Scarborough Fair

Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel is a traditional English folk song, believed to date back to the 17th century. It was arranged and popularized by Simon and Garfunkel in 1966, featuring on their album "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme". The song tells the story of a man who instructs his former lover to complete impossible tasks in order to take him back. The melody is haunting and melodic, with intricate guitar fingerpicking and beautiful harmonies. The song was written by an unknown composer and has since become one of Simon and Garfunkel's most beloved and iconic songs. A curiosity about Scarborough Fair is that its lyrics include references to medieval herbs, making it a unique and memorable piece in their repertoire.