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Kathy's Song (Simon & Garfunkel song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Kathy's Song'" is a song originally by Paul Simon from his 1965 debut album 'The Paul Simon Songbook'. It was later recorded with Art Garfunkel as Simon & Garfunkel on the duo's second album 'Sounds of Silence'. It has been described as one of Simon's most personal songs; it is dedicated to Kathy Chitty, Simon's girlfriend and muse during his mid-1960s sojourn in England. It has also been included on most compilation albums of the duo, such as 'Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel', 'The Essential Simon and Garfunkel' and 'Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits'.
Critical reception
Often considered as one of the duo's greatest songs, 'independent.co.uk' "Kathy's Song" 18th among Simon & Garfunkel's 20 greatest songs,simon-garfunkel-20-greatest-songs-ranked-bridge-over-troubled-water-a9363141.html while 'Ultimate Classic Rock' ranks it 10th and describes it as "uncomplicated" yet "Simon's prettiest song and one of the most gorgeous songs ever written". 'Gold Radio UK' ranks it 12th.
References
Category:1966 songs
Category:Songs written by Paul Simon
Category:Simon & Garfunkel songs
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