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Awards

Simon & Garfunkel are among the most important musical duos of the 20th century. Their sensitive compositions, poetic lyrics, and distinctive harmonies shaped an entire generation and continue to influence artists worldwide. The duo's musical and cultural relevance has been recognized over the decades with numerous awards, honors, and institutional recordings. This page provides an overview of their most important awards and milestones in the music world.

Grammy Awards

2003 Life Time Achievement

Simon and Garfunkel

2004 Grammy Hall of Fame

"The Sound of Silence"

1999 Grammy Hall of Fame

"Mrs. Robinson"

1999 Grammy Hall of Fame

"Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

1998 Grammy Hall of Fame

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1971 Album of the Year

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1971 Best Engineered Recording

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1971 Record of Year

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1971 Song of the Year

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1971 Best Contemporary Song

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1971 Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Grammy nominations

1976 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals

"My Little Town"

1971 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

1969 Song of the Year

"Mrs. Robinson"

1969 Album of the Year

"Bookends"

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1990                                           Inductee

Vocal Group Hall of Fame

2006                                          Inductee

Awid Award

1969 Single of the Year Foreign Division

"The Sound of Silence"

1969 Album of the Year Foreign Division

"The Graduate"

Brit Award

1977 Best International Pop LP and Single, 1952-77

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Ranked 40th among the 100 Greatest Musicians of All Time

(Rolling Stone)

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Simon & Garfunkel's albums have often been certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum. A total of over 50 million copies have been sold.

Their 1972 album, Greatest Hits, even achieved diamond status with 14 million sales.

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