Yes. Paul Simon had first heard the song performed by a French folk group, who told him it was a very old traditional song, when in fact it had been written and registered in 1933. Later, the composer's son sued for copyright infringement in what is generally referred to as a "very friendly" case. An article about it (in Spanish) is available at the link below.
Paul Simon is generally the primary singer on the majority of the Simon and Garfunkel tracks. However, there are several famous songs in which Art Garfunkel takes up the lead vocals (Bridge Over Troubled Water, For Emily, etc).
No, it was originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel. Notable covers were done by Aretha Franklin, Elvis and Nana Mouskouri.
In total, the musical duo Simon and Garfunkel recorded over 90 original songs together. Their most famous were Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, and Kodachrome.
Paul Simon Not so! Martin Carthy wrote this song. He showed it to Simon while the two were at dinner, and Simon took it and quickly had it copyrighted in his name. Carthy was left holding the short straw on this deal.
An original vinyl may fetch around $100, but is pretty cheap to buy on cd
Paul Simon is generally the primary singer on the majority of the Simon and Garfunkel tracks. However, there are several famous songs in which Art Garfunkel takes up the lead vocals (Bridge Over Troubled Water, For Emily, etc).
No, it was originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel. Notable covers were done by Aretha Franklin, Elvis and Nana Mouskouri.
Paul Simon wrote the song. Art Garfunkel sang it.
your probably thinking of bridge over troubled water.
Simon and Garfunkel, pretty much "Scarborough Fair" over and over and over.
In total, the musical duo Simon and Garfunkel recorded over 90 original songs together. Their most famous were Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, and Kodachrome.
"Only Living Boy In New York" from Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Waters Album
Love can build a bridge - The Judds Bridge over troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel Burning bridges - Garth Brooks
Paul Simon Not so! Martin Carthy wrote this song. He showed it to Simon while the two were at dinner, and Simon took it and quickly had it copyrighted in his name. Carthy was left holding the short straw on this deal.
An original vinyl may fetch around $100, but is pretty cheap to buy on cd
Paul Simon wrote the song in the summer of 1969 while Art Garfunkel was busy filming Catch-22. Simon brought the song into the studio to record but it only had two verses. He and producer, Roy Halee, felt the song needed a third verse. Simon wrote the third verse in the studio, but never felt it blended well with the first two verses.
Larry Knechtel keyboardist for the group bread was a studio musician and played the piano part for Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water