The Monkees‘ supervisor said music could be artistic but it was ultimately primitive. Subsequently, he discussed part of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson.” Notably, part of the song was an homage to ...

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 ...

Paul Simon’s name is synonymous with songwriting. Since the 1960s, Simon’s lyrics have been a staple in the music landscape from “The Sound of Silence” to “Mrs. Robinson” and “The Boxer.” One of Simon ...

Paul Simon on stage in 2021 for the Global Citizen Concert in New York's Central Park Photo By: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Nearly 60 years after the release of “The 59th Street Bridge Song ...