Old Friends cover

Old Friends

Simon & Garfunkel · 1997

168 min · 59 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

A nostalgic tapestry of harmonious melodies, vivid storytelling, and reflective lyrics that encapsulate a golden era of folk music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • for quiet afternoons
  • dynamic collection of memories
  • gentle melodies for contemplation
  • thoughtful storytelling in harmony

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy listening
  • seek immediate musical gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Old Friends' marked Simon & Garfunkel's first compilation album after their initial breakup in the early 1970s. By this time, the duo had already solidified their legacy with classic hits, but they chose to revisit their catalog for a new generation, demonstrating their enduring appeal and relevance.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bleecker Street 2:44
  • 2 The Sound of Silence 3:07
  • 3 The Sun Is Burning 2:48
  • 4 Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. 2:15
  • 5 He Was My Brother 2:50
  • 6 Sparrow 2:48
  • 7 Peggy‐O 2:26
  • 8 Benedictus 2:39
  • 9 Somewhere They Can’t Find Me 2:36
  • 10 We’ve Got a Groovy Thing Goin’ 1:59
  • 11 Leaves That Are Green 2:22
  • 12 Richard Cory 2:57
  • 13 I Am a Rock 2:51
  • 14 The Sound of Silence (single version) 3:07
  • 15 Homeward Bound 2:30
  • 16 Blues Run the Game 2:53
  • 17 Kathy’s Song 3:19
  • 18 April Come She Will 1:50
  • 19 Flowers Never Bend With the Rainfall 2:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Patterns 2:47
  • 2 Cloudy 2:23
  • 3 The Dangling Conversation 2:38
  • 4 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:12
  • 5 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) 1:55
  • 6 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 2:06
  • 7 7 O’Clock News / Silent Night 2:04
  • 8 A Hazy Shade of Winter 2:17
  • 9 At the Zoo 2:24
  • 10 A Poem on the Underground Wall 4:30
  • 11 Red Rubber Ball 2:28
  • 12 Blessed 3:39
  • 13 Anji 2:29
  • 14 A Church Is Burning 3:29
  • 15 Fakin’ It 3:19
  • 16 Save the Life of My Child 2:48
  • 17 America 3:37
  • 18 You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies 2:20
  • 19 Punky’s Dilemma 2:14
  • 20 Comfort and Joy 1:51
  • 21 Star Carol 1:46

Disc 3

  • 1 Mrs. Robinson 4:04
  • 2 Old Friends / Bookends 3:57
  • 3 Overs 3:05
  • 4 A Most Peculiar Man 2:35
  • 5 Bye, Bye Love 2:45
  • 6 The Boxer 5:09
  • 7 Baby Driver 3:16
  • 8 Why Don’t You Write Me 2:46
  • 9 Feuilles‐O 1:42
  • 10 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:36
  • 11 So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright 3:43
  • 12 Song for the Asking 1:51
  • 13 Cecilia 2:56
  • 14 El cóndor pasa (If I Could) 3:08
  • 15 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:54
  • 16 The Only Living Boy in New York 4:00
  • 17 Hey, Schoolgirl / Black Slacks 1:32
  • 18 That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine 3:28
  • 19 My Little Town 3:50

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