Simon & Garfunkel — Bridge School Benefit, Shoreline, 1993

Footage of a rare acoustic concert by Simon & Garfunkel, recorded on 6 November 1993 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California (USA), during the 7th Bridge School Benefit — the acoustic charity concert organized by Neil and Pegi Young in support of children with disabilities. Reunited for this set, Paul Simon (vocals, guitar) and Art Garfunkel (vocals) revisit their classics in complete simplicity: “The Boxer”, “America”, “Homeward Bound”, “Mrs. Robinson”, “Scarborough Fair”, “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, before a finale on “The Sound of Silence” with guitarist Eddie Van Halen as a surprise guest. The Bridge School’s acoustic format highlights the vocal harmonies and songwriting finesse of the most influential folk duo of their generation. This live filmed concert is a precious document of a memorable reunion between two artists whose late-1960s recordings shaped the folk-rock era. Stripped to two voices and a guitar, the songs reveal all their timeless craft. A must-see for lovers of folk and American song.