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"Scarborough Fair" is a traditional English ballad about a man setting impossible tasks for his former lover to win him back. The song was popularized in the 1960s by Simon & Garfunkel, who combined it with a counter-melody and anti-war lyrics ("Canticle"). Their version became one of the most iconic folk rock recordings of the era, featured on the soundtrack to "The Graduate." The song's haunting melody and enigmatic lyrics about parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme have captivated listeners for generations.