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Fakin’ It, according to DoReSol
The particularity of *Fakin’ It* lies in its structure and the atmosphere it creates. While the lyrics address the idea of pretending or not being authentic, the music itself seems to play with that duality. The recording of this piece, which lasts 3:19, is part of a more ambitious project, the album Bookends, released in 1968. This record, produced by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, and Roy Halee, aimed to be a concept that would traverse the stages of life, from youth to old age.
Bookends represented a step forward for Simon & Garfunkel, who had already gained notoriety with previous works such as Sounds of Silence and Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, in addition to the soundtrack for the film The Graduate in 1967. In Fakin’ It, the lyrics written by Simon explore themes such as youth, disillusionment, and relationships, all wrapped in the duo's characteristic sound. The album was divided into two parts: the first, dedicated to the phases of life, and the second, which included previous singles and discarded material from The Graduate.
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel · 1968
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