"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.
Scarborough Fair is a traditional English ballad dating back to the medieval period. The song's enigmatic lyrics about impossible tasks for a former lover have inspired countless interpretations. It gained modern fame through Simon & Garfunkel's 1966 folk rock adaptation, which incorporated counter-melody "Canticle" and became synonymous with the anti-war movement.
A haunting adaptation of an English folk ballad featuring symbolic herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, popularized in the 1960s with counter-melody "Canticle".
Traditional English folk song dating back to at least the 16th century, popularized in modern times through various folk revivals.
A haunting English folk song dating back to the 17th century, famously reinterpreted by Simon & Garfunkel with counter-melody "Canticle", blending anti-war themes with medieval imagery.
