Official album cover artwork for Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

RELEASED: October 10, 1966
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Scarborough Fair / Canticle Meaning 3:13 2. Patterns Meaning 2:45 3. Cloudy Meaning 2:13 4. Homeward Bound Meaning 2:32 5. The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine Meaning 2:47 6. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) Meaning 1:49 7. The Dangling Conversation Meaning 2:41 8. Flowers Never Bend With the Rainfall Meaning 2:15 9. A Simple Desultory Philippic (or How I Was Robert McNamara’d Into Submission) Meaning 2:15 10. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her Meaning 2:08 11. A Poem on the Underground Wall Meaning 1:59 12. 7 O’Clock News / Silent Night Meaning 2:04
Released in 1966, 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme' is the third studio album by Simon & Garfunkel. It features a blend of folk rock and poetic lyrics, showcasing the duo's signature harmonies and intricate arrangements. The album is notable for its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and social commentary, with tracks like 'Scarborough Fair/Canticle' and 'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)' becoming iconic. Its production, coupled with Simon's songwriting prowess, has solidified its legacy as a classic in American music history.