Simon & Garfunkel - Simon & Garfunkel - Greatest Hits

Simon & Garfunkel have two 3-CD box sets collecting their entire career output, one with out-takes and live recordings, but the duo who were among the bestselling acts of the 1960s only recorded five studio albums throughout the entire 1960s! Their studio perfectionism is never better served than here. This greatest hits is simple and to the point, a perfect collection for anyone looking to get the basic idea (and hits) without committing to a more serious relationship. The harmonies, Paul Simon's masterful songwriting, Garfunkel's soaring choirboy voice, are all here. --Rob O'Connor Amazon.com

Could've Been a Nice Little Collection

At 14 tracks and just over 44 minutes, this CD is a little short for an S&G compilation. Nevertheless, it could've been a cute little collection, encompassing, as the title suggests, their greatest commercial hits. It falls short of even this aspiration, however, as the familiar studio versions of several songs (including 'For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her,' 'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)' and 'Homeward Bound') are eschewed in favor of live versions. This would be fine if this information were indicated on the track listing, but it's not, and as such it is misleading and (in the case of 'Homeward Bound', for which I was growing nostalgic and was eager to hear in its original form) disappointing. There are better collections out there at reasonable prices, including 'The Best of Simon & Garfunkel' and the 2 disc 'The Essential Simon & Garfunkel'. I'm returning this one and copping one of those. Peace! August 4, 2008

Sweet

Nobody writes stuff this good anymore, except maybe Nick Worrall. Simply beautiful in every way possible. July 10, 2008

My dream come true

I've had a LP for decades but I haven?t got a gramophone. Now I have a CD and I'm grateful for your service. Music is great, I adore Simon and Garfunkel. Bring back memories! March 19, 2008

Simon and Garfunkel

At one time I probably had the original record, but it is long gone, probably from over-playing. I recently went to see a concert of Art Garfunkel and it brought back so many memories that I ordered two copies of the disc, one for me and one for a daughter. March 18, 2008

Required music

This is OUR music from high school & college. What more can a baby boomer ask for? December 1, 2007

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