Sensational! PAUL SIMON Diamonds on the sole of her shoes REACTION

[@timavery7984]

Wanted to high -five you when you said 'amazing how music can bring people together -far more than what politicians can do -". Right on !!! Beautifully and profoundly said.

[@freddylubin]

And yet there was opposition from the anti-apartheid movement, that Simon was breaking the boycott by working with musicians in South Africa.

[@nateweber9258]

That band was insane. Not many dudes can play a fret less bass. Mixed with Paul Simon was perfect. Nobody does this anymore.

[@rk41gator]

Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel (and others) did wonders in helping promote understanding and expanding rock music. THE best way to obliterate racism and misunderstanding! Great music.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Paul Simon. A perfect example of what the word 'musical genius' means. This is nothing short of a real work of art. Timeless and perfect.

[@annedunne4526]

Paul Simon is such a treasure.

[@brucer2152]

The whole "Graceland" album is AMAZING! The song i love from it is "The Boy in the Bubble" .

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Harri reacted to my request ror Boy in the Bubble about 9 months ago. Check it out. It may still be available. It is my bid to show its as good as The Sound of Silence which has been enjoying a song revival of late .

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Yes. Boy in the Bubble is still there I got it up just now. It is all from this or a similar concert So intant gratification.is at hand for you Enjoy !

[@brucer2152]

@@stephenqualtrough7322 Yikes. I guess I missed it! grrr...dang algoritems...But thanks mate! :)

[@lesliepartridge9895]

@@stephenqualtrough7322 Resurgence maybe because of the band Disturbed’s cover - which is AMAZING!

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

@@lesliepartridge9895 Not maybe ...Definitely . Well said friend

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Graceland is a masterpiece!✌🏻

[@debbiechang5781]

It’s just wonderful to see someone like Paul Simon use his fame and influence to bring attention to social issues and help groups of oppressed people to fight for human rights. And to make beautiful music as a result is even more amazing. This is a great choice. 🌺✌️

[@davebzen795]

Greetings Debbie. Thank you for your comments. I submitted this historic Graceland performance to Harri for much of the same reasons you have stated. Paul Simon and many other musicians have and will continue (I hope) to use their fame and influence to unite people and even countries...through the universal appeal of music. If you are interested in how this project came together by, I have provided a link below. Hopefully, anyone else interested will see your comment and this link. You can search KZbin for the complete concert too. If I may, I also want to compliment you, as I have others in this community, on your submissions. I really enjoy coming upon new music, artists and bands in most genres. Thanks again. Paul Simon - The Story of Graceland (EPK - Vevo Version) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXjCeYuimMd6prs perspective on people like Paul Simon and this project

[@debbiechang5781]

@@davebzen795 Thank you 🌺✌️

[@Cynthia...]

Excellent choice! This whole album is amazing. Also songs like this just have to be watched live.

[@tsonofjohnson489]

I still can remember How big this Album was back in the day! Still shake your rump. Artists were tops !

[@lesliepartridge9895]

Wish I could give this 1000 thumbs up! Love the whole Graceland album; this was great to see! 🎵🎶🎼❤️💜❤️💜

[@taniaPBear]

I'm not sure why, but every time I see this particular performance, it makes me very emotional. It's just so inspirational and moving.

[@NathanVeenstra]

It doesn’t even matter why, right? 😉😘

[@jeffhagood9621]

one of my top 5 albums of all time!! I love the song 'Under African Skies' duet with Linda Ronstadt! Please react to that one next!

[@reborndaughter445]

Smiles and joy, smiles and joy!

[@lorettascurato2692]

So THRILLED to see this song!! I’ve always loved it, along with the whole album! Amazingly, Paul Simon got some criticism from some saying he “stole “ African music as his own and exploited it!! He responded by saying he loved and was inspired by it and thus wrote this song and that all singers and musicians were paid correctly for their work. People will criticize anything!🙄. I think they work great together to make this beautiful music 🎶

[@izzonj]

He featured African musicians in his concerts - i would say that he made Ladysmith Black Mombazo world famous. The one thing I didn't like was his music video of "You can call me all" where Chevy Chase was just mugging for the camera. That was dumb, annoying and certainly a missed opportunity to feature African artists

[@19HurdyGurdyMan46]

Yes, Hugh Masekela actually said that the criticism of Paul Simon, at the time, was a disgrace.

[@revsharkie]

Part of the issue, if I remember correctly, was that the African National Congress had a "cultural boycott" in place, and Simon violated it by working with Ladysmith and some other South African musicians. But for people like me, living in a small town in Kansas at the time, Graceland gave me my first exposure to South African music, and as a result I learned a bit about apartheid and the struggle against it. I was absolutely blown away when Paul Simon and Ladysmith were on SNL. I'd never heard anything like it.

[@vapoet]

I understand what you mean about Chevey Chase, but at the same time, that video is what brought the album to the cultural prominence it deserved. @@izzonj

[@ptrlxc]

Paul Simon’s Graceland album was sooo huge when it came out. At the time it came out I had a job where I got to fly globally to different multinational businesses. I had tickets to see this tour in Vancouver, but I got snowed out where I was and couldn’t make the flight into Vancouver. Then later that year I got to work in South Africa for a job. But, again, the job was over about a month before this concert took place in South Africa. I did finally get to see Paul Simon on his last tour. It was a great concert, but I still wished I would have seen this tour.

[@Cromicus99]

I love what you had to say about music bringing us all together. We are all one race living on this small blue marble flying through space. Love your brothers and sisters.

[@joannparker1977]

The album “Graceland” is sheer perfection. It was on our family vacation road-trip playlist. Now our kids are in their 30’s. This was a big-time favorite. Bravo to Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambazo .

[@BarbaraGrosvenor]

Doesn't this make your heart sing? Wonderful....... I remember when this happened and we had hope for the future.

[@DJHolte]

Many years back, I saw Ladysmith Black Mambazo in concert in a relatively small but perfectly acoustic venue. (Just them, no Paul Simon.) I've seen a lot of concerts over the years (over 4 dozen, I'm sure), but they were one of the most amazing acts. Their harmonies were otherworldly -- and even though many of their songs were in the Zulu language, the music was so powerful and spoke volumes on its own. Their founder and former leader, Joseph Shabalala, passed away a few years ago, but as far as I know, the group is still performing.

[@oenthusiast]

Paul Simon remained close friends with Joseph Shabalala until he passed. There was a deep friendship and mutual respect that came out of that collaboration.

[@marcusjaybrode2129]

You are right… it’s a beautiful video. ✌️✌🏿

[@dantallman5345]

That fret less bass was insanely good.

[@conniedean1977]

He introduced Ladysmith Black Mombasa to the Western world with this album. Its brilliant.

[@TheDivayenta]

I saw Hugh Masekela at the Monterey Pop Festival! What a marvelously heartwarming performance by Paul and Ladysmith Black Mbazo! Love your reaction! Hugh’s wife, Miriam Makeba, was part of this show, as well. I believe this performance was in Rhodesia at the time. ❤

[@RoadDoug]

Music knows no hate or prejudice. I love your reactions. Thanks for being so eclectic.

[@27thangel23]

You've got that exactly right, Harri. Greetings from Canada- I'm a Zep/ Floyd/ Tull/ Rush/ Supertramp kind of dude... but THIS is a fave performance ever. Paul was NOT allowed to perform with Black band mates in South Africa, this concert was in Harare. Right too on the bass player slaying this.... AND being as cool as humanly possible. Peace, love and bellbottoms.

[@k.s.k.7721]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is an amazing group, and took at least one Grammy here in the US. I highly recommend listening to South African music, as there are some great groups there and lots of talent. Sadly, Joseph Shabalala, founder of Ladysmith, died a couple of years ago at age 78.

[@marybaillie8907]

So amazingly entertaining still today. What a choir, with beautiful blends with Paul Simon's voice. Diamonds 💎 for your ears as Harri would say. Also like "You Can Call Me Al " from this album. Thanks Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Music is a world within itself with a language we all understand.

[@TheDivayenta]

Thanx, Stevie!

[@OldManAmerican]

one of the top 10 albums of all time!

[@vickihirsch8340]

This entire album " Graceland" is so awesome. I used to play it over and over back when CD s first came out. It was the first one I bought and still love it 30 plus years later!

[@c.rodrigofisher7755]

One of the best albums!! Listen to it every year

[@276parpir]

like peter gabriel, simon helped to bring african music to western/northern ears..................

[@melissakennedy1506]

I love Paul Simon. Back when was married to, then divorced, then on again off again with Carrie Fisher {princess leia) he wrote “Hearts and Bones” one of my favorite songs, about her. The Simon and Garfunkel years were terrific too.

[@davebzen795]

Melissa - I am glad that you and so many others enjoyed my submission to Paul Simon's Graceland Concert. Paul has been one of my top ten songwriters, singers, and performers. To this day, I frequently listen to his awesome Hearts and Bones album. Your suggestion to have Hearts and Bones be played by Harri was a great choice. So I thought you might like this one (below) which does a really nice job with the accompanying lyrics. If you are so inclined, go ahead and submit it to The Sultan if you like. If not, I hope that enjoy it. -DaveBZen Hearts and Bones-Paul Simon [On-Screen Lyrics; HD] kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnykdoubd6uYoKM

[@4yules]

graceland...one of the greatest albums ever! conflict diamonds...what a song

[@catherinecepuder3520]

This was such a ground breaking album for Paul Simon to produce, just amazing and then to have the Graceland Concert before a multi racial audience, the "Wow" factor is off the charts. If you are fortunate enough to own a VHS tape or DVD of this historic concert then treasure it!

[@chelseafan111]

I was a teen when this song released and until that point i had only been exposed to negative images of Africa. this song opened my eyes to the beauty of that continent. it warms my heart every time i hear it.

[@ednoponen2943]

Yes! This about as good as it gets. Harri, I've investigated many, many reaction sites, and I truly believe you have the best, most musically astute and informed bunch of followers there is. And you my friend, are far and away the best reactor out there. That's a powerful and hopefully long lasting combination. Blessings be upon you. I am so proud to be a "bestie"!

[@leahdoerr731]

I saw Paul Simon in Billings Montana!" He blew my mind! Keep it up you're awesome😁

[@haplogan]

Saw him in Denver Colorado, also mind blowing, I can still feel the snow falling on my head as we walked into the concert, such a great memory of a great evening with the great maestro of sounds and words.

[@damonhines8187]

I spotted Hugh Masekela a couple of nanoseconds before I noticed you react in recognition, just before you paused it to share your discovery. Yay!! I know there's no prize, just a brief flash of pride inside. Googled him to check the spelling though, and am saddened to learn he died Jan. 23rd, 2018 in Johannesberg. Rest In Peace, sir. Got tickets to the Graceland tour in Toronto as a wedding present, absolutely stunning and joyous show! Was very excited to see this in my feed and add it to a playlist, thanks, Harri and co., great pick.

[@MamawT65]

I have this saved on my phone and watch and listen every day and it brings tears and a smile!

[@gazt8926]

You should watch the whole Paul Simon gig in Central Park in the early nineties…..magical

[@macisback9059]

This is such a great video, how can you watch this & not feel good & happy.. Everything about this video is just fun to watch..

[@tas466]

Paul Simon fought the label to record this album in South Africa. The Album is an absolute masterpiece and if you haven’t listened to it you’re missing out.

[@andythrush3341]

Paul has always pushed himself to incorporate all genre's and styles of music in his songs. He has always been open to learn and not repeat himself over and over again. Great choice Harri 👌

[@thomastimlin1724]

And he took some personal hits for it from both black and white...some African and African American musicians especially claimed he was a stealing their music, which was not the intent....he helped elevate the prominence of other cultures music to world status, and by doing so promoted world peace. Then there was the white critics, lord help me, and Paul stood tall for it. Both parties harassed Paul Simon over this album, where are these losers now? His attitude of "come on, let's make music together"....what the hell is wrong with that? Many other famous musicians/ writers were too dammed chickenshit, lived in their narcissist safety zone, they're money making genre, or, hatred zone. The world can do without their bloody noise they think is music.

[@moanyamech]

Spine tingling was so correct . How cool is it that a work of music can still make you feel like this, decade's after it's release. Great reaction dude. thank you

[@kevinhumphreys1016]

Always liked Hugh Masekela's Grazing in the Grass

[@lawreence13]

There was clearly a lot of love and respect in abundance

[@tedsmith4385]

Thank you for the memory. The whole Graceland album is a treat

[@suzie4417]

Ladysmith, Paul Simon & the band & especially Hugh Maskela were amazing 🤩 Graceland is such a good album. I recall the first time hearing Hugh Maskela, years ago & how his music made me dance & sing. Thanks Harri for this wonderful video!

[@rebeccaneef6070]

One of the best albums of all time! Gives me goosebumps every time.

[@robertserrato3596]

I love the music video to this song.

[@annamariehewitt3173]

THIS IS WORLD CLASS MUSIC...

[@susanaltman5134]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo rule!

[@benoitrenaud519]

That bass player will is incredible!

[@AntonioSanchez-td6bk]

In 1986 two extraordinary albums were released. Peter Gabriel "SO" and Paul Simon "GRACELAND". Saludos

[@irodney47]

I used to listen to this record on the road with my grama, mom, daughter and son…everyone was happy!

[@johnharding7650]

So nice to see you smile and show appreciation. Paul Simon traveled the world and incorporated many different styles and he was so intelligent and socially conscious.

[@lesliesterling826]

he's still alive! please don't talk about him in the past tense!!!

[@ryanhill8886]

You might want to check out "Under African Skies" from the same album. It was a duet between Paul Simon and the late great South African singer Miriam Makeba. Ladysmith also did a great version of "Knocking on heaven's door" with Dolly Parton and their rendition of "Amazing Grace" is beautiful. On the subject of South African music you should look for performances by Johnny Clegg and Savuka... "Cool. Crazy beautiful world" and "Scatterlings of Africa" come to mind..

[@wdm5000]

This is one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite albums. There are probably more incredible songs and hits in this album than any other than I can think of. Another album he did called "Rhythm of the Saints" has some amazing songs, too. If you ever wanted to cover one of those, I might recommend "Cool, Cool River."

[@aviatom1]

That was awesome Harri, I'd forgotten all about this one. Paul Simon is pure genious

[@ricklaszlo3989]

Isn't it amazing how many wonderful songs that we have never experienced I love this song Paul Simon is fantastic thanks again Harry for a wonderful video

[@Blue-qr7qe]

I thought that was Hugh Masekela. The flugelhorn threw me as i was unaware that he played one. Cool!

[@kathryndunn9655]

😄I'm loving this I'm really enjoying this I'm loving the dancers. Music brings people together. Ok m family now Harri✌🏼

[@ignatiuskhan]

Oh, I missed this (once again wise) reaction of yours. Saw P. Simon on tour with this album and, as much as I like him, Ladysmith Black Mambazo were amazing. Just the thought of this gig gives me chills.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

FINALLY! a reaction to this masterpiece! thanks Shari!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

HARI...DAMN SPELL CHECKER!!

[@photographerjonathan]

Great performance it brought some joy to my day. now I need to re listen to the Graceland album.

[@andrelevesque2405]

Everything about this song, especially seeing this amazing dancing choir, is beautiful, moving and inspiring. Thank you.

[@Ronshydrohub]

Thank you...love listening to you from Cape Town South Africa...i remember those times so well...I remember at that time how excited my wife and I then living in Johannesburg were because we were seeing black people being allowed to sit in the same restaurants as we were...we were really excited about that...the first restaurant was in the Carlton Hotel complex in Johannesburg...I am a musician now for about 55 years now and am still amazed how music can break down barriers...thank you for your great content...our differences should NEVER be on skin color...always look forward to listening to you...

[@davebzen795]

Ron, I have just read your comments, especially since you lived the experiences of that time. I submitted this to Harri and also provided some links related to this concert, the artists, etc. I am really pleasantly surprised at the number of views and more importantly the wonderful comments from this community. My main reason for having submitted this performance, as I wrote to Harri, was to demonstrate to those who view this video that music is the universal language. Music can transcend biases such as those which have been so polarizing in this time period. Peace be with you - DaveBZen

[@applcinamn]

I have the cd this is on. I was lucky to be able to see Simon and LBM perform it in concert. Just fantastic.

[@Timoeltejano]

Another amazing artist from South Africa is Jonathan Butler. I believe he was the first African to be played on heavy rotation on their radio stations. His anti apartheid song "Heal Our Land" is a must listen. Then of course we bow to the king of all African music Fela Kuti. Sorrow Tears and Blood is another powerful song.

[@cherylsHTX]

New subscriber here. I stumbled upon your video and so glad I did. I was ten years old when the Graceland album came out. My mom owned a copy and I would play it over and over again. I was so entranced and thrilled at the sound. To this day it remains one of my favorites and it has so many memories of my mom attached to it now (she passed a few years ago) therefore it remains in my heart. Thank you for your reaction!

[@stardust164]

so excellent. thank you Harri...

[@janechapman6448]

Paul Simons concert. He put it all together with amazing band and back up

[@victoriagrove5344]

Thank you! I love Paul Simon and his Graceland album was great for so many reasons!

[@harrietmiller3982]

🪅🙌👏🎶‼️ i really enjoyed your reaction to this. It is one of my favorite performances and I even remember suggesting this same performance to you a really long time ago! So glad you got to experience this. Paul even brought this group to New York and I think they appeared on Saturday Night Live or some show like that. There is a DVD video documentation of Paul's experience making music with this group,that comes with a special anniversary edition of Graceland CD. The behind the scenes with these musicians is heartwarming and joyful. You would love it. Every song from the Graceland CD is 🔥💯

[@davidbentley145]

I have thisun on DVD...it is great that Paul gave these guys much exposure for the world to enjoy...the great talent they have is self evident...

[@adrianleigh7410]

Hugh Masekela, Joseph Shabalala and Ray “Chapa” Phiri on that fretless bass sounds chuffing amazing.

[@ruthcrawford3015]

OH How I loved this album!!! Such a silly song, so JOYFUL, and yes..more powerful than any politician could ever be!! The whole album is great. Love your reaction, thank you!!!

[@bobbyscott8024]

Beautiful music and a great reaction!

[@surlechapeau]

"Loves Me Like A Rock" and "Late In The Evening". You'll be singing the chorus from the first one for a week!

[@2869may]

"LATE IN THE EVENING" is a GREAT upbeat story tellin tune.... It's a good time...!

[@sgtBelson]

@@2869may One of my all-time favorite tunes. Dave Brown’s guitar work in Central Park was spot on, and that’s my go-to version.

[@kathleenwalsh3713]

My husband and I were lucky enough to see this live show in Chicago - by miles THE BEST performance of anything I have ever seen, anywhere, ever ever ever. Including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba. Just indescribably great. This is a great choice for a review - a million thanks!

[@ExilefromCrownHill]

Weren't they Miriam Makeba's band? They did this set on Saturday Night Live as well.

[@The5thGen]

Harri, I couldn't agree with you more regarding your comments about music bringing people together.

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

What a joyous moment in time caught on video!

[@nantague]

I was fortunate enough to see the Graceland tour here in the States, with the same cast. Hands down, the best concert I ever attended (in a long life of concert going). One correction: this concert was actually put on just across the border in Zimbabwe.

[@kahlodiego5299]

I once listened to this song for three days.

[@ivanalaff5346]

Soooo 😃 HAPPY! We all need that…Thank you , Hari!

[@poolhall9632]

Everyone is suspect of everyone else until we start dancing to the same jam 😍✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿 Peace & Love

[@davemellet6878]

The guy you mentioed as the african fellow was Joseph Shabalala and the leader of LBM who has since passed away RIP Joseph, you will be missed greatly.

[@chrislind57]

Please do more reactions from that particular concert. The whole concert was brilliant.

[@jeffmartin1026]

I saw him on the Graceland tour - absolutely stunning.

[@208467]

I went and bought Lady Smith's CD after hearing them sing on Pauls album. They are awesome, you should react to some of their songs.

[@TOYSTITCHER]

MAN ! I LOVE those African beats MmmmmM 🤩 Thanks to Paul Simon for bringing them to us👍 and Thank You for sharing this vid ♥️🥰 no more to say…busy dancing…😄

[@The5thGen]

What a great performance by all!!!

[@dwhite849]

Unbelievable album period end of story

[@blairkimberlin3447]

I've loved Ladysmith Black Mambazo for decades, they have always been my go to driving music. I can honestly say I have loved everything they have ever done. While Paul Simon may have brought them to more mainstream music listeners they were celebrated around the world as one of the most popular Gospel groups for decades before Paul Simon came along. I don't know if anyone commented this but Paul Simon did several albums featuring artists of each genre. Graceland for African music, Rythm of the Saints for South American/Brazilian music and Songs From the Capeman for American doo-wop/rock and roll with a little Puerto Rican for flair

[@maeve4385]

It was on my walkman permanently for almost a year. Fantastic album

[@robgal9695]

Love your take Thanks

[@cubfanmike]

Peace thru music - right on, brother

[@roymoore3156]

The list of the greatest of all time keeps getting longer.

[@dizastro5437]

Wow. Perfect harmony on the dance.