On this day March 29 1988 Art Garfunkel released his seventh solo studio album Lefty. Known for his smooth vocals and poetic delivery the album offered a reflective mix of soft rock and adult contemporary ballads.
Lefty reached number 134 on the US Billboard charts and included songs like So Much in Love and When a Man Loves a Woman. The album title was a nod to Garfunkel being left-handed and the cover featured a childhood photo of him giving the project a personal and nostalgic feel. Though it didn’t chart as high as his earlier releases Lefty showed Garfunkel’s continued passion for carefully crafted songs and emotional storytelling.
Fun fact: Lefty marked Garfunkel’s return to recording after a five year break from the studio and featured collaborations with producers Geoff Emerick and Jay Graydon.
Trivia question: What legendary folk rock duo was Art Garfunkel a part of before launching his solo career?