The Essential Simon & Garfunkel
Released to coincide with the duo's 2003 reunion tour, this two-disc anthology is no less than the fifth multi-disc compilation of the duo to appear in the CD era. Viewed coldly, it's a mercenary exercise, squeezing yet more juice out of one of the most valuable catalogs in the business. If you happen to be starting from square one, though, it's an excellent package, with all 16 of their singles to reach the Top 100 (including the 1975 reunion hit, "My Little Town" . The other 17 tracks include some of their most beloved non-hits ("Richard Cory," "The 59th Street Bridge Song," "The Only Living Boy in New York" and eight live 1967-1969 performances, none of them found in studio counterparts on this compilation, though all are drawn from previously released albums or anthologies. Some listeners might find some of their secondary Simon & Garfunkel favorites missing; "Anji," "April Come She Will," "Patterns," and "Punky's Dilemma" are absent, for example. But it's a good option for that niche audience looking for something between a single-disc greatest-hits collection and a box set. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
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Credits »
Steven Berkowitz - A&R
Bob Irwin - Compilation Producer
Don Hunstein - Photography
Don Hunstein - Cover Art
Vic Anesini - Mastering
Darren Salmieri - Artist Coordination
Art Garfunkel - Original Recording Producer
Art Garfunkel - Producer
Joy Gilbert Monfried - Product Manager
Guy Webster - Photography
Mark Unterberger - Packaging Manager
Murray Neitlich - Booklet
Murray Neitlich - Photography
Ron Kellum - Art Direction
David Redfern - Booklet
David Redfern - Photography
Tom Wilson - Original Recording Producer
Tom Wilson - Producer
Roy Halee - Original Recording Producer
Roy Halee - Producer
Phil Ramone - Original Recording Producer
Phil Ramone - Producer
Bob Johnston - Original Recording Producer
Bob Johnston - Producer
Paul Simon - Original Recording Producer
Paul Simon - Producer
Simon & Garfunkel - Main Performer
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