Collected Works
Simon & Garfunkel · 1981
156 min · 58 tracks · folk rock
A tapestry of harmonized melodies and poignant lyrics that reflect the social consciousness of a transformative era.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sound of Silence — This track epitomizes the duo's ability to blend haunting melodies with profound lyrical themes, addressing isolation and societal issues that resonate across generations.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water — As one of their most celebrated songs, it showcases Garfunkel's soaring vocals paired with Simon's poignant songwriting, becoming an anthem of support and solace.
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Mrs. Robinson — Famed for its cultural association with 'The Graduate,' this track highlights the duo's knack for storytelling through music while addressing themes of disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- poignant lyrics for reflection
- afternoon nostalgia and warmth
- soft melodies for quiet moments
- rich harmonies for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Collected Works' serves as a retrospective compilation from Simon & Garfunkel, encapsulating their influential career that began with their debut album 'Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.' in 1964. This collection arriving after their breakup showcases the duo’s evolution from folk beginnings to mainstream success, highlighting their significant impact on the music landscape of the 1960s and 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Sound of Silence
The song shifts from darkness to a plea for understanding as it confronts silence amidst chaos.
This change in tone not only heightens emotional impact but also emphasizes the urgency found in the search for connection within societal neglect.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 You Can Tell the World 2:45
- 2 Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream 2:11
- 3 Bleecker Street 2:46
- 4 Sparrow 2:50
- 5 Benedictus 2:41
- 6 The Sound of Silence 3:06
- 7 He Was My Brother 2:49
- 8 Peggy‐O 2:25
- 9 Go Tell It on the Mountain 2:06
- 10 The Sun Is Burning 2:49
- 11 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ 2:53
- 12 Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. 2:17
- 13 The Sound of Silence 3:08
- 14 Leaves That Are Green 2:23
- 15 Blessed 3:16
- 16 Kathy’s Song 3:21
- 17 Somewhere They Can’t Find Me 2:37
- 18 Anji 2:17
- 19 Richard Cory 2:57
- 20 A Most Peculiar Man 2:33
- 21 April Come She Will 1:51
- 22 We’ve Got a Groovey Thing Goin’ 2:00
- 23 I Am a Rock 2:50
Disc 2
- 1 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:10
- 2 Patterns 2:45
- 3 Cloudy 2:15
- 4 Homeward Bound 2:30
- 5 The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine 2:44
- 6 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) 1:42
- 7 The Dangling Conversation 2:40
- 8 Flowers Never Bend With the Rainfall 2:14
- 9 A Simple Desultory Philippic (Or How I Was Robert McNamara’d Into Submission) 2:12
- 10 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 2:04
- 11 A Poem on the Underground Wall 1:56
- 12 7 O’Clock News / Silent Night 2:00
- 13 Bookends Theme 0:32
- 14 Save the Life of My Child 2:58
- 15 America 3:31
- 16 Overs 2:13
- 17 Voices of Old People 2:07
- 18 Old Friends 2:35
- 19 Bookends Theme 1:23
- 20 Fakin’ It 3:19
- 21 Punky’s Dilemma 2:17
- 22 Mrs. Robinson 4:05
- 23 A Hazy Shade of Winter 2:17
- 24 At the Zoo 2:22
Disc 3
- 1 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:55
- 2 El cóndor pasa (If I Could) 3:09
- 3 Cecilia 2:55
- 4 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:38
- 5 So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright 3:45
- 6 The Boxer 5:13
- 7 Baby Driver 3:18
- 8 The Only Living Boy in New York 4:02
- 9 Why Don’t You Write Me 2:45
- 10 Bye Bye Love 2:55
- 11 Song for the Asking 1:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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