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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6851

BBC Four.

Spellbinding stuff, at times, from this special duo - those songs - those voices!

On 19th September 1981, Simon & Garfunkel reunited for a free public concert on the Great Lawn of New York City's Central Park, raising awareness and funding to help restore the world’s most famous urban park.

The duo had rarely performed since their breakup in 1970, but their music continued to resonate with the city from which they came. This unforgettable performance, which drew one of the largest audiences ever assembled for a single concert, features all of Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits as well as selections from their solo catalogues, newly arranged with an expanded 11-man band.

Songs performed include Mrs Robinson, America, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer, Old Friends, The Sound of Silence and Late in the Evening.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0010kk0/simon-garfunkel-concert-in-central-park

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19380 Location: Cheshire

Oh I forgot to watch that last night Becky. I do remember it from the first time though and I think I had video'd it to. Will have to go to iPlayer!

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I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005