When it comes to well-known musical duos, one that immediately springs to mind is the notorious Simon and Garfunkel. This folk-rock duo rose to prominence in the 1960s and became iconic figures in the music industry, having sold over 100 million records to date.
During a surprise live performance of their hit song, “The Sound of Silence,” Simon and Garfunkel took the stage, unbeknownst to their fans that it would be one of their final appearances together.
Despite this, the duo appeared as the best of friends, radiating with smiles and delivering a captivating performance to an ecstatic crowd of cheering fans. Approximately a year later, Simon and Garfunkel gave what would become their last public performance.
This remarkable collaboration was documented and shared on YouTube, amassing an impressive 122 million views. The video has since become a historical record of their final recorded performance, showcasing the duo’s extraordinary harmonies one last time.
Enjoy another version of ‘The Sound Of Silence’ in the video below:
It is clear to see tens of thousands of comments from viewers around the world. While older individuals may feel nostalgic when watching this performance, it is heartening to see that many young people feel grateful and appreciate the combination of two great artists.
A person wrote, “The first time I heard this song I was 9 years old. A rare day home from school. My brother Jim had his own record player. I carefully placed the album on the turntable and listened. This song touched my 9 year old heart and has always. I read the lyrics and felt/feel joy when I heard/hear or read them. Silence, without scratching the album.”
A youngster also commented, “I was just a teen when this beautiful song hit the Pop Charts! Every time I heard it I got goosebumps! Well I still get them! The best of the best!”