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Simon and Garfunkel Document Signed - The Folk Duo Hire Mort Lewis as Their Manager

"We have appointed Mr. Mort Lewis as our manager"

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"We have appointed Mr. Mort Lewis as our manager"

DS, signed “Paul F. Simon" and "Arthur I. Garfunkel,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Simon and Garfunkel letterhead, March 11, 1966. Official notification letter from Simon and Garfunkel to the William Morris Agency, in full: “This is to confirm our conversation with you that we have appointed Mr. Mort Lewis as our manager and that all monies due us may be forwarded to us in care of Mr. Lewis at the above address. In fine condition.

Mort Lewis was a veteran music manager whose career began in the 1940s. His client list included Simon and Garfunkel, the Brothers Four, and Dave Brubeck. Lewis on his hiring by Simon and Garfunkel: ‘Paul Simon wanted someone to get them college bookings and was told Bob Dylan’s manager was good at this and I was also good. He said, ‘I don’t want to be in Dylan’s shadow. What’s the other guy’s name?’”

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