[Athena E.]

Sunday Classics 13.07.25​

Hey members!

This week’s Sunday Classic takes a reflective turn with a timeless folk-rock masterpiece: 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon & Garfunkel—thank you to @RieTreesSilver for the stirring suggestion.

Originally released in 1964 as an acoustic track, it quietly resonated with a small audience—until a remix with electric instruments hit the airwaves in 1965, turning it into a #1 hit. With its unforgettable opening—'Hello darkness, my old friend...'—and themes of disconnection, alienation, and modern noise, the song captured the uneasy undercurrent of the ’60s, and still hits home today.

Source: Simon & Garfunkel/YouTube​

Fun fact? Paul Simon wrote the lyrics when he was just 21, sitting alone in his bathroom with the lights off. The result was a song that doesn’t just speak—it echoes.

Sometimes the classics don’t ask us to dance. Sometimes they ask us to listen. Give it a play—and let us know what meaningful track you’d love to see featured next!

 

[Mikev]

A classic for sure. I’m a big fan of Simon & Garfunkel.

 

[mOiOz]

Always a favourite, always meaningful!

 

[PLK]

Love this song.

 

[Still Ebby]

Love their music they harmonise so well.
By the way just adding that it's funny what you dream ! l woke up this morning remembering a song in my dream that l hadn't heard of for a while ''Runaway'' Del Shannon Anyone else like that song?

 

[PattiB]

This is incredible, I was only thinking about this song a few hours ago, & thought that I must send a request for it. Amazing choice Rie treessilver.

 

[EllieN]

Positively Fourth Street - Bob Dylan. Lyrics are real life.

 

[EllieN]

Love their music they harmonise so well.
By the way just adding that it's funny what you dream ! l woke up this morning remembering a song in my dream that l hadn't heard of for a while ''Runaway'' Del Shannon Anyone else like that song?

Yep.

 

[Reet]

Love their music they harmonise so well.
By the way just adding that it's funny what you dream ! l woke up this morning remembering a song in my dream that l hadn't heard of for a while ''Runaway'' Del Shannon Anyone else like that song?

Sure, what is there about it that people would not like. Del Shannon was a good singer of good music. Would be nice to have him as our Sunday feature.

 

[Viellarde]

Love their music they harmonise so well.
By the way just adding that it's funny what you dream ! l woke up this morning remembering a song in my dream that l hadn't heard of for a while ''Runaway'' Del Shannon Anyone else like that song?

Yes

 

[midgemills]

I love this song and I have the original vinyl album on which it appeared. Here is the Pentatonix cover of it sung in a capella.

 

[midgemills]

And a version for Veggiepatch.