It features stunning live versions of "For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her," "Kathy’s Song," and "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" recorded during their 1968 tour.
The album is notable for including live versions of fan favorites, which were a "major deal" in 1972 as the duo had not yet released a live album. Original Source Single Mix Bookends For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her Live (St. Louis, 1969) Previously Unreleased The Boxer Bridge over Troubled Water The 59th Street Bridge Song Live (Carnegie Hall, 1970) Previously Unreleased The Sound of Silence Electric Overdub Sounds of Silence I Am a Rock Sounds of Silence Scarborough Fair/Canticle Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Homeward Bound Live (Carnegie Hall, 1970) Previously Unreleased Bridge over Troubled Water Bridge over Troubled Water America Single Mix Bookends Kathy's Song Live (St. Louis, 1969) Previously Unreleased El Condor Pasa (If I Could) Bridge over Troubled Water Bookends Single Mix Bookends Cecilia Single Mix Bridge over Troubled Water Production Context Simon Garfunkel - Greatest Hits -1972- -FLAC- 88
The album features iconic hits such as "The Sound of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". It is particularly noted for including four live tracks that captured the duo's raw performing energy: Bridge Over Troubled Water It features stunning live versions of "For Emily,