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Saturday, January 02, 2010

1960s: Simon and Garfunkel - Sound of Silence

What's not to like about this duo? The number of songs they've written and performed, most of them major hits, is staggering. Who can forget Mrs. Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, I Am a Rock and Scarborough Fair - one of my favorites because it has parsley, rosemary and thyme.

They met in elementary school in 1953, wrote their first song in 1955 and made their first professional recording - Hey Schoolgirl - in 1957. They've been making hits ever since - well mostly. They've had a few separations like any couple, but now, over 50 years later, they are back together again.



17 comments:

  1. The last time I saw them LIVE together was the famous Central Park reunion concert in the early 1980s.

    BTW, happy holidays to you and yours. I hope the New Year brings you peace and prosperity.

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  2. OCTO: Have been reading several of your well expressed comments here and there and was just about to put you on my list.

    I hope you and your family have a safe, healthy and peaceful 2010.
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Looks like I already have a link to whichever blog you're on?

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  4. Leslie: Thank you for your encouraging words and New Year's wishes over at my place. You are very kind. I've blogrolled you and appreciate you blogrolling me!


    And now onto your post...I've always liked Simon and Garfunkel. I didn't realize they were together so long! What an accomplishment!

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  5. Interesting. I didn't know that all those songs were by the same duo -- and of course Paul Simon has done impressive music on his own later as well.

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  6. Wiki does come in handy sometimes. Actually, they written a few more. What gets me is how popular they've all beem.

    Thank you, Pam. I think it has to be really hard to watch something you've invested so much time and energy in, and love, morph into something you can't recognize or accept. Anyway, I'm glad you stopped in and hope you'll come back.

    I hope to see all of you again. I need some razzle-dazzle in my life.

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  7. I love 'em too, Scarborough Fair is a favorite!! They wrote their first song the year I was born!

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  8. Well damn, Sue, do you have to rub it in my face?

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  9. Lesley, many thanks for your welcome and for visiting the Swash Zone, home of the Octopus. Please accept the title of Honorary Cephalopod, a distinction that will keep you safe whenever you are in hot water.

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  10. Sue: Trust your mom - no you're not.

    Octo: I'm honored. It's going to be a busy critter since I seem to get in trouble practically every single moment.

    Tom: Thanks. I do love music and have pretty eclectic tastes.

    Thanks you guys. I enjoy your company, so keep coming back.

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  11. I happen to think that "Bridge over troubled waters" is one of the ten best pop songs ever written. I can't tell you what else makes the top ten, but this one is always on that list. Great music, great musicians. Thanks for reminding us of their brilliance, Leslie. Great art brings us all a little closer together.

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  12. Always been a fan, but I think Paul Simon's solo work goes to a complete other level especially Graceland.

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  13. Mycue: Bridge is my favorite as well but I couldn't find one with a half-way decent video. But I'll keep looking. There will be more
    S&G's on my Saturday extravaganzas.

    Holte: I like Graceland as well but it's not a piece I can sing along with in my flat off key monotone. Enjoy it more just watching and listening.

    I thank "you-all" (as we say here in the South) for coming by.

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  14. I remember 7th grade choir...where it was determined that we would sing Bridge Over Troubled Water...

    Lord we butchered that song....

    That was the last time I took choir and woodworking, nor will I even discuss that little nightmare of learning to work with my hands...

    But it did give me more time to enjoy my record collection; anyone remember Melanie?

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  15. FROM FRODO:

    Frodo was the first guy to bring the 45 RPM record "The Sounds of Silence" to the College of the Shire. Every would-be rock band for fifty miles in either direction came to listen.

    (And Sue was borne that year?) AAAARRRRGGGHH!

    Visualize her picking up the football and Frodo flying horizontally in the next frame

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