<P> `` 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover '' is a song by the American singer - songwriter Paul Simon . 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> `` 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover '' is a song by the American singer - songwriter Paul Simon . 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>
who played drums on 50 ways to leave your lover
who played drums on 50 ways to leave your lover
Steve Gadd
Steve Gadd