Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin' (1974) is a nicely effective concert souvenir, with tracks from both his Simon & Garfunkel and solo eras. Highlights include a just-Paul-and-guitar reworking of "Homeward Bound" (and the remastered sound really brings out the acoustic guitar picking), along with "Duncan" and "The Boxer." The last two are buoyed by the lyrical flutes-and-percussion playing of Urubama. Simon credits the group with introducing him to South American music in 1965, and their backing contributions add zest.

Additional guests include the Jessy Dixon Singers, whose wailing gospel vocals turn "Love Me Like a Rock," into something fit for a vibrant church service. "The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" come out like dreamy hymns.

But the best disc, where Simon brings it all together, is Still Crazy After All These Years (1975). And while hits including the title track, long a staple of wistful listening for middle-aged men, and the funny, inventive "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" are radio staples, there are plenty of other gems.

They include the nostalgic "My Little Town" (which reunited him on record with Art Garfunkel), the gospel-fueled "Gone At Last," the slinky vibe of "Have a Good Time," and even the somewhat creepy "Night Game," the only song, to our knowledge, to feature a baseball pitcher who dies on the mound.

Each disc features bonus tracks, including demos that revealingly sometimes don't resemble the finished tune. Unfortunately, there aren't any liner notes, photos, or historical essays which could have made the reissues even better for fans wanting some insight into Simon and his music.