Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits cover

Released 54 years ago this June

Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits

Simon & Garfunkel · 1972

59 min · 20 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

A harmonious blend of introspective lyricism and rich vocal melodies that define the folk rock era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective lyrical exploration
  • reflective and contemplative moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • melodic storytelling experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 14, 1972, this compilation came at a time when Simon & Garfunkel were transitioning from their peak popularity into solo careers. Their last studio album, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', had been released just two years earlier, solidifying their status as one of the quintessential folk-rock duos of the 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Am a Rock 2:50
  • 2 Homeward Bound 2:26
  • 3 America 3:26
  • 4 The 59th Street Bridge Song 1:42
  • 5 Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. 2:12
  • 6 El Condor Pasa 3:06
  • 7 At the Zoo 2:17
  • 8 Hazy Shade of Winter 2:17
  • 9 The Boxer 5:10
  • 10 Scarborough Fair 3:07
  • 11 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 2:25
  • 12 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:34
  • 13 The Sound of Silence 3:04
  • 14 We've Got a Groove Thing Going 1:58
  • 15 Song for the Asking 1:41
  • 16 Mrs. Robinson 3:55
  • 17 Old Friends, Bookends Theme 3:54
  • 18 Cecilia 2:49
  • 19 Kathy's Song 3:18
  • 20 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:51

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