The long fade-out, with its famous “lie-la-lie” refrain and wall of sound production, tops off a fabulous achievement.ġ. Simon’s riposte to sniffy critics begins with a delicate guitar intro and trademark two-part harmonies recorded in a New York church, setting the scene for the reflective lyrics of the boxer (Simon), who takes the blows and emerges bloodied but unbowed. “The Boxer” – Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970 Add Simon’s take on his debut solo album, and several live versions to the pot, and the significance and magnificence of this dark, haunting masterpiece is clear.Ģ. The song that provided Simon & Garfunkel’s big breakthrough in 1966 when an electrified version of the original 1964 acoustic track topped the charts in America, this is two-man harmony at its best. “The Sound of Silence” – Wednesday Morning, 3AM, 1964 Simon wasn’t sure about the “dee- dee- dee” part, but along with lines like “Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?”, it’s what you remember best about an exhilarating and iconic song.ģ. This huge international hit quickly captured the zeitgeist and remains forever associated with The Graduate despite the fact that you only hear snippets on the soundtrack. Homesick and missing girlfriend Kathy Chitty, he poured all his longing into “Homeward Bound”, partially composed in Widnes train station, where a commemorative plaque now stands. Simon sings lead and Garfunkel contributes sumptuous harmonies on the duo’s first UK hit, a moving and evocative portrayal of the author’s life on the road during his time in England. “Homeward Bound” – Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme, 1966
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