The Only Living Boy in New York
Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know your part'll go fine
Fly down to Mexico
Do-n-do-d-do-n-do and here I am,
The only living boy in New York
I get the news I need on the weather report
I can gather all the news I need on the weather report
Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile
Do-n-doh-d-doh-n-doh and here I am
Half of the time we're gone
But we don't know where,
And we don't know where
Half of the time we're gone
But we don't know where,
And we don't know where
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know you've been eager to fly now
Hey let your honesty shine, shine, shine now
Do-n-do-d-do-n-do
Like it shines on me
The only living boy in New York,
The only living boy in New York
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL SIMON
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"The Only Living Boy in New York" is a song written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon and Garfunkel. It is the eighth track from the American pop duo's fifth and final studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The song was also issued as the B-Side to the duo's "Cecilia" single.
Simon wrote this as a thinly-veiled message to Art Garfunkel, referring to a specific incident where Garfunkel went to Mexico to act in the film Catch-22. Simon was left alone in New York writing songs for Bridge over Troubled Water Read Full Bio"The Only Living Boy in New York" is a song written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon and Garfunkel. It is the eighth track from the American pop duo's fifth and final studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The song was also issued as the B-Side to the duo's "Cecilia" single.
Simon wrote this as a thinly-veiled message to Art Garfunkel, referring to a specific incident where Garfunkel went to Mexico to act in the film Catch-22. Simon was left alone in New York writing songs for Bridge over Troubled Water, hence the lonely feelings of "The Only Living Boy In New York." Simon refers to Garfunkel in the song as Tom, referring to their early days when they were called Tom and Jerry.
* The song was featured in the film Tadpole, in which it was performed by the group Everything But the Girl.
* The reggae hit "Weather Report," by The Tennors, was adapted from this song.
* The 1990's British indie band Carter USM parodied the title of the song for their biggest-selling single, "The Only Living Boy In New Cross". New Cross is an area of south-east London.
* This song is featured as part of the soundtrack for the film Garden State during a pivotal point in the movie
Simon wrote this as a thinly-veiled message to Art Garfunkel, referring to a specific incident where Garfunkel went to Mexico to act in the film Catch-22. Simon was left alone in New York writing songs for Bridge over Troubled Water Read Full Bio"The Only Living Boy in New York" is a song written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon and Garfunkel. It is the eighth track from the American pop duo's fifth and final studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The song was also issued as the B-Side to the duo's "Cecilia" single.
Simon wrote this as a thinly-veiled message to Art Garfunkel, referring to a specific incident where Garfunkel went to Mexico to act in the film Catch-22. Simon was left alone in New York writing songs for Bridge over Troubled Water, hence the lonely feelings of "The Only Living Boy In New York." Simon refers to Garfunkel in the song as Tom, referring to their early days when they were called Tom and Jerry.
* The song was featured in the film Tadpole, in which it was performed by the group Everything But the Girl.
* The reggae hit "Weather Report," by The Tennors, was adapted from this song.
* The 1990's British indie band Carter USM parodied the title of the song for their biggest-selling single, "The Only Living Boy In New Cross". New Cross is an area of south-east London.
* This song is featured as part of the soundtrack for the film Garden State during a pivotal point in the movie
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Elijah Scott
A near and dear high school friend and I used to argue about what was the better Simon & Garfunkel song, this song or The Boxer. I used to say this song mainly out of spite, but also because I loved this song. Years later, my friend has passed on and I'm stuck here not even livin' just existing. I wish I could go back in time. Words cant describe how valuable my friend Josh was to me. Now a days I just sit back and realize how great both songs are. Cheers. :-)
Darien Dalfonso
I thing your friend Josh is right there with you listening and smiling...
Lindley Davis
Hearts and Bones...
Sri Annatta
Wish you strength and energy. The past are beautiful memories. Now we create the future.
Paloma Gutierrez
Desde España te deseo salud y esperanza. Esta canción es bellísima, tus palabras también
Bad Cappin' Carrot
I am a rock
Thomas Cleary
My dad passed away this year during the first lockdown. We weren't allowed to go and see him or anything during his last couple of months alive. I remember this song from a mix tape he made us when I was about 6 and that 'here I am' always resonates with me. As a youngster I imagined it was him saying it and it's even more powerful now. Sorry, I don't usually comment stuff like this on Youtube, but tonight is just one of those nights
Georgie
❤️
Leanne Layton
that's incredibly sad & cruel not spending those last months with your dad!! life can be very cruel
Cole Temple
I hope you find peace my friend. I think of this comment alot and now think of it each time I hear this song too