Do you like Simon and Garfunkel?

I love their music. Simon is a very talented songwriter and Art is a gifted singer who can put an incredible amount of expression and emotion into his voice. I like not only their songs themselves, but also the message behind them. For example their artistic protest against the Vietnam war which they express in their song 7 o'clock news/Silent Night, or the criticism of our way of dealing with each other which they express in "Sound of silence". That´s one of my all time favorite songs that I absolutely love, because for me it is intelligent poetry that conveys a thoughtful message without being intrusive or a raised forefinger. The song uses the imagery of light and darkness to show how people's ignorance and apathy destroys their ability to communicate even on simple levels. Its theme is man's inability to communicate with others. There is no serious understanding because there is no serious communication... "people talking without speaking - hearing without listening". No one dares take the risk of reaching out to another in fear of disturbing the sound of silence. Even the poets (who is mentioned at the end of the song) attempts are equally futile (" . . . but my words like silent raindrops fell within the wells of silence"). I interpret these words as a warning: when meaningful communication fails to appear, the only sound that will remain is silence.



Their songs are still current and often played on the radio, another proof of the fact that good music never grows old.

Yes. I grew up with them.

The Boxer, Homeward Bound, and America were all beautiful. I like them....but Dylan was better.

Very much. SO much great work.

Yes they were a good duo

Love their music

Yeah, they were pretty great! One of my favorites that made it onto one of their greatest hits albums that I nevertheless never hear people talk about is “The Dangling Conversation”.

When it came down to it Garfunkel had an amazing voice, but Simon wrote the songs....and he was a hell of a songwriter.

I do very much, over the last 35 years, and have seen both of them perform both solo and together, read all the books.

Blood on the tracks is a masterpiece.

{@hairbrushdiva] yes i do el condor pasa is my favourite song

of course, they were a classic duo, scarborough fair was a favourite of mine.

I love Simon & Garfunkel.

Grew up on them. 🤷‍♂️

Had that album as well.

oh yes

Yes

Some were good songs,others were no good.

Many artists had fall outs. McCartney and Lennon did.

Simon, yes. Garwho now? 😂

Garfunkel refused to sing "Bridge over Troubled Water" with Simon in the room. They had a very competitive relationship. However, their voices together were amazing, and Garfunkel on "Bridge" created one of the great vocals of this or any other time.

Yes, of course!

Paul is a brilliant composer and writer but when it comes to singing, they are both very distinct! But, Art's voice...it is so unusual like for example Gordon Downey of the Tragically Hip or Ozzy. You know when Art sings if you are familiar with it.