Uploaded by kylecrazyford on Aug 9, 2009
Written And Recorded In 1972 By Randy Newman, Art Grafunkel Took This Ironic Song And Made A Beutiful Ballad Of Age Out Of It. Recorded In Grace Cathedral, New York On March 15th, 1973, The Session Had:
Art Grafunkel-Lead Vocals
Larry Knechtal-Piano
Louie Shelton-Guitar
Ernie Freeman, Jimmy Haskell, Peter Matz-Strings
Carl Radle-Bass
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@BustopherPhantom - I basically agree with you, but the answer is no, people don't listen to lyrics (except when they hope they'll be dirty). I don't think they ever did. Remember that this version was made almost 40 years ago; when was the golden age when people *did* listen to lyrics, do you think?
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Art Garfunkel put a voice to certian songs that transformed them into "his".
Nowadays we give this ability to preformers like Byonce.
The songs She chooses to preform become her own mostly.
The "songwritter" is happy for the check.
Google "Jimmy Webb" youngsters says the "Old Man" in training.
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Could there be a sadder ending?
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There have been a few comments about the lyrics and arrangement of this song and, of course, everyone is entitled to their opinnion, but i believe this is Art Garfunkel doing what he does best - Transforming a ruggedly beautiful song into a soft beautiful ballad- it's magical in my opinnion.
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Paul pointed out that Art seemed to miss the bitterness in "Frank Lloyd Wright" and that it was about himself. But it is so overt in "Old Man" I cant see how anyone could miss it. I think he just likes to sing pretty songs.
An R.E.M. song "The One I Love," is usually mistaken as a love song. "This one goes out to the one I left behind, a simple prop to occupy my time." Later, "Another prop has occupied my time." That song gets played at weddings!
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Randy Newman already made this a beautiful ballad.
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@BustopherPhantom i think the sentimental musical atmosphere to this song is apart of the irony of the lyrics. Its cynically beautiful.
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one of the best songs he ever wrote...anybody have his version to post?
TheFred1313 1 year ago 6
Afraid Not, but gald you love this one.
kylecrazyford 1 year ago
I Only Wish I Had The Chords
kylecrazyford 2 years ago
Such a beautiful voice. Such a beautiful song.
It moves me to tears.
meva5 2 years ago 27
Me Too.
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