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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsProbably my favorite Simon and Garfunkel song
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Probably my favorite Simon and Garfunkel song (Original Post)
boonecreek
Apr 19
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I think this is my favorite Paul Simon tune.....and I wish Art played on this.
OAITW r.2.0
Apr 19
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They have so many good ones, it's hard to pick a fave. This is right up there, though...
Wounded Bear
Apr 20
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OAITW r.2.0
(30,108 posts)1. I think this is my favorite Paul Simon tune.....and I wish Art played on this.
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thucythucy
(8,864 posts)2. It is indeed a beautiful song. nt
CincyDem
(7,092 posts)3. Without a doubt. Homeward Bound a close second.
But this, America usually gives me a little chill but more so in todays world.
Figarosmom
(5,422 posts)4. Yeah one of mine too.
A friend and I used to take the train to Chicago for a day of adventure sometimes And we'd play games with the faces of the people too. Or pretend we were Nick and Nora Charles of the Thin Man solving a case we'd make up.
ILikePie92
(105 posts)5. Mine too!
That intro....makes me think of summers in my 20s
no_hypocrisy
(51,367 posts)6. Bernie used it in his campaign in 2016. Still chokes me up.
NowsTheTime
(1,090 posts)7. Love this song. It has gone through my head several times ever since 2016.
Every American should understand it...but too many do not.
To me it's like breathing.
rurallib
(63,673 posts)8. "empty and aching and I don't know why"
boy does that kindle memories of youth
Wounded Bear
(61,827 posts)9. They have so many good ones, it's hard to pick a fave. This is right up there, though...
In the "patriotic" genre, it takes me back to some Arlo Guthrie stuff in how it brings out the "everyman" vibe. Such authenticity.
ailsagirl
(24,132 posts)10. Their music was sublime
Still is!!
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