Homeward Bound (song)

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“Homeward Bound”
Single by Simon and Garfunkel from the album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Released	September 1, 1966
Format	vinyl record 7"
Recorded	1966
Genre	Folk
Length	2:42
Label	Columbia Records
Producer	Bob Johnston
Simon and Garfunkel singles chronology
"The Sounds of Silence" / "We've Got A Groovey Thing Goin’" (1965) "Homeward Bound" / "Leaves That Are Green" (1966) "I Am a Rock" / "Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall" (US) (1966)

"Homeward Bound" is a 1966 song by Simon and Garfunkel, produced by Bob Johnston and recorded on December 14, 1965. Paul Simon wrote the song at Oldham railway station while waiting for his train. The song describes his longing to return home, both to Brentwood, Essex, England, and to return to the United States. The song debuted on Billboard Hot 100 Chart on February 12, 1966, peaking at #5. It remained on the charts for 12 weeks.

A live version of the song takes the place of the studio version on the compilation Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits.

The song is one of Simon's signature tunes along with The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, and Bridge Over Troubled Water and is played frequently at his concerts.

Several artists have covered this song, including the Beau Brummels, Janie Fricke, William Joseph and Petula Clark.

[edit] External links

• Song information (with lyrics)