Best Opening Lyrics: No. 21

--Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence'
It reads like Dante's 'Inferno,' but it's forever linked to the equally sinister imagery of Dustin Hoffman floating in a pool.
Listen to the line!
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Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Thyme2dreamat 8-06-2007
mmm..the guitar, the unison note that breaks off into a haunting harmony...it isnt just the words that make this one of the best opening lines to a song ever:-)
Willowat 8-06-2007
What a great song to remember! I used to love Simon and Garfunkel. I think they had a reunion on some TV show, possibly an awards show...
Revelation19:11at 8-07-2007
I really loved this song by the duo. They made many beautiful songs together.
lernermailat 8-07-2007
Only 21? Isn't there anyone else on this site over 30?
nicknmemphisat 8-07-2007
It was SNL the second episode of the first season. Part of the deal was that Art had to be allowed to do some of his own solo songs. They also reunited a few years back to do a show at Madison Square Garden and when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Don Sheltonat 6-22-2009
Didn't they also video a live concert in Central Park?
sockeyeat 8-28-2007
NicknMemphis, thanks for enlightening us! Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle were the ballad writers of our day, like Dylan and others. We need more true musicians who write and sing from their souls. Songs that make us want to love one another not those of hate and road rage.
Coralynat 8-28-2007
Awesome, Classic. We all have visited darkness.
Jasmineat 9-07-2007
this is one of my fave songs. ever.
Savannahat 9-23-2007
woo, this is a goooood one!
RogerVat 9-30-2007
It's a great opening line for a song, but I do NOT recommend listening to it if you're already feeling down.
Allisonat 10-10-2007
One of my favorite songs from the moment I first heard it. Simply beautiful, through and through. Great job, guys!
shannonat 10-22-2007
I love this song!
Jonathan Compossaat 10-28-2007
29. "When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all."
Although my life of education hasen't hurt me non, I can read the writting on the wall ...
Kodachrome - Paul Simmon,
Jonathan
Jonathan Compossaat 10-28-2007
"When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all."
Although my life of education hasen't hurt me non, I can read the writting on the wall ...
Kodachrome - Paul Simon,
Jonathan
HAWKFUNKat 11-12-2007
Damn they look gay in that pic.
Janat 11-24-2007
this is for comment #6............two words BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN............enough said
Marieat 11-30-2007
Uhhhh.....folks:
It goes like this:
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all....
AND THOUGH my LACK of education hasnt hurt me none, I can read the writing on the wall.....
Stormieat 12-22-2007
I LOVE this song... Simon & Garfunkel = Genius.
simsimat 1-03-2008
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