To me, this song sounds like something left off of the "The Graduate" soundtrack. (Director Mike Nichols had asked Simon to contribute new music to the film, and he wound up rejecting some songs.) It just fits the overall vibe of the movie, and the character Elaine.
I think Paul Simon added the bit about the tailor for the "Bookends" album, to make it more personal. Otherwise, I don't feel like this was a confessional song about himself.
To me, this song sounds like something left off of the "The Graduate" soundtrack. (Director Mike Nichols had asked Simon to contribute new music to the film, and he wound up rejecting some songs.) It just fits the overall vibe of the movie, and the character Elaine.
I think Paul Simon added the bit about the tailor for the "Bookends" album, to make it more personal. Otherwise, I don't feel like this was a confessional song about himself.
@bingoboy I always wondered how he came to use Donovan's last name as the name for the tailor.
@bingoboy I always wondered how he came to use Donovan's last name as the name for the tailor.