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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1972
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And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know 
Wo wo wo
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray 
Hey hey hey, hey hey hey

We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself
Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know
Wo wo wo
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

Hide it in the hiding place where no one ever goes
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes
It's a little secret just the Robinson's affair
Most of all you've got to hide it from the kids

Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know
Wo wo wo
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
Hey, hey, hey hey, hey, hey

Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon
Going to the candidates' debate
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you've got to choose
Every way you look at this you lose

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio
Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you
Wu wu wu
What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson
Jolting Joe has left and gone away
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

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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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6 facts about this song

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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