Sounds Of Silence 45th Anniversary
Today marks the 45th anniversary since the release of Simon & Garfunkel’s second album, “Sounds Of Silence” in 1966. The album’s release was spurred by the success of the single “The Sound Of Silence,” which was a #1 hit. The album peaked at #21 on the U.S. charts. The song “The Sound Of Silence” was first released as an acoustic version on Simon & Garfunkel’s debut album, “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.,” and it became a hit as a folk-rock single.