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10
Apr
Unlike Simon, Garfunkel views the trials of growing older as part of a natural sequence, not as a theft of one’s exuberance by an unkind world that turns all revolutions into ashes.
Perry Meisel on the distinction between Art Garfunkel’s inspiration for songs as compared to Paul Simon’s.
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Quote from the Meisel review of Garfunkel’s debut album, Angel Clare, in Fusion, March 1974.
05
Apr
Audio supplement to an earlier post, “There’s been a change of identity or roles in our group.”
Courtesy of melodysustainin:
“For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her,” Live at the Hollywood Bowl, 8/23/1968
Paul Simon: There has been a change of identity or roles in our group… In our new capacity I am now the heavy of the group. I make nasty comments and kick kids and do things like that. And Art has now become our sex symbol. One newspaper referred to him as a frightened gazelle. At this juncture, the frightened gazelle will sing ‘For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her.’
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Related scrapbook post:
28
Feb
“Here it goes…” - Studio rehearsal of Simon & Garfunkel for “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in late 1969. Forty-two years to this day, this international best-selling single reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cameos in the Songs of America video:
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Video clip taken from Songs of America, a television documentary about Simon & Garfunkel from 1969. Providing a rare glimpse of the duo, the documentary follows them on tour, in concert halls, hotel rooms and recording studios — all juxtaposed with video montages of key events from the 1960s.
(Source: vimeo.com)
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)?
14
Feb
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Office whiteboard artwork of “Hearts and Bones” - the song, by Paul Simon.
“You take two bodies and you twirl them into one
Their hearts and their bones
And they won’t come undone”
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Artwork credit: John Khuu
16
Nov
gracefulinthemorninglight asked: you should post more often, Simon and Garfunkel are my favorite band! Are there any other S&G appreciation tumblrs you know of? thanks!
Fan letter & response about these scrapbook posts.
Hello gracefulinthemorninglight!
Thank you for your kind note and encouraging words!
I will try to post more frequently despite my busy schedule. I am always on the hunt for unique or peculiar Simon & Garfunkel finds on the Web - that would stand out in a scrapbook. Generally, I have refrained from posting the usual / popular S&G-related YouTube videos and photos when I cannot determine the proper credits and copyright information. However, I am always open to receiving any unique suggestions (via the Ask feature).
As for your second question, here is an incomprehensive list of Simon & Garfunkel / Paul Simon appreciation Tumblelogs:
I will update this listing in time with other Simon & Garfunkel-loving Tumblrs.
Thank you for writing. Cheers!
via melodysustainin