# The 1970s singer-songwriter Art Garfunkel crowned “the finest of us Americans”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1970s-singer-songwriter-art-garfunkel-crowned-the-finest-of-us-americans/
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:26:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T21:34:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/art-garfunkel-discusses-the-finest-american-singer/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Garfunkel called James Taylor “the finest of us Americans”.
- He warms up for performances by singing Taylor’s songs.
- The two musicians have recorded together.

## Summary

Art Garfunkel has described James Taylor as “the finest of us Americans”, praising the singer-songwriter’s musicianship, precise pitch and tender way of singing. The tribute reflects the respect Taylor has earned from fellow musicians and the lasting influence of his work.

Garfunkel said he warms up before every show by singing along to Taylor songs, including “Handy Man” and “Sweet Baby James”. The two have also worked together: Garfunkel sang backing vocals on Taylor’s 1976 album *In the Pocket*, and Taylor later returned the favour on Garfunkel’s “(What A) Wonderful World”.

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