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Johnnie Walker Meets Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel, one of the most distinctive singers of a generation chats to Johnnie Walker, in a frank, interview about his life, his voice and his partnership with Paul Simon.

Art Garfunkel, one of the most distinctive singers of a generation chats to Johnnie Walker. In a frank and friendly interview we learn about his life, his voice, his relationships, his poetry and his partnership with Paul Simon. From their early days as "Tom & Jerry" when they were contracted to The Brill Building, to setting the record straight on their well documented break-up. He talks about the life-changing recording of "Sound Of Silence" and how the fact that despite his incredible voice, it took him over 300 vocal takes to perfect the anthemic "Bridge Over Troubled Water", a song which nearly went to Paul Simon. He knew he had a God given talent from the age of 5 singing in the stairwells in school, listening to his voice echoing, throughout the corridors. By the time of his Barmitzvah, Art had already perfected a four hour repertoire. His latest album is simply called "The Singer" and that's what you'll hear in the next two hours, the classic songs from his remarkable career as we learn "The Art of Garfunkel".

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Sun 31 Oct 2021 02:00
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Music Played

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    I Am A Rock

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Nat King Cole

    Too Young To Go Steady

    • Nat King Cole - 20 Golden Greats.
    • EMI.

  • The Flamingos

    I Only Have Eyes For You

    • All Time Classic Rock 'n' Roll Tearje.
    • Warner Strategic Marketi.

  • Tom And Jerry

    Hey Schoolgirl

    • Two Teenagers.
    • Jasmine Records.
    • 1.

  • Art Garfunkel

    I Only Have Eyes for You

    • Art Garfunkel - Breakaway.
    • Columbia.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Bye Bye Love

    • Bridge Over Troubled Water.

  • Art Garfunkel & James Taylor

    Crying In The Rain

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 5.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Sound of Silence

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 4.

  • The Righteous Brothers

    Old Man River

    • You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'.
    • Philles Records.
    • 3.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Bridge Over Troubled Water

    • Bridge Over Troubled Water.
    • Columbia.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Boxer

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Only Living Boy In New York

    • Bridge Over Troubled Water.
    • Columbia.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    7 O'Clock News/Silent Night

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Song For the Asking

  • James Taylor, Art Garfunkel & Paul Simon

    (What A) Wonderful World

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 8.

  • Art Garfunkel

    All I Know

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 2.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Scarborough Fair/Canticle

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Mrs. Robinson

    • Old Friends.
    • Columbia.

  • Art Garfunkel, Maia Sharp & Buddy Mendlock

    The Thread

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 15.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Late In The Evening

    • Simon & Garfunkel - The Concert In Central Park.
    • Geffen Records.
    • 8.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Kathy's Song

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Art Garfunkel

    Disney Girls

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 10.

  • Art Garfunkel

    Breakaway

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 5.

  • Art Garfunkel

    Bright Eyes

    • Art Garfunkel - Album.
    • CBS.

  • Art Garfunkel

    As Long As The Moon Can Shine

    • The Hunting Of The Snark.
    • Epic Records.
    • 10.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    April Come She Will

    • Tales From New York: The Very Best Of Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Art Garfunkel

    The Decree

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 8.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 4.

  • Art Garfunkel

    O Come All Ye Faithful

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 12.

  • Art Garfunkel

    Skywriter

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 11.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Old Friends

    • The Simon & Garfunkel Collection.
    • CBS.
    • 16.

  • Art Garfunkel

    A Heart in New York

    • The Singer.
    • Columbia Legecy.
    • 13.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    My Little Town

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Columbia.
    • 3.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Bookends

    • Simon & Garfunkel Greatest Hits.
    • CBS.
    • 13.

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2012 18:00
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  • Sat 2 Nov 2013 20:00
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  • Sun 31 Oct 2021 02:00
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