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This is the most recent information about Simon & Garfunkel that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Simon & Garfunkel, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).

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Art & Garfunkel, Simon & Garfunkle, Simon & Garfunkel, Harper's Bizarre, Simon and Garfunkle, Simon and Garfunkel, Simon and Garfunfel, Simon And Garfinkel, Simom and Garfunkel, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel

Jokes:

Knock, knock. Who's there? Ears. Ears who? Ears to you, Mrs. Robinson, Jesus loves you more than you will know!

Submitted by: Lauren Tyler

Band Name Origins:

The last names of the two members - Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel Submitted by: David Pratter

Music Performer Nicknames:

Known informally as: Tom and Jerry. Submitted by: Paul Warren

Former Career:

Name	New Career	Comments & Submitter Name
"Art Garfunkel"	"math teacher, carpenter"	I bet the students had fun with his name. - Amy

Better Off Solo?:

Name	New Career	Comments & Submitter Name
"Paul Simon"	"Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel had a falling out and they split. Paul Simon then went on to have a very successful solo career, same cannot be said for Garfunkel."	- g_randomperson

Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:

Song Name	Comments & Submitter Name
"For Emily Wherever I May Find Her"	It's a beautiful image-filled love song. - Greg Hulak
"Punky's Dilemma"	Wish I were a Kellog's Cornflake.... - Paul Warren
"The 59th St. Bridge Song"	The opening line, "Slow down, you move too fast/got to make the morning last" and "feelin' groovy" are the best-known lines from this 60's tune. The "59th Street Bridge" is actually the span's nickname. It's official name is the Queensboro Bridge, and it connects Long Island City, Queens, with 59th Street in Manhattan over the East River. - MasonR

New Song Names:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"I Am Iraq"	"I Am A Rock"	Regina Haniger
"Bridge Over Remagen"	"Bridge Over Troubled Waters"	Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"The Sound of Violence"	"The Sound of Silence"	Kaylie L
"Sniff Over Barbara Walters"	"Bridge Over Troubled Waters"	oldsongs
"Nose Bridge Over Troubled Sinus"	"Bridge Over Troubled Waters"	snot
There are additional new song names available.

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer	Comment	Submitter Name
"I Am A Rock,"	Singing in human language rules that out	Kerry
"Bridge Over Troubled Water,"	Water is a substance. It does not have emotions.	Susanna Viljanen
"Sound of Silence,"	No sounds in silence.	Susanna Viljanen
"I Am A Rock,"	Uh, guys, rocks don't talk, duhhh...	Doug Montgomery

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name
"I Want My Money Back," Sammy Kershaw	"Keep the Customer Satisfied," Simon & Garfunkel
"Teacher," Jethro Tull	"Mrs. Robinson," Simon & Garfunkel
"No Reply," The Beatles	"The Sounds Of Silence," Simon & Garfunkel
"We Don't Talk Anymore," Cliff Richard	"The Sounds Of Silence," Simon & Garfunkel
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Ms. Robinson" originally "Mrs. Robinson"

Candy Welty

"Homeward Bond" originally "Homeward Bound"

Serafina

"Mr. Robinson" originally "Mrs. Robinson"

Jessica Albatross

Add a Letter to a Song Title:

"Fakin' Wit" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

"Fakin' Bit" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

"American" originally "America"

I'm proud to be one too!

Paul Warren

"Flakin' It" originally "Fakin' It"

Peter

"El Condor Pasta" originally "El Condor Pasa"

Raphael

Change a Letter:

"Makin' It" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

"Facin' It" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

"Takin' It" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

"Wakin' It" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

"Bakin' It" originally "Fakin' It"

Yvette Bristle

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Recordings:

Nov 19

"The Time of Finals" by Melissa Rudd & Alia Braley

a parody of "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel

This is a song about the dreaded Time of Finals (in grad school, but could be any level of school) by Simoness and Garfunkella.

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Oct 1

"So Tired of Facebook" by Kevin Palmer

a parody of "Sounds of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel

Comedic parody of Sounds of Silence about everyone's annoyances with Facebook.

Youtube: (mp3)

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Mar 12

"Bridge Over Troubled Molars" by Jim Rotondo

a parody of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" by Simon & Garfunkel

The true story of the inevitable progression of cavities, root canals, failed crowns and finally........the dreaded Bridge. Vocals sped up by 20% with the standard HandFart accompaniment.

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Song Parody Lyrics:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Sounds Of Silence"	"Crowd Got Silenced"	Avid Martini Fan
"The Boxer"	"Requiem For A Shire Horse"	Callmelennie
"Mrs. Robinson"	"Mr. Poilievre"	G_RandomPerson
"Mrs. Robinson"	"Kamala Harris"	Adam Bernstein
"Sounds of Silence"	"Tweets of Elon"	Adam Bernstein
"The Sound of Silence"	"The Sound of Freedom"	Arch Vile
"Sounds of Silence"	"Fixing of Caffeine"	65th Beatle
"I Am a Rock"	"My Name is Trump"	Jeff in Richmond VA
"America"	"Duh Gat Lovers"	Noguns Shoguns
"Mrs. Robinson"	"Hoagie Gilligan"	SwimPuff165
There are additional song parodies available.

Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
The Boxer	The Ring Magazine	Susanna Viljanen
I Am A Rock	Any programme about Paul Burrell	pickle*

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Keep The Customer Satisfied	Any business that puts you on hold	John B
My Little Town	New York City Chamber of Congress	MOR
Mrs Robinson	Any Gigolo Services	MarioAlessio
The Sound Of Silence	Public Library	Matt Donnelly
I Am A Rock	Agoraphobia Support Group/ Therapist	XRaySpecks
There are additional on hold music ideas available.

Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
Therefore I Am Billie Eilish	I Am A Rock Simon & Garfunkel	Therefore I Am A Rock	Ariane
A Whiter Shade Of Pale Procol Harum	A Hazy Shade Of Winter Simon & Garfunkel	A Whiter Hazy Shade Of Pale Winter	Alicia Sturdivant
Pandora's Box Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark	The Boxer Simon & Garfunkel	Pandora's Boxer	Ashley Michelle McGowan
Tennessee Flat Top Box Rosanne Cash	The Boxer Simon & Garfunkel	The Tennessee Flat Top Boxer	Gretchen Wieners
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:

Carly Simon & Garfunkel

Carly Simon combined with Simon & Garfunkel

Submitted By: Edward

Misheard Lyrics:

"I Am a Rock" Misheard Lyrics: I have a rock, I have an island Original Lyrics: I am a rock, I am an island	"Scarborough Fair" Misheard Lyrics: Lost in Space, gross booger in pie Original Lyrics: Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
"The Sound of Silence" Misheard Lyrics: Stealing me Original Lyrics: Still remains	"America" Misheard Lyrics: Catching a cold on the New Jersey Turnpike Original Lyrics: Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Stories:

"Mrs. Robinson"

Misheard Lyrics:

Going to a candlelights "Gebet".

Original Lyrics:

Going to the candidates' debate.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Timi Zhuo

Was just wondering about what new kind of prayer that might be.

There are additional misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"The Boxer"

Better Lyrics:

I am just a canine so my tail is often pulled...

All I suggest is a dog goes where he wants to go and disregards the mess...

Original Lyrics:

I am just a poor boy and my tale is often told...

All lies and jest

Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest...

Parody lines from version "The Schnauzer," author unknown

Submitted by: Doug Montgomery

"Scarborough Fayre"

Better Lyrics:

As I was going to lychee fayre
Slinging slinging Sesame Hayakawa

Original Lyrics:

As I was going to Scarborough Fayre,
Singing singing buttercups and daisies

Submitted by: Stewart Levinson

"50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"

Better Lyrics:

There must be Sixteen Ways to Use Your Computer!
Surf the Internet, Chet
Send it out on a fax, Max
Use the spreadsheet, Pete...
Pull down the menu, Hugh
Use the trak-ball, Paul!
Check the database, Chase...

Original Lyrics:

Make a new plan, Stan
There must be Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover!
No need to be coy, Roy,...
Hop on the bus, Gus
No need to discuss much!
Drop off the key, Lee,
And set yourself free!

Submitted by: Doug Montgomery

Repetitive Song Lyrics:

"The Boxer"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

Lie la lie, lie la lie lie lie la lie, lie la lie, lie la lie lie lie la lie lalalalie lie

Why They're Repetitive:

When they played this song on an oldies station, during the end of it, my brother wondered whether or not the record was stuck.

Submitted by: Sammy Reed

Nonsensical Song Lyrics:

"At The Zoo"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

Pigeons plot in secrecy, and hamsters turn on frequently.
What a gas, you've gotta come and see at the zoo.

Why They're Nonsensical:

What zoo features hamsters and pigeons?

Submitted by: Michael S.

Inappropriate Song Lyrics:

"Mrs Robinson" The Inappropriate Lyrics: Here's to you Mrs Robinson Jesus loves you more than you will know. Why They're Inappropriate: Oh yes and what if Mrs Robinson turns out to be an athieist? Then what would you do? Submitted by: Celeste	"Mrs. Robinson" The Inappropriate Lyrics: Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio... Joltin' Joe has left and gone away Why They're Inappropriate: These lines are particularly inappropriate now that Joltin' Joe actually _has_ 'left and gone away.' :( (I understand that when the Yankee Clipper first heard the song he though S&G were making fun of him._) Submitted by: Doug Montgomery
There are additional inappropriate lyrics available.

Dirty Song Lyrics:

"Baby Driver"

The Dirty Lyrics:

There's no-one home, we're all alone Oh come into my room and play Yes we can play

Why They're Dirty:

Very likely they'll "play" with Paul or Art's d*ck or her p*ssy

Submitted by: Alan the Ottoman

"CECILIA "

The Dirty Lyrics:

I got up to wash my face
When I come back to bed
Someone's taken my place

Why They're Dirty:

Apperently, Cecilia needs it bad!

Submitted by: Frank Daniels

Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"Mrs. Robinson" The Lyrics: Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Who They Mention: Joe DiMaggio Submitted by: Kim Gouge	"A Simple Desultory Phillippic" The Lyrics: I've been Phil Spectored, resurrected Who They Mention: Phil Spector. These days, being Phil Spectored is not such a good thing. Submitted by: Martha Hankins
There are additional celebrity lyrics available.

Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:

"Kodachrome" The Lyrics: Kodachrome They give us those nice bright colors They give us the greens of summers Makes you think all the world's a sunny day I got a Nikon camera I love to take a photograph So mama don't take my Kodachrome away Product Brand Name: Kodachrome Submitted by: Ellen Landeen	"Save The Life Of My Child" The Lyrics: The woman from the supermarket Ran to call the cops 'He must be high on something,' someone said Though it never made The New York Times In The Daily News, the caption read, 'Save the life of my child!' Cried the desperate mother Product Brand Name: New York Times and New York Daily News Submitted by: Bill
There are additional product lyrics available.

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"My Little Town" Opening Lines: In my little town, I grew up believing God keeps His eye on us all. Comments: "My Little Town" was a special tune of coming back together for the duo, Simon & Garfunkel, back in 1975. "My Little Town" was released on both Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years" lp and Garfunkel's "Breakaway" lp and was written by Paul Simon. Submitted by: Peter	"Song For The Asking" Opening Lines: Here is my song for the asking. Comments: "Song For The Asking" is yet one more tune from Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 lp, "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Submitted by: Peter
There are additional spelling lyrics available.

Song Title Space Change:

"Mrs Robin son" originally "Mrs Robinson"

Submitted by: Celeste

"Ben Edict Us" originally "Benedictus"

Submitted by: Rick O'Shea

"Book Ends" originally "Bookends"

Now "ends" is a verb.

Submitted by: Martina McBride Of Frankenstein

"Ho Me Ward Bound" originally "Homeward Bound"

New song sounds very kinky.

Submitted by: George Straitjacket

"Mr. S. Robinson" originally "Mrs. Robinson"

Wonder what the S. stands for?

Submitted by: George Straitjacket

Band Name Anagrams:

Sun & Fragile Monk Submitted by: Josh

Song Title Anagrams:

"Leonardo's Cap" originally "El Condor Pasa"

Submitted by: Alexis

"Also Drop Cane" originally "El Condor Pasa"

Submitted by: Alexis

"A Real Cop Nods" originally "El Condor Pasa"

Submitted by: Alexis

"So Pardon Alec" originally "El Condor Pasa"

Submitted by: Alexis

"Carla Snooped" originally "El Condor Pasa"

Submitted by: Alexis

There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"America"

The Lyrics:

Cathy I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh, Michigan seems like a dream to me now. It took me four days to hitch-hike from Saginaw, I've gone to look for America.
Counting the cars on the New Jersy Turnpike, they've all come to look for America.

Why:

Pittsburgh; Saginaw, Michigan as well as the state of Michigan; and New Jersey.

Submitted by: Paul Warren

Super Short Pop Songs:

"59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)" Length: 1:56

Feelin' Groo-vy

Submitted by: jdizzy

Song Title Acrostics:

OF: "Old Friends"

Submitted by: Candy Welty

SOS: "Sounds Of Silence"

Submitted by: MOR

Song Title Spoonerisms:

"The Sound Of License" originally "The Sound Of Silence"

Submitted by: Linda Radnil

"Home Bird Wound" originally "Homeward Bound"

Wound (rhymes with hound) , past tense of wind

Submitted by: Ned MacCamden

"So Wrong Frank Lloyd Light" originally "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright"

Submitted by: Mae Beam

"So Long Rank Floyd Wright" originally "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright"

Submitted by: Mae Beam

"So Long Lank Freud Wright" originally "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright"

Submitted by: Mae Beam

There are additional Song Title Spoonerisms available.

Foreign Language in English Songs:

"The Boxer"

The Lyrics:

Lie la lie la lie la lie. La lie la lie la lie la lie.

Why:

"Paul Simon summed it up, and his refrain "lie la lie" ain't no lie." To us, it does now sound like he is saying something, but in fact 'lie la lie' does have an interpetation in Hebrew, it means roughly 'nighty night.'

Submitted by: Feurzeug

Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:

"Cecilia"

The Lyrics:

Cecilia you're breaking my heart
you're shaking my confidence daily
Oh Cecilia
I'm down on my knees
I'm begging you please to come home

Why:

Lyrics describe breakup; however, background music is so loud it's kinda hard to hear.

Submitted by: Alyssa

"The Sun is Burning"

The Lyrics:

Now the sun has come to earth
Shrouded in a mushroom cloud of death.
Death comes in a blinding flash of hellish heat that leaves a smear of ash
And the sun has come to earth.

Why:

A sweet lullaby like song about dreamy bees and babies and hand holding couples, and then all of a sudden... THE MUSHROOM CLOUD OF DEATH! It then goes on to describe "Twisted sightless wrecks of men", all still to the same sweet tune.

Submitted by: Karen

Lighter Side of Serious Bands:

"At The Zoo"

This song represents a humorous side of Simon and Garfunkel when they mention about what animals represent and a drunk zookeeper.

Submitted by: Paul Warren

Hidden Messages:

"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright"

Near the end of the song (about 2:55) you can hear Paul Simon calling out "So long, Arty". The song was written for Art Garfunkel (who sings it) because Art said Paul Simion couldn't write a song about his favorite architect. It was the last song they recorded for a long time, so the 'so long' was true. The song is as much about Art as Frank.

Submitted by: Paulmarkj

"Save The Life Of My Child"

During the instrumental break, you will hear 'Sound of Silence'.

Submitted by: Paul Warren