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Audio supplement to an earlier post, “There’s been a change of identity or roles in our group.”

“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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Flashback photo: Simon & Garfunkel, 1966

Motion-graphic tribute to the Mike Nichols film, The Graduate, created by Tomer Barzide.

Flashback to March 12, 1969: Forty-three years ago, Simon & Garfunkel won Record of the Year for their Billboard #1 hit “Mrs. Robinson” at the Grammy Awards ceremony. The song beat out the Beatles’ “Hey Jude” amongst other nominees.

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A couple of Klak Tik bandmates perform a cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bleecker Street”. Filmed in Abney Park (North London). Performing Klak Tik members: Søren Bonke (left) and Matthew Mitchinson (right).

Forty-eight years ago to this date, Simon and Garfunkel recorded the poignant tune, “Bleecker Street”. It was released on their debut album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M., in 1964.

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Submitted by Iara.

Thank you, Iara!

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“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:

Eddie Simon (Paul’s younger brother)
Roy Halee (long-time producer with Simon & Garfunkel)
Larry Knetchel (session keyboardist on “Bridge Over Troubled Water”)

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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.

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Legacy Recordings announces that Art Garfunkel to release The Singer, a 40-song, 2-CD collection on April 10, 2012. The collection features songs hand-picked by the artist that draws from his Simon & Garfunkel years to his latest 2007 release, Some Enchanted Evening.

Excerpts from the press release:

Five-time Grammy Award®-winner Art Garfunkel has always approached every new project with the poet’s perspective.

The weaving of songs from the Simon & Garfunkel repertoire with songs from Art Garfunkel’s repertoire as a solo artist is one of the hallmarks of THE SINGER, as the collection takes on a timeless air, moving back and forth through time in a seamless pattern.

THE SINGER continues to underscore Garfunkel’s near-lifelong association with the music of composer Jimmy Webb.

In summary, The Singer draws from previously released albums - no inclusion of B-sides, demos, outtakes or previously unreleased tracks. Asides from the studio recordings, live recordings are also in the mix.

Wonderfully, the accompanying booklet contains handwritten notes, track-by-track, that offer insights into Art Garfunkel, the singer. This meticulously curated collection is long overdue from Mr. Garfunkel!

For the complete track list and additional information, check out the press release.

Full press release (as a PDF) available via Art Garfunkel’s Web site.
Alternate Web page for the press release via Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.

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)?

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