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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.

Why this album works

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.
Best for
gentle reflective listening sessions steady, calming soundscapes poignant lyrical storytelling
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
Donovan· Sixto Rodriguez· Steeleye Span

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Scarborough Fair / Canticle Standout 3:11
  • 2 Patterns 2:45
  • 3 Cloudy 2:15
  • 4 Homeward Bound Standout 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 Standout 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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