Far Out Magazine
·Jul 2026
The 1960s folk album that left Graham Nash completely stunned
Graham Nash reflects on the profound impact of Simon and Garfunkel’s album Bookends, praising its emotional depth and songwriting. The album’s themes of ageing, friendship and introspection are framed as emblematic of the cultural shift at the end of the 1960s. Connections between Nash, Simon, Garfunkel and members of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young highlight a period of artistic cross‑pollination that shaped the era’s folk and singer‑songwriter movements. The piece underscores the continuing influence of both acts and their lasting imprint on American music history.