Just watched The Graduate again and I had totally forgotten about the beautifully simple April Come She Will. It's a forgotten song, considering its place in the film. I don't think I've ever heard it on the radio, either.
"Sail on Silver Girl. Sail on By. Your time has come to shine. All your dreams come their way."
Another favourite from "Bridge over troubled water"
"...all your dreams are on their way."
Yes, and a lyric which has a great personal meaning with someone in my life. I love when music takes on a deeper, more profound meaning as we grow older (but perhaps not wiser).
I'll have to amend my longstanding opinion of "Homeward Bound." For years the only version I heard was the "Greatest Hits" album with the live audience overdubs and hilariously early '70s appearance of S&G:
See? Simon's already morphing into "Tony Lacey."
Hearing that "live" version of Homeward Bound wiped out the nuances like the percussion and quiet, reflective nature of the song. Hearing it unadorned reveals a delicate and beautifully wistful composition that stands with S&G's best work.
Aw Gawd! Love these two - seen them many times live in concert & solo appearances! APRIL COME SHE WILL - must be my fav but I have SO many to choose! Please check out Art's greatest solo effort IMHO ANGEL CLARE - Just perfection!
I'll have to amend my longstanding opinion of "Homeward Bound." For years the only version I heard was the "Greatest Hits" album with the live audience overdubs and hilariously early '70s appearance of S&G:
See? Simon's already morphing into "Tony Lacey."
Hearing that "live" version of Homeward Bound wiped out the nuances like the percussion and quiet, reflective nature of the song. Hearing it unadorned reveals a delicate and beautifully wistful composition that stands with S&G's best work.
Benedictus Wednesday Morning 3am (and its rock and roll remake Somewhere They Can't Find Me) The Sound of Silence The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine Feelin' Groovy Mrs. Robinson At the Zoo America Bookends Theme A Hazy Shade of Winter Fakin' It (can I say the entire Bookends album? ) El Condor Pasa Cecilia Keep the Customer Satisfied Bridge Over Troubled Water My Old Town
It's quite difficult to narrow the list down. They recorded a relatively low quantity of songs together, but almost all of very high quality.
Favorite Paul Simon song: Duncan (I have many more favorites of his after that, but I really love Duncan for its evocative music and lyrics.)
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