James Corden has recruited an all-star roster of artists to perform on “Carpool Karaoke” over the years, but there is one name he couldn’t land.
James Corden has recruited an all-star roster of artists to perform on “Carpool Karaoke” over the years, but there is one name he couldn’t land: Paul Simon.
The “Late Late Show” host, who will end his run on the late-night program after eight years off April 27, says he always wanted Simon to appear on the show's signature segment.Corden, who has also said he wanted the artist formerly known asto appear on"Carpool Karaoke," then explained his personal connection to Simon, noting how his “first experience singing in a car” came when he, his sisters and their parents would go on long road trips for vacations.
“They are some of my most joyous memories and the particular album of those road trips was ‘Graceland,’” he said. “And my mom would just be asleep and the four of us would just sing every single word.” Corden, 44, said “Graceland” had an enormous impact on him, with one song in particular speaking to him.The one who got away, at least for James Corden. Paul Simon performs onstage in New York City on Sept. 22, 2016.“You know that song ‘Gumboots’ where he’s got a lyric where he says, ‘You don’t feel you could love me, but I feel you could,’ which I think sums up how any sort of stereotypically unattractive boy at the age of 14 or 15 feels about every girl at their school at the time.
Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, the Jonas Brother, Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles all appeared over the years. His final guest wasCorden’s run as host of “The Late Late Show” ends when the final episode airs Friday, April 27, on CBS.Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories.
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