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The Simon and Garfunkel Collection: 17 of Their All-Time Greatest Recordings

Simon & Garfunkel · 1981

52 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

A timeless blend of folk harmonies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of 1960s America.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • intimate moments for quiet listening
  • thoughtful harmonies that resonate
  • timeless anthems for connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, this compilation came at a time when Simon & Garfunkel were largely seen as cultural icons following their split in 1970. By this point, their music had solidified its place in the American musical landscape, showcasing a legacy marked by earlier hits like 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and 'The Sound of Silence.' This collection served as both a retrospective and an affirmation of their enduring influence in folk rock.
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 2:54
  • 2 Homeward Bound 2:31
  • 3 America 3:31
  • 4 The 59th Street Bridge Song 1:45
  • 5 Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. 2:16
  • 6 El Condor Pasa (If I Could) 3:09
  • 7 At the Zoo 2:21
  • 8 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:12
  • 9 The Boxer 5:15
  • 10 The Sound of Silence 3:08
  • 11 Mrs. Robinson 3:58
  • 12 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:36
  • 13 Song for the Asking 1:46
  • 14 A Hazy Shade of Winter 2:19
  • 15 Cecilia 2:56
  • 16 Old Friends / Bookends Theme 3:59
  • 17 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:50

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