{"product_id":"simon-garfunkel-bookends","title":"Simon \u0026 Garfunkel – Bookends","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"85\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Garfunkel – Bookends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eBookends\u003c\/em\u003e is the landmark fourth studio album from legendary folk-rock duo \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Garfunkel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Released in 1968, it is widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the era, blending poetic songwriting, sophisticated arrangements, and social commentary into a deeply reflective and influential work. Written primarily by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaul Simon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and brought to life through the sublime harmonies of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArt Garfunkel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eBookends\u003c\/em\u003e remains a cornerstone of classic American songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eThe album explores themes of youth, ageing, memory, and the passage of time. 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