Mrs. Robinson
Art Garfunkel
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Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon"Mrs. Robinson" is chiefly noted for its inclusion in the soundtrack of the iconic movie 'The Graduate' (1967). The song was even created and named specifically for the film.
- The song became the first rock song to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969.
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Frank SinatraSinatra covered "Mrs. Robinson" in his 1969 album "My Way". His version is much more orchestral than the original and features his unique vocal style.
- Sinatra's cover also changes the original folk-rock feel of the song to a more jazz-pop sound.
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Paul SimonInterestingly, Paul Simon initially intended the song to be named "Mrs. Roosevelt". This was later changed to "Mrs. Robinson" as decided by Director Mike Nichols for the movie 'The Graduate'.
- Paul Simon initially struggled with the lyrics of the song and couldn’t complete it during the filming of ‘The Graduate’. The movie therefore uses an instrumental version of the song in some parts.
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Simon & GarfunkelSimon & Garfunkel's version of "Mrs. Robinson" was the first song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks straight.
- Despite its association with the film, 'The Graduate', the complete version of the song is not in the movie. The finished version was included in the duo’s 1968 album, 'Bookends'.
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The LemonheadsRock band The Lemonheads made a popular cover of "Mrs. Robinson," which was included on their 1992 album, 'It's a Shame about Ray.'
- The Lemonheads' cover version of "Mrs. Robinson" was even used in the film 'Wolf of Wall Street'.
- Their version was more grunge and punk influenced, contrasting with the soft rock feel of the original.
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General factsIn 2004, the song "Mrs. Robinson" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, serving as testament to its enduring cultural significance.
- The song has widely been interpreted as an ode to the loss of innocence and the seductive allure of comforts, told through the lens of an older woman and a younger man. The 'Mrs. Robinson' character has become a symbol in music and film.
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