Song · Simon and Garfunkel
“The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel
Released 1982
“The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel appears on 11 radio countdowns from 6 stations between 1987 and 2024. It was first released in 1982. Its best result is #42 on The Current's 893 Essential Songs. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #2,822 alternative song of all time.
11countdowns
6stations
#42best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
1987–2024years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
Classic Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 65 | Studio Brussel | Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (1987) | 100 |
| 1988 | 58 | Studio Brussel | Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (1988) | 100 |
| 1991 | 935 | CFNY 102.1 The Edge | CFNY Top 1002 Songs of All-Time (1991 Edition) | 1002 |
| 2004 | 350 | Virgin Radio | Virgin Radio Top 500 Songs of All-Time (December 2004) | 500 |
| 2005 | 179 | Virgin Radio | Virgin Radio Top 500 Songs of All-Time (December 2005) | 500 |
| 2006 | 247 | Virgin Radio | Virgin Radio Top 500 Songs of All-Time (December 2006) | 500 |
| 2018 | 42 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2020 | 69 | WXPN | WXPN 2020 Greatest Songs of All Time | 2020 |
| 2021 | 350 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2021) | 1043 |
| 2023 | 252 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2023) | 1043 |
| 2024 | 893 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2024) | 1043 |
Also listed as: The Sounds Of Silence; The Sounds of Silence; The Sound Of Silence.