Which Simon & Garfunkel song was used as the theme for the 1967 film The Graduate?
The Graduate (soundtrack) The Graduate (soundtrack) The Graduate is an album of songs from the soundtrack of Mike Nichols' movie "The Graduate", featuring many songs from the folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel as well as several instrumental pieces by Dave Grusin. Released on January 21, 1968, the album was produced by Teo Macero. Although the album features two versions of the acclaimed "Mrs. Robinson", neither is the full version as featured on "Bookends". The first is an instrumental, while the second is abbreviated, tapering off as it does in the film. However, the other major song of the album, "The Sound of Silence"
Fakin' It (Simon & Garfunkel song) Fakin' It (Simon & Garfunkel song) "Fakin' It" is a song recorded by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel for their fourth studio album, "Bookends" (1968). The song was initially released only as a single on July 7, 1967 through Columbia Records. It was later compiled into the second half of "Bookends". The song's lyrics stem from Simon wondering about his occupation and life had he been born a century earlier as well as reflection on his insecurities, facing a situation akin to impostor syndrome. Musically, it features a spoken word piece by musician Beverley Martyn as a sort of