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  1. Sep 11, 2023 · The Lyrics. With “The Boxer,” Paul Simon pens the story of a young man trying to get through the daily grind of living in New York City. After a brief introduction, the song describes the ...

  2. "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel from Live At Carnegie Hall, Nov 27, 1969Listen to Simon and Garfunkel: https://simonandgarfunkel.lnk.to/listen_YDSubscribe...

  3. Jul 22, 2008 · Watch Simon and Garfunkel perform their classic folk rock ballad "The Boxer" in 1975, a song about loneliness and resilience.

  4. The Boxer. Album: The Concert In Central Park (CD/DVD & Vinyl) Track Number: 16. Lyrics: I am just a poor boy Though my story’s seldom told I have squandered my resistance For a pocketful of mumbles Such are promises All lies and jest Still, a man hears what he wants to hear And disregards the rest When I left my home and my family I was no ...

  5. Jane from White River Jct, Vt The Boxer..this a folk ballad written by Paul Simon in 1968. It was released as the follow up single to their number one hit Mrs. Robinson. The Boxer later appeared on their last studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water in 1969. I think it could easily have been used in a news cast after Robert Kennedy's death.

  6. Apr 23, 2024 · The Boxer” was written by Paul Simon and appeared on Simon & Garfunkel’s fifth studio album, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” in 1970. The inspiration behind the song is believed to have come from Simon’s own struggles as a struggling young artist in New York City. According to Simon, the writing process was a cathartic experience for ...

  7. Oct 24, 2023 · The Meaning of The Boxer. Paul Simon wrote “The Boxer” about his struggles as a musician. The inspirations behind the song were Art Garfunkel’s abandonment and harsh music critics. The first 4 verses autobiographically delve into loneliness, poverty, and non-belonging. In the last verse, Simon compares himself to a boxer.

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