THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SIMON &/ or GARFUNKEL SONGS. 

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Caffè Lattè presents:

-THE IOO MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS OF-

SIMON & GARFUNKEL

 

Together or apart, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have released one of the most significant canons of songs. Their partnership has weathered time, despite periods of estrangement. This countdown looks back on 100 of their best recordings- as a duo or as soloists.

Here’s to you, Simon & Garfunkel…

 

65

HOW THE HEART APPROACHES WHAT IT YEARNS

Paul Simon

“How the Heart Approaches What It Yearns” was on the soundtrack album for the 1980 film ‘One Trick Pony’.

64

WEDNESDAY MORNING, 3AM

Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel released its first studio album in 1966. “Wednesday Morning, 3AM” was its title track. The LP's lack of success led to the dissolution of the duo. Fortunately, Simon and Garfunkel would re-group in 1966.

63

THIS IS THE MOMENT

Art Garfunkel

The opening track on ‘Lefty’ was written by David Foster, Cynthia Weil, Linda Jenner and Ray Parker Jr.

62

GUMBOOTS

Paul Simon 

A chance listening to a tape of African music inspired the ‘Graceland’ project. Simon was drawn to “Gumboots”, an instrumental by The Boyoyo Boys. He initially planned to buy the rights to the song, which evolved into an album recorded in South Africa.

61

GONE AT LAST

Paul Simon

Simon had previously cut “Gone At Last” as a duet with Bette Midler. He re-recorded it with Phoebe Snow and The Jessy Dixon Singers for ‘Still Crazy After All These Years’.