Art Garfunkel

Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and released 16 solo albums.

Garfunkel was originally revered for his Grammy-winning, chart-topping songs and albums with partner and fellow NYC native Paul Simon. Their greatest hits collection, which includes “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound of Silence,” “The Boxer” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” among others, is the biggest selling album ever by a duo.

After Simon & Garfunkel parted ways in 1970, Garfunkel landed several major film roles, including “Carnal Knowledge” (opposite Jack Nicholson), “Catch 22” and Nicholas Roeg’s “Bad Timing/A Sensual Obsession.” His solo debut “Angle Clare” spawned the top 10 hit “All I Know.” His other solo albums include Breakaway (‘75; features the hit “I Only Have Eyes For You”), “Watermark” (‘78; featuring “[What A] Wonderful World” with James Taylor and Paul Simon), “Fate for Breakfast” (‘79), “Scissor Cut” (‘81), “The Animals Christmas” (‘86), “Lefty” (‘88), “Garfunkel” (greatest hits, ‘88), “Up till Now” (‘93), “Across America” (‘97), “Songs from a Parent to a Child” (‘97), “Everything Waits to be Noticed” (’03) and “Some Enchanted Evening” (’07).

The late ‘80s brought two new challenges for Garfunkel: he published “Still Water”, a collection of poetry in ‘89, and began an amazing trek across America—on foot. Walking across the United States in 40 installments, Garfunkel wanted to slow down and see the country. But the ‘80s and ‘90s found Garfunkel doing what he does best: singing for an audience. “Taking on the fear and vulnerability of a live show keeps you vital,” says Garfunkel, who relishes the opportunity to perform new and classic material for fans around the world. “I’m a singer trying to get away with a lucky job. I try to soothe, to lift…That’s my life.”