September 10, 2003
Song for the Asking
Last Friday, Todd Willison and I were sitting on my roof, as we are wont to do, listening to Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water album. We both remarked sadly that no tour had emerged from S&G's reunion at the Grammys, and we agreed that seeing the duo live ranks high on our list of things to do before we die.
As if on our rooftop cue, Simon and Garfunkel announced yesterday that they are joining up for a 28-city tour. If you, like me, grew up listening to your parents' S&G records, this may be your final chance to hear their harmonies in person: "Since we seem to be doing this every 10 or 12 years, this is probably the last time we're going to be doing this," Simon said. Dates aren't set yet, but the tour will be stopping in Atlanta.
It's funny to think about seeing the same performers my parents used to watch back in the 1960s. My mom and dad saw two live S&G shows when they were dating. They then got married. As I told Todd, "It's not like they really had any choice. Once you've seen Simon and Garfunkel together, there's no turning back."
Posted by mesh at September 10, 2003 10:40 AM | TrackBackIf we have to travel to Portland, Oregon we will see this concert. I have often regretted missing the Dylan/Simon tour a few summers ago, but now I realize that God intended me to wait so that my first time seeing Simon would be with Garfunkel. It is all too appropriate.
Posted by: todd at September 10, 2003 02:53 PMYou have not lived until you see them live.
The first time was in the gym at the Uni.of FL. I was a senior in high school....March 1966. A few of us went up to visit friends...by the way... your dad was not part of the mix that time. We were not dating yet. I thought he was Mr. Wonderful but our first date did not occur until later that year.
The second time was with your dad in a small concert hall in Miami. No back up band, just the two of them with their guitars. As Josiah frequently says....Awesome. It really was.
I see that Tampa may be one of the stops. I hope to be there.
Mama
Posted by: Barbara Mesh at September 11, 2003 12:16 AMThe only thing Garfunkle ever did solo was his hair. I can't believe it looks the same after 30 years.
Posted by: charity at September 11, 2003 09:26 AMI saw the 2 of them on Letterman the other night. Even though it was a school night. They were marvelous, even on TV.
Posted by: Krista at September 15, 2003 02:58 PM