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Art Garfunkel
Fate For Breakfast
Producer: Louie Shelton
Columbia JC35780
Genre: pop

Medium Image Garfunkel follows "Watermark," a collection of mostly Jimmy Webb songs, with a superior effort featuring his crystalline vocals gliding over silky string-backed cuts. Two of the best numbers here are oldies: the heartfelt "Oh How Happy" and a torchy reading of the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" which recalls Garfunkel's big 1976 hit "I Only Have Eyes For You." Another highlight is "Sail On A Rainbow" by Stephen Bishop, who wrote several songs on "Breakaway," Garfunkel's last top 10 LP. Bishop guests on this LP, as do Lee Ritenour, Michael Brecker, Richard Tee and Billy and Bobby Alessi. Best cuts: "In A Little While," "Since I Don't Have You," "Miss You Nights," "Finally Found A Reason." Dealers: Unusual front and back cover art will draw visual interest if displayed.

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