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19
Sep
“I’m so in the mood,” proclaimed Art Garfunkel on a September evening, 31-years ago to this day.
Today marks the 31st anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park. (September 19, 1981).
Trivia: What song in the concert immediately follows after Garfunkel’s one-liner?
16
Feb
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park. The double-album charted #1 in 4 countries while peaking within the Top 10 in over 10 countries.
Personal blogger Martin Maenza recaps that eventful night - track by track - with a side of personal commentary.
Where were you when you first intimately listened to this concert (album)?
19
Sep
![Twenty-nine years ago on this day, Simon & Garfunkel performed in New York City’s Central Park before more than 500,000 people.
“Central Park has always been a site for concerts… Under Park Commissioner Gordon Davis, the Great Lawn [of Central Park] hosted two large concerts in 1980 and 1981—Elton John and Simon & Garfunkel.”
Photo credit and reference: “Concerts in Central Park,” New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_history/concerts.html
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What is your favorite song performed that magical evening?](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l90uvcdVQ81qza49jo1_400.jpg)
Twenty-nine years ago on this day, Simon & Garfunkel performed in New York City’s Central Park before more than 500,000 people.
“Central Park has always been a site for concerts… Under Park Commissioner Gordon Davis, the Great Lawn [of Central Park] hosted two large concerts in 1980 and 1981—Elton John and Simon & Garfunkel.”
Photo credit and reference: “Concerts in Central Park,” New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_history/concerts.html
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What is your favorite song performed that magical evening?
