Simon & Garfunkel - The Complete Singles Collection 1965-1970
First released May 2013
Revision 1 released May 2014
01. The Sounds Of Silence (Columbia 4-43396, 1965, #1)
02. We’ve Got A Groovey Thing Goin’
03. Homeward Bound (Columbia 4-43511, 1966, #5)
04. Leaves That Are Green
05. I Am A Rock† (Columbia 4-43617, 1966, #3)
06. Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall
07. The Dangling Conversation (Columbia 4-43728, 1966, #25)
08. The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine
09. A Hazy Shade Of Winter† (Columbia 4-43873, 1966, #13)
10. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her
11. At The Zoo (Columbia 4-44046, 1967, #16)
12. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
13. Fakin’ It (Columbia 4-44232, 1967, #23)
14. You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies†
15. Scarborough Fair/Canticle (Columbia 4-44465, 1967, #11)
16. April Come She Will
17. Mrs. Robinson† (Columbia 4-44511, 1968, #1)
18. Old Friends/Bookends†
19. The Boxer† (Columbia 4-44785, 1969, #7)
20. Baby Driver†
21. Bridge Over Troubled Water† (Columbia 4-45079, 1970, #1)
22. Keep The Customer Satisfied†
23. Cecilia† (Columbia 4-45133, 1970, #4)
24. The Only Living Boy In New York†
25. El Condor Pasa (If I Could)†* (Columbia 4-45237, 1970, #18)
26. Why Don’t You Write Me*
27. El Condor Pasa (If I Could)† (Columbia 4-45237 promo)
All original LP mixes except † original single mix
All mono except * stereo
All tracks vinyl transfers by Prof. Stoned except: 25. vinyl transfer by Q; 26. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" 40th Anniversary Edition; 27. unknown
==About the album==
These 27 tracks represent Simon & Garfunkel's US singles output from 1965 to 1970.
Thirteen tracks have been sourced from original US singles. These tracks have mixes or mastering not available elsewhere. The remaining 14 tracks have been sourced from original US LPs. The LP mixes are the same as the corresponding singles, however--and keep this in mind if you strive for absolute authenticity--singles were often cut louder with greater presence and more punch. LP sources have been used though because a) they are easier to come by in acceptable condition and b) the LP mastering is much more representative of how these recordings sounded in the studio. They have greater dynamic range and are probably preferable for people with audiophile tendencies.
It's worth pointing out that the stereo single version of "El Condor Pasa", as featured here, is mastered differently to both the stereo version on the "Bridge Over Troubled Water" LP and (apart from the obvious channel separation) the mono version on the promo single (also featured here). On the LP, the track starts quietly and remains at low volume until the beginning of the first verse, where it fades up to full volume by the end of the first line. Both the mono and stereo single versions start at full volume. The fade-in appears to be an attempt to mask the hum and background noise inherent in the original recording (it appears that the Los Incas instrumental was sourced from vinyl), which is audible in both single versions where presumably sound quality was not of paramount concern. The fade-outs of all three are different too. The mono single version does not fade at the end. Both the LP and stereo single versions start fading about 10 seconds from the end, however, the LP fade-out is more gradual and ends at a lower volume than the stereo single, again, presumably to mask the hum/background noise.
This compilation clocks in at 79m22s!
==About this transfer==
Tracks 1 to 16 and 19 to 24 transferred and mastered in 24bit by Prof. Stoned and used by permission.
Tracks 17 and 18 transferred by Prof. Stoned and mastered in 24bit by Q.
Track 25 transferred and mastered in 24bit by Q, with mastering assistance from Prof. Stoned. Unfortunately, despite best efforts, some light distortion is still audible in this track. Also note that the occasional clicks you hear throughout are part of the original recording.
Track 26 sourced from the "Bridge Over Troubled Water" 40th Anniversary Edition CD (itself sourced from the MasterSound Edition), faded by Q to match the single version.
The source of track 27 is unknown.
==Compilation and package design by Q==
Artwork included