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Sources close to the Emmy Award winning artists, have stated that they will start their reunion world tour in New Zealand some time in June.
Tour rehearsals begin in New York in May and the tour will launch in New Zealand around the first week of June, according to the source. Shows in Australia and possibly Japan will follow, the source said.
Simon’s manager, Jeff Kramer, has asked the group’s musicians to clear their calendars — which means canceling other shows — from late May through June, the source said.
About three months ago Art Garfunkel took part into HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords”. (Flight of the Conchords -- season 2, episode 7).
In an effort to get a gig, Murray books the pair as Simon and Garfunkel look alike act:
Perhaps they are doing a Flight of the Conchords look alike act?.
Simon and Garfunkel formed the group “Tom and Jerry” in 1957, and had their first taste of success with the minor hit “Hey, Schoolgirl”. As Simon and Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, backed by the hit single “The Sounds of Silence“. Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate, propelling them further into the public consciousness.
They are well known for their close vocal harmonies and sometimes unstable relationship. Their last album, Bridge over Troubled Water, was delayed several times due to artistic disagreements. They were among the most popular recording artists of the 1960s; among their biggest hits, in addition to “The Sounds of Silence”, were “I Am a Rock“, “Homeward Bound“, “Mrs. Robinson“, “Bridge over Troubled Water“, and “The Boxer“. They have received several Grammys and are inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2007). In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Simon and Garfunkel #40 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[1]
They have reunited on several occasions since their 1970 breakup, most famously for 1981’s The Concert in Central Park, which attracted about 500,000 people.
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23 responses so far ↓
1 nickdeox // Mar 11, 2009 at 2:28 am
weird
2 Anne // Mar 22, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I’m a very big fan of Simon and Garfunkle. As a matter of fact, our band before-wayback the 80’s- was more on the music of this group. Theirs are timeless and soothing to the ear. I want to hear more about this group, how’s everything with them and things of this sort.
3 Las Vegas Computer Repair // Mar 23, 2009 at 1:39 am
I know this is a popular song, but I have no idea what its about, I will take a look at it now that I have read about it on this blog post.
4 imOverWhere // Apr 7, 2009 at 7:04 pm
but he needs a shirt!
5 Richard from RBR Productions // Apr 8, 2009 at 11:00 pm
awesome video guys, i wish i could watch that every day. it really brightens up my world.
6 indiemink // Apr 14, 2009 at 7:16 am
lol they look so random
7 sporadicmedia // Apr 14, 2009 at 12:01 pm
There is no such thing as random =)
8 nelapurrz // Apr 14, 2009 at 8:22 pm
i’m such a f of c dork
9 hellomynameismuppet // May 8, 2009 at 10:19 am
I cant stop watching this… so funny
10 LordOfTheGnus // May 25, 2009 at 12:48 am
Wobble mop?
11 Devin from Replica Christian Louboutin // Jun 2, 2009 at 1:50 am
It’s as good as a play.
12 dickatron // Jun 6, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Mel’s face in this vid is priceless. If you looked up “WTF” you would see 0:43
13 moratmarit // Jul 20, 2009 at 3:28 pm
This post gives useful ideas fir story telling.
14 5530 // Aug 18, 2009 at 2:49 pm
This video is really funny.By now i have seen it 3 times.I have send the link to all my friends.
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15 Engadgeteer // Aug 28, 2009 at 5:20 am
Soothing music in the ears that was the thing I remembered…
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16 Luisa // Aug 30, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I really love their song “The sound of silence”
17 Club // Sep 11, 2009 at 4:25 am
I used to love Simon and Garfunkel (silly old me) but this is a joke – right?
18 melina // Oct 16, 2009 at 8:57 am
There is no video anymore…
I will watch them next time they get together. Or maybe next time after that.
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19 Randy from Garage Floor Covering // Oct 20, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I’ve been a big fan of theirs from the beginning. Love their music.
20 Jim from Top Ten // Nov 17, 2009 at 2:24 pm
If they get together again, I am on it. There music was uncompromising and has not been matched in the genre in the last 30 years!
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21 Adam from How to Lose Weight // Dec 14, 2009 at 2:39 am
I’ve never heard of either one but I’m going to check out some of their work based upon your mention of them.
-Adam
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22 Patty from Baby Lamps // Dec 20, 2009 at 4:55 am
I’m hoping to see a reunion some in the near future. Something to check out for sure.
23 Morgan Monroe // Jan 2, 2010 at 2:09 am
The video was hilarious!!I loved their style.Believe me my friend,they are what called great artists.
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