Simon and Garfunkel - because The Beatles are too good - General

[img]http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/138461/Simon++Garfunkel.jpg[/img] [b][i]About them:[/b][/i] Simon & Garfunkel is an American duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, backed by the hit single "The Sound of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate, propelling them further into the public consciousness. [b][i]Who the fuck are they?:[/b][/i] A good American duo who sings real music. They aren't that famous, as I've noticed, because [b]there's no fucking thread about them[/b]. [b][i]Things about them:[/b][/i] [b]Paul Simon[/b] [img]http://www.media.wmg-is.com/media/portal/media/cms/images/200708/paul-simon-large_1185957193769.jpg[/img] Simon is best known for his success, beginning in 1965, as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached number one on the US singles charts, "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". In 1970, at the height of their popularity, the duo split, and Simon began a successful solo career, recording three highly-acclaimed albums over the next five years. In 1986, he released Graceland, an album inspired by South African township music that helped fuel the anti-apartheid movement. Besides music, Simon wrote and starred in the film One Trick Pony in 1980 and co-wrote the Broadway musical The Capeman in 1998. [b]Art Garfunkel[/b] [img]http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/55913.jpg[/img] Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and actor, best known as being a member of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. In 1970, at the height of their popularity, the duo split. Garfunkel also has had a successful career as an actor, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Sandy Kaufman in Carnal Knowledge. Highlights of his solo career include a top ten hit, three top 20 hits, six top 40 hits, 14 Adult Contemporary top 30 singles, five Adult Contemporary number ones, two UK number ones and a People's Choice Award. Through his solo and collaborative work, Garfunkel has earned six Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [b]Again, why did you make this thread?:[/b] Because I couldn't find any on them and I think they're great. Go away.

Here, have some of their songs: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_a46WJ1viA[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKjEHfHINQ[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_jmDscGi7E[/media]

[QUOTE=itsDivine;30072813][img]http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/138461/Simon++Garfunkel.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Garfunkel kind of reminds me of richard simmons.

hello darkness my old friend [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVaCbxkd34[/media]

[QUOTE=Vedicardi;30073721]hello darkness my old friend [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVaCbxkd34[/media][/QUOTE] the sound of silence. god, my favorite by far. and wow, if that scene was ever real, that boy was lucky.

[QUOTE=Vedicardi;30073721]hello darkness my old friend [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVaCbxkd34[/media][/QUOTE] Such a great movie.

Have a few Paul Simon records. Have the obvious Bridge Over Troubled Water on LP, who doesn't? Also Paul's new album is actually [I]very[/I] good.

I'm a metalhead but the sound of silence and mrs robinson get me everytime.

Wasn't it Garfunkel who did the soundtrack to Watership Down? Bright eyes?

I love playing Anji, and it's one of the only songs i've managed to memorise :c00l:

[QUOTE=Cypher_09;30077748]Wasn't it Garfunkel who did the soundtrack to Watership Down? Bright eyes?[/QUOTE] I'm not quite sure.

[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/PaulSimon-Front.jpg[/img] That album is too good.

[QUOTE=AK'z;30082348][img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/PaulSimon-Front.jpg[/img] That album is too good.[/QUOTE] I agree.

such a great duo

This needs to be more known.

People, get Paul Simon's new record.

Being completely honest I'm not a big fan of Simon & Garfunkel (Though I do appreciate the music, just not my style.). Nevermore covered The Sound Of Silence in their 2000 album, and their singer covered Patterns in their solo album. I found these 2 songs in particular highly enjoyable in their original performance.

Really love Simon and Garfunkel, and Paul Simon's solo work. Two of my favourites which haven't been posted yet: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5_QV97eYqM[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRwURvCqSOk[/media]