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Paul Simon composed this folk rock ballad, which Simon & Garfunkel recorded as part of their fifth and final studio album released in 1970. The track was initially distributed as a single nearly a year before its album appearance. The production involved the duo collaborating with an additional producer, and the song gained recognition for its distinctive vocal refrain accompanied by a heavily reverberated drum sound.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song addresses themes of hardship and isolation through both personal and observational perspectives, presenting a character study of a boxer while drawing from autobiographical elements and biblical influences.
| Producer | Roy Halee |
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