Live from New York City, 1967
Simon & Garfunkel · 2002
58 min · 19 tracks · folk rock
A warm blend of harmonies and poignant storytelling, capturing the essence of 1960s folk music in an intimate live setting.
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 lyrics, effectively capturing the spirit of the turbulent 1960s.
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Homeward Bound — With its themes of longing and nostalgia, this song highlights the emotional depth of their songwriting and remains one of their signature pieces.
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I Am a Rock — This performance showcases their lyrical prowess through its introspective narrative about isolation, marking it as a standout moment in their setlist.
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A Hazy Shade of Winter — The upbeat tempo juxtaposed with introspective lyrics reflects the duality present in much of Simon & Garfunkel's music, making it a memorable highlight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live setting enhances the emotional weight of their storytelling, making it a notable document of their early career.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are introduced with spoken anecdotes, creating an intimate atmosphere that connects the audience to the performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening sessions
- introspective late-night moods
- poignant emotional storytelling
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live from New York City, 1967' was released in 2002, Simon & Garfunkel had long been established as icons of folk rock, with their last studio album, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' having come out in 1970. This live recording captures a pivotal moment in their early career when they were still gaining traction, showcasing songs that would become classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 He Was My Brother 3:21
- 2 Leaves That Are Green 2:57
- 3 Sparrow 3:06
- 4 Homeward Bound 2:39
- 5 You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies 2:07
- 6 A Most Peculiar Man 2:59
- 7 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) 1:49
- 8 The Dangling Conversation 3:01
- 9 Richard Cory 3:23
- 10 A Hazy Shade of Winter 2:37
- 11 Benedictus 2:55
- 12 Blessed 3:45
- 13 A Poem on the Underground Wall 4:45
- 14 Anji 2:28
- 15 I Am a Rock 2:57
- 16 The Sound of Silence 3:25
- 17 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 2:40
- 18 A Church Is Burning 3:43
- 19 Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. 3:35
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