Hazy Shade of Winter

Simon & Garfunkel

About 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, the Bangles recorded a cover version for the Less Than Zero soundtrack, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2019, Gerard Way and Ray Toro recorded a cover version for the Netflix Original series The Umbrella Academy.  


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2007
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Time, time time, see what's become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities

I was so hard to please
Don't look around
The leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter

Hear the Salvation Army band
Down by the riverside's, there's bound to be a better ride
Than what you've got planned

Carry your cup in your hand
And look around
Leaves are brown, now
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter

Hang on to your hopes, my friend
That's an easy thing to say
But if your hopes should pass away
Simply pretend that you can build them again
Look around
The grass is high
The fields are ripe
It's the springtime of my life

Seasons change with the scenery
Weaving time in a tapestry
Won't you stop and remember me
At any convenient time?
Funny how my memory skips while looking over manuscripts
Of unpublished rhyme
Drinking my vodka and lime
I look around
Leaves are brown, now
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground

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Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel were an American music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, largely on the strength of the hit single "The Sound of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate (1967), propelling them further into the public consciousness. more »

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Written by: Paul Simon

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Hazy Shade of Winter" was originally written and performed by Simon & Garfunkel. It was first released in 1966 on their album "Bookends".
Chart Performance
The Simon & Garfunkel version of the song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Bangles' Version
The song was notably covered by the all-female rock band, the Bangles, in 1987. This version was featured in the movie "Less Than Zero", an adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis novel.
Bangles' Version Chart Success
The Bangles' version of the song was more commercially successful than the original, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Bangles' Song Style
The Bangles' cover version of the song is noted for its hard rock sound, differing from Simon & Garfunkel's more folk-rock original.
Gerard Way's Version
Gerard Way, the vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance, also covered "Hazy Shade of Winter" with Ray Toro in 2019.
Gerard Way's Cover Purpose
Gerard Way's version of the song was featured in the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy", based on the comic book series he co-created.
Use in Media
Besides its inclusion in "The Umbrella Academy" and "Less Than Zero", the song has also been used in several other films and TV shows, such as "The Wonder Years" and "Gilmore Girls".
Lyrics Perception
The song's lyrics are often interpreted as a reflection on the passage of time and the melancholy that can accompany it, fitting both the cold winter imagery and the hazy, unclear future.
Song Composition
The track is notable for its complex composition that includes the use of a 12-string guitar and a harpsichord in the original version.
Critics' Opinion
Critics have generally been favourable towards all versions of the song acknowledging its haunting melody, memorable hooks and evocative lyrics.
LCT
In 2002, the Bangles' version was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, on the fictional in-game radio station "Flash FM".

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