The Only Living Boy in New York
Simon & Garfunkel
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Tom, get your plane right on time. I know your part'll go fine. Fly down to Mexico. Da-n-da-da-n-da-n-da-da and here I am, The only living boy in New York. I get the news I need on the weather report. I can gather all the news I need on the weather report. Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile. Da-n-da-da-n-da-da-n-da-da here I am The only living boy in New York Half of the time we're gone but we don't know where, And we don't know here. Tom, get your plane right on time. I know you've been eager to fly now. Hey let your honesty shine, shine, shine Da-n-da-da-n-da-da-n-da-da Like it shines on me The only living boy in New York, The only living boy in New York.
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Written by: PAUL SIMON
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10 facts about this song
Creation PeriodThe song "The Only Living Boy in New York" was written by Paul Simon in 1969 as part of the album "Bridge over Troubled Water."
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Meaning behind the SongThe song was Paul Simon’s message to his partner Art Garfunkel when he left to act in a film, meaning the 'Tom' in "Tom, get your plane right on time," refers to Art.
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Emotional contextThe song encapsulates Paul Simon's feelings of loneliness and betrayal, as he felt left behind in New York while Garfunkel was filming in Mexico.
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Title InspirationThe title of this song is thought to be inspired by Paul Simon's feelings of being the only member of the duo who was present and working on their music in New York at that time.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics have praised "The Only Living Boy in New York" for its harmonies and emotional depth, often highlighting it as one of the stronger songs on the "Bridge over Troubled Water" album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being less commercially successful than other tracks on the album, this song has gained a strong cult following over the years.
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Frequent Use in MediaThis song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "Garden State", "Almost Famous", and "Euphoria", thereby gaining it widespread recognition.
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Cover Versions"The Only Living Boy in New York" has been covered by several musicians of various genres, showing its enduring influence and popularity.
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Legacy"Rolling Stone" ranked the song number #90 on its list of the 100 Greatest Simon & Garfunkel Songs.
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Song StructureThe song incorporates the use of falsetto and complex harmonies characteristic of Simon & Garfunkel's style. It comprises three verses and no recognisable chorus which is a unique structure.
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