The Graduate – Original Sound Track Recording
Simon & Garfunkel · 1968
36 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock
Haunting melodies and introspective lyrics intertwine, capturing the disillusionment of a generation in a cinematic soundscape.
Why this album works
The soundtrack significantly impacted popular culture, notably with 'Mrs. Robinson' becoming an anthem for the counterculture movement and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also played a pivotal role in establishing the use of popular music in film, influencing countless filmmakers to incorporate contemporary songs into their narratives.
- Best for
- introspective late-night listening haunting melodic reflections short, poignant musical interludes
- Context
- Released in early 1968, this soundtrack marked a significant moment for Simon & Garfunkel as they transitioned from successful recording artists to cultural icons following their hit album 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme'. The film's release helped catapult their music into mainstream consciousness, with tracks becoming synonymous with the themes of the movie.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Donovan· Sixto Rodriguez· Steeleye Span
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sound of Silence Standout 3:06
- 2 The Singleman Party Foxtrot 2:52
- 3 Mrs. Robinson Standout 1:14
- 4 Sunporch Cha‐Cha‐Cha 2:53
- 5 Scarborough Fair / Canticle (interlude) 1:41
- 6 On the Strip 2:00
- 7 April Come She Will 1:50
- 8 The Folks 2:27
- 9 Scarborough Fair / Canticle Standout 6:22
- 10 A Great Effect 4:06
- 11 The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine 1:46
- 12 Whew 2:11
- 13 Mrs. Robinson Standout 1:12
- 14 The Sound of Silence Standout 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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