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Sounds of SilenceSimon & Garfunkel
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1960s
Sounds of Silence
Released 1966Folk & Singer-Songwriter
Classic
An early peak built around its hushed, electrified title hit. Tuneful and beloved. A breakthrough. Released in 1966, it's an early landmark for Simon & Garfunkel.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- The Sound of Silence on Best Songs of the 1960s
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