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.
The Simon and Garfunkel Collection: 17 of Their All-Time Greatest Recordings is an album by Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1981. A timeless blend of folk harmonies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of 1960s America. The album is significant for encapsulating the duo's most beloved songs, many of which are considered classics. It helped to introduce Simon & Garfunkel's music to new audiences during the early 1980s and has been included in various greatest hits collections across formats, reinforcing their imprint on popular culture. The compilation also achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on charts and receiving positive critical reception. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Simon and Garfunkel Collection: 17 of Their All-Time Greatest Recordings sound like?
A timeless blend of folk harmonies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of 1960s America. Rooted in folk rock and folk-pop.
What makes The Simon and Garfunkel Collection: 17 of Their All-Time Greatest Recordings by Simon & Garfunkel notable?
The album is significant for encapsulating the duo's most beloved songs, many of which are considered classics. It helped to introduce Simon & Garfunkel's music to new audiences during the early 1980s and has been included in various greatest hits collections across formats, reinforcing their imprint on popular culture. The compilation also achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on charts and receiving positive critical reception. 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.
How many songs are on The Simon and Garfunkel Collection: 17 of Their All-Time Greatest Recordings?
The Simon and Garfunkel Collection: 17 of Their All-Time Greatest Recordings has 17 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 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 Standout 3:08
- 11 Mrs. Robinson Standout 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 Standout 4:50
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