JOURNAL ARTICLE
The Lemonheads: Mrs. Robinson.
Published In: Classic Rock, 2026, n. 349. P. 22 1 of 3
Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: DeMain, Bill 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on The Lemonheads' cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson," detailing its journey from a spontaneous recording to an era-defining hit. Frontman Evan Dando recounts how the band recorded the cover in a Berlin studio in just three hours, initially for a promotional project related to *The Graduate*. Despite its success, Dando had mixed feelings about the song and its association with the band, especially given that it was added to their album without his consent. The cover became a significant part of their identity, eventually leading to its inclusion in Martin Scorsese's *The Wolf of Wall Street*, which Dando views as a redemption for the song. The article also touches on the original song's creation by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, highlighting the casual and spontaneous nature of its songwriting. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Classic Rock. 2026/02, Issue 349, p22
- Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
- Subject Area:Music
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:1464-7834
- Accession Number:190367852
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