The Boxer

About The Boxer

"The Boxer" is a folk ballad written by Paul Simon in 1968 and first recorded by Simon and Garfunkel. It was released as the follow up single to their number one hit "Mrs. Robinson", and reached #7 in the US charts. It later appeared on their last studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water, along with its B-side "Baby Driver". It is particularly known for its plaintive refrain, in which the singer sings the tune as 'lie-la-lie', and the memorable finger-picking guitar played by guitarist Fred Carter, Jr. .

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About this song

Credited to

Simon & Garfunkel

Album

Bridge Over Troubled Water · Track 6 of 11 · Longest track on the album

Released

January 26, 1970

Duration

5:12

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From the album: Bridge Over Troubled Water