Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon is building a bridge over the troubled waters of their broken relationship, CNN reported.
The first step was taken recently during a lunch shared by the former legendary music duo. Art Garfunkel told the Sunday Times that it was their first meeting in many years.
Garfunkel asked his former music partner why they hadn't seen each other for so long, and Simon replied that it was because of an old interview that hurt him a lot.
„I cried when he told me how much I hurt him,”, adds Garfunkel, without specifying which interview Simon was talking about. “Looking back, I guess I wanted to shake the image of the duo as good guys. I was a fool!“
Simon & Garfunkel, are among the most prolific musical artists of the 1960s.
The two grew up together in Queens and released several best-selling albums, winning nine Grammy Awards along the way.
After creative differences, they split in 1970. and they haven't made any new music together since.
The last time the duo played live together was in 2010. The occasion was a tribute to the director of “The Graduate” Mike Nichols helping them rise to superstardom by featuring their music on the 1967 classic.
Garfunkel said their recent reunion went so well that they have made plans to meet again, whether that involves playing together or making new music.
„For me, it was the desire to make amends before it was too late. I felt like we were back in a wonderful place,” he said. “Thinking about it now, tears are rolling down my cheeks. I can still feel his hug.”