November 12, 2024

Simon & Garfunkel: Reunion hopes renewed after emotional lunch meeting

Folk music legends Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have put their differences aside during an emotional reunion at New York's Pierre hotel, marking a possible end to their years-long silence.

Paul Simon's son Harper, a musician in his own right, played peacemaker between the two stars. After watching his father and Garfunkel drift apart over the years, Harper reached out to Garfunkel privately and spent months arranging the meeting. His gentle persistence finally convinced both men to sit down together at the historic hotel.
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Simon & Garfunkel's last studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water, debuted in January 1970 and achieved success in 11 countries, reaching number one in 10 of them, including the US Billboard Top LP's chart and the UK Albums Chart. It dominated the music scene for three consecutive years, becoming the top-selling album in 1970, 1971, and 1972, and holding the title of the best-selling album of all time at that point. It remained CBS Records' top-selling album until Michael Jackson's Thriller was released in 1982.

I would give it a try and see where it leads. If the blend is still there, it will be irresistible.

Art Garfunkel
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Healing old wounds
The meeting could open new doors for the duo known for hits like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "The Sound of Silence." Their partnership began in the 1950s when they performed as Tom and Jerry in their Queens high school. Growing from teenage friends to global stars, they created a unique harmony-driven sound that mixed folk traditions with pop melodies.

The timing holds meaning as they near the 50th anniversary of their work together. Their creative partnership produced masterpieces like "Bookends" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," though tension often sparked between them over songwriting credits and artistic direction.

They haven't performed as a pair since appearing on one of Saturday Night Live's first shows.

While Simon and Garfunkel work on healing their bond, Art Garfunkel has kept music in the family. He and his son, Art Jr., are recording "Father and Son," an album that puts fresh spins on Beatles and Everly Brothers songs.
Simon and Garfunkel met in elementary school in Queens, New York City, in 1953, where they learned to harmonize and Simon began writing songs for them. As teenagers, under the name Tom & Jerry, they had minor success with "Hey Schoolgirl" (1957), a song imitating their idols, the Everly Brothers.
Simon and Garfunkel met in elementary school in Queens, New York City, in 1953, where they learned to harmonize and Simon began writing songs for them. As teenagers, under the name Tom & Jerry, they had minor success with "Hey Schoolgirl" (1957), a song imitating their idols, the Everly Brothers.

You never know. It was always the case where when we would hang out, and he would say, 'Let me show you what I've been working on lately.'

Art Garfunkel
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Bookends

Bookends is the fourth studio album by the American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Produced by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel and Roy Halee, the album was released on April 3, 1968,

Potential reunion
Though they haven't announced any new projects together, Garfunkel hopes they might tour again. The lunch at the Pierre seems to have warmed their chilly relationship. As a duo, they made five albums and many hit songs that shaped folk-rock music in the 1960s and early 1970s.

Their rocky past includes several breakups caused by creative clashes and personal fights. But this peace offering suggests these musical partners might write a new chapter in their story together.

You never know. It was always the case where when we would hang out, and he would say, "Let me show you what I've been working on lately.

Art Garfunkel
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“I think you’re on to something. I would say so, yes,” Garfunkel said, adding he initially befriended Simon as a child because he felt sorry for him because of his height. “And that compensation gesture has created a monster,” Garfunkel said. “End of interview.”

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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon is an American singer-songwriter known for his solo work and his collaborations with Art Garfunkel. He and his school friend Garfunkel, whom he met in 1953,

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Art Garfunkel

Arthur Ira Garfunkel is an American singer, actor and poet who is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York,