Art Garfunkel writes a note to his younger self
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- In the "CBS This Morning" ongoing series "Note to Self," 72-year-old singer Art Garfunkel contributes a letter to his younger self, which includes a look at the highs and lows of fame, the joys of family, and the struggle of losing his singing voice later in life.
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"What do I know that you may value? It's what *you* know that *I* have forgotten."
That hit me a little hard ;n;
Yes.
Jiggy Wiggy ASMR
Exactly... as soon as he spoke those words I felt it immediately.
"I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."
Jiggy Wiggy ASMR
Absolutely... just got chills reading ur ppst.
"I was so much older then, I'm younger then that now".
Garfunkel could harmonize with a blender.
Yes
+Charles Barbola this is very true
If the voices of angels in heaven don't sound like Art Garfunkel, I'm going to be disappointed.
I believe they'd sound better lol
So can I
How many 70 year old men still sing like that, even in a "lower key?"
Scott Reed Paul McCartney. At 73 his voice has rarely changed.
Jonathan Gomez Right????
Jonathan Gomez And he's one of the rare ones who still sings everything in the original key! Plus, Ringo too! So basically it comes down to having to have been a Beatle.
Deanna Bayless im not sure if paul smoked like art did tho, the smoking has a huge effect
Scott Reed
With him on the hat !
he cant sing now,
One of my musical heroes. A poet with a voice of an angel.
Absolutely
He said that he doesn't know how he lost his voice. Cigarettes. Does it every time. Cheryl Cole, same problem, record label threatened to boot her if she didn't quit. I don't think she has.
what a beautiful, wonderful man! Thank you art for your presence in this world! you've made it a better place!
He could tell himself to forgive Paul for recording a solo record as a teenager. It wasn't just Art's incredible voice that made the duo stars and wealthy. It was the songs PAUL wrote. Not to mention that Paul couldn't be expected to spend his life writing only songs Art would want to record. He needed to grow as a songwriter and he made great music. Art could sing songs people besides Paul wrote and did.
What's your point? Other than idiotic that is !!!
Art smoked like a chimney. I wonder if that is what cost him his voice?
it is. thats why he's mostly stopped smoking trying to get his singing voice back
Wow, this was so beautiful that I started to cry. What a wonderful man!
Garfunkel for president!
when he was like, I lost my singing voice three years ago my heart sank lol I felt like I got news that someone died
😁
When I was in school, we had a band of two. I was Garfunkel and my friend was Simon, and we sang all of the Simon and Garfunkel songs. All the lyrics are embedded in my mind forever. Thank you Simon and Garfunkel. There has never before or after been music like yours. Lots of love. 🌸🌸
Art Garfunkel was a large contributing factor to what made the duo of Simon & Garfunkel so great. I also loved his solo album 'Angel Clare' and I always felt he deserved more appreciation than he usually got, both as a musician and as a fine human being. He was the perfect complementary counterbalance to Paul Simon, both musically and in terms of personality. This sweet and poignant letter reaffirms all of that in my estimation. All the best to you, Art - and many thanks for five decades of lovely musical inspiration.
Yes, I do agree. And I also thank you for the five decades, Artie. My 70th birthday is 25th of September. I have great memories of their singing from all decades. I watch something Art and Simon on you tube everyday. Love the Central Park Concert. My seven year old great grandson's desk is right beside mine and now and then I hear him softly singing along.
Love and Peace
Art's balls have finally dropped...
Do wish he hadn't sung...
***** Isn't it crazy? Good grief that's just petty jealousy.
Art, thanks for your art.
If i see one more art joke i will start saying dirty words
andre wright DISHES
FINE ART!!! ha ha
Art is just about as talented and beautiful as they come.
lebarosky Yes, he is!
:D
No matter what,Art..you will forever be a inspiration for generations to come..
One beautiful human being .
Did they seriously use Comic Sans for this??? So disrespectful to a legend.
why not? he dresses like a god damned bum, so why should the font look any better?
lol so damn true.
Who cares?
LOL .. I thought Comic Sans was verboten by graphic artists everywhere.
This doesn't make any comic sense.
I love Art but let's be honest. He lost his singing voice from years of cigarette smoking.
*****
The same thing happened to Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. He can still sing very well, but he has to sing everything in a MUCH lower key because cigarettes took his singing voice away. Hesounds nothing like he did on their earlier albums, and it's heartbreaking.
***** And what causes people to lose compassion for others...
***** All parts of us age, including our voices.
Unless we are fortunate like Jon Anderson of Yes and Peter Rivera of Rare Earth. Both of these people sound EXACTLY as they did as far back as 45 years ago.
***** Um.. not really. Art's voice is at least an octave lower and much raspier.
He seems like such a nice guy :)
he's a much nicer gut that i always took him for
Art Garfunkel Many people in this world love you because you have brought so much love to us. God Bless you and your family.
verrygood
He was a handsome one, as a youngster. He's done a great job of keeping his kids out of prying media eyes, because I've never seen any of them anywhere. And I live in NYC and get around to different media events.
This was 4 minutes and 16 seconds of POETRY....Thank you Sir
One of the most beautiful voices of any genre of music.
wow, you will have to excuse me for being of a younger generation. I never saw this til now and I could spend years around this guy just listening to him and giving me his knowledge of this world and life experiences but most of all, that joys and world of singing, I mean this guy could teach a baby how to sing, just a beautiful being he is
Boomer crap. I was just looking for his denouncement of Paul.
My mum told me she met Art and Paul with her girlfriends or friend in the 60's on a walking holiday staying in hostels in the North of England along the way hiking and said Paul was lovely and really shy...and Art and her shared a kiss and he gave her a piggy back Iol.. I said its funny cause you and Art both have red curly hair think he fancied my mum a little bit, she was a good catholic girl at the time! But they all had a good laugh.
Sadly my mum passed away in 2011 but I always remember that story she told me and Bridge over troubled water was played at my uncles funeral and my mum was right they both seem to be good down to earth people!!
+oomoonbeam Wow bless her heart. sorry for your loss. she must have had the best time though!! that's sounds like a dream.. I would do almost anything to have a memory like that. but sadly nothing can turn back time
oomoonbeam beautiful remember! Peace to your dear Mum.
Thank You Art. Your voice I love. I remember trying to sing like you to a LP and a 8 track. Your words and voice live on in my own children now and forever.
Love S&G ...I could listen to Art for hrs! WISH THIS WAS LONGER :(
That was beautiful My voice changed due to a cervical neck fusion. I was hit by a drunk driver. It's like being a completely different person. I feel for you Mr. Garfunkel
Thank you for this. I'm 70, and your music helped me get through some tough times and boosted the satisfaction of all times.
you will never find the right hat
...ever
Im bald too and ive spent a fortune on hats.....maybe the right hat is no hat at all...
And he STILL hasn’t!! Lol if you look at pictures of him throughout his past.... his caps never fit properly!!! Lol I believe it’s because of his curls😉
I love this man. I love him.
Same here! :)
TheLiquefied I do ,too.. He sings like an angel.
i love him more ❤❤❤❤❤❤
( i would die for him)
You win Owen Shelley.. I wouldn't die for him, I don't think...or, maybe I would..
+Owen Shelley idolatry.
I love this man so much. He has the voice of an angel.
His son sings beautifully too.
He never wrote their songs just sang them
And ?????
This video is so wonderful. Art Garfunkel seems like such a good person. He certainly has had one of the most recognizable and beautiful voices in the music industry. The downfall of his voice is like watching an old friend die and I almost did with the last part of this video. Touching.
I read earlier today that he walked clear across the U.S., Japan, and Europe.
Thank you Art. I grew old too. Just have to learn how to do it right. You are a class act. God bless.
Such a lovely poetic letter to his younger self. I grew up listening to Simon and Garfunkel's music and still have their albums. They are legends. I never tire of listening to them. The Sound Of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Waters are so hauntingly beautiful. Garfunkel's beautiful angelic voice singing Bridge Over Troubled Waters is mesmerizing. No one else could have sang it so beautifully. I loved watching his casualness of putting his hands in his pockets when he sang and out would come that beautiful voice. Those are two of my all time favorite songs. I miss Simon and Garfunkel as a duo. Their voices harmonized so perfectly together. This video brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Art Garfunkel. You are a treasure.
Nothing lasts forever Art. You done good.
BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS!
*you've* done good
Grammar Nazi Andre Wright
"You done good" is a colloquialism I used on purpose. Look the word up if needed.
Some of us already knew that, frere. To bad some people aren't as smart as they think they are. ; )
His legacy maybe? like energy
Art Garfunkel never had the talent that Paul Simon did, never had any of that talent at all. He did possess some small talent, as a songwriter, and I shall always respect him for it.I shall respect him, until the day my body no longer draws breath.I will always remember , the wonderful harmonies he and Paul Simon crafted together, and it is those songs, that I will take with me, until my dying day.
🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂So wrong... don't know where to begin. you should do some research.
Grew up on his music . . . Growing older with his music. He’s a class act. ♥️
Same here..🌹
This man is truly something else! And truly underrated in my opinion
Legend. Plus, the level of self awareness... respect.
If you haven't watched and listened to Art's note to his younger self, you are missing out. He said when you age you get out of the way of yourself. I just had my 70th birthday on September 25 and a bulb went off over my head when he said that you get out of your own way. I know I lived thru some great decades and I am not going to be an idiot and say, "but I wouldn't go back to that age". They are fucking lying or was fugly and couldn't make friends. I would go before the wheels on the bus stopped turning round and round. But you do release your ass cheeks a little when you know you had your fun and you can't go back......I do wish I had been wilder, tried everything, and made love more. Peace and Happiness
I’ll soon be 80…I wish I had done A LOT MORE!
I absolutely LOVED this. What a perfect note to a younger self... Thank you!
And so he sings in a lower key. It still brings joy. And, that's what it is all about. That's even if the only audience is yourself.
Like the line in the Harry Chapin song, "He didn't know how well he sang. It just made him whole."
Thanks for the memories art.
And it says don't smoke weed
Thats pretty amazing Art..Well done.
Art is a class act....
Art - you are still the master in any key, in any register. We all wish we could sing like you - at 22 or 72, and hopefully at 92!
This gave me goosebumps and tears.
Thanx Art.
I've watched the concert in Central Park many many times. Sounds awesome with the my new Bose headphones.
Green w/envy Dave......Peace
Nice Bose plug. I'm sold ;)
Cringe-worthy.
Reminds me that the Independent reviewed his concert last week. It was said to be a lovely performance, marred only by him reading his doggerel in a sing-song voice between the songs.
I would like to read that article. In what city & state is the Independent paper. I just read thru some reviews and they all had good things to say and the audience comments were all very nice.
I cried all through this piece....damn Sir....you stored emotions I thought I could keep in check. I lied to myself didn't I? God bless you!!! Your voice still soars and reigns supreme to me and those who adore your music and artistry.
Need to get to know yourself first
Garfunkel’s was the voice, Simon was the genius. Pure genius
I have no words to describe how important You Are....your voice...with Paul Simon...the best ever
you bring tears of joy from me .thanks art
"Differentness". Isn't that a Bushism?
Bidenism.
2.48:his wife(?) looks a like him.Similar features and smile and expression facial.
I wish I could meet Mr. Garfunkel. I haven't met many who can see and process the world the way he does. Thank you for bringing your music to our ears.
At least he's given up with his wig!
He's one of the luckier people in the world. In that category, Dan Blocker comes to mind...maybe Ringo Starr. Art is angry now that he and Paul they didn't continue into the 1970's, so, probably he should tell himself, "Dear younger ME, It's 1971, you/I have more money than you or I will ever have again, so, save your shekels and find a good investment broker."
He's still got that beautiful poetry... I was raised on Simon and Garfunkel's music, and to this day I still love listening to them.
One thing I never noticed though was that Garfunkel is left handed, as is Simon. Although he can't go to the same level as he was before he lost his singing voice, he never lost the power inside him. Their songs have kept me going for so many years. And to Simon and Garfunkel, I owe a lot.
I love you Art Garfunkel.
Voices Of The Old People
At the end I just started to cry guys sorry...such a great voice...
That last line is true in more ways than one.
Comic sans.
Isn't it horrible, especially that AG has been known for his beautiful handwriting ('living typewriter')
Thanks Art for your shared insight to life. I have so enjoyed your music over the years. My children who are musicians, love you too! God bless!
I can't imagine what it's like to lose your original singing voice like Artie did, I've lost my voice for a few weeks at a time and each time I feel like dying. But to be able to persevere like he has is something to admire.
"Differentness"? "Musicianship"? What a string of pretentious mumble-jumble. I loved you Art back when you were S & G - but without Paul to dictate the lyrics you fall flat on your face. Too bad. When I clicked on this video I had such great expectations.
Well, with a name like BackSeatHump, you definitely can't claim "great expectations" (although your comment is, ironically, more pretentious than anything I've ever heard from Art). He's proven himself to be a true artist, with or without Paul's lyrics. His voice is a gift and he's a true legend. What have you done with your life, BSHumper?
kakeljo 55
Art Garfunkel doesn't speak English - that's all there is to it. And if you think that my on-line name has any bearing on his talent then you are a dunce.
Hey no argument there (about me being a dunce! but for various other reasons..) However, I still defend Art's talent, not to mention his ability to speak English. AND I don't think your online name has any bearing on Art's talent. It only proves my point regarding your own taste & integrity.
kakeljo 55
Well, his kindergarten, make-up vocabulary of "Differentness" and "Musicianship" proves that his English is very, VERY bad. And as far as my on-line name being an indication of my "taste & integrity", well .......... suppose you tell me what my on-line name means, Mr. Smarty, and then we'll discuss my "taste & integrity" - and even your own command of the English language. Are you ready?
BackSeatHump you're a moron.....anything that goes over some cold souled idiots head,he calls pretentious. how unoriginal, you vapid twerp. and,using language as a weapon,is the last refuge of the unfeeling goon.
I stumbled across this interview....listened to this gentleman's voice. Nothing is coincidental in my beliefs....our "names" are chosen across the Heavens..."Art" is given to the world to create and heal... the natural tones of your voice calls out to all of us.....the sparkle of "God"...in all the ways the stars show us....shine on my friend...keep to your love and styles...thanks for the beauty you portray in music...... I thank You...once more across the seas...:)
Tell your younger self that Paul is more than a little moody & K-crazy!
Note that his kitchen is the exact same kitchen from the album cover of Fate for breakfast from 1979! Even the yellow duck on the table is the same as 35 years earlier.
That lower key made me cry. My new favorite version. Beautiful Man!!!
This letter is more beautiful than a music. Powerful. I felt moved by this poem or letter!!!!!
Lost his tenor octave.
But still sings well in one octave lower.......!
God bless him he is a great philosopher.........!!
I grew up listening to them, what a legend
a true ginger with a soul
His voice, his words, his music, have left memories and feelings indelibly etched in my soul. Thank you Mr. Garfunkle:) A voice may die, but a memory lives forever.
I think we can disagree here. we all have talents but we all do not have the same. Because Paul is a talented song writer doesn"t make Art less talented. These guys were friends or still friends and maybe will be forever, not a good thing to compare who's got what talent. They are both Very, Very,, talented individuals.Let us be greatful for the good Songs that God gave them to leave with us.
i admire ...ok i love this man
Thank you art for all the hauntingly beautiful moments I cherish them all through the decades of my life.
This is one of the greatest person on the planet!! When I here a song singing by Art I really don't know what happens to me , his voice is making me in an state of .... I can not explain this feeling..., but its feels good !!!
Awesome human. Hopefully he can inspire others to not smoke. 50 years of Cigs and Pot.....cost him lots of agony.
What a guy! I love this great man. But he forgot to say how lucky he was having such a great vocals, knowing how to use it and being in such a lucrative industry. Just kidding! Of course he wouldn't say that, because it would be a self-admiration which is a characteristic, a great humble Artist such as "Art" do not possess.
I totally enjoyed watching this...as I too grow older... I grew up in a awesome amount of decadeds the 60's the 70's and continue on,,,, like so many artists that were a little older then me and maybe a little younger then me... We all move forward... yes the vocals of artists that we loved as youth because of time.. they cannot sing like thier prime... the actors we loved in what maybe was the pinacle of their being on top of their game... I still love it all.. and I am totally able to cut them the slack.... My very low level of talent is maybe looking through a camera lens,,, and seeing the simple,, that makes me smile,,, and maybe a few others too... The egos of artists... I dont care... for that moment in time they brought a smile to my face even decades later it is still there.
Art, your contribution is 'Joy & Happiness Worldwide'
So many peoples lives have been enriched with your calling to sing.
I thank you from my heart. Your songs & lyrics fill my heart with joy.
For that I Am eternally grateful & I thank you. XXX
thank you for that comment
Thank you so much for your welcome message. :-}
Beautiful to hear his voice again into the time he was friendly with Paul Simon. But people get old, I am a singer in a choir in The Netherlands. I am 35 years old and I sing a lot of songs into the church.
WoW !!I'm actually here right now in the middle of the desert in Saudi Arabia.As I watch this beautiful inspirational video of my long time favorite Mr. Art G...Tears fell from my eyes simple because hes my idol.I really miss him so much...During my early days in the Philippines I and my friends usually goes to a videoke bars just to sing Mr.Art G. and Paul S. songs .Drink til the wee hours it's so enjoying.Thanks for thier wonderful songs.They maybe old now thats for sure.But their songs never will.I love you Art and Paul...
You still sound absolutely amazing Art.❤️🙏🏾
"You will never find the right, hat" .you lose your voice, never,.. your sense of humour. Nicely done, Garfunky!
🥰 Im so grateful for a world with Art Garfunkel’s beautiful voice and soul in it.
Thank u Art for many years of wonderful music,God Bless.
Dear Art,
In regard to waht you said at the end, at 4:03 ...
You don't need the right hat. You don't need a hat at all! You are Art. Sincerely kind and moving.
I love this so much, I can't even explain. What a great singer, as well as a beautiful soul. 💜
This is what growing old gracefully looks like folks. You could see in the twinkle in his eyes that he would be such a fun guy to be around.
This voice is....time immortal!. It's like falling into water and being lifted and swayed by high and low waves only to (when you get to the end of the song) drown peacfully. NO sir....for the fans and those who love you, your voice will never fade, never be gone...locked in time immotal.
Mary M. Revis Love this comment. So many people who love & admire this man. I hope he reads some of the praise & adoration from people of all ages. We will love you forever. 💕💕