You may be wondering what all of this has to do with Simon & Garfunkel’s 1968 album Bookends. While it’s true that the duo had hits prior to the release of the film, and the indelible “Scarborough Fair,” and “The Sound of Silence” are also included in the film, there is no question that their involvement in the film took them to the next level.
The Graduate’s soundtrack also made stars out of Simon & Garfunkel. Dustin Hoffman wasn’t the only one who became a star. A major part of the film’s appeal was the music. It resonated completely with young people who were trying to figure out what came next. The film, directed by Mike Nichols, and featuring Dustin Hoffman in his first starring role, perfectly captured the uncertainty and restlessness of a generation. To say that The Graduate tapped into the zeitgeist is a bit of an understatement. In 1967, a film called The Graduate appeared, as if out of nowhere. The events of that year were inextricably linked to the music in a way that hasn’t been replicated since then. What is most fondly remembered about 1968 is the music. While most of the events of that year – war, assassination, the election of Richard Nixon – are remembered in a negative light, the year was not without its highlights. There is no need to go into the history again here, but believe me, it was a whirlwind. The lesson also includes a short solo section, based on the way it is played live.1968 was one of the most epochal years in American history. Instead it combines the progression with the bass part and percussive fingerpicking to be a solid solo accompaniment, although somewhat challenging. This lesson does not go over what Paul usually plays, which is basic and usually inaudible in the mix. The song opens with a cascading descent of notes from the pentatonic scale, then settles in to a nice, percussive groove.
It was remixed for his 2006 album Surprise. It was first released in 2002 as part of the soundtrack for The Wild Thornberries Movie. Paul Simon wrote Father And Daughter for his then 7-year old, Lulu. Lesson 5: Father And Daughter - Paul Simon - Guitar Lesson.This lesson covers the Campfire approach, as well as a much more difficult version incorporating multiple guitar parts, and even a little bass. He plays it very simple in concert, basic strumming on a 2-string guitar. It is unusual for Paul Simon songs to start of with a riff but that is what we have here. Simon & Garfunkel’s 1968 album, Bookends included A Hazy Shade Of Winter, as song also released as a single. Lesson 4: A Hazy Shade Of Winter - Simon And Garfunkel - Guitar Lesson.
Most of those have the capo at the fifth fret but anyone playing it should move the capo to the most comfortable key for the singer. The original was released on Simon & Garfunkel's 1968 album Bookends, but there are also some vintage live versions out there that are very entertaining. The studio version was played with a capo at the fourth fret using chord shaoes in the key of C, making it in the absolute key of E. It features some jazzy chords and rhythm patterns, even including a couple challenging time signature changes. Punky's Dilemma is a short ditty by Paul Simon that has "no social significance", according to the author. The lesson goes over the chords, the picking, and particularly transitioning from picking to strumming and back smoothly. It opens with some light fingerpicking before settling in to a basic strumming progression using just a few chords. It is done with a capo at the fourth fret using pairs of notes a sixth apart, along with a couple of simple chords.Īt The Zoo is a very short, but infectious Paul Simon song that first appeared on Simon & Garfunkel's 1968 album Bookends. This is really a guitar instrumental, although there are two short verses sung over the guitar part. The album also included America and a bunch of other great tunes. Punky’s Dilemma has a light jazzy feel, A Hazy Shade Of Winter features a driving, rock riff, Bookends includes an instrumental melody based on 6ths, At The Zoo starts with a standard fingerpicking pattern before turning into a nice strumming tune, and Father And Daughter opens with a great descending lick.īookends is a short song that was the second half of a medley with Old Friends, by Paul Simon and is from the Simon & Garfunkel album called Bookends. Most Paul Simon songs include really interesting guitar parts and licks or riffs. This set of songs includes 4 from Simon & Garfunkel’s 1968 album Bookends and one of his later classics.
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