Artie is a singer, and I'm a writer and player and a singer.
We didn't work together on a creative level and prepare the
songs. I did that.
Paul Simon
On Art Garfunkel |
Artie travels all the time. The rehearsals were just miserable.
Artie and I fought all the time. He didn't want to do the show
with my band; he just wanted me on acoustic guitar.
Paul Simon
On Art Garfunkel |
Between the ages of 15 and 22, I had made only one very minor
hit, so I expected everything to be a flop. I was utterly amazed
that The Sound of Silence was a big hit.
Paul Simon |
By the time I was 12 or 13, I felt that I was special, because
I could play the guitar and write songs.
Paul Simon |
I question what emotion Manilow touches. People are entertained
by him. But are they emotionally moved? I don't believe anything
that Barry Manilow sings.
Paul Simon |
I'm more interested in what I discover than what I invent.
Paul Simon |
I'm gonna watch you shine, gonna watch you grow.
Gonna paint a sign so you'll always know.
As long as one and one is two.
There could never be a father who loved his daughter more than
I love you.
Paul Simon
Father and Daughter |
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
God will.
Paul Simon
Outrageous |
Hello darkness my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again.
Paul Simon
The Sound of Silence |
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening.
Paul Simon
The Sound of Silence |