Great pick, Craig. Another gem of a song by Jimmy Webb, sung angelically by Garfunkel. Webb was smitten with the Welsh beauty Rosemarie Frankland, who was Miss World in 1961. She wasn't interested, but Webb took his best shot, writing a song about her that he played for her in a romantic setting at the Dorchester Hotel in London. After he played the song, Frankland declared it "silly," leaving him crestfallen. So, Webb waited almost a decade before offering it to Art on his solo album "Angel Clare" in 1973. Webb based the melody on the hymns Webb grew up listening to. His father was a Baptist preacher. Thanks for the reaction, Harri.
For Emily and The Dangling Conversation are 2 of my favorite S&G songs, but nobody ever reacts to them. Their poetry and Garfunkel's voice are peerless.
I have always preferred Arts solo output to Simons. It seems as if, in retrospect, Art may have been more of a driving force in the arrangements of their Simon and Garfunkel albums. His solo work feels more similar to the S and G material than Simons does.
No denying his great voice. Always liked Paul's solo work. A Cat Stevens reaction would be great if you haven't already. He has a long list of great songs. 🍻
Watching the reunion concert in Central Park one thing really stood out. They did S&G songs and also some solo work. When they did a few of Simon's songs (Kodachrome, Me and Julio, etc) it was so obvious there isn't a Paul Simon song that can't be improved by a touch of Garfunkel.
I was always a Simon and Garfunkle fan but I was drawn to Garfunkle's solo music more than Simon's. Actually have his vinyl record and love it..anyone remember Carnal Knowledge, the movie?
I haven't heard this song in years. I've always loved Art Garfunkel's voice. His Breakaway album is one of my favorites. Not a bad track on it. But I would especially like to highlight two songs from it. One is "I Only Have Eyes For You" which is a cover of a song made famous by The Flamingos in 1959 (it was on the soundtrack of the movie "American Graffiti"). The other song that I especially recommend is "99 Miles From L.A." which I think you would absolutely love. Thanks Harri.
I will sing this for my beloved at our union. The song is about how the love they share takes them deeply into healing their wounds and how beautiful this is. True love is a mystery sometimes and requires of us to go the distance into ourselves before we can come to the other whole. This ...to me is the most beautiful song i know.
My parents had the album this is off, and the Greatest of Simon & Garfunkel -vinyl record, 1970’s. The soundtrack of my childhood. (Other music too, yet I really remember this track)
Beautiful, Craig. Thanks for sharing this top-tier selection with us. Until you selected it at the beginning of the month, I hadn't heard this song, or given it a thought for that matter, in years. That is the beauty of this channel; we ALLhave something to give. Loved your reaction, too, Harri. Thanks, fellas!
This is such a beautiful song....up there with "Vincent" (Starry starry night) by Don McLean as so well written with meaning. I tear up listening to both.
My favee of Art's solo recordings... or possibly Bright Eyes is, and I don't know if that is what this song is about, but ARt did have a girlfriend who took her own life. So, he would have the ability to portray the complexities of that honestly.
Excellent pick, Craig! I really enjoyed listening to this by Art Garfunkle. Although you likely have Art Garfunkle's album "Breakaway" I do want to mention it here for everyone. The songs on that album that I really have liked since they came out are "I Believe" and "Breakaway". Harri, your review was spot-on.
It never occurred to me that this might be a farewell song. I thought maybe he was saying, “we love each other so let’s treat each other better.” I’m so glad you noticed how his voice and the strings melded into one note. I’ve always liked that about this song. Not many singers can do that. Powerful voice. Good review, Harri. You usually find something about a song that I missed. This time it was the “farewell” aspect.
OK my take on this is, that there are two people who are super sensitive, and any misunderstanding results in a bruise to the heart, because there is great love between them. In spite of everything, he says, I love you, and that's all I know. I think it is asking for forgiveness for the unintended slights, that might have wounded a heart. Nothing lasts forever and the endings always come too soon, so just enjoy the love, because it is all I know.
One of the most beautiful songs ever, composed by the gifted Jimmy Webb who wrote Glen Campbell's incredible hits, "Wichita Lineman" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" but I want to credit the extraordinary talents of the pianist on this track, Larry Knechtel, who was part of the Wrecking Crew as well as a member of Bread back in the '60s and '70s. Larry got a Grammy for his work on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and I believe he came up with the beautiful intro to that huge hit by Simon & Garfunkel. He was the keyboard player on that hit as well. Harri, if you get any spare time, you should watch the documentary "The Wrecking Crew" for some fascinating background on so much of the timeless music we boomers were weaned on. Fun fact: Art Garfunkel dated the actress/director Penny Marshall (from Laverne & Shirley) for 3-1/2 years back in the '80s. I discovered this while reading her autobiography a few years ago.
Hi Harri. I always love your thoughtful reactions and I am delighted you reacted to "All I Know." It is one of my favorite songs ever, and Art Garfunkel does both a sensitive reading of the lyric and an exquisite vocal performance. I have never heard this as about an abusive relationship. People bruise each other's feelings, especially people who care deeply about one another. I've also never heard it as a eulogy. It is a "goodbye song"--it is goodbye to the person and the relationship. It's a breakup song. But I think it can be about friendship as well as love. Art did not write it, but I can imagine he might have thought of Paul Simon at times when he sang it. They've both talked about knowing each other so well and for so long that they knew how to do subtle things that would really bother the other person. So, "I bruise you / You bruise me./ We both bruise too easily." Also, it's hard to hear the lines "When the singer's gone / Let the song go on" and not think about how Art continues to sing Paul's songs, especially "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her."
I'm twice divorced and I know about breakups. This song feels like that last negotiation, last plea to reconsider. With Arts voice it takes on that epic feel that all breakups have.
I have heard his inspiration for this song was his Dad. (Just as he had his daughter in mind for Bridge Over Troubled Water). I’ll echo the praises for his Breakaway and Watermark albums. Great react…keep’em coming!!
I think you got something mixed up. Bridge over troubled Water was written by Paul Simon whose daughter wasn’t born yet when he wrote it. All I know was written by Jimmy Webb who never spoke of his dad being an inspiration for his song.
Terricic song, and Garfunkel does it so well. Now, don't miss the same song performed by one of my faves, John Ondrasik. I'm guessing you will like it! ruclips.net/video/8IanZD91PoY/видео.html
Art Garfunkle was easily the better singing talent in the group. Simon wrote great stuff but Garfunkle turned it to magic. Loved Garfunkle's solo stuff.
Garfunkel is yet another underrated vocalist as was Karen Carpenter. I went out and bought this as a 45" record after hearing it on the jukebox at Mylo all bar haunt. As soon as the Angel Claire album was released , I bought the album for the better fidelity. Like it almost in entirely. The Mary Was An Only Child is another standout on the album. Interestingly. However, Jimmy Webb, who wrote this song, recorded his own version (it here on You Tube). Whole this version is more a cathartic, "that's how life sadly goes", Webb's version is more darkly lamenting. I really am enamored with both versions. BTW, Garfunkle completely lost his singing voice for a span of years and has fought to bring it back as much as possible.
I rarely listen to Paul Simon's solo work, good though it is, I much prefer Art Garfunkel's music. His voice is amazing, his first 4 albums are excellent. His 3rd album "Watermark" consists of mostly songs written by Jimmy Webb, same as this one. It's in my top 10 favorite albums of all time. Each song is like a fine painting. I was able to see him in concert at a state park back in 1994, it was magical. His young son was with him and looked just like him only miniaturized.
I like Jimmy Webb but I think this is not his best work. He wrote other expressive and more meaningful songs. Art Garfunkel - in contrast to Paul Simon - never managed to achieve a similar level of success as in the S&G days. For more than 50 years after the split he was overshadowed by Paul.
Blew his career by not thanking his lucky stars to have Had by his upper side, instead letting his misplaced cloud his vision, as most people lose interest in a voice that doesn’t have much to say. His career after Simon lasted about 25 minutes, excepting the couple of times they reunited for a nostalgic performance. This song is a good example, great voice, middling song, lack luster performance. Meanwhile, Simon never left the stage without his own consent.
Great song by Jimmy Webb and done very well by Art Garfunkel!!
Gorgeous voice - one of the finest ever.
Great pick, Craig. Another gem of a song by Jimmy Webb, sung angelically by Garfunkel. Webb was smitten with the Welsh beauty Rosemarie Frankland, who was Miss World in 1961. She wasn't interested, but Webb took his best shot, writing a song about her that he played for her in a romantic setting at the Dorchester Hotel in London. After he played the song, Frankland declared it "silly," leaving him crestfallen. So, Webb waited almost a decade before offering it to Art on his solo album "Angel Clare" in 1973. Webb based the melody on the hymns Webb grew up listening to. His father was a Baptist preacher. Thanks for the reaction, Harri.
Thanks!
Hey Harri! I'm surprised no one ever requests For Emily Wherever I May Find Her. The music, imagery, and of course, Art Garfunkel's voice are sublime.
Yes! This song is good and AG’s voice is is incredible.
@@benntura, I really can't believe there are NO reactions to this! I've been requesting it for two years.
+1 and then some on For Emily Wherever I May Find Her.
My favorite!
For Emily and The Dangling Conversation are 2 of my favorite S&G songs, but nobody ever reacts to them. Their poetry and Garfunkel's voice are peerless.
He got eclipsed by Paul Simon post-S&G, but Breakaway was an underrated album. It really showcases his voice and the songs are solid.
I believe this is from his first solo album, “Angel Clare”(or Clair). Still have my original album that I got in high school.
@@robynmatheson7687 Yep, you're right. It was Angel Clare.
I have always preferred Arts solo output to Simons. It seems as if, in retrospect, Art may have been more of a driving force in the arrangements of their Simon and Garfunkel albums. His solo work feels more similar to the S and G material than Simons does.
One of my absolute favorite songs. Happy 81st Art Garfunkel
No denying his great voice. Always liked Paul's solo work. A Cat Stevens reaction would be great if you haven't already. He has a long list of great songs. 🍻
Watching the reunion concert in Central Park one thing really stood out. They did S&G songs and also some solo work. When they did a few of Simon's songs (Kodachrome, Me and Julio, etc) it was so obvious there isn't a Paul Simon song that can't be improved by a touch of Garfunkel.
I was always a Simon and Garfunkle fan but I was drawn to Garfunkle's solo music more than Simon's. Actually have his vinyl record and love it..anyone remember Carnal Knowledge, the movie?
Of course! It's on TCM once a year or so.
Oh, yes. Garfunkel was a great Nately in the movie Catch 22 as well. (Yes, the book was better.)
I snuck to the the drive in (forbidden on a date) and saw Carnal Knowledge.
I haven't heard this song in years. I've always loved Art Garfunkel's voice. His Breakaway album is one of my favorites. Not a bad track on it. But I would especially like to highlight two songs from it. One is "I Only Have Eyes For You" which is a cover of a song made famous by The Flamingos in 1959 (it was on the soundtrack of the movie "American Graffiti"). The other song that I especially recommend is "99 Miles From L.A." which I think you would absolutely love. Thanks Harri.
If you like this one, you'll like another of his solo hits, Break Away. Artie has one of the most beautiful male voices of all time.
I will sing this for my beloved at our union. The song is about how the love they share takes them deeply into healing their wounds and how beautiful this is. True love is a mystery sometimes and requires of us to go the distance into ourselves before we can come to the other whole. This ...to me is the most beautiful song i know.
Yes, that soaring ending always gives me shivers, too, Harri! I so appreciate YOUR appreciation!
A voice for the ages. Thanks, Craig.
You’re welcome!
Such a beautiful song... I have said this will be the song at my funeral. Then open bar!
a great pick! Another hit by JImmy Webb. Who wrote Galveston, Up Up and Away. amongst other great songs. This is such a deep sad song
Great songwriter indeed!!
I think you're right to say it's a eulogy.
Beautiful voice and tune.
One of my favorites! ❤thank you!
My favorite of the two!!! He has a beautiful voice!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hes a math teacher!!
Jimmy Webb is an immensely talented songwriter...Garfunkel performed a number of his compositions over the years, as did Glen Campbell
This song reminds me of billy Joel's And so it goes. Both are great songs.
My parents had the album this is off, and the Greatest of Simon & Garfunkel -vinyl record, 1970’s. The soundtrack of my childhood. (Other music too, yet I really remember this track)
His voice at its' finest featured in one of the 70's most beautiful love songs.
Art Garfunkel has the voice of an angel.
Beautiful, Craig. Thanks for sharing this top-tier selection with us. Until you selected it at the beginning of the month, I hadn't heard this song, or given it a thought for that matter, in years. That is the beauty of this channel; we ALLhave something to give. Loved your reaction, too, Harri. Thanks, fellas!
You’re welcome!
I have ALWAYS loved this song. So BEAUTIFUL! Wayyy underrated!
This is such a beautiful song....up there with "Vincent" (Starry starry night) by Don McLean as so well written with meaning. I tear up listening to both.
Angels Sing
Maybe the most beautiful voice ever love it love you
My favee of Art's solo recordings... or possibly Bright Eyes is, and I don't know if that is what this song is about, but ARt did have a girlfriend who took her own life. So, he would have the ability to portray the complexities of that honestly.
Love this song 💕
I suggested this quite a while ago. Glad you got to it.
The song is from Garfunkel's album, "Angel Claire," one of my favorite albums of all time. It was his first outing after the break with Paul Simon.
Thank u.... Love Art....❤
Excellent pick, Craig! I really enjoyed listening to this by Art Garfunkle. Although you likely have Art Garfunkle's album "Breakaway" I do want to mention it here for everyone. The songs on that album that I really have liked since they came out are "I Believe" and "Breakaway". Harri, your review was spot-on.
Thanks!
I’ve never been able to listen to this one without crying. Still can’t.
I think of my wife and parents,when I listen to this song and I tear up
true love runs a rocky road
It never occurred to me that this might be a farewell song. I thought maybe he was saying, “we love each other so let’s treat each other better.” I’m so glad you noticed how his voice and the strings melded into one note. I’ve always liked that about this song. Not many singers can do that. Powerful voice.
Good review, Harri. You usually find something about a song that I missed. This time it was the “farewell” aspect.
Excellent album, Harri - pairs really well with Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years”. And they both share a track!
Thank you for reacting to Art Garfunkel! Please check out his version of "99 Miles From L.A." amazing
I always enjoyed Art's voice over Paul Simon's. It is rather angelic.
OK my take on this is, that there are two people who are super sensitive, and any misunderstanding results in a bruise to the heart, because there is great love between them. In spite of everything, he says, I love you, and that's all I know. I think it is asking for forgiveness for the unintended slights, that might have wounded a heart. Nothing lasts forever and the endings always come too soon, so just enjoy the love, because it is all I know.
One of the most beautiful songs ever, composed by the gifted Jimmy Webb who wrote Glen Campbell's incredible hits, "Wichita Lineman" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" but I want to credit the extraordinary talents of the pianist on this track, Larry Knechtel, who was part of the Wrecking Crew as well as a member of Bread back in the '60s and '70s. Larry got a Grammy for his work on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and I believe he came up with the beautiful intro to that huge hit by Simon & Garfunkel. He was the keyboard player on that hit as well. Harri, if you get any spare time, you should watch the documentary "The Wrecking Crew" for some fascinating background on so much of the timeless music we boomers were weaned on. Fun fact: Art Garfunkel dated the actress/director Penny Marshall (from Laverne & Shirley) for 3-1/2 years back in the '80s. I discovered this while reading her autobiography a few years ago.
Hi Harri. I always love your thoughtful reactions and I am delighted you reacted to "All I Know." It is one of my favorite songs ever, and Art Garfunkel does both a sensitive reading of the lyric and an exquisite vocal performance. I have never heard this as about an abusive relationship. People bruise each other's feelings, especially people who care deeply about one another. I've also never heard it as a eulogy. It is a "goodbye song"--it is goodbye to the person and the relationship. It's a breakup song. But I think it can be about friendship as well as love. Art did not write it, but I can imagine he might have thought of Paul Simon at times when he sang it. They've both talked about knowing each other so well and for so long that they knew how to do subtle things that would really bother the other person. So, "I bruise you / You bruise me./ We both bruise too easily." Also, it's hard to hear the lines "When the singer's gone / Let the song go on" and not think about how Art continues to sing Paul's songs, especially "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her."
Yes, I think it's a farewell song.
I'm twice divorced and I know about breakups. This song feels like that last negotiation, last plea to reconsider. With Arts voice it takes on that epic feel that all breakups have.
One of my all-time favorite songs . . . just exquisite.
What a hidden gem ! Beautiful song 🎵
Possibly one difference as to why this song sounds so different-- Paul did not write this one. The great songwriter Jimmy Webb wrote this one.
this is one of those songs that makes me wish i had taken piano lessons as a child...
I have heard his inspiration for this song was his Dad. (Just as he had his daughter in mind for Bridge Over Troubled Water). I’ll echo the praises for his Breakaway and Watermark albums. Great react…keep’em coming!!
I think you got something mixed up. Bridge over troubled Water was written by Paul Simon whose daughter wasn’t born yet when he wrote it. All I know was written by Jimmy Webb who never spoke of his dad being an inspiration for his song.
I didn't know this was Art G, back in the day. Have you heard Art G's 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' ???
It's He's voice wowww
Yes, a farewell song to his career.
harry your ears should try The church Reptile
My favorite Art Garfunkel song! (99 Miles To L.A. is 2nd.) 🙂
His song ‘On Second Avenue’ is stunning, have a listen
Terricic song, and Garfunkel does it so well. Now, don't miss the same song performed by one of my faves, John Ondrasik. I'm guessing you will like it! ruclips.net/video/8IanZD91PoY/видео.html
Art Garfunkle was easily the better singing talent in the group. Simon wrote great stuff but Garfunkle turned it to magic. Loved Garfunkle's solo stuff.
Garfunkel is yet another underrated vocalist as was Karen Carpenter. I went out and bought this as a 45" record after hearing it on the jukebox at Mylo all bar haunt. As soon as the Angel Claire album was released , I bought the album for the better fidelity. Like it almost in entirely. The Mary Was An Only Child is another standout on the album. Interestingly. However, Jimmy Webb, who wrote this song, recorded his own version (it here on You Tube). Whole this version is more a cathartic, "that's how life sadly goes", Webb's version is more darkly lamenting. I really am enamored with both versions. BTW, Garfunkle completely lost his singing voice for a span of years and has fought to bring it back as much as possible.
I rarely listen to Paul Simon's solo work, good though it is, I much prefer Art Garfunkel's music. His voice is amazing, his first 4 albums are excellent. His 3rd album "Watermark" consists of mostly songs written by Jimmy Webb, same as this one. It's in my top 10 favorite albums of all time. Each song is like a fine painting.
I was able to see him in concert at a state park back in 1994, it was magical. His young son was with him and looked just like him only miniaturized.
Personally,I’m not a fan of the lyric video. Instead of listening g you’re reading. Anyway, luv ya Harry, keep ‘em coming! 😁❤️
I like him better than Simon and Garfunkel.
I like Jimmy Webb but I think this is not his best work. He wrote other expressive and more meaningful songs. Art Garfunkel - in contrast to Paul Simon - never managed to achieve a similar level of success as in the S&G days. For more than 50 years after the split he was overshadowed by Paul.
Jimmy Webb performing this song is the best ever
Piss poor timing for interruptions
He should have stayed with Simon instead of acting. Unfortunately Simon did not need him anymore when he came back.
Blew his career by not thanking his lucky stars to have Had by his upper side, instead letting his misplaced cloud his vision, as most people lose interest in a voice that doesn’t have much to say. His career after Simon lasted about 25 minutes, excepting the couple of times they reunited for a nostalgic performance. This song is a good example, great voice, middling song, lack luster performance. Meanwhile, Simon never left the stage without his own consent.
You've either got a grudge against him or you have not idea what talent is. Does he owe you money? Run over your dog?