Cloudy

Simon & Garfunkel

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"Cloudy" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their third studio album, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966). It was co-written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley of the Seekers; that band later covered it on their 1967 album Seekers Seen in Green. The Cyrkle released a version of the song on their 1966 debut album, Red Rubber Ball. The title track, Red Rubber Ball, was also written by the duo of Woodley/Simon.


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2008
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Cloudy
The sky is gray and white and cloudy,
Sometimes I think it's hanging down on me
And it's a hitchhike a hundred miles
I'm a rag-a-muffin child
Pointed finger-painted smile
I left my shadow waiting down the road for me a while

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My thoughts are scattered and they're cloudy,
They have no borders, no boundaries
They echo and they swell
From Tolstoy to Tinker Bell
Down from Berkeley to Carmel
Got some pictures in my pocket and a lot of time to kill

Hey sunshine
I haven't seen you in a long time
Why don't you show your face and bend my mind?
These clouds stick to the sky
Like floating questions, why?
And they linger there to die
They don't know where they are going, and, my friend, neither do I

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Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel were an American music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, largely on the strength of the hit single "The Sound of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate (1967), propelling them further into the public consciousness. more »

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Written by: Paul Simon, Bruce Woodley

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Cloudy" was written by Paul Simon of the musical duo Simon & Garfunkel.
Album Details
The song is from Simon & Garfunkel’s fourth studio album, “Bookends,” which was released in 1968.
Song Genre
The genre of the song "Cloudy" is classified as folk rock, a combination of folk and rock music genres.
Musical Style
"Cloudy" embodies Simon & Garfunkel's signature harmonic style, characterized by their overlapping, off-set vocals and acoustic guitar accompaniment.
Interpretation
The song's lyrics suggest a metaphorical representation, possibly symbolizing confusion or lack of clear direction in life.
Song Impact
Whilst not regarded as one of the most well-known Simon & Garfunkel songs, "Cloudy" is considered to have influenced the development of the folk-rock music genre in the late 1960s.
The Seekers's Version
The Australian group, "The Seekers," also recorded a version of "Cloudy". This rendition was part of their 1967 album "Seekers Seen in Green".
Chart Success
Although the song itself was not released as a single, the “Bookends” album, featuring "Cloudy," reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Popularity Among Other Artists
The song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including Harpers Bizarre and Claudine Longet.
Legacy
Despite the passing of years, "Cloudy" continues to be acknowledged for its contribution to the evolution of folk rock and for its display of Simon & Garfunkel's effective musical synergy.

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