Although the album features two versions of the acclaimed "Mrs. Robinson," neither is the full version as featured on Bookends. The first is an instrumental, while the second is abbreviated, tapering off as it does in the film. However, the other major song of the film, "The Sound of Silence," is used three times in the film.
Track listing
Songs by Paul Simon except * Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel and ** Dave Grusin.
Side one
"The Sound of Silence" 3:06
"The Singleman Party Foxtrot" ** 2:52
"Mrs. Robinson" (Instrumental) 1:14
"Sunporch Cha-Cha-Cha" ** 2:53
"Scarborough Fair/Canticle" (Interlude) 1:41
"On the Strip" ** 2:00
Side two
"April Come She Will" 1:50
"The Folks" ** 2:27
"Scarborough Fair/Canticle" * 6:22
"A Great Effect" ** 4:06
"The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine" 1:46
"Whew" ** 2:11
"Mrs. Robinson" 1:12
"The Sound of Silence" 3:08
Chart positions
Year | Chart | Position |
1968 | Billboard Pop Albums (Billboard 200) | 1 |
1968 | Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart | 1 |
Personnel
Paul Simon - lead vocals, guitar
Art Garfunkel - lead vocals
Released as part of the box set Simon And Garfunkel Collected Works, on LP and CD.
Released as part of the box set Columbia recording 1964 -1970