Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who gave us "Homeward Bound," "Cecilia" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" through the 60s and 70s?"
When they first began performing in the early 1960s, Simon & Garfunkel seemed to be typical of most of the faux-folkiness groups of the time. The young crooners landed their first record deal with Columbia Records and produced their debut album "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M." in 1964. They sealed their claim to everlasting fame in 1970 with the release of their "Bridge Over Troubled Water" album. Paul Simon and Artie Garfunkel remain favorites for music lovers of multiple generations. Source: SimonandGarfunkel.com