Garfunkel Joins Simon Onstage After Years Of Silence And The Audience Goes Wild

Jan 03, 2019 by apost team

There are lots of radio stations these days that play "oldies." These are hits from decades past that everyone still loves.

You turn on the music and imagine a different (better?) era.

One of the most popular eras is the 1960s. That decade saw the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and, of course, Simon and Garfunkel. The duo were known for being the face of the counterculture. They sang a number of hits, like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "America."

Their most popular song, though, is "The Sound of Silence." It's a dramatic, even haunting, song that is familiar from the first chords. The song was released not long after the JFK assassination. Some even believe that it was a direct response to that event.

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Surprisingly enough, "The Sound of Silence" was a commercial flop. In the decades that followed, however, it's gone on to enjoy massive radio play. Rolling Stone magazine named it one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Unfortunately the duo split up in the 70s. Paul Simon has seen a highly successful solo career in the years since. His album Graceland, in particular, is quite iconic.

If you missed your chance to experience the magic of seeing Simon and Garfunkel perform together, don't worry. It looks like they set aside their differences for a special reunion. "The Sound of Silence" has never sounded this good. That's the mark of a song that will stand the test of time.

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