Saturday, November 21, 2020

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SIMON &/ or GARFUNKEL SONGS. This post: #30-26. Continues tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents:

-THE IOO MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS OF-

SIMON & GARFUNKEL

 

Together or apart, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have released one of the most significant canons of songs. Their partnership has weathered time, despite periods of estrangement. This countdown looks back on 100 of their best recordings- as a duo or as soloists.

Here’s to you, Simon & Garfunkel…

 

30

SCARBOROUGH FAIR / CANTICLE

Simon &  Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair (/Canticle) / I Am A Rock (1969,  Vinyl) | Discogs

“Scarborough Fair/ Canticle” was featured on Simon & Garfunkel’s third studio album ‘Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme’. In America, this became the duo’s first Top 10 album.

29

CRAZY LOVE, VOL. II

Paul Simon

Ray Phiri: South Africa's Graceland star dies - BBC News

Ray Phiri shines on guitar on “Crazy Love, Vol. II” from ‘Graceland’. He died in South Africa in 2017.

28

STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

Paul Simon

Still Crazy After All These Years single cover.jpeg

The title track from Simon’s 1975 album finds the protagonist contemplating either harming himself or others. The LP collected 2 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

27

AMERICAN TUNE

Paul Simon

American Tune cover.jpg

Most of ‘There Goes Rhymin’ Simon’ is upbeat. “American Tune” is an exception on the LP, where Simon reflects on the times.

26

KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED

Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

“Keep The Customer Satisfied” is a fun and catchy track on ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.

 

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