“Art and I learned to sing as a duo by listening to Everly Brothers records and practicing their harmonies,” Simon said Friday. “We’re both great fans of their singing and guitar playing.”

Garfunkel added, “When it comes to the magnificent sound of Don and Phil, I’m just a wannabe.”

The Everly Brothers were introduced midway through the show and sang three of their hits – “Wake Up Little Susie,” “Dream” and “Let it Be Me” – before Simon and Garfunkel joined them on “Bye Bye Love.”

The sold-out concert at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, kicked off Simon and Garfunkel’s first tour in 20 years. The Grammy-winning duo performed hits including “Homeward Bound,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “The Boxer.”

The North American tour ends Dec. 21 in Tampa, Florida.