<Table> <Tr> <Td> "Gone at Last" (1975) </Td> <Td> "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1975) </Td> <Td> "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1976) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> "Gone at Last" (1975) </Td> <Td> "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1975) </Td> <Td> "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1976) </Td> </Tr> <P> "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" is a song by the American singer - songwriter Paul Simon featuring Peter, Paul, and Mary . It was the second single from his fourth studio album, Still Crazy After All These Years (1975), released on Columbia Records . Backing vocals on the single were performed by Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson, and Phoebe Snow . The song features a recognizable repeated drum riff performed by drummer Steve Gadd . </P> <P> One of his most popular singles, "50 Ways" was released in December 1975 and began to see chart success within the new year . It became Simon's sole number - one hit as a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and was his highest position in France, where it peaked at number two . Elsewhere, the song was a top 20 hit in Canada and New Zealand . The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over one million copies . </P>

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