Simon and Garfunkel
The essential Simon & Garfunkel records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1BookendsSimon & GarfunkelStart here
Bookends
A reflective, beautifully crafted song-cycle on aging and America. Tuneful and thoughtful. One of their best.
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2Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.Simon & GarfunkelClassic
Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.
The debut, mostly traditional folk, with hints of the sound that would make them one of the decade's defining acts.
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3Sounds of SilenceSimon & GarfunkelClassic
Sounds of Silence
An early peak built around its hushed, electrified title hit. Tuneful and beloved. A breakthrough.
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4Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and ThymeSimon & GarfunkelClassic
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
A peak of intricate, literate folk-pop. Beautiful and beloved. A high point.
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5Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon & GarfunkelClassic
Bridge over Troubled Water
Their final and biggest album, balancing the soaring title hymn with lighter, worldlier songs. Immaculately produced and hugely popular. A perfect send-off.
- The Sound of Silence from Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. · on Best Folk Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Folk & Singer-Songwriter Songs
- Bridge Over Troubled Water from Bridge over Troubled Water · on Best Songs of the 1960s, Best 1970s Folk & Singer-Songwriter Songs
- The Boxer from Bridge over Troubled Water · on Best Folk Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Folk & Singer-Songwriter Songs
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.