In 1964, Simon & Garfunkel released a folk rock classic that perfectly captured the sense of loneliness and despair that characterized the era in which it was written. The opening lines of the song – “Hello darkness, my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again” – have become iconic and are instantly recognizable to millions of people around the world.

“Summertime” is a classic R&B song that was first recorded in 1935 by jazz musician George Gershwin. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but one of the most famous versions is by Billy Stewart, who recorded his version in 1966. And frankly, nobody sang it better.

“Blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise.” These opening lines of Paul McCartney’s “Blackbird” are instantly recognizable to fans of The Beatles and music fans around the world. The lyrics are a powerful metaphor for the struggle for civil rights and equality, and continue to resonate with people to this day.

“Only Living Boy in New York” is a song by Paul Simon that was released in 1970 as part of Simon & Garfunkel’s fifth and final studio album, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The song’s opening line, “Tom, get your plane right on time,” was inspired by Simon’s friend and musical partner Art Garfunkel, who had left the recording sessions for the album to work on the film “Catch-22.” The line reflects Simon’s feelings of isolation and loneliness during Garfunkel’s absence, as he was left to work on the album alone.

“Go Back” is a song by the Nigerian drummer and composer Tony Allen featureing Allen’s signature drumming style, a blend of jazz, funk, and Afrobeat. In “Go Back,” Allen calls on Africans to return to their roots, to their culture, and to embrace their heritage.