Richard Cory (Simon & Garfunkel’s version, "Sound of Silence", late 60's) They say that Richard Cory owns one-half of Missile Town With political connections to spread his wealth around Born into society, a banker’s only child, He had everything a man could want - power, grace, and style. But I, I work in his factory And I curse the life I’m living, And I curse my poverty. And I wish that I could be, Oh, I wish that I could be, Oh, I wish that I could be, Richard Cory. The papers print his picture almost everywhere he goes, Richard Cory at the opera, Richard Cory at a show. And the rumours of his parties, and the orgies on his yacht. Oh, he surely must be happy with everything he’s got! Chorus: He freely gave to charity, he had the common touch. And they were grateful for his patronage, And they thanked him very much. So my mind was filled with wonder when the evening headlines read: "Richard Cory went home last night, and put a bullet through his head."
