Simon and Garfunkel -AMERICA

America", a Paul Simon song, was made popular by 1960s folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. It was included in their album Bookends, released April 3, 1968.

The song was released as a single in 1972, to coincide with the album Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits.

In poetic terms the song describes in first-hand terms the physical and metaphorical journey of two companions in search of the true meaning of America. Their initial hopefulness, indicated by such lyrics as "Let us be lovers," turns to a sense of frustration and sadness, accompanied by the inevitable breakdown of their relationship: "Kathy I'm lost, I said—though I knew she was sleeping."

Finally the realization dawns on the singer that, like El Dorado, the fabled America for which they are searching is an illusion, and all the travelers (and by extension all Americans) are seeking this mythical land in vain.

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[tage92]

Why are you talkling politics?? This is a great song, dont ruin everything with politics.

Just enjoy Simon and Garfunkel at their best!

[wasdrofl]

shut the fuck up. everyone. this is not the fuckin' place for a political debate. i'm sorry for being so coarse, but c'mon.

[crushedz]

Had to remove about 20 tracks from my playlist yesterday because of copyright whatever.

Seems a bit like bully boy tactics.Doesn't enhance the artist's standing.Distasteful.

[Smacklug]

They removed it, what the fuck >:(

[hallowed86]

Was it not Yes who sang this? Who done the original?

Thanxx

[orcaasesina]

Yes, It's exactly what I mean, they'r looking for money even in old hits like these (maybe they dont have new ones),and I'm not sure if this way of acting is the best for getting money...All we have their disc (at least some) and if the would do some new, with the bad impression I have now I won't buy it.

[dergan1471471]

I know, ive been really getting into a paul simon song posted on youtube called Papa Hobo. its amazing. I wanted to listern to it just now and its been removed because of copywrite or something. Jeez, how can such a great artist be so obsesed with money. He must have heaps, more than i can hope for. whats the problem with people like us enjoying his music for what it is. isnt recognition enough, now.

[orcaasesina]

Nice song, Stupid Paul Simon. I've used this song in a domestic video about a travel and he has asked for the music rights....asshole

[jiffygal4]

i love this song

[blaineyinsaney]

and p.s. this is a great song. my dad used to sing it to me when i was little. check out the explanation by the person who posted it.

[blaineyinsaney]

well thanks wannadoedoe for being so kind and nice to many of the GOOD americans out there.

as to the "...what?" a translation of his/her less than perfect and mean english:

wannadoedoe is going on about how americans shouldnt complain abt politics, were all lazy prejudiced whites, etc etc. thanks a bunch.

please guys, dont use youtube to post really hateful and uncalled for messages. honestly. you think america has a bad reputation, youre hardly building up a good one for YOUR country.