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972. The Boxer (Paul Simon)

This popular folk rock ballad was written in 1968 and first recorded by Simon and Gafunkel. Released as the follow up single to their number one hit, "Mrs. Robinson," together with "Baby Driver," it was later included on their final studio album, "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Paul Simon has said that the lyrics are largely autobiographical, written when he felt he was being unfairly criticized: "I think the song was about me: everybody's beating me up, and I'm telling you now I'm going to go ...
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