What makes Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel notable?

The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the duo's growing popularity. Its innovative blend of folk and rock elements influenced a generation of artists and contributed to the rise of the singer-songwriter movement in the late 1960s. Released on October 10, 1966, 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme' was Simon & Garfunkel's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Sound of Silence.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status as leading voices in the folk-rock movement, blending sharp social commentary with rich vocal interplay.

Who is Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme for?

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme works well if you're into gentle reflective listening sessions, steady, calming soundscapes and poignant lyrical storytelling.

How many songs are on Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme?

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme has 12 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Released 60 years ago

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Simon & Garfunkel · 1966

28 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

Ethereal harmonies and intricate melodies weave through poignant reflections on life and society.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gentle reflective listening sessions
steady, calming soundscapes
poignant lyrical storytelling
short, immersive tracks
thoughtful late-night contemplation

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on October 10, 1966, 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme' was Simon & Garfunkel's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Sound of Silence.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status as leading voices in the folk-rock movement, blending sharp social commentary with rich vocal interplay.
Stylistic neighbors: The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie

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Tracklist

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

1 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:11
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 1:59

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