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"A Simple Desultory Philippic (Or How I Was Robert McNamara'd Into Submission)" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Originally recorded for Simon's 1965 UK-only debut, The Paul Simon Songbook, it was recorded soon after by Simon and his partner, Art Garfunkel, for the duo's third album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme.
"7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their third studio album, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966). The track is a sound collage juxtaposing a rendition of the Christmas carol " Silent Night " with a simulated " 7 O'Clock News " bulletin consisting of actual events from the summer of 1966.
The song was covered by Wings during their 1975–1976 Wings Over The World tour (available on the 1976 album Wings Over America). Denny Laine sang lead. In the version released on Wings Over America, during the first chorus line Laine (jokingly) substitutes John Denver's name for Richard Cory's, thus inciting a roar of laughter and applause from the audience.
Fans of Simon & Garfunkel have hopes of an even more authentic performance, however. Following a lengthy estrangement in the wake of a 2010 reunion tour (the pair’s fourth) that was cut short by ...
[2] [3] James Bennighof, author of The Words and Music of Paul Simon, considers the churning, distorted groove and electronic instrumentation an accompanying textural element to the subject matter: suicidal suburban youth. [4] "Save the Life of My Child" is a dramatic story involving drugs, violence and a mother and child relationship.
Art Garfunkel is opening up about where his relationship with Paul Simon stands.. On the Wednesday, Dec. 11 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, the folk singer, 83, performed a song alongside his ...
Simon was left alone in New York writing songs for Bridge over Troubled Water, hence the very lonely feelings of "The Only Living Boy in New York." Simon refers to Garfunkel in the song as "Tom", alluding to their early days when they were called Tom and Jerry, and encourages him to "let your honesty shine . . . like it shines on me". [1]
Garfunkel’s son also spoke with The Times about his father’s recent reunion with Simon, saying, "They’ve had their ups and downs over the years, but after the meeting, Dad was so happy. He ...