Album: The Concert in Central Park by Simon & Garfunkel (1982)
Genre: Folk | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Live

Description: The Concert in Central Park is the first live album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in February 1982 on Warner Bros. Records. It was recorded in September 1981 at a free benefit concert in Central Park, New York City, where the pair performed in front of more than 500,000 people. Proceeds went toward the redevelopment and maintenance of the run-down green space in the middle of Manhattan. This concert and album marked the start of a short-lived reunion for Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

Artist Background: Simon & Garfunkel were an American folk rock duo consisting of the singer-songwriter Paul Simon and the singer Art Garfunkel. They were one of the best-selling music groups of the 1960s, and their biggest hits-including the electric remix of "The Sound of Silence" (1965), "Mrs. Robinson" (1968), "The Boxer" (1969), and "Bridge over Troubled Water" (1970)-reached number one on singles charts worldwide. Simon and Garfunkel met in elementary school in Queens, New York, in 1953, where they learne... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Paul Simon, Peter, Paul & Mary, Don McLean, James Taylor

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Folk, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1980s, Live, Columbia

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The Concert in Central Park is the first live album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in February 1982 on Warner Bros. Records. It was recorded in September 1981 at a free benefit concert in Central Park, New York City, where the pair performed in front of more than 500,000 people. Proceeds went toward the redevelopment and maintenance of the run-down green space in the middle of Manhattan. This concert and album marked the start of a short-lived reunion for Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

The Concert in Central Park

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