The Ultimate Collection

by Paul Simon

Overview

Though billed as a Paul Simon anthology, Sony's 19-song Ultimate Collection features nearly as much Simon & Garfunkel material as it does his solo work. Ranging from the duo's early-'60s breakthrough folk hit "The Sound of Silence" to Simon's 1990 percussive, Latin-flavored single "The Obvious Child," this set is focused largely on the more titanic tracks of his career. Displaying his range equally as a singer ("Still Crazy After All These Years") and a songwriter (the Art Garfunkel-led masterpiece "Bridge Over Troubled Water"), it's difficult to choose highlights, as almost all of these songs are career highlights and many are widely recognized as iconic classics of pop music. While it would be nice to see some representation of Simon's excellent solo releases of the late '90s and early 21st century, it's tough to argue with the selections offered here. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/21/2015
Label:	Sony Music
UPC:	0888750855213
Rank:	31562

Tracks

Disc 1

1. You Can Call Me Al
2. Graceland
3. Mrs. Robinson
4. The Boxer
5. Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes
6. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
7. Cecilia
8. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
9. The Boy in the Bubble

Disc 2

10. The Only Living Boy in New York
11. Mother and Child Reunion
12. Late in the Evening
13. Father and Daughter
14. The Obvious Child
15. Slip Slidin' Away
16. America
17. The Sound of Silence
18. Still Crazy After All These Years
19. Bridge Over Troubled Water

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Paul Simon   Primary Artist
Simon & Garfunkel   Primary Artist