Kathy's Song (Simon & Garfunkel song)

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"Kathy's Song"
Song by Simon and Garfunkel
from the album Sounds of Silence
GenreFolk rock
Length3:17
LabelColumbia Records
Songwriter(s)Paul Simon

"Kathy's Song" is a song originally by Paul Simon from his 1965 debut album The Paul Simon Songbook.[1] It was later recorded with Art Garfunkel as Simon & Garfunkel on the duo's second album Sounds of Silence. It has been described as one of Simon's most personal songs;[2] it is dedicated to Katy Chitty, Simon's girlfriend and muse during his mid-1960s sojourn in England.[3] It has also been included on most compilation albums of the duo, such as Tales from New York: The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel,[4] The Essential Simon and Garfunkel[5] and Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits.[6]

Critical reception[]

Often considered as one of the duo's greatest songs, independent.co.uk "Kathy's Song" 18th among Simon & Garfunkel's 20 greatest songs,[7] while Ultimate Classic Rock ranks it 10th and describes it as "uncomplicated" yet "Simon's prettiest song and one of the most gorgeous songs ever written".[8] Gold Radio UK ranks it 12th.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "The Paul Simon Songbook - Paul Simon | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ^ "Sounds of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "The 20 greatest Simon & Garfunkel songs – ranked". The Independent. February 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Very Best of Simon & Garfunkel: Tales from New York - Simon & Garfunkel | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  5. ^ "The Essential Simon & Garfunkel - Simon & Garfunkel | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  6. ^ "Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits - Simon & Garfunkel | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  7. ^ simon-garfunkel-20-greatest-songs-ranked-bridge-over-troubled-water-a9363141.html
  8. ^ Gallucci, Michael. "Top 10 Simon & Garfunkel Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock.
  9. ^ "Simon & Garfunkel's 15 greatest songs ever, ranked". Gold.


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