THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SIMON &/ or GARFUNKEL SONGS. This post: #35-31. Continues in 2 days.

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…

 

35

ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD

Paul Simon

Simon drew from various cultures for “Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard” from ‘Paul Simon’. The single reached #15 in Britain and #22 in America. Decades since, we have never been told exactly which law “Mama saw” breached.

34

HOMELESS

Paul Simon

Ladysmith Black Mambazo collaborated with Simon on “Homeless” from ‘Graceland’.

33

A HEART IN NEW YORK

Art Garfunkel

Garfunkel’s ‘Scissors Cut’ album opens with a remake of the Gallagher & Lyle song “A Heart In New York”.

32

SO LONG, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Simon & Garfunkel

“So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright” is a shining example of the magic created by Simon’s lyrics and Garfunkel’s vocals. It is featured on 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.

31

DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES

Paul Simon

“Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes” features the Zulu choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It is regarded as one of the standout tracks on ‘Graceland’.