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Released 35 years ago this August

20 Greatest Hits

Simon & Garfunkel · 1991

58 min · 20 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

A harmonious blend of introspective lyrics and intricate melodies that defined the folk-rock era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective lyrics for deep thought
  • nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings
  • sing-along favorites with friends
  • harmonious flow through highlights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1991, Simon & Garfunkel had long been established as one of the leading forces in folk music, with a career spanning over three decades since their formation in 1963. '20 Greatest Hits' serves as a retrospective collection following their breakup in 1970, highlighting their timeless appeal and the enduring popularity of their classic tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Sound of Silence 3:04
  • 2 Homeward Bound 2:26
  • 3 I Am a Rock 2:50
  • 4 America 3:27
  • 5 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) 1:41
  • 6 Cloudy 2:11
  • 7 At the Zoo 2:17
  • 8 El Condor Pasa 3:06
  • 9 Hazy Shade of Winter 2:17
  • 10 We've Got a Groovy Thing Goin' 1:58
  • 11 Cecilia 2:49
  • 12 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:33
  • 13 Mrs. Robinson 3:55
  • 14 The Boxer 5:10
  • 15 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:07
  • 16 The Dangling Conversation 2:37
  • 17 Old Friends, Bookends Theme 3:54
  • 18 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 2:03
  • 19 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:51
  • 20 Song for the Asking 1:42

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