The 1966 song that found Paul Simon at his happiest: “The best time of my life”Paul Simon’s ability to weave words with melody is as seamless as rain into a river. Along that ride, Simon figured he had perfectly captured his experience in song on one glorious occasion back in 1966. Though it might not seem that way now, Simon’s career was nearly over before it began. His debut alongside Art Garfunkel flopped despite the adulation it has since received, and Simon had to return to the drawing board. The beauty is that it is not just a snapshot for Simon, the song resonates with all of us.