Why Cecilia Still Sounds Like Trouble
Why does “Cecilia” still light up classic hits radio after all these years? Because Simon & Garfunkel turned a loose, handclapping studio idea into one of pop’s most irresistible records.
Why does “Cecilia” still light up classic hits radio after all these years? Because Simon & Garfunkel turned a loose, handclapping studio idea into one of pop’s most irresistible records.
The red studio light flickers on, a guitar lands softly in the mix, and suddenly Paul Simon is right there in the room. His songs have been brightening radio for decades, but the real story is how one of music’s sharpest writers kept finding new sounds, new questions, and new ways to connect.