So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright

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About So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright

"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" is a song written by Paul Simon that was originally released on Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 album Bridge over Troubled Water. It has since been released on several Simon & Garfunkel compilation albums. It has also been recorded by the London Pops Orchestra and Joe Chindamo trio. Art Garfunkel has stated that the origin of the song came from his request that Paul Simon write a song about the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright while Simon has stated that he wrote the song, despite not knowing who Wright was. Garfunkel sings lead on the majority of the song while Simon sings on the bridge. 


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1970
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So long, Frank Lloyd Wright 
I can't believe your song is gone so soon 
I barely learned the tune 
So soon 
So soon 

I'll remember Frank Lloyd Wright 
All of the nights we'd harmonize till dawn 
I never laughed so long 
So long 
So long 

Architects may come and 
Architects may go and 
Never change your point of view 
When I run dry 
I stop a while and think of you 

Architects may come and 
Architects may go and 
Never change your point of view 
So long, Frank Lloyd Wright 
All of the nights we'd harmonize till dawn 
I never laughed so long 
So long 
So long

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Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel were an American music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, largely on the strength of the hit single "The Sound of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate (1967), propelling them further into the public consciousness. more »

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Written by: PAUL SIMON

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" is a song by the American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. - It was written by Paul Simon and initially performed by him alongside Art Garfunkel.
Album Inclusion
The song was featured on their fifth studio album, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" which was released in January 1970.
Song Details
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 41 seconds. - The genre of the song falls under folk rock.
Song Title
Although the title names Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous American architect, there is no direct relation between the content of the song itself and the life or work of Wright.
Behind the Song
"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" is believed to have been written as a tribute to Art Garfunkel's original career aspirations to be an architect, as well as symbolic of Simon's feelings about the impending end of Simon & Garfunkel. - This is particularly interesting considering the fact that Garfunkel had studied architecture at Columbia University.
Song Interpretation
Many people interpret this song as Paul Simon's subtly telling Art Garfunkel that he wanted to split up the duo because there is a line in the song that says, "Architects may come and architects may go and never change your point of view."
Performance Aspects
"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" is one of the fewer Simon & Garfunkel's songs that feature a guitar solo.
Reactions
The song is often noted for its melody and the harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel, as well as its reflective lyrics.
Legacy
Despite the hidden meaning, "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" remains a favorite song for many Simon & Garfunkel fans. - The song is also one of the most notable tributes to Frank Lloyd Wright in popular music.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song, including Barb Jungr on her album "Stockport to Memphis" (2012).

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