Art Garfunkel: I'm a Bernie guy.

[Fawke Em]

In comments released through his publicist, Garfunkel said that he “never wanted to gain an influence on the public through my songs, and then use it for my politics. It’s bait and switch.”

But he also explained how the song is meant to have universal resonance, while it’s also relevant to current issues, including what is being talked about on the campaign trail. He cited xenophobia, and said, “Now I believe the monied interests have gone too far and have rigged the system.” Sanders’ campaign is focused on Wall Street and campaign finance corruption, and he has condemned remarks that Donald Trump has made about Mexicans and Muslims.

http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/bernie-sanders-simon-and-garfunkel-america-art-garfunkel-1201686260/?__scoop_post=17979400-c137-11e5-cc9f-00221934899c&__scoop_topic=487028#__scoop_post=17979400-c137-11e5-cc9f-00221934899c&__scoop_topic=487028

Art!

(I had asked the day this ad came out if Simon and/or Garfunkel were Bernie fans. Glad this was answered.)

https://twitter.com/CNN/status/690912259246297089

[enough]

1. Wouldn't Bernie's campaign have had to get permission in advance to use the song? (nt)

[Fawke Em]

3. If you pay for the rights, sometimes the artist doesn't care what you use it for.

It's nice that some artists still review the use.

[libdem4life]

2. I didn't wonder because Bernie is not as stupid as some who just kype someone's talent

use their songs, and hope someway, somehow, someone thinks the kyper/candidate is like that, too. Not.

I've only heard of the other side doing that, BTW.

[saltpoint]

4. Garfunkel is a perceptive guy, always was,

and he's got it just right here.

He sings pretty darn well too.

'Saw the 'America' ad on this site yesterday and have been humming the tune all morning.

[Fawke Em]

5. He was always my favorite of the two.

My Mom always thought that was weird.

I just liked his voice better and thought he was more the brains behind the operation.

[saltpoint]

6. I can understand your respect

for him, even if your mom isn't entirely on-board.

The album he did of all Jimmy Webb songs -- Watermark -- is a masterwork. Absolutely great stuff.