"Under African Skies" originated in later recording sessions for
Graceland. Simon flew over several South African musicians to New York to complete the record three months after the original sessions in
Johannesburg, He also offered writer's royalties to those who he felt had contributed particularly to the song's compositions. These sessions also resulted in the lead single, "
You Can Call Me Al".
Cash Box said that "Ronstadt provides angelic harmonies to Simon's inimitable vocal stylings." ==Personnel==