Ted Baker - keyboard
Clifford Carter - pianist
Clint de Ganon - drummer
Larry Saltzman - guitarist
CREW
Stuart Breed - Producer/Engineer and House Sound Engineer
Jack Funk - Tour Manager & Production Manager, Lighting
Influences
"Before I chased the Beatles with our Simon & Garfunkel albums, before Buddy Holly, Doo-Wop, and the Everly Brothers, there was--for me, as a kid--Jo Stafford, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday..."
Although it has been 30 years since Bridge Over Troubled Water was recorded, Art Garfunkel’s image and signature vocal remain among the most instantly recognizable in popular music.
The dialogue began for Art at age four, when his father brought home one of the first wire recorders. "That got me into music more than anything else," he recalls, "singing and being able to record it." Seven years later he was singing Everly Brothers songs at school talent shows with a partner, Paul Simon, from his Forest Hills neighborhood in Queens, New York. "Then rhythm ’n blues, rock ’n roll came along."
"But I went to college. I was the kid who was going to find some way to make a ’decent’ living." He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Columbia College, majoring in Art History; later he earned his Masters degree in Mathematics at Columbia University. But he never stopped singing, and even recorded several solo singles (as ’Artie Garr’) while in school. When he met up again with Simon in 1962 and they began to rehearse, the decision was clear.
They started performing as Simon & Garfunkel at the height of the folk music boom in late-1963, and within a year were signed to Columbia Records.
Simon & Garfunkel won five Grammy awards together, two in 1968 and three in 1970 .
"They were fabulous years," Art remembers warmly. "I’ll always be happy to say a little on behalf of the duo. I’m proud of singing those great songs. Now they teach Paul Simon songs in churches and schools as part of the curricula...it seems that part of good citizenship is the knowledge of the songs we did. How can I grasp that?"
hello, art. i just wanted to thank you for the wonderful music over the years. you have been my vocal hero for so many years. "everything waits to be noticed" remains one of my most treasured recordings, in particular "every now and then" which captures my sentiments perfectly for that one person who "got away" all those years ago. best wishes for continued inspirations.
Greetings Art! Dropping some Luv N Hugs here for you, and wishing you and yours a Happy 4th! I've always adored you and your talent. Thank you for your friendship and for your your beautiful music to our ears! Blessings ~ Peace ~ Love
I just wanted to leave you a brief note and wish you a happy 4th weekend.
As I understand the American traditions for the holiday, we consume large quantities of alcohol and then play with explosives :-P What a great country!
Please enjoy the holiday to the fullest but be safe!
Hey Mr. Garfunkel! All my best for you and your new tour dates! I'd love the music and I hope, we can see us again in Berlin! :)! All my best again and god bless you! - Antje =)
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Hi Art, Fabulous to be a Myspace Friend. Along with so many other "apreciators of music" and musicians alike, and I have found your music so inspiring. Hope you're having a fun weekend. Drop by sometime. Nige
Thank you so much for the friendship! I love your music since Ive been a child and still :) All the best to you, your family and your loved ones! Greetings from Heidelberg, Fabrian
Hello Friend:) How are ya?!!**** stopping by to say hi***and see how ur doing!*** hope you had wonderful weekend, sending lots of love ur way!*** much love 2ya!! **** and God Bless You.**** talk soon!!:) marie
Hi Artie thank you so much for sending me a birthday comment and I am really touched you made my day today and I am still listening to your music I have the CD Some Enchanted Evening beautiful music you made and Have a Great Father's Day! Milly
Thank you Art! I am honored to be added. I do think you're one of the greatest singers alive and I hope there will be music flowing from you for many years to come.
art, that was soooo sweet of you to leave my friend milly a comment for her birthday! you rock! love ya! tell j his myspace buddy "lory" says hello...that reminds me...i should leave him a comment...take care!
"Twas battered and scared, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin, But he held it up with a smile. "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried, "Who'll start bidding for me? A dollar, a dollar - now who"ll make it two _ Two dollars, and who"ll make it three? "Three dollars once, three dollars twice, Going for three". . . but no! From the room far back a gray-haired man Came forward and picked up the bow; Then wiping the dust from the old violin, And tightening up the strings, He played a melody,pure and sweet, As sweet as an angel sings. The music ceased and the auctioneer With a voice that was quiet and low, Said: "What am I bidden for the old violin?" And he held it up with the bow; "A thousand dollars - and who'll make it two? Two thousand - and who'll make it three? Three thousand once, three thousand twice And going - and gone," said he. The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do not quite understand - What changed its worth?" The man replied: "The touch of the masters hand." And many a man with life out of tune, And battered and torn with sin, Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd. Much like the old violin. A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine, A game and he travels on, He's going once, and going twice - He's going - and almost gone! But the MASTER comes, and the foolish crowd, Never can quite understand, The worth of a soul, and the change that's wrought By the touch of the MASTER'S hand. ~Myra B. Welch
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You are every bit as masterful with your beautiful music Art.
Hi there Art Garfunkel, Thanks for giving humanity some of the best music the world has to offer. You have inspired myself and so many others through your songs and your vocals. With utmost respect, Ken Krupnik Singer/Songwriter
