Richard Cory (song)
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| "Richard Cory" | ||
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| Song by Simon And Garfunkel | ||
| Released | January 17, 1966 | |
| Recorded | March 1964 and December 1965 |
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| Genre | Folk-rock | |
| Length | 2:57 | |
| Label | Columbia Records | |
| Producer(s) | Bob Johnston | |
Richard Cory is the seventh track from the American folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel’s second studio album, Sounds of Silence. The song was based on the poem "Richard Cory," written by Edwin Arlington Robinson.
[edit] Plot
The song tells the tale of a Richard Cory from the perspective of one of the men that works in his factory. The factory worker is envious of the advantages and enjoyments available to Cory, believing him (Cory) to be a satisfied man. The song ends (as does the Robinson poem): Richard Cory went home last night and put a bullet through his head.
[edit] Personnel
- Paul Simon — lead vocals, guitar
- Art Garfunkel — lead vocals
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