Simon & Garfunkel: Together Alone

by Spencer Leigh

Simon & Garfunkel is a definitive account of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's career together. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and friends, acclaimed author Spencer Leigh has written a compelling biography of some of the world's biggest musical stars. With remarkable stories about the duo on every page, the book not only charts their rise to success and the years of their fame, but analyses the personalities of the two men and the ups and downs of their often fraught relationship.

Genres: Music

256 pages, Paperback

Published October 25, 2018

Reviews

[Evelien · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not recommended. The subject matter is of great importance to me, but this book was just not well-written. It jumps from topic to topic, and completely leaves out important parts that I thought would have been present in a SIMON AND GARFUNKEL bio, for example the state of their relationship during the 1993 NYC performance run. Also, where have you gone, 2009 S&G tour in Japan and Australia? The last chapters are so rushed...blink and you’ve missed a decade.

Art dates Penny AND marries his wife IN THE SAME SENTENCE. The author doesn't mention Art's walks because he finds it boring. Ummm, excuse me but why are you writing a bio about them, then? Readers of biographies are looking for interesting back stories and tidbits about the musicians. This book does not have anything enticing. And there are mistakes too. Everyone and their dog knows Paul did NOT take 9-year old Harper to Graceland. The reunion tour was in 2003, not 2004. And I wonder how Robert Hilburn would feel, being adressed as Kilburn.

After mentioning the 3rd single from an album, I do not care anymore about knowing whether a number made it to number 19 or 31 on the charts. I don't need to read the author's personal opinion on their solo albums. And I could definitely do without the digs at both Paul and Art, without the author adressing the reader and without having to read about his bad experience with other audience members at a Paul Simon concert.

The bibliography consists of eight books. Eight. That is including his own previously written work on Paul from 1973. Please. No student would be able to graduate with eight books in their master's thesis' bibliography. Failed your classes, Spencer.

Anyway, next.

[Jacob Preston · Rating 3 out of 5]

i think it would be funny if his name was fart garfunkel instead of art garfunkel

[Peter Harland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved these guys , and this book, great insights

[Raquel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mereciam uma história mais bem contada. Mas entretém. Um "tesourinho" para guardar perto dos vinis e do DVD do grande concerto no Central Park de 1982. 🙊

[Dominic DiCenzo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Save your valuable time and don't waste it reading this book! Horribly written and poorly referenced. My only question, where was the editor when this was in the works??