Paul Simon originally wanted the line to be, “Where have you gone, Mickey Mantle?” Mickey was his hero, and had even asked Simon why he didn’t put him in the song. Simon replied that the syllables weren’t right, so he opted for Joe DiMaggio. Too bad, Mick.
Paul Simon originally wanted the line to be, “Where have you gone, Mickey Mantle?” Mickey was his hero, and had even asked Simon why he didn’t put him in the song. Simon replied that the syllables weren’t right, so he opted for Joe DiMaggio. Too bad, Mick.