Paul Simon Explains Why Simon & Garfunkel Broke Up

Paul Simon reveals the reason he split from Art Garfunkel and pursued a solo career.

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[janetclaireSays]

This was a gracious explanation. Stern always leans into bitterness and grievance but Simon didn't go there.

[geverniveup]

I love the way he described the situation with so many different perspectives and nuanced details. He’s being as non bias as possible and it’s refreshing

[jme]

Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[alpenglow]

They are really two very different people and we need to appreciate the time they were together and made such exceptional music.

[AndrewReevesArt]

His new album Psalms is a masterpiece.

[magneto]

I respect the fact that Paul Simon gives a very honest and sympathetic explanation of the situation.

[dennisboyce]

Howard just needs to ask the questions and answer them himself. He could then just hang a photo of the personality he´s interviewing.

[wreckim]

A cool way to tell the truth without painfully revisiting the BS that must have happened between them, because of the respect toward their friendship. As it should be.

[Michaelthekiwi]

I saw S&G in concert about 15 years ago, they were magnificent together. And halfway through they each did a 30 minute solo set, both were incredible.

[humanbeing]

Paul Simon is one of my favorite songwriters of all time. Very cool, clever tunes

[spaceengineer]

Why does Howard think needs to finish his guests sentences?

[dadadadoog]

Paul's creativity extended far beyond what he could accomplish while finding a role for Art. It would have been great if they could have collaborated more after the duo ended, but I'm grateful that it did.

[TwentiethCenturyFoxy]

I still have my t-shirt from the Shea Stadium show in ‘83. I was 13, it was my first concert, and still the most memorable. Except the eight-thousand times I’ve watched the ‘82 Concert in Central Park! ❤ always

[markAD]

Art was good in Carnal Knowledge. Paul obviously was the creative engine of that duo but Art did have a beautiful voice as well. Bridge Over Troubled Waters he's amazing.

[bobthebear]

Well, I'm definitely grateful that they reunited for The Concert In Central Park. I was there, age 14. It was only my second concert ever.

[screenplayhouse]

I simply wished Paul could have found a way to both be a solo act and have Art along for the occasional album. The world loved the two of them.

[Riiyan]

Paul was always about the music. I have a lot of respect for that. He respected everyone around him throughout his career even when things turned sour.

[jkrasney]

Simon & Garfunkel remains one of the finest duos. Somehow, I wish they could have continued, in spite of their individual challenges.

[footbru]

I watched Garfunkel in an interview a few years ago where he was asked about some presidential candidate using a S&G song in an ad (AMERICA?) and Art called it "my song". A song that was written by Paul.

And I really wondered at his integrity and ego at that ...

[aaronelya]

Wow... what a great chat. Paul Simon doesn't do a lot of interviews. Very cool.