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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.

Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel is an album by Simon & Garfunkel, released in 2000. A reflective tapestry of harmonies and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the essence of 1960s folk rock. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel sound like?

A reflective tapestry of harmonies and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the essence of 1960s folk rock. Rooted in folk rock and folk-pop.

What makes Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel by Simon & Garfunkel notable?

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. 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.

How many songs are on Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel?

Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel has 40 tracks, running approximately 115 minutes.

Tracklist

40 tracks·115:37

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

Release Date

March 28, 2000

Genre

folk rock, folk-pop, soft rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

115 min 37 sec