Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel · 2000
115 min · 40 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock
A reflective tapestry of harmonies and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the essence of 1960s folk rock.
Why this album works
The album reached notable commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart, reaffirming the duo's enduring popularity. It also contributed to a resurgence of interest in their music, especially among new generations discovering their profound lyrical storytelling.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, this compilation album came after Simon & Garfunkel's long hiatus following their breakup in 1970. It served as a retrospective of their influential career, showcasing their greatest hits and cementing their legacy as iconic figures in folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Donovan· Sixto Rodriguez· Steeleye Span
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Sound of Silence (single version) 3:07
- 2 Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. 2:15
- 3 The Sun Is Burning 2:48
- 4 Peggy‐O 2:26
- 5 Benedictus 2:39
- 6 He Was My Brother 2:50
- 7 We’ve Got a Groovy Thing Goin’ 1:59
- 8 Homeward Bound 2:30
- 9 I Am a Rock 2:51
- 10 Kathy’s Song 3:19
- 11 April Come She Will 1:51
- 12 Leaves That Are Green 2:22
- 13 Flowers Never Bend With the Rainfall 2:11
- 14 The Dangling Conversation 2:38
- 15 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:12
- 16 Patterns 2:47
- 17 Cloudy 2:23
- 18 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 2:06
- 19 Save the Life of My Child 2:50
- 20 7 O’Clock News / Silent Night 2:03
Disc 2
- 1 A Hazy Shade of Winter 2:19
- 2 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) 1:54
- 3 At the Zoo 2:24
- 4 Fakin’ It 3:19
- 5 Punky’s Dilemma 2:14
- 6 You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies 2:20
- 7 Mrs. Robinson Standout 4:04
- 8 Old Friends / Bookends 3:57
- 9 The Boxer 5:09
- 10 Baby Driver 3:16
- 11 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:36
- 12 So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright 3:42
- 13 Bridge Over Troubled Water Standout 4:52
- 14 Cecilia 2:56
- 15 The Only Living Boy in New York 3:59
- 16 Bye Bye Love 2:50
- 17 Song for the Asking 1:50
- 18 El cóndor pasa (If I Could) 3:07
- 19 America 3:36
- 20 My Little Town 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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