The Ultimate Collection
Paul Simon · 2015
77 min · 19 tracks · folk rock · soft rock
A rich tapestry of folk and rock, blending poignant storytelling with world music influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- dynamic collection of hits
- poignant storytelling across tracks
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer single-track listening
- need fast-paced excitement
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Graceland rhythms· Simon & Garfunkel nostalgia· identity exploration· cultural fusion
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'The Ultimate Collection' serves as a retrospective of Paul Simon's illustrious career, showcasing his evolution from the Simon & Garfunkel duo to solo stardom. It encapsulates key moments from his early hits in the 1960s through to the more experimental sounds of the late 20th century, highlighting his enduring impact on popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Nick Drake
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Rumours by Fleetwood Mac — Shares rich storytelling and harmonies alongside a blend of folk-rock and soft rock elements.American Utopia by David Byrne — Explores cultural fusion and identity with innovative rhythms and reflective lyrics.Blue by Joni Mitchell — Similar introspective themes and poignant storytelling through a folk-infused soundscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Can Call Me Al 4:41
- 2 Graceland 4:50
- 3 Mrs. Robinson 4:01
- 4 The Boxer 5:08
- 5 Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes 5:49
- 6 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover 3:38
- 7 Cecilia 2:56
- 8 Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 2:44
- 9 The Boy in the Bubble 4:01
- 10 The Only Living Boy in New York 3:58
- 11 Mother and Child Reunion 3:06
- 12 Late in the Evening 4:03
- 13 Father and Daughter 4:12
- 14 The Obvious Child 4:11
- 15 Slip Slidin' Away 4:46
- 16 America 3:35
- 17 The Sound of Silence (Overdubbed version) 3:06
- 18 Still Crazy After All These Years 3:26
- 19 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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