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Save the Life of My Child

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"'Save the Life of My Child'" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fourth studio album, 'Bookends' (1968).

Background



"Save the Life of My Child" was one of many songs on 'Bookends' recorded with production assistant John Simon.

Composition



An audio sample of the bands first hit, "The Sound of Silence", softly plays during a cacophony of sounds near the end of "Save the Life of My Child." John Simon, who was credited with production assistance on the song, created the bassline by playing a Moog synthesizer with help from Robert Moog himself.Trevor Pinch, Frank Trocco. 'Analog Days: The Invention and Impact of the Moog Synthesizer'. Harvard University Press, 2004.] James Bennighof, author of 'The Words and Music of Paul Simon', considers the churning, distorted groove and electronic instrumentation an accompanying textural element to the subject matter: suicidal suburban youth. "Save the Life of My Child" is a dramatic story involving drugs, violence and a mother and child relationship. According to James Bennighof, the song "deals with individual crises in crowded urban settings, along with references to larger societal forces and at least a hint of some transcendent perspective."

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Category:1968 songs

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Category:Songs written by Paul Simon

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Category:Song recordings produced by Paul Simon

Category:Song recordings produced by Art Garfunkel


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