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Art Garfunkel - Woyaya (1973)
This weeks Guest Spot is by @GrumpysShed
“Over 35 years ago, whilst courting, I heard a couple of songs on one of the ‘non legit’ radio stations from an album by Art Garfunkel called ‘Angel Clare’. For a reason that I never found out it was not available in the UK so, at vast expense, I ordered the import from the US.
I was going through my first ‘folk’ period at that stage and was feeling a little romantic with the courting that I was doing – I was continually playing the track ‘All I know’ to my girlfriend – it must have worked since we’ve now got over 35 years of marriage behind us !
I was going through my first ‘folk’ period at that stage and was feeling a little romantic with the courting that I was doing – I was continually playing the track ‘All I know’ to my girlfriend – it must have worked since we’ve now got over 35 years of marriage behind us !
There is much debate about whether the original by Osibisah is better but, because of the ‘consequences’ of the imported album we still prefer the Art Garfunkel version.
As a postscript, having worn out the vinyl I had equal difficulty in getting the CD and eventually my daughter bought it for me when visiting New York.”
GUEST SPOT #31 Art Garfunkel - Woyaya
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Tulis commentsI was surprised how much I liked this song. Art Garfunkel isn't high on my list of musical interests but this is really good. He does, of course, have a great voice. Funny you saying how hard it was to get hold of 'Angel Clare' because I can vividly remember seeing a copy in Boots back in the days when they sold albums.
ReplyCant understand that I bought this Album when it first came out it was one of my favourites I just loved his take on the Jim Webb song 'All I know' He went on to record an album of all Jim Webb songs 'Watermark' a must hear. Woyaya I first heard on an Osabisa album. Great song.
ReplyJust realised - this means that Art 'discovered' African music before Paul ever thought of it. He should sue.
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