Live from New York City, 1967
Simon & Garfunkel · 2002
58 min · 19 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock
A poignant blend of harmonies and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of 1960s folk music's transformative power.
Why this album works
This album revitalized interest in Simon & Garfunkel's early work and reached number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart. It highlights their significant influence on the folk genre and serves as a cultural artifact of a transformative period in American music history, reflecting themes of social change and personal introspection.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening sessions introspective late-night moods poignant emotional storytelling
- Context
- Released in 2002, this live album captures Simon & Garfunkel's performance from 1967, a pivotal time when they were rising to fame with hits like 'The Sound of Silence.' By this time, they had already established themselves as key figures in the folk-rock movement, and this album showcases their raw talent before they would go on to achieve massive commercial success in the late 60s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Donovan· Sixto Rodriguez· Steeleye Span
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 Standout 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 Standout 2:57
- 16 The Sound of Silence Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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