Homeward Bound (song)

Single infobox
Name = Homeward Bound


Artist = Simon and Garfunkel
Album = Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Released = February 1966
Format = vinyl record 7"
Recorded = 1966
Genre = Folk
Length = 2:42
Label = Columbia Records
Producer = Bob Johnston
Chart position =
* #5 (US)
* #9 (UK)
Last single = "The Sounds of Silence" / "We've Got A Groovey Thing Goin’"
(1965)
This single = "Homeward Bound" / "Leaves That Are Green"
(1966)
Next single = "I Am a Rock" / "Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall" (US)
(1966)

"Homeward Bound" is a 1966 song by Simon and Garfunkel, produced by Bob Johnston and recorded on December 14, 1965. Paul Simon wrote the song at Widnes railway station while waiting for his train. The song describes his longing to return home, both to Brentwood, Essex, England, and to return to the United States. The song debuted on Billboard Hot 100 Chart on February 12, 1966, peaking at #5. It remained on the charts for 12 weeks.

A live version of the song takes the place of the studio version on the compilation "Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits."

The song is one of Simon's signature tunes along with The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, and Bridge Over Troubled Water and is played frequently at his concerts.

In 1976, Simon and former Beatle George Harrison played this song and Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun" on an episode of "Saturday Night Live" that Simon hosted and on which Harrison was the musical guest.

Several artists have covered this song, including the Beau Brummels, Cher, Janie Fricke, Jack's Mannequin, William Joseph and Petula Clark.

External links

* [http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=4705 Song information] (with lyrics)