The Sound of Silence: From Commercial Failure to Cultural Touchstone

Follow the remarkable journey of Simon & Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence' from its initial failure to its eventual success after being secretly remixed. The episode examines Paul Simon's writing of the song during the aftermath of JFK's assassination and how it captured the communication breakdown in American society. We explore producer Tom Wilson's unauthorized electric remix that transformed the song, the duo's reaction to these changes, and how this version became an anthem for alienated youth during the mid-1960s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.