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The Doo-Wop feel in the Simon recording is of course a direct reflection of the lyrics, which refer to "the Penguins, the Moonglows," etc., etc. This singular song is one of my favorite Simon offerings, and Simon himself is fond of it, though he is clear-eyed about why, with its oddball juxtaposition of Magritte and Doo-Wop, it never attained wide popularity: most people who care about Magritte have no awareness of Doo-Wop, and most Doo-Wop devotees have little awareness of Magritte.
(Just for clarity's sake, I emphasize again that Simon himself did not make this Youtube video. At the time of the song's release on a Simon album, the songwriter did create a video which was occasionally broadcast on network TV, in which Simon appears as the artist in a signature derby, and the visuals boast many special effects. I do hope some day it will be released again.)
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My pleasure, Joan. Your posts and threads are always most welcome, and it's a privilege whenever I have a widow's mite I can contribute to the discussion.
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