He met his future singing partner, Paul Simon, in the sixth grade. Between 1956 and 1962, the two had performed together as Tom & Jerry. Garfunkel ("Tom Graph") chose his nickname because he liked to track, or "graph" hits, on the pop charts. Garfunkel attended Columbia University in the early sixties, where he sang with the Kingsmen, an all-male a cappella group. While at Columbia, he was also a Brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. In 1962 Garfunkel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in art history, followed eventually by a Master's degree in mathematics.
In 1963 he and Simon reformed the duo under their own names as Simon and Garfunkel and released their first album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. on Columbia Records in October 1964. It was not a critical success, and the duo effectively split again after recording. The next year their producer Tom Wilson lifted the song "The Sound of Silence" from the record, redubbed an electric backing onto it, and released it as a single, which eventually went to #1 on the Billboard pop charts. They reunited and went on to become two of the most popular artists of the 1960s, releasing a total of five studio albums. However, citing personal differences and divergence in career interests, they split following the release of their most critically acclaimed album, Bridge Over Troubled Water, in 1970.
Solo career
In the 1970s, Garfunkel released a few solo albums, and although he did not reach the heights that Simon and Garfunkel had reached, he still scored hits with "I Only Have Eyes For You" (a 1934 song originally written by Harry Warren [1]) and "Bright Eyes" (both British #1 hit singles), and "All I Know" (#9 in the United States). A version of "Bright Eyes" also appeared in the movie Watership Down. He briefly reunited with Paul Simon in the 1975 hit "My Little Town".
Art Garfunkel (centre) with his band after the show at Liseberg fairground on June 4 1998
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Art Garfunkel (centre) with his band after the show at Liseberg fairground on June 4 1998
In between, he also acted in a few movies, including Catch-22 and Carnal Knowledge (1971) with Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, and Ann-Margret.
Following disappointing sales of his 1981 album Scissors Cut, Garfunkel reunited with Paul Simon for the famous concert in Central Park. The subsequent world tour went well musically, but they had disagreements during the tour, with the disappointment for Art Garfunkel that Paul Simon excluded Art's voice from the new album that was announced as a S&G album and came out as a new Paul Simon solo album Hearts and Bones. The reason for that was that Paul Simon's songs were very personal. After this, Garfunkel left the music scene for several years, but returned in 1988 with the album Lefty. None of these projects garnered much critical success, and Garfunkel did not release another album until 1993's Up 'til Now. Perhaps his most noteworthy recent release is his live 1996 concert Across America, recorded live at the registry hall on Ellis Island. The concert features several musical guests, including James Taylor, Garfunkel's wife, Kim, and his son James Arthur.
Garfunkel also performed the theme song for the 1991 television series, "Brooklyn Bridge", and in 1998 Garfunkel sang "The Ballad of Buster Baxter" for an episode of the PBS Kids cartoon Arthur.
Recent events
In 2003, Garfunkel made his debut as a songwriter on his well-received Everything Waits to Be Noticed album. Teaming up with singer-songwriters Maia Sharp and Buddy Mondlock, the album represented some of Garfunkel's strongest solo performances to date, and contained several songs whose origins were poems penned by Garfunkel. Everything Waits to Be Noticed is recognized as his first true effort at songwriting, save his teenage years with Paul Simon in Tom and Jerry.
In 2003, Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon reunited one more time and buried their disagreements once and for all. The world tour in 2003 and 2004 that followed was this time very joyful and was a big success. After the tour, they went their own ways.
Garfunkel made news in early 2004 when he was arrested for possession of cannabis.
The only new recording on the collection The Art Garfunkel Album (1984), the song "Sometimes When I'm Dreaming" (written by Mike Batt), was re-recorded in 2005 by ex ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog on her comeback album My Colouring Book.
In August 2005, Garfunkel received his second cannabis possession charge after a state police trooper found a joint in the ashtray of his car while in New York State. [2]
In 2006, Garfunkel signed with Rhino Records (revived Atco Records,) and his first Rhino/Atco album Some Enchanted Evening was released in America on January 30, 2007. [3] In late February 2007 during a German television interview to promote his new album Some Enchanted Evening, Garfunkel expressed interest in reuniting with Paul Simon on a new album.
All My Love's Laughter
Art Garfunkel Lyrics
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All my love's faces
She comes in the morning
Her cloak in her arms
She's following after
The king of all places
And your tenderest warnin'
Could bruise all her charm
But don't lose your heart
To that beautiful sinner
Who walks without shining a light
She stands in the shade
And the sun is there in her
But you'll never know til it's night
All my love's softness
All my love's graces
She carries all things
In her tiny white glove
She hides all her lostness
In satins and laces
And everyone says
She's searching for sweet love
But don't try to hold on
To Satan's proud lady
Who stands with her flock
All alone on the hill
Her stockings are hung
And her eyes are so shady
She's winning, and you never will
In Art Garfunkel's song "All My Love's Laughter," the singer describes their love interest as someone possessing numerous qualities that make them endearing. The first verse speaks of the individual's charm and enigmatic allure. The love interest follows the "king of all places," which may be interpreted as their own path or aspirations, and the singer notes that even the slightest warning could bruise their charm. The second verse elaborates on the individual's softer side, describing them as carrying things in a tiny glove, lost in satins and laces, and searching for sweet love.
The chorus cautions the listener against getting too involved with this person, characterizing them as a beautiful sinner who walks without shining a light. They may stand in the sun's shade, but you'll never know the person behind the charming facade until it's nighttime. The refrain is repeated twice, warning the listener not to hold on to "Satan's proud lady," who stands with her flock in the dark.
The song seems to suggest that the singer is admiring their love interest from a distance and urging caution to those who may be drawn to the individual's charm. Still, the refrain suggests that it may be difficult to resist this person regardless of the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
All my love's laughter
The joy that love brings is the most significant thing that I experience in my relationship.
All my love's faces
The many sides of my lover's personality that I am attracted to.
She comes in the morning
She is always there for me, ready to start a new day.
Her cloak in her arms
A symbol of her protectiveness and warmth towards me.
She's following after
My lover's devotion to me is unwavering and strong.
The king of all places
My lover walks with me through all the trials of life.
And your tenderest warnin'
Even my strongest words of caution or advice could not hurt her or diminish my love for her.
Could bruise all her charm
Her charisma and appeal are so great that minor criticism cannot weaken them.
But don't lose your heart
Be vigilant of those who may lead your heart astray.
To that beautiful sinner
Even those who are seductive and beguiling can be untrustworthy or deceitful.
Who walks without shining a light
Those who hide their true intentions can cause harm to others.
She stands in the shade
My lover hides her dark side, making it difficult to see what is really going on inside.
And the sun is there in her
Despite her shadowy demeanor, my lover has a bright and radiant spirit within her.
But you'll never know til it's night
It is difficult to discern people's true nature unless one waits and watches in darkness and adversity.
All my love's softness
My lover is gentle and nurturing, compassionate and caring.
All my love's graces
Her many talents and virtues are a source of immense admiration and respect.
She carries all things
My lover is a strong and capable partner who supports me in all things.
In her tiny white glove
Her touch is delicate and precise, yet she wields great power with it.
She hides all her lostness
My lover sometimes feels unsure or directionless, but she conceals her vulnerabilities well.
In satins and laces
She uses her grace and elegance to mask her doubts and uncertainties.
And everyone says
Others see how much she longs for love and happiness.
She's searching for sweet love
Despite her accomplishments and many admirable qualities, my lover still desires a deep and meaningful connection.
But don't try to hold on
It is wise not to cling to those who may ultimately betray or deceive us.
To Satan's proud lady
Those who are seductive and cunning can lead us into temptation and danger.
Who stands with her flock
She maintains her powerful position through her alliances and connections.
All alone on the hill
Despite her influence and power, she is ultimately lonely and isolated.
Her stockings are hung
A sign of her sensuality and feminine wiles.
And her eyes are so shady
She is evasive and secretive, not revealing her true intentions.
She's winning, and you never will
Those who are corrupt and deceitful may seem to be winning, but ultimately their victory is hollow and meaningless.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY WEBB
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@rick381v69
You can always tell a wonderful song. It doesn't need to be coated in layers of voices and instruments.
This song (until the end) is a voice and a piano, just epic.
@JamesHarris-hl2bm
Love Art Garfunkel's voice and this is beautiful by him, but no one does this like Ed Ames.
@kdkeydude1
What a beautiful song, and Art's voice !! Wow !! What a singer he is. :)
@carmenayson6821
I just love Artie’s voice, whatever song he sings, it’s just soothing to my ears.
@markmontimurro8921
so brilliant, this album was certainly the perfect blend of songwriting and adaptation by two wonderful artists, it is a treasure
@davewilliamsrocks
Absolutely incredible songwriting by Jimmy Webb and a lovely performance by Art Garfunkel. Bravo!
@1214jet
RIP Buddy. I love you always. ❤😢
@winemeister
It can't be 5 years since I last commented on this! Still the best album I ever bought, everyone says the same, perfection in production, and all those wonderful professionals behind Art too. Thanks again Kyle for posting.
@danielwilliams8397
Agree 100 percent! Just a masterpiece!
@novascotiawill
This song is perfectly suited for Art's incredible, sensitive and smooth voice.