Industry Aug 25, 2026
The Sound of Silence's rise to fame
Recorded in '64 then remixed and rereleased by popular demand in '65, The Sound Of Silence gave the songwriting duo their first number one and a track beloved by generations
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The song "The Sound of Silence" propelled Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel to international fame, becoming their first number one hit. The track, originally recorded in 1964, was remixed and re-released in 1965 due to popular demand, leading to its widespread success. Originally reported by MusicRadar.