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The Sounds of Silence (Original Post)
kentuck
May 2020
OP
Great song. Love the powerful rendition by Disturbed. Paul Simon even thanked them
vsrazdem
May 2020
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patphil
(6,862 posts)1. I bought this album when it was first released.
There voices are amazing, and Paul Simon's lyrics paint the most vivid, striking images.
They are an American treasure.
BComplex
(8,979 posts)2. That never gets old.
One of the best ever.
BigmanPigman
(52,144 posts)3. I have this album and highly rec "April, Come She Will".
The whole album is fantastic, but that song is special and often overlooked.
Backseat Driver
(4,614 posts)4. My Class song many many years ago...
vsrazdem
(2,184 posts)5. Great song. Love the powerful rendition by Disturbed. Paul Simon even thanked them
for bringing the song into a new generation.
mahatmakanejeeves
(60,489 posts)6. George Noory plays that version on Coast to Coast AM.
bobbieinok
(12,858 posts)7. Still remember when I 1st heard it--I was in a drugstore in FL in Fall 65
It was playing in the store. It was the eeriest song I'd ever heard---gave me chills
It was the Fall of my 1st adjunct job, after 4 yrs in grad school in CA.