The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel

JETZT SOFORT The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel

   

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27 in Digital Music Album
  
• Released on: 1999-11-16
• Running time: 3831 seconds

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

105 of 109 people found the following review helpful.
The Definitive S&G: It Doesn't Get Much Better
By Michael Topper
Now that this Best Of has been released, one has pretty much all the Simon And Garfunkel one truly needs. This is not to say that the rest of the songs they recorded were bad--for the most part, they weren't--but nearly every vital cut is here. The collection ignores their interesting but formative debut folk album (not a big miss, except perhaps for the bittersweet title track "Wednesday Morning 3 AM"), and skimps a little on the sophomore effort "Sounds Of Silence" (I would definitely have included "April Come She Will" and "Kathy's Song") but every other major classic on the next three groundbreaking releases is here, including a bonus live version of the incandescent "For Emily" and the lost mid-70s reunion "My Little Town". Listening to all these songs in one shot--with superb remastered sound quality--reminds one of just how important these two guys were to the face of American pop music, no matter how many times you've heard the songs on classic-rock radio. Even supposedly dated cuts like "59th Street Bridge Song" and "At The Zoo" come off as joyous and essential. Of course, if you're a Simon And Garfunkel buff you'll probably want to get all of the albums plus the 3-disc box set, which would not be a bad idea. But with the exception of the two or three missing early songs listed above, this is one of the finest "Best Of" collections one can purchase, and supercedes 1972's Greatest Hits by some way (ah, the bonuses of 77-minute CD running times!).

62 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
A best-of that will make you feelin' groovy
By A Customer
At first glance the S&G completists will note--Where is "Kathy's Song"?

First, let me explain. This collection features the S&G songs that were released as charted singles. The evidence in that is that the songs are listed in the order they debuted on the singles charts. Therefore, "The Sound of Silence" kicks it off (released 11/65) and "My Little Town" closes it (released 10/75).

Kathy's Song never charted. One may also note that the applause from "For Emily..." crossfades into the intro to "America." The reason for this is to hide the crossfade ending of Save The Life Of My Child which is underneath the fade-up of "America." The songs are not out of order ("America" was one side of the "For Emily" single).

Lastly, "Fakin' It" is the mono single mix. There is nothing wrong with its inclusion here. This single version has as yet to be released. How does it compare with the stereo remaster on the Old Friends boxed set? Different! The intro doesn't fade up, and the ending is faded out a little early. Also Paul's last verse and chorus (used before the fade-out) comes up a few seconds early after the door chime and the little girl sound effects) Thus the mono single is shorter than the stereo album mix by about eight seconds. The stereo mix is good on the drums near the end and on those sound effects (crossing from one speaker to the next) to give it a spacy, airy feel. However, the mono mix also has more punch, the drums are louder, the vocals without echo seem clearer. I guess, it's a toss up between the two. Both are good in their own way.

The remastering is excellent! This is far more superior than its predecessor. One wonders though where the remastered live "Kathy's Song" will end up. So far, it is only available on Paul Simon's boxed set!

A truly great best-of that lives up to its name. However, I would have welcomed more than two pages of liner notes! Buy this though and start feelin' groovy all over again!

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
try the import for more songs
By A Customer
While this is a great album, nodoubt about that, spend a few dollars more and get ALL their best songs (40 on two CD's) on the import "Tales from New York". It has the same cover art, but twice as many songs.

See all 232 customer reviews...

Similar Item of The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel

   

JETZT SOFORT Cheapest

1 manufactured goods exists at this time, and tend Offered WITH Extremely fast! This device is usually a creation that is restricted because of the need and the requirement is big. The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel if this sounds like the product you may need, get this. because in a short time is going to be soldout concerts. The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel can be created with good engineering to help you pleasantly put it to use . I personally suggest The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel and a few purchasers along with buyers are extremely proposed. The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel This system is obtainable at a reasonable cost and relatively low-priced, rewarding reductions as well as handy shipping and delivery. My partner and i recommend this supplement, it's because the product along with the good quality is affordable. We've performed the analysis and also expend a long time for you personally.It's also possible to examine customer feedback for additional information by means of their own knowledge into consideration. The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel worked properly for me personally, so i trust orlando is additionally in your soul. Why spend an afternoon to consider once more? We've looked for the internet to get the best value available for you.and so do Pleasurable! That The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel is really a top quality product or service. Likewise, this system is fairly very good in accordance with the purchase price. We have found advantages and disadvantages on the form of product or service. Nonetheless over-all, this can be the greatest merchandise therefore we also propose it! If you need to learn more information regarding this system, make sure you look at the reviews plus testimonials of people which presently work with .

JETZT SOFORT Compare Prices

This Page is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.