Paul Simon Popular Song Rankings [2026]

GracelandPaul Simon6rank/position

Paul Simon – Graceland

A song characterized by African sounds.

It’s the title track from Paul Simon’s most successful album.

This album, which focuses on African music, sold over 15 million copies and won a Grammy Award.

The title “Graceland” refers to the mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, where Elvis Presley lived and where he is buried.

Kathy’s SongPaul Simon7rank/position

Kathy’s Song, Paul Simon Songbook 1965

This is a Simon & Garfunkel song that was also used in the film The Graduate, but this is a solo version by Simon.

Originally, it was included on Paul Simon’s debut album released in the UK in 1965 under his own name.

Leaves That Are GreenPaul Simon8rank/position

Leaves That Are Green

When it comes to Paul Simon songs to listen to in September, the go-to has to be “Leaves That Are Green.” It’s a track he also released with the duo he was part of, Simon & Garfunkel.

Originally it came out as a solo release, but because sales were underwhelming, it was later released under the Simon & Garfunkel name as well.

Set against the backdrop of the seasonal shift from summer to autumn, the song portrays heartbreak, with a melody and lyrics steeped in a deep sense of melancholy.

If you’re interested, why not check out the Japanese translation too?

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Mother and Child ReunionPaul Simon9rank/position

Paul Simon – Mother and Child Reunion (Official Audio)

Paul Simon, a singer-songwriter globally renowned as a member of Simon & Garfunkel.

His 1972 release “Mother and Child Reunion” is a warm song perfect for expressing gratitude on Mother’s Day.

It’s crafted as reggae music unfolding with a ska rhythm.

The melodic chorus in the refrain will resonate with you.

Its poignant message, filled with feelings for one’s mother, is deeply moving.

Why not play this song along with the thanks that you might usually feel too shy to express?

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Obvious ChildPaul Simon10rank/position

Paul Simon – Obvious Child (Official Video)

A song released as a single by Paul Simon in 1990.

It reached No.

12 on the Dutch charts.

The drum sound by Grupo Cultural Olodum, an Afro-Brazilian group, was recorded live at Pelourinho Square in Salvador, Brazil.