I was watching both Asia and BJ react. BJ seemed to like the music and didn't seem to pay attention much to the lyrics. Asia was perplexed as she tried to make sense of what they were singing about. They mentioned that it was the innocence of the song they were attracted to. Innocence was the last thing that could describe what the song was about. it helps to know what the song was used for in the movie "The Graduate". Without that, it is very hard to get a meaning out of the song but there are a few clues. I wondered if she knew who Joe DiMaggio was and why they reference that? What is it they have to hide from the kids? The song is good but without seeing the movie, not easy to interpret.
I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel & had a lot of their records. Absolutely loved them & their harmonies. You won't find a bad song. They have had so many hits such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Sound Of Silence", "The Boxer", "Mrs. Robinson", "Scarborough Fair", "At The Zoo", "Cecilia", "America", "I Am A Rock", "El Condor Pasa" etc. Paul Simon went on to have a huge solo career with lots of great songs.
If my memory’s correct, they did drop the name “Mrs. Robinson” into this song which was already partially written, to make it fit the character in the Graduate. Check out the film, there were other Simon & Gar songs in it…. And it’s a great film. Starred Dustin Hoffman (very young) Anne Bancroft, and Katherine Ross.
I never liked the movie... I know a lot of folks do. To me it was terrible message.. terrible family Dynamics.. very flawed humans behaving badly. I did like the ending when he yells for her in church and she finally breaks free from her mindset and goes.
That's right. Simon was working on a song about Eleanor Roosevelt and when the director asked for a song for his movie "The Graduate" Simon rewrote it as a song about Mrs. Robinson.
The song comes from the movie The Graduate and Mrs. ROBINSON is one of the main characters in the movie, you should check out the movie the graduate, they also play some more of their songs in that movie.
Simon & Garfunkel have been playing in my home my entire life. Paul Simon is up there as one of the greatest American songwriters we've ever had. Please review the song America, It's on the same album.
"The Graduate" cane out in 1967. The song was released as a single the following year. The movie won 6 or 7 academy awards including the award for being the best picture.
Listen to America, one of my favorite S&G songs, also Feelin` Groovy ( 59th St bridge song ) or really any other song, even album tracks they really didn`t record any stinkers.
God, you make me feel old. The Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack for the 1967 movie, The Graduate, was really unique because the songs intentionally fit the movie plot and characters so perfectly. And the music was so good. Mrs. Robinson, Scarborough Fair, The Sound of Silence… This is not the place to discuss the movie, but Mrs. Robinson, played by Anne Bancroft, has a very special place in film history.
One of the greatest duos ever along with the Righteous Brothers and Everly Brothers. Had many hit songs. Sounds of Silence may be their biggest, my favorite. This song was a big hit in 68.
Simon's inclusion of the phrase "coo-coo-ca-choo" is a homage to a lyric in the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus". "Mrs. Robinson" was awarded two Grammy Awards at the 11th Annual Grammy Awards in 1969. Mrs. Robinson was played by Ann Bancroft. In 1961, Bancroft met Mel Brooks at a rehearsal for Perry Como's variety show . Bancroft and Brooks married on August 5, 1964, at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau near New York City Hall, and remained married until her death. Their son, Max Brooks, was born in 1972.
"The Boxer" is their best song from many points of view, production values, a deep meaningful story and ethereal harmonies and orchestration, highly recommended.
This song was a HUGE HIT along with the film THE GRADUATE in the late 60's which Simon and Garfunkel wrote and performed the entire soundtrack - Mrs. Robinson was a character in the movie. - I am sure it has been used in many movies since them.
I know others have said this, but the character Mrs. Robinson is in the movie, The Graduate. S & G were asked to provide songs for the movie. The director didn't think one of the songs they gave him fit the move quite right and asked if they had anything else. They were working on another song called Mrs. Roosevelt. They changed the name and gave it to the director, and the rest is history. If I'm not mistaken, the song fit in so well, that they used some other S & G songs as the soundtrack to the film, e.g., Sounds of Silence & Scarborough Fair.
The song plays in Forrest Gump while he is receiving the medal of honor from LBJ (LBJ: 'where were you hit son' FG: In the butt ocks sir' LBJ: 'That must be a sight. I'd like to see that', so Forrest does exactly that and moons the president). That scene.
Honestly Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits or whatever it's named is one of thee greatest albums of all time. You can't go wrong with any of their music.
The Graduate, 1967. Unforgettable movie with Dustin Hoffman & Katherine Ross. This song was top notch in the movie. And you're right BJ, this song was also in the movie Forrest Gump where the songs indicated exactly the times the movie was evolving.
This song is in a lot of movies but it was originally wrote for the movie The Graduate. Another one of their popular songs The Sound of Silence was also from that movie.
It was written Mrs Roosevelt but Simon changed it to cover the fact that she was an alcoholic. That's what the song was about. She was in a treatment center for a time.
"Mrs. Robinson,” was originally titled, “Mrs. Roosevelt.” Named after the 32nd First Lady. The song had absolutely nothing to do with the plot of The Graduate. Director Mike Nichols, said he needed another song for his movie, Paul Simon told him that they were too busy touring, and that he only had “a song about times past, about Mrs. Roosevelt and Joe DiMaggio and stuff,” but it wasn’t finished yet. It was originally a tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt and the passing of an era; ...a more innocent time. Nichols used it, and Simon changed it to "Mrs. Robinson."
Folk rock is the genre. Simon and Garfunkel are one of the best duos ever, and they have many many hits that y’all would find equally as great as Mrs. Robinson.
Simon and Garfunkle led the way into folk pop. This album was in everybody's record collection. Simon is a master songwriter/lyricist, one of the finest America has ever produced. For me, each new single was a radio event. And they proceded to produce hit after hit, but every song on the albums was great too. They helped form the worldview of everyone who had ears to hear.
From the move THE GRADUATE. Paul Simon wrote most of their songs. I hope you get into his solo work. Check out Oprah's favorite LP 'Graceland' by Paul Simon....and many more works....
The song premiered in the 1967 movie “The Graduate”, starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols. Personally I believe the best lyrics in the song are “where have you gone Joe DiMaggio a nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you”. With the turbulent 60s it’s a plea for more innocent times.
Yes you guessed it this is the song title to the movie the graduate Mrs Robinson the alchoholic who takes her daughters boyfriend . Simon and Garfunkel were just different but so good . Paul Simon such a clever song writer and musician .
Yes, BJ, this song was used in Forrest Gump. 👍 Just one of many great Simon & Garfunkel songs! Bridge Over Troubled Water & Sound Of Silence are probably their two biggest hits, with lots of awards, too. Mrs Robinson was a character in the movie, The Graduate, from 1967, & that's where this song was introduced. Movie was first starring role for Dustin Hoffman & told the story of his character having an affair with his girlfriend's mother, who is Mrs. Robinson.
You need to watch the movie 'The Graduate' (1967), which the song was written for, starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. You'll understand the song then. It was used in Forest Gump nearly 30 years later.
Glad y’all back! This is from a movie with Dustin Hoffman “The Graduate” where he as a student and the teacher had a thang going on… The difference in how that’s expressed then and it is now. …too funny and he was in college ai believe.. Peace!!!
You're right, Asia. Simon & Garfunkel had many hits. As did Paul Simon, solo, after the duo broke up. Art Garfunkel had a few hits, solo, also. But, Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. He wrote many infectious, fun songs ( _Me And Julio_ , _Cecilia,You Can Call Me Al_, to name a few). He also wrote some more serious, profound songs like _American Tune_ , a song which I hope you two will checkout.
This is most iconic movie soundtrack of all time….Joltin Joe didn’t like his name mentioned at the time…he said he never went anywhere…he is still here…he never got what they meant….RIP Joe D
Joe Dimaggio was used as a metaphor about a time when America looked up to sports heros as their role models and positive vibes. He of course was a Yankee great.
Me and Mrs. Jones. Early 70's soul. Billy Paul, if I remember correctly. Never heard the Hall and Oates version, but doubt it compares to the original.
There's a old song from the big band era of the 1930's and 1940's, by Harry James Band, "I've Heard That Song Before" lol. Check it out, it's your theme song😂
This song was originally from the movie The Graduate. Mrs. Robinson was a character in the movie.
A very complicated character :-)
I was watching both Asia and BJ react. BJ seemed to like the music and didn't seem to pay attention much to the lyrics. Asia was perplexed as she tried to make sense of what they were singing about. They mentioned that it was the innocence of the song they were attracted to. Innocence was the last thing that could describe what the song was about. it helps to know what the song was used for in the movie "The Graduate". Without that, it is very hard to get a meaning out of the song but there are a few clues. I wondered if she knew who Joe DiMaggio was and why they reference that? What is it they have to hide from the kids? The song is good but without seeing the movie, not easy to interpret.
Look at you. Trying to educate idiots who have never heard of The Graduate.
I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel & had a lot of their records. Absolutely loved them & their harmonies. You won't find a bad song. They have had so many hits such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Sound Of Silence", "The Boxer", "Mrs. Robinson", "Scarborough Fair", "At The Zoo", "Cecilia", "America", "I Am A Rock", "El Condor Pasa" etc. Paul Simon went on to have a huge solo career with lots of great songs.
Without a doubt! So many wonderful melodies.
And here's to you Simon and Garfunkel, two artists who made wonderful music together.
Jones in the bones...lol
This song is in Forrest Gump, originally from The Graduate, I think it's in American Pie too. And probably a dozen other movies :)
If my memory’s correct, they did drop the name “Mrs. Robinson” into this song which was already partially written, to make it fit the character in the Graduate. Check out the film, there were other Simon & Gar songs in it…. And it’s a great film. Starred Dustin Hoffman (very young) Anne Bancroft, and Katherine Ross.
I never liked the movie... I know a lot of folks do. To me it was terrible message.. terrible family Dynamics.. very flawed humans behaving badly. I did like the ending when he yells for her in church and she finally breaks free from her mindset and goes.
That's right. Simon was working on a song about Eleanor Roosevelt and when the director asked for a song for his movie "The Graduate" Simon rewrote it as a song about Mrs. Robinson.
@@creinicke1000 I get that...now we have worse....the old argument "Is it art imitating life, or life imitating art..."
it's from the film The Graduate (1967) .
The movie was "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman Mrs Robinson was the character played by Ann Bancroft
Anne Bancroft was born in September 1931 while Dustin Hoffman was born less than 6 years later in August 1937.
It was also in Forrest Gump as he remembers.
Love you two!!!
Paul Simon's "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" from "Graceland" album is a masterpiece. In fact, that entire album is amazing.
First rock song to win a Grammy for record of the year in 1969.
A song that defines a generation.
I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Simon at a party, and talking for a while. Brilliant.
The song comes from the movie The Graduate and Mrs. ROBINSON is one of the main characters in the movie, you should check out the movie the graduate, they also play some more of their songs in that movie.
My mom played a lot of Simon and Garfunkel when I was young. I absolutely love their words, harmony,feel,music. They are music perfection.
Simon & Garfunkel have been playing in my home my entire life. Paul Simon is up there as one of the greatest American songwriters we've ever had. Please review the song America, It's on the same album.
Hopefully they've been paying rent, otherwise you've missed out on some serious jack!
"The Graduate" cane out in 1967. The song was released as a single the following year. The movie won 6 or 7 academy awards including the award for being the best picture.
No it only won for best director
Listen to America, one of my favorite S&G songs, also Feelin` Groovy ( 59th St bridge song ) or really any other song, even album tracks they really didn`t record any stinkers.
God, you make me feel old. The Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack for the 1967 movie, The Graduate, was really unique because the songs intentionally fit the movie plot and characters so perfectly. And the music was so good. Mrs. Robinson, Scarborough Fair, The Sound of Silence… This is not the place to discuss the movie, but Mrs. Robinson, played by Anne Bancroft, has a very special place in film history.
One of the greatest duos ever along with the Righteous Brothers and Everly Brothers. Had many hit songs. Sounds of Silence may be their biggest, my favorite. This song was a big hit in 68.
I don't know. Bridge Over Troubled Water might be bigger, a lot of other artists covered it...
Simon's inclusion of the phrase "coo-coo-ca-choo" is a homage to a lyric in the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus".
"Mrs. Robinson" was awarded two Grammy Awards at the 11th Annual Grammy Awards in 1969.
Mrs. Robinson was played by Ann Bancroft. In 1961, Bancroft met Mel Brooks at a rehearsal for Perry Como's variety show . Bancroft and Brooks married on August 5, 1964, at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau near New York City Hall, and remained married until her death. Their son, Max Brooks, was born in 1972.
"The Boxer" is their best song from many points of view, production values, a deep meaningful story and ethereal harmonies and orchestration, highly recommended.
Definitely recommend The Boxer!
I'd say Bridge but so many classics.
This song was a HUGE HIT along with the film THE GRADUATE in the late 60's which Simon and Garfunkel wrote and performed the entire soundtrack - Mrs. Robinson was a character in the movie. - I am sure it has been used in many movies since them.
It was in the movie the graduate, about a high school grad hooking up with an older women Mrs. Robinson great movie
Brilliant acoustic guitar playing.
These guys were fantastic
Paul is one of the greatest American songwriters.
I agree!
Cecilia is fun
The Graduate !
The BOXER BY S.G. IS MY fav. of theirs ,, can ya give it a shot. Movie is GRADUATE☮️🍺,🌟
From the movie The Graduate
I know others have said this, but the character Mrs. Robinson is in the movie, The Graduate. S & G were asked to provide songs for the movie. The director didn't think one of the songs they gave him fit the move quite right and asked if they had anything else. They were working on another song called Mrs. Roosevelt. They changed the name and gave it to the director, and the rest is history. If I'm not mistaken, the song fit in so well, that they used some other S & G songs as the soundtrack to the film, e.g., Sounds of Silence & Scarborough Fair.
The song plays in Forrest Gump while he is receiving the medal of honor from LBJ (LBJ: 'where were you hit son' FG: In the butt ocks sir' LBJ: 'That must be a sight. I'd like to see that', so Forrest does exactly that and moons the president). That scene.
The movie is " The Graduate "😊
Starring, Dustin Hoffman
She was the older woman with eyes on her daughter's friend
Honestly Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits or whatever it's named is one of thee greatest albums of all time. You can't go wrong with any of their music.
The Graduate, 1967. Unforgettable movie with Dustin Hoffman & Katherine Ross. This song was top notch in the movie. And you're right BJ, this song was also in the movie Forrest Gump where the songs indicated exactly the times the movie was evolving.
This song is in a lot of movies but it was originally wrote for the movie The Graduate. Another one of their popular songs The Sound of Silence was also from that movie.
I really like the lyrics of this song ., very good pick. Thumbs up !
It was written Mrs Roosevelt but Simon changed it to cover the fact that she was an alcoholic. That's what the song was about. She was in a treatment center for a time.
"Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon off of his 1985 solo album Graceland.
This is the sound track to one of the Greatest movies ever filmed "The Graduate"👌👍✌😁
Mrs not Miss Robinson. The difference is important to the song meaning. It was in the movie The Graduate.
The Sound of Silence & Bridge Over Troubled Water are two worth listening to as well.
You need to watch the movie, The Graduate, for this tune to make any sense. Highly recommended!
"Mrs. Robinson,” was originally titled, “Mrs. Roosevelt.” Named after the 32nd First Lady. The song had absolutely nothing to do with the plot of The Graduate. Director Mike Nichols, said he needed another song for his movie, Paul Simon told him that they were too busy touring, and that he only had “a song about times past, about Mrs. Roosevelt and Joe DiMaggio and stuff,” but it wasn’t finished yet. It was originally a tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt and the passing of an era; ...a more innocent time. Nichols used it, and Simon changed it to "Mrs. Robinson."
now the song makes more sense
The original cougar 🤣
Folk rock is the genre. Simon and Garfunkel are one of the best duos ever, and they have many many hits that y’all would find equally as great as Mrs. Robinson.
I took a me day from work..and decided to hang with you two. You never disapoint..thank you.
Mrs Robinson = the married older woman Dustin Hoffman has an affair with in The Graduate. The soundtrack was all Simon & Garfunkel.
The Joe DiMaggio reference is sort of a lament to the loss of an age of innocence.
Longing to have our HEROS back even though "he's left and gone away"
This was part of the soundtrack to the film The Graduate.
I love Asia's laugh it's so jolly!
The movie it was written for was "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman. Late 60's film. Won the Oscar for best director--Mike Nichols.
Simon and Garfunkle led the way into folk pop. This album was in everybody's record collection. Simon is a master songwriter/lyricist, one of the finest America has ever produced. For me, each new single was a radio event. And they proceded to produce hit after hit, but every song on the albums was great too. They helped form the worldview of everyone who had ears to hear.
Great song, great reaction. Cecilia, and I am a Rock are both fantastic, but they have a ton of amazing songs.
Great song
From the move THE GRADUATE. Paul Simon wrote most of their songs. I hope you get into his solo work. Check out Oprah's favorite LP 'Graceland' by Paul Simon....and many more works....
The Graduate movie soundtrack..1967. Also, in the 90's a band called the Lemonheads covered it. I think the movie Friday gave a nod with Mrs. Parker.
The song premiered in the 1967 movie “The Graduate”, starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols. Personally I believe the best lyrics in the song are “where have you gone Joe DiMaggio a nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you”. With the turbulent 60s it’s a plea for more innocent times.
Try "the boxer" or "Cecilia". This is true POP music. Short for "popular". Total roots mix for the day . Soulful. The were best friends from youth.
In the movie The Graduate Mrs Robinson was played by Anne Bancroft who was married to Mel Brooks at that time
Yes you guessed it this is the song title to the movie the graduate Mrs Robinson the alchoholic who takes her daughters boyfriend . Simon and Garfunkel were just different but so good . Paul Simon such a clever song writer and musician .
I love you guys! Thanks for the smiles
Love it when you go back this far. Good channel.
They are back together and touring. Paul Simon wrote, Sound of Silence.
Paul Simon has such a knack for deconstructing America and then putting it back together again by the end of the song. Vibe Miester
Yes, BJ, this song was used in Forrest Gump. 👍 Just one of many great Simon & Garfunkel songs! Bridge Over Troubled Water & Sound Of Silence are probably their two biggest hits, with lots of awards, too.
Mrs Robinson was a character in the movie, The Graduate, from 1967, & that's where this song was introduced. Movie was first starring role for Dustin Hoffman & told the story of his character having an affair with his girlfriend's mother, who is Mrs. Robinson.
Love the reactions.
You need to watch the movie 'The Graduate' (1967), which the song was written for, starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. You'll understand the song then. It was used in Forest Gump nearly 30 years later.
In Happy Feet 2, you get Queen with David Bowie (Under Pressure) in a great scene for the song.
Was in the Movie The Graduate...These dudes are poets...sheer lyricist genius...It's Folk all the way...
Anne Bancroft was Mrs. Robinson in the movie The Graduate.
Glad y’all back! This is from a movie with Dustin Hoffman “The Graduate” where he as a student and the teacher had a thang going on… The difference in how that’s expressed then and it is now. …too funny and he was in college ai believe.. Peace!!!
As someone who has been trying to play guitar for over 45yrs,you can't beat a bit of Paul Simon on guitar.
This song is originally from the soundtrack of a classic movie called "The graduate"
Associated with a movie and a scandalous affair between a young man and an older woman " Mrs Robinson" love this movie
The Graduate is such a good movie and novel.
You're right, Asia. Simon & Garfunkel had many hits. As did Paul Simon, solo, after the duo broke up. Art Garfunkel had a few hits, solo, also. But, Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. He wrote many infectious, fun songs ( _Me And Julio_ , _Cecilia,You Can Call Me Al_, to name a few). He also wrote some more serious, profound songs like _American Tune_ , a song which I hope you two will checkout.
In 'Forrest Gump', the song is played as Forrest is at the White House receiving his Congressional Medal of Honor.
This was a classic from the movie (also a classic) with Dustin Hoffman called "The Graduate." 😉 love you two👍💕🌈
Asia, when you asked, at the end, what would we call this type of song? For me, the word is "Memorizing". Cool smooth song.
Agree with Dagmar below....The Boxer and so many more.
A great Paul Simon video is "You Can Call Me Al". It's from the 80's. Check it out... 😎
omg you guys, the entire album is from The Graduate. WATCH IT!!!
From the movie, The Graduate- a classic!
It was in Forrest Gump, when he got his medal!
It's also from the movie, The Graduate
You two never fail to make me smile... thumbs up for my guilty addiction to Asia and BJ Reactions .... yep and Amen.
This is most iconic movie soundtrack of all time….Joltin Joe didn’t like his name mentioned at the time…he said he never went anywhere…he is still here…he never got what they meant….RIP Joe D
The movie is the Graduate from the 1960.
Joe Dimaggio was used as a metaphor about a time when America looked up to sports heros as their role models and positive vibes. He of course was a Yankee great.
You guys REALLY need to do The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel. It's probably their most popular song and IMHO, their best.
Mrs. Robinson is from the motion picture "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman.
Great music from The Graduate!
Me and Mrs. Jones. Early 70's soul. Billy Paul, if I remember correctly. Never heard the Hall and Oates version, but doubt it compares to the original.
There's a old song from the big band era of the 1930's and 1940's, by Harry James Band, "I've Heard That Song Before" lol. Check it out, it's your theme song😂
I think it was in Forest Gump but this is the theme from the movie "The Graduate".
Simon and Garfunkel were genius together.
Joe DiMaggio asked Paul Simon once “so why did you put me in your song”?
And Paul said “because Babe Ruth doesn’t have enough syllables”.
This is from a movi,"The Graduate ".
B.J. the original movie was the Graduate 1967.
Yeah they got the folk sound good call
There is a movie connected to this song is call Mrs. Robinson, Dustin Hoffman, is the star of the movie you should really see it.