Following a “tearful” reunion lunch, Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon have finally put their long-running feud to bed and may, in fact, work together again in the not-too-distant future.
After the release of their classic 1970 Bridge over Troubled Water LP, the 1960s folk icons ended their relationship acrimoniously yet staged grudging reunions intermittently until the pair abandoned a 2010 tour, formally ending their love-hate relationship.
However, in a recent interview with British newspaper The Times, Garfunkel confirmed that the musical duo met up for the first time “in years” and that he tearfully apologized for several negative comments he made that put an end to their troubled friendship.
“I actually had lunch with Paul a couple of weeks back.” “First time we’d been together in many years. 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. I cried when he told me how much I had hurt him. Looking back, I guess I wanted to shake up the nice guy image of Simon & Garfunkel. Y’know what? I was a fool!,” said Art.
Now 83-years-old, Garfunkel hinted at possibly of their working together again, adding: “We’ve made plans to meet again. Will Paul bring his guitar? Who knows. For me, it was about wanting to make amends before it’s too late. It felt like we were back in a wonderful place. As I think about it now, tears are rolling down my cheeks. I can still feel his hug.”
Garfunkel’s son Art, Jr. also told The Times: “I do think there is a possibility of them getting together musically. I’m speaking hypothetically here, but maybe a big TV/charity event. And with a bit of encouragement from their peers in the music industry, that could lead to some new material. A new generation discovering the beautiful music they make together.”
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Author: Al Denté