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FORMED: 1964, New York, NY DISBANDED: 1970 A Short Story About Two Guys From Queens... Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel gained fame and notoriety in the 1960's via their aptly-titled duo, Simon & Garfunkel. Over the course of 6 years (1964-1970), the pair made folk-rock a serious art form, expanding upon the paths tread by such luminaries at the Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton and Peter, Paul and Mary. The Beginning Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel both grew up in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York City. After becoming friends in middle school, the two started singing doo-wop in various groups. In 1955, the copyrighted their first composition, a song called "The Girl For Me." By 1957, they were local stars (at least amongst t More... (Submit New Simon and Garfunkel Lyrics) (Submit New Simon and Garfunkel Lyrics) Review about Simon and Garfunkel I wished I was a rock | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song I Am a Rock performed by Simon and Garfunkel Yes, the last 2 lines are irony, in the futility of attempting to insulate oneself from the world and the pain inflicted by others, the betrayal of supposed friends, walling oneself away, and finding that loneliness is nearly as bad as people. And one cries. Offering some insight into the song. | Reviewer: Jose Barrera ------ About the song EL CONDOR PASA (IF I COULD) performed by Simon and Garfunkel Not only is the song beautiful but timeless as well! Simon & Garfunkel did indeed take the musical score and created lyrics for it. The music (without lyrics) is called, El Condor Pasa. It was composed in 1913, by Daniel Alomia Robles, from Peru. The title "El Condor Pasa", is for some wierd reason, roughly translated in english, as "The Flight of the Condor" Which if you translate that title to spanish it means, "El Vuelo Del Condor". Even if you don't know spanish, one can clearly see that it is a very different phrase. But the rough translation does not take away from it's beauty. I invite anyone that likes this song, to visit YouTube and search for "El Condor Pasa - CantoAndino". You will see this original song, performed by a contemporary Peruvian Folk Band! Hope you like it! Thank you for your time! And best of luck to you Rebecca! Origin of song? | Reviewer: Rebecca ------ About the song EL CONDOR PASA (IF I COULD) performed by Simon and Garfunkel We were visiting our missionary son and family in Haiti last week and at a beautiful Haitian church service, this song was sung in Creole. I recognized the tune but could not figure out which song until later. It was so beautiful and sung in reverance. I doubted they sang these words and possibly changed the words to the tune. Is it possible this tune was/is another song that Simon and Garfunkel just used the music and created the lyrics? Thank you. Just heard the song in Haiti | Reviewer: Rebecca ------ About the song Feuilles-O performed by Simon and Garfunkel We just returned from visiting our missionary son and family near Les Cayes, Haiti and went to a large church in Simone' (sp?). Over 1,000 Haitians sang a song that was so familiar but we couldn't place it till later when I said it's from S & G! Aware they probably were not using those lyrics I went on a search and found the orign of the tune El Candor Pasa, and then this web page. Piti means child as we used that word often. I believe some of the previous reveiwers are close as far as "sick me", perhaps tears, etc. as that would make sense as a Christian song. It was soooo beautiful I cried. Thanks. ninuca | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song El Condor Pasa performed by Simon and Garfunkel It sounds like returning to the past, when on earth was no civilization. Herewith it's impossible to get back, the world is moving forward. Too much nostalgic. Missing nature and missing human-being as a part of nature. correctoion | Reviewer: katie g ------ About the song Bright Eyes performed by Simon and Garfunkel It was actually written by Mike Batt (the guy who sang, wrote and produced songs for The Wombles) and it was part of the soundtrack for Watership Down in 1978. It was also the biggest selling single of 1979 in the UK. scarborough fair | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song SCARBOROUGH FAIR performed by Simon and Garfunkel as mustang man said in his response i have been listening to this song for the last 35 years since i was a kid and i never get tired of listening to it. this is the first time i listened to it with the lyrics in front of me. does anyone know why they broke up? I am a Rock | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song I Am a Rock performed by Simon and Garfunkel One of my favorite S+G songs. The words in the opening - "A winter's day. In a deep and dark December; I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below. On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow" shows that Paul Simon is a masterful poet who trys to paint an image of loneliness. My favorite all these years | Reviewer: Anon ------ About the song SCARBOROUGH FAIR performed by Simon and Garfunkel I've loved this song since I was 12, and that was a long time ago. It's evocative of deep woods moss, moist mushrooms, and it conveys an ineffable sense of loss. I could never Quite make out all the lyrics; it's kinda strange seeing them here in b&w. my no.1 | Reviewer: nishant pradhan ------ About the song The Boxer performed by Simon and Garfunkel probably one of simon and garfunkel's best songs. the lyrics have a timeless appeal and people will be able to relate to the song even when other songs are forgotten. easily one of the best song written. I Am a Rock | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song I Am a Rock performed by Simon and Garfunkel It honestly never occurred to me that this was supposed to be taken seriously. The sadness in his voice in the last part of the song makes it seem pretty obvious that it's mocking the point of view expressed earlier in the song, at least to me. Think what you want. Scarborough fair | Reviewer: antara ------ About the song SCARBOROUGH FAIR performed by Simon and Garfunkel Wow! What a beautiful song! I really enjoy listening to it on youtube. And I play it on the recorder back at home. An amazing folk song! Beautiful lyrics beautiful beat amazing just amazing. Simon and Gunkunful really mastered this. Simon and Garfunkel are the best | Reviewer: Nikki ------ About the song The Boxer performed by Simon and Garfunkel Amazing song writters, they are the best. Im in my early 30s and I prefer music from this era as opposed to current music because its real. They wrote most of it and sang it themselves. Someone else didnt write it, or sing it for them. Listening to it takes me back to my childhood and I picture my parents in their younger days, and myself, so little and carefree! The true author of Bright Eyes | Reviewer: Anna Maria ------ About the song Bright Eyes performed by Simon and Garfunkel Please correct:Mike Britt wrote the song Bright Eyes for the animated film version of Watership Down ('70). Recorded by Art Garfunkel, it reached number 1 in the UK singles chart. Paul Simon has nothing to do with this song. Greeting, Anna Maria Also recommended | Reviewer: Fred ------ About the song SCARBOROUGH FAIR performed by Simon and Garfunkel If you like this one with those nifty back ground lyrics, I suggest you find and listen to their "Silent Night/6 O'clock News"...It just might give you chills. As for this one--one internet site (I forget which)suggests that parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme was an ancient "morning after" remedy to prevent pregnancy. original recording | Reviewer: Bill Carey ------ About the song Feuilles-O performed by Simon and Garfunkel A rather haunting rendition of this song was recorded in the 1950s by Ferere Laguerre and the Choeur Simidor. You can hear this and other songs by them at http://choeur-simidor-track-05-feuilles-mp3-download.kohit.net/_/160906 bittersweet | Reviewer: Janie ------ About the song Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. performed by Simon and Garfunkel the wording,the harmony, the fact that it is naked guitar and vocals. automatically makes the song really real and personal. Very bittersweet, it puts you right in the place and time and feeling of the song. The lyrics are very well written, and make your soul become this person with their struggle. One of my favorites at the moment Sora | Reviewer: Sora ------ About the song SCARBOROUGH FAIR performed by Simon and Garfunkel Beautiful. So beautiful it reigns in my head. I was going to Scarborough the other day, and this song suddenly came into my mind...It's beautiful. I'm sixteen at the moment I'm posting this. Can't be helped, but I listen to Simon&Garfunkel, the Beatles, Bee Gees, all those sweet old things. Scarborough Fair is one of those I love most. Is it really, you know, about the Vietnam war? Just being curious, because, well, I'm from Vietnam. American Tune is Universal | Reviewer: priya chaturvedi ------ About the song AMERICAN TUNE performed by Simon and Garfunkel the music follows predictable melodic patterns and modulations, but is redeemed by the lyrics which mirror the weltschmerzen and disenchantment with icons in these `dark ages`. Yet they are also intensely personal in their pain and resignation and the song ends on a marvellously unsentimental, even curt note. My favourite of all S&G songs Excellence | Reviewer: Jakki ------ About the song The Boxer performed by Simon and Garfunkel I have to completely agree with the other reviews. This song can relate to everyone in their own way. I am only 17, this song was written 40 years ago, and I can relate to it in ways. If you havn't been through the things in this song yourself, you know someone who has, and it makes you appreciate what you have got and makes the small problems in your life feel simpler. I love Simon & Garfunkel and long live their repituar. You could review the artist/band Simon and Garfunkel in Biography page You could review Simon and Garfunkel album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Simon and Garfunkel song by clicking the song which you like  Download "Simon and Garfunkel" Music | |
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