Art Garfunkel on Reunion with Paul Simon After Years of Estrangement
Garfunkel Reflects on Touching Reunion with Simon After Years of Estrangement
Legendary folk singer Art Garfunkel opened up about his recent reunion with former musical partner Paul Simon, offering a glimpse into their complex relationship.
During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday,Dec. 11, the 83-year-old Garfunkel, accompanied by his son Art Garfunkel Jr. as part of their duo Garfunkel & Garfunkel, discussed reconnecting with Simon after years of distance.
When host Kelly Ripa inquired about the possibility of a future reunion, Garfunkel responded candidly. “This is the question they always ask me about that,” he shared. “I can’t speak for him. It’s really his life.I know we met up recently for the first time in years.We had a period of estrangement for some years until — he has a son that moved into the place that I live in, and I knew I was going to run into Harper [simon]. Harper set up a dinner,and Paul and I hung out,first time in years. And it was very touching.”
Garfunkel further elaborated on their reunion in a recent interview with The Times, published on Nov. 11. “First time we’d been together in many years,” he said,recalling their meeting earlier this fall. “I looked at Paul and said, ‘What happened? Why haven’t we seen each other?’ Paul mentioned an old interview where I said some stuff.”
5447112art_updates.jpg” alt=”Art Garfunkel on reunion with Paul Simon” width=”700″ height=”400″ class=””/>Simon & Garfunkel, the iconic duo who rose to fame between 1964 and 1970, released five studio albums, including timeless hits like Bridge Over Troubled Water. Despite their undeniable musical success, their relationship has been marked by periods of tension and estrangement. While they have reunited on rare occasions, such as their legendary 1981 benefit concert in Central Park, they have largely remained distant in recent decades.
Garfunkel’s recent comments offer a glimmer of hope for fans who have long yearned for a full-fledged reunion.While the future remains uncertain, the touching reunion between the two musical legends suggests that the possibility, though remote, is not entirely out of reach.
Garfunkel on Simon Reunion: ‘It Was Vrey touching’
Legendary folk singer Art Garfunkel recently opened up about his touching reunion with former musical partner Paul Simon following years of estrangement.
During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark,the 83-year-old Garfunkel,accompanied by his son Art Garfunkel Jr. as part of their duo Garfunkel & Garfunkel, discussed reconnecting with Simon.
When asked about the possibility of a future reunion, Garfunkel responded candidly, “This is the question they always ask me about that. I can’t speak for him. It’s really his life. I know we met up recently for the first time in years.We had a period of estrangement for some years until — he has a son that moved into the place that I live in, and I knew I was going to run into Harper [Simon].Harper set up a dinner, and Paul and I hung out, first time in years. and it was very touching.”
Garfunkel further elaborated on their reunion in a recent interview with The Times, recalling their meeting earlier this fall. “First time we’d been together in many years,” he said. “I looked at Paul and said, ‘What happened? Why haven’t we seen each other?’ Paul mentioned an old interview where I said some stuff.”
Simon & Garfunkel, the iconic duo who rose to fame between 1964 and 1970, released five studio albums, including timeless hits like Bridge Over Troubled Water. Despite their undeniable musical success, their relationship has been marked by periods of tension and estrangement. while they have reunited on rare occasions, such as their legendary 1981 benefit concert in central Park, they have largely remained distant in recent decades.
Garfunkel’s recent comments offer a glimmer of hope for fans who have long yearned for a full-fledged reunion.While the future remains uncertain, the touching reunion between the two musical legends suggests that the possibility, though remote, is not entirely out of reach.