Folk legends Simon And Garfunkel are set to tour for the first time in five years - after they were blown away by the rapturous reception they received at a surprise reunion gig on Friday.

Paul Simon thrilled fans at the New York's Beacon Theatre after he introduced Art Garfunkel to the stage for a gig to mark the re-opening of the venue following a seven-month renovation. And their three-song set went down a storm with the crowd - prompting the pair to put plans together for a possible U.S. tour.

Simon tells the BBC, "Our plan to work together is coming together but it doesn't go through England this time."

The duo last toured in 2004, their first American trek in 20 years.