![]() ![]() Her elfin qualities, huge eyes and aura of gentleness through her shy personality caught his attention and an intense love affair followed.ĭuring their relationship he wrote dozens of hits that were later performed alongside his friend Art Garfunkel in Simon and Garfunkel. Simon, who had dropped out of New York law school, had decided to tour England’s pubs and clubs after struggling to make a name for himself in America. In 1963, aged just 18, her love of folk music brought her to the nearby Railway Inn folk club, in Brentwood, Essex, where she sold tickets. Half a decade on from when he first met Miss Chitty, the 68-year-old grandmother with her grey hair tied back in a bun, still bears a strong resemblance to the teenage girl that won his heart. Paul Simon - half of famous duo Simon and Garfunkel - was once so besotted with English teenager that they appeared together on his first record cover It is in stark contrast to the singer turmoil he has endured this week as Simon, 72, appeared in court alongside his third wife after police were called to break up a violent dispute at their home. Paul Simon once described his relationship with Mrs Chitty as ‘his most peaceful time’ and it was captured in his care-free lyrics. She now lives in a small, detached three-bedoom house on a quiet cul-de-sac, and catches a bus each day to her job as an administrator for a technical college, where she has worked for 25 years. He also mentioned her in several of his greatest hits - including ‘America’ - and immortalised their romance in the haunting ‘Kathy’s Song’.īut Mrs Chitty could not cope with the huge attention from music journalists and fans while in a realtionship with Simon. Paul Simon - half of famous duo Simon and Garfunkel - was once so besotted with English teenager that they appeared together on his first record cover. ![]() Kathleen Chitty is the woman who inspired one of America's greatest songwriters and helped launch his career to international stardom
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