Though their impressive musical canon has long been closed, I find myself once again revisiting Simon & Garfunkel’s music. In my opinion, many of S&G’s songs were not so great and have not held up well over the years, but some of them were great and only seem to get better with age. My favorite Simon and Garfunkel songs tend to be universal in their music and message, and are probably just as popular in Shanghai, Zambia, or Bulgaria as in America.
New Yorkers born and raised, Simon and Garfunkel called it quits at the peak of their powers and yet only grew more popular as new generations of fans discovered their music (thanks in large part to
Simon & Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits). When Paul and Artie reunited for a free concert in Central Park in 1981, 500,000 people showed up to watch as if they were coming to see two old friends from a bygone era, a revolutionary era when peace, love, and understanding still seemed within reach and songs reflected the human experience instead of trying to mimic it. Here are some more of my favorites. Enjoy!
01. Simon & Garfunkel – “My Little Town” (1975)
02. Simon & Garfunkel – “Comfort and Joy” (1967)
03. Simon & Garfunkel – “Cecilia” (1970)
04. Simon & Garfunkel – “A Hazy Shade of Winter” (1966)
05. Simon & Garfunkel – “Mrs. Robinson” (1968)
06. Simon & Garfunkel – “The Times They Are a-Changin’” (1964)
07. Simon & Garfunkel – “I Am a Rock” (1966)
08. Simon & Garfunkel – “Scarborough Fair/Canticle” (1966)
09. Simon & Garfunkel – “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) (Live)” (1981)
10. Simon & Garfunkel – “America (Live)” (1981)
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