They keep playing this song on Radio 2 and everytime I hear it, it reminds me of another song, an old song with a similar rhythm and singing style. I have no idea what it's called or what any of the lyrics are but its driving me mad.

Vague I know, but can anyone help? Does it remind any of you of another song?

There are not many songs about a gig going wrong.

Only other one I can think of is Rick Nelson's "Garden Party" where he got booed off stage in the early '70's as he no longer looked like a '50's teen idol - and looked like a long haired '70's heavy rocker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PECmjB9df0w

The vibe is similar - maybe Paul Simon wrote Wristband as "his version" of this song.

Thanks but it's not that one.

I have no idea what the song I'm thinking of is about. All I know is the tune and the rhythm are very similar. Like I said, very vague.

I have the same feeling about this song, Soo - I think it might be Graceland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvliMzAFWHM

No, the one I'm thinking of is not a Paul Simon song.

I think it might even be a woman with a bit of a deep voice singing it. I know, I'm not helping much am I.

Keir Hardie's Cap?

(Sorry!)

Not "Life" by Des'ree by any chance?

I think it has a similar vibe to These Boots Are Made for Walking. Great song btw.

Now that reminded me of this!

That was exactly where that quote comes from. i've used it regularly since that ad was first shown years ago

Is this song actually called Paul Simon's Wristband, or is it Wristband by Paul Simon?

LOL brilliant!

this.