American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968: Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bookends’ Become the Duo’s First Studio Album to Top the ‘Billboard’ 200

Side one of Bookends is a themed suite of songs focusing on life’s journey from childhood to old age. Side two features three songs released as singles before the album, as well as the finished ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Simon & Garfunkel Recorded a Legendary Song With a Creative Decision That Paul Simon Would Eventually Regret

Simon & Garfunkel recorded "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on this day in 1969, and Paul Simon regretted one particular creative choice.
Yahoo

Simon & Garfunkel Recorded Their 1970 Heartbreak Hit in The Most Surprising Place

Simon & Garfunkel were recording their fifth and final studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water, when inspiration for one of their most unforgettable heartbreak hits struck in an unlikely place.
Los Angeles Times

Hello Simon, my old friend: Art Garfunkel in ‘a wonderful place’ with estranged bandmate

Art Garfunkel says he’s rekindling his bond with estranged Simon & Garfunkel bandmate Paul Simon, after decades of on-and-off tensions. The 83-year-old singer reflected on his partnership with Simon, ...
People

Art Garfunkel Recalls Tearful Reunion with Paul Simon and Teases Their Music Future: 'I Can Still Feel His Hug'

"It felt like we were back in a wonderful place," the "Bright Eyes" singer said Stephen Lovekin/Getty Art Garfunkel says the future is hopeful for Simon & Garfunkel. The musician, 83, revealed in an ...