I don't understand those who denigrate Garfunkle because he "only sang" while Simon did that as well as wrote the songs and accompanied the duo on guitar. How many songs did Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, Tony Bennett, and Elvis write? Great artists all, and who but a few fans can name their song writers, arrangers, and back-up musicians? Art Garfunkel's gifted singing gave the team its angelic sound and he should be given all due credit for his contribution.

Paul = brilliant songwriter. Art = brilliant vocalist. Put them together - pure dynamite! As solo artists - still explosive!

Simon was absolutely a musical genius, but Garfunkel has a voice that is legendary, which us rare. So each one needed the other and I think they were, of course, incredible together.

The best duo ever! I grew up listening to Simon and Garfunkel! Their songs will never grow old!!

I was so lucky to see their last concert and it was one of THE BEST concert

THE "NARRATOR'S" VOICE GIVES ME AN ENORMOUS HEADACHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I never thought of Paul as only a songrwiter. I think that his voice is wonderful.

Paul...supremely talented songwriter...Artie beautiful voice...recipe for greatness.

Paul Simon is a class leading lyricist. One of the top ten ever.

How many people have known each other since they were 11 years old? Their singing together wasn't just good harmony...it was the sound of the bond of their friendship. Their collaboration was unique because of that bond. That magic came from their hearts, as well as their respective talents. We all enjoyed it, and we all lost it when they parted ways. I pray they will go to their graves as friends, no matter what.

Simon and Garfunkel were such a big part of my life, Watched like a thousand time "live in Central park".

Absolutely no need to feel sad about the breakup. All things come to an end , so let's be positive and feel blessed by all the great songs they have bestowed on us. And not forget how difficult it must have been for them .❤

I loved Paul Simon's quote at the Concert in the Park about enjoying a show with a few hundred thousand of his closest friends.

Garfunkel should have been like "Whatever you say, Mr. Simon."

The irony is that no one thinks of Paul as short. They think of him as one of the few best singer songwriters in history. He's a big man on music street.

I was deeply moved by their music growing up and Paul's guitar work got me interested in fingerstyle which is all I play now... many decades later.

Garfunkel has an amazing voice and that alone is a mighty instrument. He is very gifted. You cannot put him down for just being a singer. Together this pair were amazing.

I love both these guys equally. Paul was a great lyricist and Arts unique voice brought the songs to life, their harmonies were perfection. They were both blessed to have such creative talent. Thank you Simon and Garfunkel without your wonderful collaborations the world would be a much poorer place. 😊❤️

Love Paul’s Genius 🌟🧡🌟

Their Harmony is so beautiful and dreamy. There's no "who is better" I hope they can realize that someday

We can say what we want but in hindsight the talents of both are the only thing that made it work to a splendid level .good thing they did it before they got feuding. The magic was together . Paul made some exceptional stuff later solo which I believe was revolutionary.

This is wrong. Paul did not "leave Art behind." Art wanted to be a movie star, and he wanted Paul to just sit in NY and write songs while he winged in from wherever to contribute vocals. Paul's frustration at this proposed setup is completely understandable. Paul also wrote a beautiful song for Art called "The Only Living Boy in New York," wherein he encourages Art to pursue his dream of acting ("Tom, get your plane right on time) and assures him he will be good at it.

I will put it this way, Either one or the other on their own would not have been as great as them together. Not to mention their friendship which nourishes the maturing growth mentally for the rest of their lives to build upon.

I’ve heard plenty of interviews with both of them. It’s obvious they have tremendous love and respect for each other. Relationships are filled with varying hills and valleys. These guys are both passionate as all hell. Their hills and valleys are going to be on the extreme side.

People do forget, or don't know that, though Simon wrote the songs, Garfunkel help arrange many. For example, the song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" had ideas and contributions from Garfunkel that made it even better like the heightened ending. In the end, they were great when the chemistry was working. Definitely one of the greatest duo vocalists ever. They both deserve credit and respect.

I saw both of them together at a party in the Hamptons in '93 or '94 . They weren't playing. Just part of the guest list. They were very nice, quiet, and humble.

I never saw Art as the main vocalist, as has been repeatedly suggested. They were a duo in every sense when it came to singing.

They were amazing together.

Paul’s talent as a songwriter and singer could not be disputed when you look at his solo career.

Paul was a brilliant song writer. That said Art had one of the purest voices to ever sing.

They were so harmonious, so incredibly tight vocally, amazing!

And here I thought they had patched things up pretty permanently at the Central Park Concert. Sad to hear about Garfunkel’s vocal injury. He had a lovely voice, but Simon was the musical genius and even if they had gotten along, he would have had to leave to fully pursue his gift. There’s no place in Graceland for those folk duet harmonies.

I love them both, and I also like each of their solo music. I just wish at this elderly stage in their lives they could just chat about their good times together, unless there were so few to remember. I still have their albums in my vinyl collection, and I still listen to them on occasion.

Bridge over troubled waters was an Opus Maximus. Needless to say they were excellent separately but sublime together. What gifts to our often times tawdry work a day lives. Thank you fellas.

The friendship and partnership fought each other. One was equal the other unequal and they couldn’t harmonize it.

I believe the 1981 Concert in the Park should have been it for them. Maybe once every few years get together for another concert, but definitely not collaborating together any more than that. The 1981 concert was their absolute best work. I can't think of another concert, from any artist, that was better than that show. It's a shame they couldn't get along, but such is life.

I think it's fairly apparent who the more talented person is in this duo.

I don’t understand why people are sad the two of them aren’t this perfect union. How many people maintain a perfect relationship with their own friends? Time passes, people change. It’s okay.

What do you mean’they never survived because of their squabbles! They both have lovely voices that generations have adored their beautiful music ! They may not be visible on the music scene but we still love and remember their music. Their voices! No comparison.

No doubt their egos robbed the world of many more hits.

To be solo is the best , specially for Simon. We are individual

Singer always envies the composer.

They will always be united in my record collection, as a duo and as individual performers. Who cares why they parted. What they did together is the important thing.

The only real problem with Artie was that his singing partner became one of the greatest songwriters of the past 60 years.

Paul Simon: Great Song Writer, Composer, And Extremely Good Singer! Art Garfunkel: Great Singer. Best Wishes to Both.

Paul Simon is a musical genius. Art Garfunkle has a great voice. Those are the facts of the matter.

They both sang awesome together and I was devastated when they ended singing and song writer they are so talented and I am so grateful Paul continue to sing after Simon and Garfunkel and I still listen to their music together and Paul's music ❤❤❤❤ Paul is awesome song writer and Singer

Best friends can make bad enemies. They probably couldn't hate each other if they tried. Memories of happiness and pain will always be there.

They met each other in high school at the age of 11 I didn’t know kids use to start high school so much younger back in the day. Kids must have been smarter.

Art: "I will always be taller than you"...Paul: "..Yeah, but I write the fucking songs, you can´t do that tall guy."

Paul had the groove and Art had the harmony type vocals,and it had great effect,when they were together! But,as solo artists,,,Paul is the best by far! Let's keep it real!!!

One guy was a musical genius and the other a good singer. One needed the other, but the other one was fine alone.

I can tell my Garfunkel's demeanor that he's not an easy guy.

I so understand Paul Simon. For he chose Art, he could've chosen anyone for there are millions of good singers out there. Graceland best album ever. I rest my case.

Art was extremely good looking! Both voices together was heavenly.

I am happy they are happy apart. People want to push talent together but they are never going to make music like they used to so just enjoy what they have left us.

Saw them as duo and solo. As good as they were together neither "needed" the other as artists.True, Artie didn't have the commercial success to the same degree but his solo albums and at least his live show at U.R.I. are memorable. His voice and performance were world class. Anyone who missed seeing both during this period missed out.

Garfunkel was his own worst enemy, and had/has some issues.. Just the observance of a 66 year old..

So sad. They were amazing together. It sounds like they were both jealous of each other. They should have been each others biggest cheerleader. I still love their music. Paul may be very talented but without Garfunkel his music doesn't move me. But Garfunkel without Simon means no music. So .. . please grow up guys and come back.

These two are amazing, both talented as a duo and their solo careers

Well I refuse to judge any one of the two. Paul Simon is a very talented musician/songwriter with a good voice and Art Garfunkel is a fantastic singer. I can't imagine certain songs such as Bridge Over Troubled Water without Art Garfunkel.

I often wondered if Paul ever had issues about his height....he may be small compared to most of us but he's massive in talent!

Loved their music........nothing lasts for ever.

Well, i have their music. It was brilliant then and it still is to this day. 1964 to 1970 was the only Simon and Garfunkel.

For my birthday years ago, my husband bought me tickets to see Art Garfunkel! I rolled my eyes thinking who wants to see him! It was the best concert we ever went to! His voice was angelic! Paul Simon has always had an attitude towards Garfunkel! Paul Simon needs to let his hostility go before he dies! Life’s too short! 🎶❤️🎶🤷🏼‍♀️

What is so important about being toll? Nothing...I always liked short guys

Art did poke fun at Paul’s height which was a bit cruel since it was Paul’s songwriting that made him a huge singing star.

They just wouldn't be Simon and Garfunkle without each other. Art's Voice + Pauls Songwriting is what made them Simon and Garfunkle.

Quite sad their relationship was so difficult... They are one of my favourite bands.

All couples have their ups and downs. It’s inherent to being a human being and having character !

Clearly, Paul Simon knew that he was the artist but also knew that Art Garfunkel was a work of art

Very few children remain friends for life, because people naturally change. They simply outgrew each others personalities, and all they had was a business relationship from the time they were adults.

Simon was a songwriter, musician and a better singer. Garfunkel was obviously jealous of Paul. Paul had a much more successful solo career.

Paul Simon is just more talented than Arthur.

Sounds like when they got together it brought the 11-year-olds level of maturity back

They didn't start writing their own songs. Paul wrote the songs. Art sang...period.

They were Legends together ... They were Legends as solos ..... They do not have anything to prove to anyone including each other! It is sad if they do not forgive each other for everything that was bad between them and finish in glorious mutual admiration! They do not need to perform as a duet anymore (Hey they are 80 years old!) but they should love each other, forgive and forget! I will remember them as a musical phenomenon that brought joy to my ears and mind.

Fun fact: in the early 60's Columbia Records formed a folk trio named The Pilgrims as an answer to the popular folk trio Peter Paul and Mary at another label. The bands producer was looking for the right song for its debut album and checked out a potential song by a little known singer songwriter and asked him to record a demo of it for the band. But when he heard the actual demo sung by the singer songwriter and his buddy he realized it could be a hit and gave them a contract to record it themselves, and the band's debut album "Just Arrived" was released without the song. The singer songwriter was a young Paul Simon, his buddy was Art Garfunkel, the song was " Sounds of Silence". The lead singer of The Pilgrims who almost got to debut with" Sounds of Silence" was a black former soldier and veteran Broadway actor, singer and dancer named Robert Guillaume. In the 70's and 80's he went on to a successful tv career starring in two hit sitcoms "Soap" and "Benson".

Art had a fantastic voice. Paul had a good voice and I’d still more than happily listen to him sing songs with no complaints at all but when you pair him with Art it’s something else entirely. You can’t remove Art without losing a huge amount of what they were.

paul has all the talent duh.

I was 8 when I bought Bridge over Troubled Water, shoveled snow to buy it. Art has a great voice, but thats IT. Simon is the artist.

I've worked with both of them and they are not the easiest people to work with, mostly because they are perfectionists. Paul is a workaholic and I spent over a year watching him work, it was inspirational. I was able to see how he vocalizes the melody (in a doo wop style) and constantly edits the music until he feels it is right (that takes a long time!) I still love listening to Bookends and their other 60's albums.

To bad they broke up they were so good together! Two big baby's . but I loved there music . still sing and play there songs

Paul may be a sneaky back stabbing mouse of a Man but he's a good singer and a great song writer, one of the best of his time. Art Garfunkel was a great Singer and so-so Songwriter and this led to his obvious jealousy towards Simon.

Garfunkel was jealous of Paul Simon because Paul had all the talent.

Their solo careers proved who the real star was.

Paul is a genius writer and innovator of world music. Art is a nice harmony singer. Never equals, Paul was generous to even collaborate with him further.

You forgot to mention that they recorded the album Hearts and Bones and Simon subsequently had Artie's vocals erased. That must have stung. Also, I think writing songs suitable for both of them must have felt limiting when Paul wanted to try new things. There was no room for Artie's vocals on the brilliant Graceland album.

Went to see Art Garfunkel in Feb. 2014. after the music he held a question & answer session. He was asked what everyone wanted to know," Why the breakup?" His answer was that in one of the films, both he and Paul had appearances & lines. Eventually all of Paul's were cut from the film and Paul went home. The film director kept Art for a long time. It was during this time period that Paul wrote the song," The Only Living Boy in New York". This really hurt Paul's feelings and was the start of the breakup according to Artie.

The Concert in central park was a major event in the late 70s. As their songs did ,this event attracted.young new and old fans alike NYC. The spirit of their music was so vast and relatable to everyone's lives in human emotion.

Art Garfunkle voice really was the sound simons writting was brilliant. Sad that they used to fight so much. Great duo timeless. Thanks foe the music.🇮🇱

Simon said that after seeing John Lennon murdered and knowing the Beatles could never play together again, he made a point of reuniting with Garfunkel for the Concert in the Park.

I’m so glad you featured Annie Nightingale’s legendary gaff. How could she not know that Paul alone wrote the songs?

You left out their brief reunion in 1975 when they got together to record “My Little Town”. This was the only song they recorded then, which is why the B side of the 45 RPM record has two songs instead of just one (one by Paul Simon, the other by Art Garfunkel). The song was also included in both of their solo albums, for they felt that whichever album had the song would be the album that fans would buy. So in fairness they placed it on both. This is an important part of S & G history that shouldn’t be overlooked!!

Since 1967 I've written just over 14,000 songs most of the songs that you've heard on the radio growing up from that time till now have been mine.

What a depressing video. I followed Simon and Garfunkel my entire life and I’ll choose to enjoy their music knowing that they will always be friends with creative differences.

This just convinces me that I should’ve chosen my friends more carefully.

love the clueless reporter asking about the signwriting partnership that never was Did she think she was interviewing the Beatles ? 🤣

Too bad. They make a team that's bigger than the sum of both parts. I'm glad we've got the music they did in the 60's.

Just remember this kids, the only reason Disturbed got radio play with "The Sound of Silence" is because of this legendary duo.