killer Wants to Go to College" - 1:51

4. "Time Is an Ocean" - 5:23

5. "Virgil" - 2:49

6. "Killer Wants to Go to College II" - 2:09

7. "Trailways Bus" - 5:14

1. "Shoplifting Clothes"
 * Bonus tracks

2. "Born in Puerto Rico" (sung by José Feliciano)

3. "Can I Forgive Him" (Original demo)