A Hazy Shade of Winter A Hazy Shade of Winter "A Hazy Shade of Winter" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel, released on October 22, 1966, initially as a stand-alone single, but was subsequently included on the duo's fourth studio album, "Bookends" (1968). It peaked at number 13 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. In 1987, for the "Less Than Zero" soundtrack, the Bangles recorded a cover version which peaked at number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The duo recorded "A Hazy Shade of Winter" during the sessions for "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme" (1966), but the song was not included
A Hazy Shade of Winter fruitful but disappointing experience with David Kahne, the producer of their "Different Light" album (they were given little input in the production of the songs) the group decided to take more control for the recording of this song, and they were given an additional producer credit. Michael Steele later commented that "we sounded the most on this record the way we actually sound live" and, "If we hadn't been so messed up as a band, it could have been a turning point for us." Lead vocals were performed jointly by all four members of the group, with a short solo