The Sound Of Silence

by Simon & Garfunkel

Released: 1966

#23

Best Position

18

Total Appearances

2008

Most Recent Year

Top 15 Rankings

Year	Position
2016	#23
2020	#23
2018	#26
2017	#28
2019	#28
2021	#28
2013	#32
2022	#37
2023	#37
2024	#41
2014	#42
2015	#44
2011	#58
2025	#60
2012	#70

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The Sound Of Silence

Simon & Garfunkel

"The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel was released in 1966. The song has appeared in the Top 2000 18 times and reached a best position of #23. Its Top 2000 run spans from 2008 to 2025.

Release Year: 1966

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23

Best Position

45.8

Average Position

18

Total Appearances

Position Over Time

Track how "The Sound Of Silence" has performed across 18 years (#1 is best)

📊 How to read this chart: Lower positions (closer to #1) appear at the top. Higher positions appear at the bottom.

Ranking History (18 years)

Year	Position	Change
2025	#60	↓ 19
2024	#41	↓ 4
2023	#37	No change
2022	#37	↓ 9
2021	#28	↓ 5
2020	#23	↑ 5
2019	#28	↓ 2
2018	#26	↑ 2
2017	#28	↓ 5
2016	#23	↑ 21
2015	#44	↓ 2
2014	#42	↓ 10
2013	#32	↑ 38
2012	#70	↓ 12
2011	#58	↑ 16
2010	#74	↑ 8
2009	#82	↑ 10
2008	#92	New entry

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The Sound Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel - Top 2000 Song