Unsurprisingly, the album did not end up getting made. Meanwhile, Simon demanded his musical partner not smoke cigarettes or cannabis while working. Garfunkel refused to learn the songs while in the recording studio. But conversations between the musicians soon broke down. Warner Bros, ignoring the tension between Simon and Garfunkel, pushed the pair to consider extending the tour and recording another album together. And the duo spent most of the tour not speaking to one another.
And the pair capitalized on it by heading out on tour one more time. This success meant a resurgence for Simon & Garfunkel’s music. HBO also released a video recording of the concert. ended up releasing a live album version of the show, The Concert in Central Park, that went double platinum in the U.S. The concert attracted more than 500,000 attendees, and Warner Bros.
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However, they did reunite for a handful of performances - most notably, a 1981 free concert in Central Park.
They only spoke a few times a year from then on. Robinson,” “The Boxer,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” What Art Garfunkel did that broke up Simon & GarfunkelĪfter the release of Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon and Garfunkel cut ties. Simon & Garfunkel enjoyed massive success over the years, with hits like “ The Sound of Silence,” “Cecilia,” “Mrs. But after Simon released his solo album to dismal sales, the duo reunited in 1966. Garfunkel later said Simon’s betrayal caused their friendship to be “shattered for life,” according to Ultimate Classic Rock. When Simon was offered a solo deal, he took it - without consulting Garfunkel. The pair even scored a hit with 1957’s “Hey Schoolgirl.” However, success eluded them. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel originally started performing under the name Tom & Jerry. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images) So what caused all that controversy? How Paul Simon ‘shattered’ his relationship with Art Garfunkel American folk and pop performers Art Garfunkel (left) and Paul Simon stand on a street during the filming of a televison special called ‘Songs of America,’ which aired on November 30, 1969. The duo’s tight harmonies contrasted a truly tempestuous relationship. One of those bad break-ups? Simon & Garfunkel.
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