Album: The Ultimate Collection by Paul Simon (2015)
Genre: Folk | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Moody
Record Label: Concord Records
Format: Compilation

Description: The Ultimate Collection is the first-ever single disc collection to feature the best of Simon & Garfunkel and solo Paul Simon. Taking listeners on a comprehensive journey through Paul Simon's extensive career, from Simon & Garfunkel's legendary tracks on Columbia Records to Paul Simon’s diverse solo recordings, which saw him incorporating familiar Pop-Rock styles with a slew of world music influences, from Reggae and Gospel to traditional African and Brazilian rhythms.

Artist Background: Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is a Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter, poet and guitarist. Simon's international fame and success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, launched in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles charts: "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". The duo split up in 1970 at the height of their popularity, and Sim... Part of the Newark, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Van Morrison, Yusuf Islam

Music Scene: Part of the Newark, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Folk, Rock/Pop, Moody, 2010s, Compilation, Concord Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


The Ultimate Collection is the first-ever single disc collection to feature the best of Simon & Garfunkel and solo Paul Simon. Taking listeners on a comprehensive journey through Paul Simon's extensive career, from Simon & Garfunkel's legendary tracks on Columbia Records to Paul Simon’s diverse solo recordings, which saw him incorporating familiar Pop-Rock styles with a slew of world music influences, from Reggae and Gospel to traditional African and Brazilian rhythms.

The Ultimate Collection

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