Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon Share Emotional Reunion After Years of Estrangement

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, the legendary duo behind Simon & Garfunkel, have recently reunited after a long period of estrangement, an encounter that was deeply emotional for both musicians. In an interview with The Times newspaper, Garfunkel revealed that the reunion brought him to tears as he confronted the hurt his past words had caused Simon.

The two singers, who have been collaborators and friends since the 1960s, met for lunch for the first time in years. During their meeting, Garfunkel asked Simon why they had not seen each other in so long. Simon explained that comments Garfunkel had made in an interview years ago had deeply hurt him. The specific comments were not specified, but they clearly had a profound impact on their relationship.

Garfunkel admitted that he started crying upon realizing the extent of the hurt he had caused. He acknowledged that he had tried to shake off the “nice guy” image associated with Simon & Garfunkel, but now recognizes that his actions were foolish. This moment of reflection marked a significant step in mending their personal relationship.

This reunion is not a one-time event; Garfunkel indicated that the two plan to meet again, leaving open the possibility that Simon might even bring his guitar, hinting at a potential musical collaboration in the future. Despite their last album together being 1970’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” they have performed together several times since then, and this recent meeting suggests a renewed connection.