Paul Simon & Art. Garfunkel (both b.1941)

And I was born one dark grey morn with music playin' in my ears...

That music was the sound of the songsters Simon & Garfunkel. Before I was born, my parents had most of their albums on vinyl. It didn't matter how often we played them, they always stayed fresh. Their music is 'classically' written, arranged, performed, sung and produced. Simon's lyrics are astutely observed and crafted; Garfunkel's voice and harmonies silvery smooth. They sung of life, the city and love.

I learned the importance of lyrics, structure, arrangement and building shelf-life from the duo. Favourite songs? - too many to mention. Oh go on then: Scarborough Fair, 58th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy), Richard Cory, So Long Frank Lloyd Wright and naturellement Bridge Over Troubled Water. Timeless. Thank you so much guys.