Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

by Simon and Garfunkel

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme cover art

Granted extended studio time, the duo crafted intricate, multi-layered vocal arrangements that elevate their acoustic folk foundation. The concluding track overdubs a serene Christmas carol with a news bulletin detailing the Vietnam War, marking a shift toward explicit social consciousness.

Genres

  • Folk Pop
  • Folk Rock

Tracklist

  1. Scarborough Fair / Canticle
  2. Patterns
  3. Cloudy
  4. Homeward Bound
  5. The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine
  6. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
  7. The Dangling Conversation
  8. Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall
  9. A Simple Desultory Philippic
  10. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her
  11. A Poem on the Underground Wall
  12. 7 O'clock News / Silent Night