Mrs. Robinson

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About Mrs. Robinson

"Mrs. Robinson" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fourth studio album, Bookends (1968). Produced by the duo and Roy Halee, it is famous for its inclusion in the 1967 film The Graduate. The song was written by Paul Simon, who pitched it to director Mike Nichols alongside Art Garfunkel after Nichols rejected two other songs intended for the film. The song contains a famous reference to baseball star Joe DiMaggio. "Mrs. Robinson" became the duo's second chart-topper, hitting number one on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as peaking within the top 10 of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain, among other countries. In 1969, it became the first rock song to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Frank Sinatra, the Lemonheads, and Bon Jovi. In 2004, it finished at No. 6 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. 


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1993
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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an award-winning musician whose talents in composing, performing, and vocal harmony placed him at the forefront of the singer-songwriters on an international scale. Simon's fame, influence and commercial success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles charts: "The Sounds of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The duo split up in 1970 at the height of their popularity, and Simon began a successful solo career, recording three highly acclaimed albums over the next five years. In 1986, he released Graceland, an album inspired by South African… more »

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Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon
"Mrs. Robinson" is chiefly noted for its inclusion in the soundtrack of the iconic movie 'The Graduate' (1967). The song was even created and named specifically for the film. - The song became the first rock song to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969.
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra covered "Mrs. Robinson" in his 1969 album "My Way". His version is much more orchestral than the original and features his unique vocal style. - Sinatra's cover also changes the original folk-rock feel of the song to a more jazz-pop sound.
Paul Simon
Interestingly, Paul Simon initially intended the song to be named "Mrs. Roosevelt". This was later changed to "Mrs. Robinson" as decided by Director Mike Nichols for the movie 'The Graduate'. - Paul Simon initially struggled with the lyrics of the song and couldn’t complete it during the filming of ‘The Graduate’. The movie therefore uses an instrumental version of the song in some parts.
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel's version of "Mrs. Robinson" was the first song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks straight. - Despite its association with the film, 'The Graduate', the complete version of the song is not in the movie. The finished version was included in the duo’s 1968 album, 'Bookends'.
The Lemonheads
Rock band The Lemonheads made a popular cover of "Mrs. Robinson," which was included on their 1992 album, 'It's a Shame about Ray.' - The Lemonheads' cover version of "Mrs. Robinson" was even used in the film 'Wolf of Wall Street'. - Their version was more grunge and punk influenced, contrasting with the soft rock feel of the original.
General facts
In 2004, the song "Mrs. Robinson" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, serving as testament to its enduring cultural significance. - The song has widely been interpreted as an ode to the loss of innocence and the seductive allure of comforts, told through the lens of an older woman and a younger man. The 'Mrs. Robinson' character has become a symbol in music and film.

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