Simon & Garfunkel - Richard Cory 1966 live video free download


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Simon & Garfunkel - Richard Cory 1966 live

They say that Richard Cory owns one half of this whole town,

With political connections to spread his wealth around.

Born into society, a banker's only child,

He had everything a man could want: power, grace, and style.

But I, I work in his factory

And I curse the life I'm living

And I curse my poverty

And I wish that I could be,

Oh, I wish that I could be,

Oh, I wish that I could be

Richard Cory.

The papers print his picture almost everywhere he goes:

Richard Cory at the opera, Richard Cory at a show.

And the rumor of his parties and the orgies on his yacht!

Oh, he surely must be happy with everything he's got.

But I, I work in his factory

And I curse the life I'm living

And I curse my poverty

And I wish that I could be,

Oh, I wish that I could be,

Oh, I wish that I could be

Richard Cory.

He freely gave to charity, he had the common touch,

And they were grateful for his patronage and they thanked him very much,

So my mind was filled with wonder when the evening headlines read:

"Richard Cory went home last night and put a bullet through his head."

But I, I work in his factory

And I curse the life I'm living

And I curse my poverty

And I wish that I could be,

Oh, I wish that I could be,

Oh, I wish that I could be

Richard Cory.

Comments

9 years ago

Zev Feldman

PRETTY COUNTRY BALLAD

9 years ago

Broadwaypuppet

Happy Black Friday, everyone. Let this song serve as a reminder not to get too wrapped up in materialism lest you lose something important from yourself along the way.

9 years ago

Fred Beggs

I believe this song was written about George Eastman.

9 years ago

Amy Knepper

It's a music night for me, and this song just came into my mix. I thought it fitting, consider the news about Robin Williams from last week, and see that several others shared it on G+ for similar reasons.*Sounds of Silence* was one of my favorite albums when I was in high school, and this song right here helped me to understand the old adage, "The grass is always greener on the other side." You never know what someone is going through on the inside. Thanks, Simon & Garfunkel.#musicmonday 

9 years ago

Charles Glassman

Most apropos following the death of Robin Williams. Highlights the dangers of desiring the life of others who apparently "have it all".

9 years ago

vonskull

Based on an 1897 poem. The society the tea baggers want us to return to. 

9 years ago

Stephen Wilson

Ditto to Jacob, Michael, and Lance.

9 years ago

Jacob Young

Robin Williams' death reminded me of this. I know it's not a perfect match, but it's something.Rest In Peace

9 years ago

George Martin

they were great and paul is some songwriter...a terrific lyricist

9 years ago

MiniverCheevy63

EAR is an American poet deserving much more recognition.

9 years ago

Hanno the Phoenician

A song as important now in it's message as it's ever been. Their songs always gave a good reality check but this one was the most disturbingly profound. A classic. Now you can understand ROBIN WILLIAMS and his clinical depression, which was from chemical imbalance, not life stresses. His drug abuse was self medication. 

9 years ago

Damion Jones

I went to a Simon&Garfunkel story ...I never heard the song until then and i just love it...It so relevant to today society.

9 years ago

X - Ray

Some people have feelings inside them that can't be healed with drugs, food, alcohol, promiscuity or fame. If your heart hurts despite having it all, as some people see it, then they may feel the only way to relieve that pain is to end the life they are living.It's very sad and it happens all the time. After they are gone people ask 'why didn't they say something'? but sometimes, they are crying out and nobody hears them. It's very sad but sometimes there is just nothing you can do.

9 years ago

Mark OBLAZNEY

There ya' go. True Folk, folks. The last of it, most sorrowfully.

10 years ago

Quaalude Charlie

:) QC

10 years ago

Edward Sandt

Years after the poem's publication, musical group Simon and Garfunkel offered their interpretation of the poem in song. What do you think?

10 years ago

ACDC7369

1:47 Grace Slick?

10 years ago

Carles Andrés

I love this video. I like the song, the lyrics and how they sing it. Two men with awesome voices and one guitar.

10 years ago

Jan Strojil

This is an interesting interpretation, thank you for it. And I don't think you could be "wrong". That's the beauty of poetry and art in general - there is no right or wrong intepretation.

10 years ago

zombiman21

" I work in his factory"

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