If you don't know check them out. Specifically "The sound of silence", "Mrs.Robinson" and "The Only living Boy in New York." You probably won't regret it.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Big fan from way back. Own every album (some on LP). Seen them in concert.
So, yeah. Love 'em.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Other than "Bridge Over Trouble Water" the only song I think I've heard by either of them is "All I Know" by Garfunkel, and it's one of my favorite songs. It's one of those songs I listen to when I'm feeling down, usually, and it doesn't really make me feel better, but I don't know, I still like it.
Posted by St. Yogi (Member # 5974) on :
I LOVE Simon and Garfunkel. My favorite songs from them are of the bittersweet variety:
He had no friends, he seldom spoke And no one in turn ever spoke to him, 'Cause he wasn't friendly and he didn't care And he wasn't like them. Oh, no! he was a most peculiar man.
--- Paul Simon is probably my favorite songwriter. I recommend their live album, Live from New York, 1967.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Lyrhawn, aren't you close to my age? How is it possible that you're not a S&G fanboy?
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
Their Greatest Hits album has the following tracks on it:
01. Mrs. Robinson 02. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her (Live) 03. The Boxer 04. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) (Live) 05. The Sound Of Silence (Live) 06. I Am A Rock 07. Scarborough Fair,Canticle 08. Homeward Bound (Live) 09. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live) 10. America 11. Kathy's Song (Live) 12. El Condor Pasa (If I could) 13. Bookends 14. Cecilia
But I made my own greatest hits album for them, which is a little different:
01. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy) 02. April Come She Will 03. We've Got A Groovey Thing Goin' 04. Go Tell It On The Mountain 05. A Hazy Shade Of Winter 06. Homeward Bound 07. You Can Tell The World 08. Sparrow 09. I Am A Rock 10. The Times They Are A-Changin' 11. Richard Cory 12. The Sound Of Silence 13. Scarborough Fair-Canticle 14. America 15. Mrs. Robinson 16. The Boxer
The version of Feelin' Groovey is the one off the album, and not the live version which appears on their Greatest Hits album. But do yourself a favor and check out all of their songs.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
It didn't even occur to me that people might not be familiar with them. I've got all of their material on CD, except for maybe a live album or two.
Like Lisa, my "best of" playlist is a little different from their greatest hits album.
:: pulls up media player ::
It consists of: 01 Cecilia 02 Keep the Customer Satisfied 03 The Boxer 04 The Only Living Boy in New York 05 Patterns 06 Homeward Bound 07 The 59th Street Bridge Song (yes, I know, Tom will now officially shun me) 08 Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall 09 The Sound of Silence 10 Kathy's Song 11 Richard Cory 12 I Am a Rock 13 America 14 A Hazy Shade of Winter 15 At the Zoo
I'm not quite sure why Mrs. Robinson isn't on there. Must not have been in the mood for it the day I made the playlist. A Poem on an Undergroud Wall probably should be too. :: laugh :: Most of them probably should be, honestly. Good stuff.
[ December 20, 2007, 09:48 AM: Message edited by: Noemon ]
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
They are spiffy, especially Scarborough Fair, but ages ago I saw a documentary that said that their record company added more instruments to Sound of Silence to make it more... poppy w hich was stupid, because I heard the quiet two guitar version and it was MUCH BETTER. What were they THINKING?
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
I used to have their greatest hits before the last time my CDs got stolen (4 years ago). Haven't listened to them since.
But man, I really love them. Paul Simon is a gifted songwriter and I love their harmonies.
I often think about writing a song with S&G harmonies all the way through it.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I like Lisa's greatest hits picks.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
I like them, too. But I'd add "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" after 10, and I'd leave "Cecilia" and "El COndor Pasa."
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
I spent an entire summer listening to "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme. I still remember the first time I heard "Silent Night/ 7 o'clock news". I always take "Wednesday Morning" with me on bus trips to protests.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
I would definitely leave Cecilia. I'm indifferent to El Condor Pasa.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
If I had to pick a single favorite song of theirs it would probably be "Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall".
Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
Oooo...that's a good one.
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dagonee: I like them, too. But I'd add "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" after 10, and I'd leave "Cecilia" and "El COndor Pasa."
But "Me and Julio" is just Paul Simon. "My Little Town" is the only one I thought about putting on there that I didn't. I'm not sure why. It was both of them, even though it came out on an Art Garfunkel solo album.
If we're putting Paul Simon solo songs on there, I'd add "You Can Call Me Al", "Late in the Evening" and "Kodachrome". And I can't actually think of any Art Garfunkel solo hits offhand, though I'm sure there must have been some.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
quote:But "Me and Julio" is just Paul Simon.
Ah. I know it best from the Concert in Central Park.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lisa: If we're putting Paul Simon solo songs on there, I'd add "You Can Call Me Al", "Late in the Evening" and "Kodachrome". And I can't actually think of any Art Garfunkel solo hits offhand, though I'm sure there must have been some.
Yeah, those are good ones. I'd have to add "Duncan", "Mother and Child Reunion", "Hearts and Bones", and "The Obvious Child".
I've been drooling over this lately. I can't quite justify the expense, but man would I love to have that. It's up there with the complete Calvin and Hobbes collection for me.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
For some reason solo Simon annoys me a bit... Not sure why. Maybe it's that bodyguard song. but 50 ways to leave your lover is funny.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I have Art Garfunkel's solo albums. On LP
I'm fond of "The Waters of March".
A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road . . . Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I've only listened to one of Garfunkel's solo albums. It was something that I picked up used in high school, and wasn't terribly impressed by. I'd be interested in giving him another try, though.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
I heard them together back in 1993 when Simon was promoting a retrospective album. It really was a great concert, mostly Simon, but it was a touching moment when they did "Old Friends/Bookends" together.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
There is a reason that Garfunkel's career didn't take off like Simon's did. His style is not to everyone's taste. It is less pop/rock, and more folksy.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
quote:The 59th Street Bridge Song (yes, I know, Tom will now officially shun me)
Why? I like that song.
"Got no deeds to do, no promises to keep; I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep..."
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hate "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "59th St. Bridge Song." Like much of their other stuff. Prefer Simon's solo work.
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
What was their deal? Why did they split? I've never bothered to research that.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Originally posted by TomDavidson:
quote:The 59th Street Bridge Song (yes, I know, Tom will now officially shun me)
Why? I like that song.
You do? I could have sworn that I remembered your saying something years ago about how embarassed Paul Simon should be by that song. I thought that it was the phrase "feelin' groovy" in particular that bothered you. Am I getting you confused with someone else, or did I misunderstand what you were saying back then?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Ah. I was talking about seeing the Concert in Central Park, years ago, and how the funniest moment for me was watching their faces as they sang the phrase "feelin' groooooovy." Simon was clearly embarrassed by it, but in a fun way; it was clear that he thought of it as something that was very much of a time that had passed, but which was worth remembering.
(The second-funniest moment was hearing the entire crowd of over a million spectators make the "Tschssssch!" sound of the bullwhip (which was not in attendance) during the chorus of "The Boxer," rendering the bullwhip unnecessary.)
Posted by Mike (Member # 55) on :
How can you forget "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright"? That would totally be on my greatest hits playlist. Not that I have any of their tracks. Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
Pandora just played "I am a Rock". Ah, the quintessential expression of teenage angst.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You know, I don't care for that one. Well, no, that's over stating things a bit. It's okay, but I wouldn't put it on a "best of" list.
For people who don't own their stuff but would like to listen to them anyway, see if your local library has any of their stuff. Mine has most of it, although almost none of Paul Simon's solo work.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I often find old LPs of their stuff at the local thrift store for $0.50-$0.75, as well. (Simon's early solo albums, too.)
Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :
quote:Originally posted by advice for robots: What was their deal? Why did they split? I've never bothered to research that.
I think it had something to do with Yoko Ono.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
:: laugh ::
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Love 'em. I've often thought, though, that while their melodies and lyrics are excellent, they overdo it on the instrumentals. I always love it when someone does a cover of a S&G song . . . but then again, if it's a cover, there's no Art.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Great album = Live from New York 1967. Just Simon and Garfunkel -- no band -- has a few songs I'd never heard ("You Don't Know Where Your Interest Lies") and very nice, sharp acoustic guitar.
(Yay, I got my gift exchange present mailed today, can now post here again without shame!)
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
quote:Originally posted by TomDavidson: Lyrhawn, aren't you close to my age? How is it possible that you're not a S&G fanboy?
I think I'm almost 10 years younger than you (I'm 23, 23 and a half on Christmas).
My only exposure to them really, came from an episode of Boy Meets World where Corey and Topanga had just broken up (I think for the third time). But I get the feeling that if they'd been 10 years older, or me 10 years younger, I'd totally be a S&G fanboy!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Synesthesia: For some reason solo Simon annoys me a bit... Not sure why. Maybe it's that bodyguard song. but 50 ways to leave your lover is funny.
I don't like Simon's solo stuff much. Part of it's that he got more poppish as he went into the 70s, and partly it's that his songs became less personal. I think he fell into the trap of being a rich artist who didn't know how to relate any more and most of his songs became all vague and fuzzy.
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
I think you've actually mentioned your age before, Lyr. I would have guess late 20s if I didn't know otherwise.
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
Love Songs & Negotiations by Paul Simon (sans Garfunkel) is an amazing album...Much better than anything written by both of them, I think.
I've also heard one of Garfunkel's solo albums... It was really interesting. Don't remember what it was called.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Tara, do you mean Negotiations and Love Songs? I agree, that's the one we keep in the car. It's a compilation of a lot of his early work (through Graceland), and includes all my very very favorites except "Mean Individual Stranded in a Limousine" and "Duncan."
My favorite album of his is Graceland but that's probably 'cause I grew up on it. I think it came out when I was 2 or 3, and we taped the PBS special of his concert promoting it in South Africa, and I used to watch it three times in a row if my mom would let me when I was little.
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
Yes that's what I mean.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Indeed. And some of the lyrics were just so stupid >< That bodyguard song. Arg! It doesn't make SENSE!
quote:Originally posted by plaid:
quote:Originally posted by Synesthesia: For some reason solo Simon annoys me a bit... Not sure why. Maybe it's that bodyguard song. but 50 ways to leave your lover is funny.
I don't like Simon's solo stuff much. Part of it's that he got more poppish as he went into the 70s, and partly it's that his songs became less personal. I think he fell into the trap of being a rich artist who didn't know how to relate any more and most of his songs became all vague and fuzzy.
Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :
I grew up with S&G, sure I'm not alone. "America", "Mrs. Robinson", "Scarborough Fair", "Sounds of Silence", "Homeward Bound" and "Slip Sliding Away" are my favorites, I think, though most of their repertoire is agreeable to me.
Like "Graceland"; all of Simon's later albums have individual songs on them I like, though they don't all necessarily work for me as complete works.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I am not really a fan of S&G doing "Scarborough Fair." I am a fan of folk-gathering versions of it but theirs is too... overproduced for me. "Slip Sliding Away" is solo Simon, too.
I think some of Simon's solo lyrics are just fun, but many are really deep and profound insights into human nature that I listen to and go, "Wow!"
Posted by porcelain girl (Member # 1080) on :
I like S&G, but I can't stand Scarborough Fair. Maybe it's a generational thing.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by TomDavidson: Lyrhawn, aren't you close to my age? How is it possible that you're not a S&G fanboy?
People your age are S&G fanboys? I thought they were from my generation. Posted by Launchywiggin (Member # 9116) on :
I was 21 years when I wrote this song. I'm 22 now but I won't be for long...
I had my 23rd birthday last month and this song was on my mind the whole time.
And the leaves that are green turn to brown
[ December 21, 2007, 05:21 PM: Message edited by: Launchywiggin ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You're older than you've ever been and now you're even older. And now you're even older. And now you're even older.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
That's They Might Be Giants. A whole nother (but very admirable) phenomenon entirely.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Really? I thought they were the same band! Kind of like with XTC and The Dukes of Stratosphear.
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
I'm surprised nobody can tell me why they split up.
EDIT: OK, so I took the trouble to go and read about it on Wikipedia. Seems like they just didn't like each other.
Thanks, Hatrack!
[ December 21, 2007, 04:50 PM: Message edited by: advice for robots ]
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
quote:That bodyguard song. Arg! It doesn't make SENSE!
What doesn't make sense? The Bonedigger? The roly poly little bat-faced girl? ha ha... I've always loved the Graceland album. It's so African, but still such a poignant part of my 1980s Rocky Mountain childhood.
I really enjoy Paul's other solo albums, though. Rhythm of the Saints may always be my favorite. You're the One is good too. And I like the song "Hearts and Bones."
If you wouldn't mind a Simon & Garfunkelesque unsolicited recommendation, one of my favorite bands is just a little local duo (they've been performing for over 10 years and just this year got signed to a major label) called Storyhill. I call them the Simon & Garfunkel of Bozeman. Check out their website and their newest album. If you like that, pick up Reunion.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I always loved "You Can Call Me Al" too. Apparently it was inspired by a real-life case of mistaken identity... The imagery is delicious.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Launchywiggin: I was 21 years when I wrote this song. I'm 22 now but I won't be for long...
I had my 23rd birthday last month and this song was on my mind the whole time.
If you listen to the 1967 live album, you can hear him sing "I'm 23 now but I won't be for long," and it'll be like he wrote the song just for you. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: Hate "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "59th St. Bridge Song."
Well that settles the "are we the same person" question.
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