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1. Where did Simon and Garfunkel meet?
In primary/elementary school in Queens, NY.
2. What are the two songs that Simon wrote with America in the title?
"America", and "American Tune". My two favourites.
3. Paul Simon wrote "Kathy's Song". Where did they meet? (What was her second name?)
Simon met Kathy Chitty in England in the mid-1960s.
5. Many other musicians are heard with Simon on Graceland (1986). Who helped to make "Homeless" a hit?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, led by Joseph Shabalala. They also recorded "Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes".
6. For one point, name one other musician or band who is on Graceland.
Linda Ronstadt, Everly Bros, Good Rockin' Dopsie, Los Lobos, maybe more.
7. What was the Woody Allen film in which Simon appeared as "Paul Lacey"?
Annie Hall (1977).
8. What 1967 film used Simon & Garfunkel's music to the advantage of both film and musicians?
The Graduate (dir. Mike Nichols).
9. Paul Simon has been married three times. Who was the second lucky girl?
Carrie Fisher (1983-84).
10. What was the "mother and child reunion"?
A chicken and egg dish. It's complicated.
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