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.
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Art Garfunkel Lyrics
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Pull your covers up real tight
By your bed we'll leave a light
To guide you off to dreamland
Your pillows soft your bed is warm
Your eyes are tired when day is done
One more kiss and you'll be gone
On your way to dreamland
In every bed around the world
Can hear the stars up in the sky
Whispering a lullaby
Who knows where you'll fly away
Winging passed the light of day
The man in the moon and the milky way
Welcome you to dreamland
Every sleepy boy and girl
In every bed around the world
Can hear the stars up in the sky
Whispering a lullaby
Who knows where you'll fly away
Winging passed the light of day
The man in the moon and the milky way
Welcome you to dreamland
The song Dreamland by Art Garfunkel is a sweet lullaby that speaks to the magic and wonder of dreams. The lyrics suggest the innocence and vulnerability of children who are falling asleep, and the sense of comfort and safety they feel as they drift away into dreamland. As the sun goes down and darkness envelops the world, the song invites listeners to pull their covers up tight and prepare for the journey ahead. The singer promises to leave a light on, as if to reassure the child that they are not alone, and that someone is watching over them.
The lyrics continue to describe the softness and warmth of the bed, and the tiredness the child feels from a long day of play and exploration. The repetitive structure of the song, with its simple melody and gentle rhymes, reinforces the sense of calm and tranquility that is so essential to the experience of falling asleep. The chorus, which repeats the idea that every sleepy boy and girl can hear the stars whispering a lullaby, reinforces the idea that we are all connected by the power of dreams, and that the mystery and beauty of the night sky is a shared experience that unites us all.
Dreamland is a timeless classic that has remained a favorite of children and adults alike for many years. The song was originally released on the album "Watermark" in 1977, and has since become a beloved classic for parents and grandparents to sing to their children and grandchildren. The song was written by David Gates of the band Bread, who was also responsible for penning other classic songs such as "Make It With You" and "Everything I Own." Garfunkel's version of Dreamland features his signature angelic tenor voice, which is perfectly suited for the gentle, soothing nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun goes down and says goodnight
As the sun sets, it signals the end of the day and time for rest
Pull your covers up real tight
Get cozy and comfortable under your blankets
By your bed we'll leave a light
A supportive presence is nearby to protect from the unknown
To guide you off to dreamland
To gently lead you to the peaceful realm of sleep
Your pillows soft your bed is warm
The environment is welcoming and conducive to rest
Your eyes are tired when day is done
After a long day, your body and mind are ready for relaxation
One more kiss and you'll be gone
One final gesture of love and affection before drifting off
On your way to dreamland
Embarking on a journey to a tranquil and rejuvenating place
Every sleepy boy and girl
All children, regardless of location or background
In every bed around the world
Sleep is a universal experience for everyone
Can hear the stars up in the sky
Even celestial objects provide a sense of comfort and wonder
Whispering a lullaby
Soothing sounds and vibrations to help calm and relax
Who knows where you'll fly away
Imagining the possibilities of dreaming and where the subconscious may go
Winging passed the light of day
Breaking free from the constraints and realities of daily life
The man in the moon and the milky way
Even the unknown and mysterious can be friendly and welcoming
Welcome you to dreamland
Invitation to embrace the tranquility and restfulness of sleep
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
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