Simon & Garfunkel - The Only Living Boy In New York

"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, and encourages him to "let your honesty shine...like it shines on me". The background vocals feature both Garfunkel and Simon recorded together in an echo chamber, multi-tracked around eight times.

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[LuckySchmuckers]

I see Paul's hair as Art's mustache

[Tim Upton]

Every time I see this cover I wonder if they're riding a tandem bike that's out of shot.

[AnalTumor]

Actually, it's just because im bored reading such comments on all good songs ! who cares

[ullysseschief]

I missed seeing this two gods live, worst day ever.

[Hell12365]

Their music is way better then lots of music from today

[bkc819]

No, you're not. I'm a high school teacher and several of my students do too... but you're right - there aren't many with your good taste! :-)

[DanielKarbonMusic]

And if anyone needed proof this comment came from a fifteen year old, I entreat them to read the username.

[agoo13]

not true

[trustcrocodile]

haha, the 2 comments before mine made me laugh so much! xD

[AnalTumor]

Fuck you

[Dus Reviewin]

Think I'm the only 15 year old who listens to Simon and Garfunkel