Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
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Time it was, and what a time it was, it was A time of innocence, A time of confidences Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph Preserve your memories; They're all that's left you
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Written by: PAUL SIMON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creation Details"Bookends" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fourth studio album. Simon wrote, and both he and Garfunkel, with Roy Halee, produced the song.
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Album ReleaseThe song came out on the album "Bookends" which was released on April 3, 1968, by Columbia Records.
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Song VersionsThe Album, "Bookends," is unique because it has two different versions of the "Bookends" song; one named "Bookends Theme," a short, instrumental tune at the beginning of the album, and "Bookends," which is the last song on side one of the LP with added lyrics.
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Song ThemeThe song theme deals with aging and how friendships and relationships change over time, reflecting personal experiences of the singer-songwriter, Paul Simon.
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Individual PerformanceArt Garfunkel regards "Bookends" as one of his favorite Simon & Garfunkel songs.
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Album SuccessThe album "Bookends," which includes the song "Bookends," was one of the duo's best-selling ones. It topped Billboard’s Pop Album Chart for g weeks and was certified 2x Platinum.
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Artwork AccoladesThe album cover of the "Bookends" album, featuring a close-up shot of Simon & Garfunkel, has become iconic and was listed among the 100 greatest album covers by "Rolling Stone."
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Classic Masterpiece"Bookends," alongside another Simon & Garfunkel's work "Bridge Over Troubled Water," is often considered the duo's masterpiece album, showcasing their lyrical and musical maturation.
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Anniversary EditionA 45th-anniversary edition of the album "Bookends" was released on March 26, 2013, featuring the song with remastered sound and bonus live tracks.
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Popular CultureIt has made appearances in popular culture, notably in the 1969 film "Medium Cool," which features the song "Bookends."
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