Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park

Starring:Paul Simon, David Brown (XL), Edward I. Koch, Steve Gadd, John Gatchell, Dave Matthews (IV), David Tofani, Art Garfunkel, Grady Tate, Richard Tee, Anthony Jackson (III), Gerry Newood, Pete Carr
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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What started as a suggestion for Paul Simon to play a concert in New York's Central Park blossomed, on September 19, 1981, as a full-blown Simon and Garfunkel reunion after an 11-year hiatus, and now proves a priceless snapshot of two of America's greatest folk-rock performers. (It's also the rightful bookend to Simon and Garfunkel's acoustic Live from New York City, 1967.)

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What started as a suggestion for Paul Simon to play a concert in New York's Central Park blossomed, on September 19, 1981, as a full-blown Simon and Garfunkel reunion after an 11-year hiatus, and now proves a priceless snapshot of two of America's greatest folk-rock performers. (It's also the rightful bookend to Simon and Garfunkel's acoustic Live from New York City, 1967.)

Performed with a who's-who of East Coast session aces before a record-setting crowd of half a million fans, The Concert in Central Park finds its stars just shy of their 40th birthdays and very much in their primes, their voices sweet and pure and their playing relaxed, perfectly in tune and in synch. The show features a mix of S&G and solo Simon tunes, including all the songs that appear on the CD, with the addition of a reprise of "Late in the Evening" and the first live performance of Simon's "The Late Great Johnny Ace." This is classic material from start to finish, 87 minutes of unmitigated beauty. --Michael Mikesell

Customer Reviews:

the concert to own!.......2007-06-08

This reunion concert with Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, recorded in 1981, was historically, a very important event for many of their fans fortunate enough to be present for the performance, as well as the rest of us who caught it on PBS, as part of one of their more successful pledge drive efforts. Though, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel had split over artistic and [no doubt] personality differences, this concert really was the bridge made over their troubled waters, to reacquaint two old friends together through the music that had brought them so close in the past.

Even twenty-six years later, you can feel the real passion that these two men have for music, and for the best songs from their repertoire. Paul Simon penned many great hits, during his time spent recording with Garfunkel in their musical partnership. They include songs like "Bridge Over Troubled Water," their interpretation of the traditional folk ballad, "Scarborough Fair," "America," "Mrs. Robinson," "Wake Up Little Susie," and a slew of other tunes. Those two have a haunting quality to their performances that truly sounds like a throwback to the era of minstrels from the middle ages, yet, the arrangements fuse "old" together with "new," sustaining their fanbase that they acquired in the 1960s, as well as newer listeners drawn in by the more modern arrangements. You will truly enjoy this concert, and its a great recording that you could easily watch over again numerous times, without losing interest.

Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park DVD.......2007-02-09

The DVD arrived on time and in excellent condition. We continue to enjoy the excellent service that Amazon provides.

Simon & Garfunkel - Central Park.......2007-01-16

Looked like a great concert, but this duo was sadly let down by the sound men. Their voices were largely drowned out by the music and background noise.

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK.......2007-01-12

I LIKE THERE LIVE CONCERT.AND I LIKE ALL OF THERE SONGS I SEEN THIS
CONERT ON PBS TV THE FERT TIME AND I SEAD TO MYSELF I HADE TO
ORDER MY OWN COPY .TO INJOY FOR EVER THIS IS A VERY GOOD TITLE
AND I DO LOVE IT.I HOPE THIS HELPS BY

simon and Garfunkel The concert in Central Park.......2007-01-12

Wonderful. I forgot how many great songs they have.

Average customer rating:

the concert to own!
Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park DVD
Simon & Garfunkel - Central Park
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK
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Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
Starring: Paul Simon , David Brown (XL) , Edward I. Koch , Steve Gadd , and John Gatchell
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

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Customer Reviews:

the concert to own!.......2007-06-08

Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park DVD.......2007-02-09

The DVD arrived on time and in excellent condition. We continue to enjoy the excellent service that Amazon provides.

Simon & Garfunkel - Central Park.......2007-01-16

Looked like a great concert, but this duo was sadly let down by the sound men. Their voices were largely drowned out by the music and background noise.

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK.......2007-01-12

simon and Garfunkel The concert in Central Park.......2007-01-12

Wonderful. I forgot how many great songs they have.

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