A 1968 Simon and Garfunkel single, written for the film "The Graduate," with references to Joe DiMaggio and a brisk acoustic guitar rhythm.
Composition
Mrs. Robinson was written by Paul Simon for the 1967 Mike Nichols film “The Graduate.” A shorter form appeared in the film; Simon expanded the song for the 1968 album “Bookends” and included a verse referencing baseball player Joe DiMaggio.
Reception
Released as a single in April 1968, Mrs. Robinson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It became the first rock song to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1969 ceremony.
Legacy
The song’s reference to Joe DiMaggio drew commentary from the ballplayer himself, with whom Simon later spoke about the lyric. The song has remained closely identified with the cultural moment of “The Graduate” and the late 1960s.
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