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This folk rock ballad was written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon & Garfunkel, appearing on their fifth and final studio album released in 1970. The track was initially released as a single nearly a year before its album appearance. It was produced by the musical duo alongside Roy Halee. The song is recognized for its distinctive chorus featuring vocalized syllables paired with a heavily echoed snare drum sound.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The lyrics address themes of poverty and loneliness, presented through both first-person perspective and third-person narrative regarding a boxer character. The writing was largely drawn from Simon's personal experiences during a period when he felt subjected to unfair criticism, with additional influence from biblical sources.
| Producer | Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Roy Halee |
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