Art Garfunkel shares heartfelt reunion with Paul Simon 'to reconcile differences'

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon are endeavoring to mend the turbulent waters of their estranged bond.

The initial move was made recently over a shared lunch, as recounted by Art Garfunkel in a fresh dialogue with the Sunday Times.

This gathering marked the first occasion the once-iconic duo had reconvened in a significant span of years.

During their meeting, Garfunkel inquired of Simon why their paths had diverged so drastically.

Simon attributed the rift to "an old interview" wherein remarks by Garfunkel had inflicted emotional wounds.

Garfunkel, reflecting with emotion, confessed, "I shed tears upon realizing the extent of the hurt I caused him." He did not specify which particular interview Simon referred to.

"I suppose, in hindsight, I sought to disrupt the benign image of Simon & Garfunkel. Foolish, wasn't I?"

In their prime, Simon & Garfunkel stood as a seminal force in the 1960s music scene, crafting timeless pieces like "America," "Mrs. Robinson," and "The Sound of Silence."

Their shared upbringing in Queens paved the way for multiple chart-topping albums, earning them nine Grammy Awards.

Their artistic journey diverged in 1970 due to creative conflicts, and they ceased to produce new music together.

Their most recent live collaboration occurred in 2010, paying homage to "The Graduate" director Mike Nichols, the very figure who elevated their music to renown in the 1967 film.

Garfunkel noted the success of their reunion, with future meetings already in the works, regardless of musical collaboration.

"For me, it was about seeking reconciliation before time slips away. It felt as if we had rediscovered a cherished harmony," he reflected, tears brimming as he recalled Simon's embrace.