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Art Garfunkel
Folk Rock

"the official Art Garfunkel myspace "

NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  6/21/2008
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   Art Garfunkel: General Info
Member Since11/23/2006
Band Websiteartgarfunkel.com
Band MembersTed 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..."
Record LabelAtlantic/ATCO Records
Type of LabelMajor





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 6 2008 7:30P
Brighton Dome Brighton
Oct 7 2008 7:00P
Royal Festive Hall London
Oct 9 2008 7:00P
Symphony Hall Birmingham
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Oct 11 2008 7:00P
Apollo Manchester, Lancashire
Oct 13 2008 8:15P
World Forum Holland,’Den Haag
Oct 14 2008 8:00P
Capitole Gent
Oct 17 2008 8:00P
Vasteraashallen Vasteraas
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Lisebergshallen Gothenburg
Oct 19 2008 8:00P
Concert House Odense

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   About Art Garfunkel
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?"


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mr. bernard





Jul 4 2008 9:22 PM

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.
lisa♥





Jul 3 2008 5:24 PM

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
Duncan Mac Máhon





Jul 1 2008 4:21 PM

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!
**Antje**





Jun 30 2008 6:41 AM

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 =)
Joana





Jun 27 2008 3:17 PM

Many thanks for adding me, it is a honour!!!

Kind regards from Berlin!
Art and Photos





Jun 27 2008 7:19 AM

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G A I L E





Jun 26 2008 10:42 AM

Just dropping by to say hello!
Dennis Frey


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Jun 26 2008 1:01 AM

Hey, thx 4 the add.

I just wrote and added a new song. Hopefully wait for your response!!! :)
sylvia





Jun 23 2008 9:53 AM

~ Thank You For Adding Me ~

Love Your Beautiful Music....My Favorite Has Always Been , " I Only Have Eyes For You "....No One Else Can Sing It As Emotional & Beautiful As You Do!

Wishing You A Wonderful & Peaceful Week

Blessings Always....

~ Sylvia ~
**Denise**





Jun 22 2008 2:42 PM

Honored to be here.
denise M
Nige





Jun 22 2008 11:37 AM

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
Old Blue





Jun 22 2008 8:37 AM

I wish you many more decades of continued success. The very best to you. Cheers - Old Blue
Fabrian Goroncy





Jun 22 2008 2:02 AM

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
Seasoned Heart Records & Publishing





Jun 22 2008 12:45 AM

Best wishes from all of us here at
Seasoned Heart.
Dave Gillis





Jun 21 2008 7:11 PM

Thx Art...Great voice !! ...Best Wishes....DG
Cammy





Jun 21 2008 4:28 PM

Thank you so much for adding me. It is a pleasure to be on your page. I am enjoying the music!! God bless and have a great weekend.

Cammy
Cindy





Jun 21 2008 11:49 AM

I think you're the best. Thanks for enriching my life with your gift of voice and poetry.
The Simple Carnival





Jun 20 2008 8:15 PM

Love your voice and albums... Your cover of "I Only Have Eyes For You" was my personal soundtrack last week!

A belated thank you for the add. :)
XANDER GIBB





Jun 17 2008 2:45 PM

Hey Art

Thanks for being friends.
Hoping this finds you well.
Don’t forget to check out my
album
@
http://cdbaby.com/cd/xandergibb

Lotsaluv Xanx
Paolo Monticelli


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♥marie♥





Jun 16 2008 8:25 PM

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

***leaving some love on your page!***



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Pam





Jun 15 2008 1:00 PM

Thanks for the add. I have appreciated your music since I was a child. Keep on singing friend, your music makes us all happier!

Pam
Where is the soul...





Jun 15 2008 10:35 AM

Happy Father's Day.
<3
Joan





Jun 15 2008 9:15 AM

Happy Father's Day to you my dear Arthur, and thank you for making my 'cyberdaughter' Milly the happiest girl in the world!
Christina





Jun 15 2008 8:08 AM

Hi!
And thank you for adding me.
Have a great day!

Peace!
Agent Mooney





Jun 15 2008 6:05 AM

Art,
I am happy and proud to be included with people who value your body of work.
May this father's day bring you happiness.
Kevin
Princess of Darkness





Jun 15 2008 5:59 AM

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
Marcus Loeber





Jun 14 2008 10:57 PM

Thank you for adding me ... your music & voice are milestones in music history! ...if you're ever in need of a few piano tones , let me know ;)

Marcus
Kalypso





Jun 14 2008 8:31 PM

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.

2K
Scottaholic LoryDory ; )





Jun 14 2008 6:30 PM

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!
MT Hellton





Jun 14 2008 4:18 PM

Artie, thank you so much for the add I am honored (: to be your friend..MT in Austin Tx
SaRaH a mama 4 Obama!





Jun 14 2008 4:06 PM

Thanks for adding me! Peace, Sarah
Lee





Jun 14 2008 1:45 PM

The Touch of the Master's Hand

"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.

Lee
Corpus Christi, Texas
Ken Krupnik Singer/Songwriter





Jun 11 2008 6:00 PM

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
Laura Browne Sorenson





Jun 10 2008 10:36 PM

Thank you for the add. I am very inspired by your songwriting! </