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Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park

Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features the pair’s greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as well as selections from their solo catalogs, newly arranged with an expanded 11-piece band.

Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park

55m 41s

Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features the pair’s greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as well as selections from their solo catalogs, newly arranged with an expanded 11-piece band.

Episodes

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    Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park

    S1 E1 - 55m 41s

    Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features the pair’s greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as well as selections from their solo catalogs, newly arranged with an expanded 11-piece band.

Extras + Features

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    Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park Preview

    S1 E1 - 30s

    Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features the pair’s greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as well as selections from their solo catalogs, newly arranged with an expanded 11-piece band.

Schedule

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    Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park

    Monday
    Jun 2

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Simon & Garfunkel perform for 500,000 fans in New York's Central Park on Sept. 19, 1981. Songs include "Mrs. Robinson," "Homeward Bound," "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Sounds of Silence."

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