Song · Paul Simon
“The Obvious Child” by Paul Simon
From the album The Rhythm of the Saints (1990)
“The Obvious Child” by Paul Simon appears on 7 radio countdowns from 5 stations between 1990 and 2024. It was first released in 1990 on the album The Rhythm of the Saints. Its best result is #49 on the CFNY Top 90 Songs of 1990. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #90 alternative song of 1990.
7countdowns
5stations
#49best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
1990–2024years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58 | 91X San Diego, CA / Tijuana | 91X Top 91 Songs of 1990 | 91 |
| 1990 | 49 | CFNY 102.1 The Edge Toronto, ON | CFNY Top 90 Songs of 1990 | 90 |
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 745 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Desert Island Songs (2009) | 885 |
| 2018 | 708 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2022 | 308 | KEXP | KEXP Top Songs of the Last 50 Years (1972-2022) | 491 |
| 2023 | 284 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs of the '90s | 893 |
| 2024 | 166 | KEXP | The Best Opening Tracks of All Time | 738 |