Last night we witnessed the distinctive voice of Art Garfunkel. The New York Times had been quoted to say: "A beautiful countertenor...surely one of the finest instruments in all of popular music". Now as I listened I understood the magnitude of his talent.
He stumbled once at the start of the performance and noticeably got his timing wrong, but after that he seemed effortless in his renditions of old standards and dear friends.
I resisted the temptation to sing-along with any of his classic songs, as I probably felt that nothing I could do could enhance what I was hearing.
Art Garfunkel sang, then told stories of his life and read poetry about his new three year old son - the guy is sixty six years old !
Indeed an enchanted evening I won't ever forget.
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