Paul Simon “Sound of Silence” Live at Newport Folk Festival, Saturday, July 23, 2022

Paul Simon “Sound of Silence” Live at Newport Folk Festival, Saturday, July 23, 2022.
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[@DickNasty480]

No light show, back up dancers, auto tune, computer generated lasers, costume changes or props. Just a fantastic artist performing for the pure joy of it- how refreshing.

[@jeffcope100]

So very true.

[@lpjbird]

Exactly.

[@sallyblatchford1585]

Yes! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paulluchter137]

@fastguitar Speak English

[@kevinmcveigh3612]

It's possible to enjoy all kinds of performances without sneering at others.

[@mga2899]

Special talent to write a song at 20 that sounds good when you are 80.

[@-greentoad]

I couldn't agree more. So true

[@SteveArvey]

Exactly

[@WendallExplores]

Amen

[@kathidori8504]

Geniuses. Ones in a generation. ( Maybe angels in disguise )

[@allenf.5907]

Magical songs stay magical.

[@guadalupecorchado5461]

No voice can do better but Paul's lovely voice! Not even Art's. With all respects

[@LadaSochorova]

Paul Simon, old and frail these days, is still amazing. And the author of those great songs.

[@liberty9348]

The best singer-songwriter to ever exist. We will never see another one like Paul. This is as good as music gets.

[@sbansban]

Exactly the way I felt for a long time - but was afraid to say that I truly think he is better than them all - including Beethoven, Mozart, whoever. And if they had to award the Nobel Prize to a musician, it should have been Paul Simon, not Bob Dylan.

[@leeleffingwell3997]

You're watching a master at his craft and once this legend is gone we'll never have anything like him again.

[@martinjoannes]

Fortunate to have listened to these two legends in my lifetime. Life is so enriched

[@lovelyeyes818]

I visit your home friend

[@ChrisBCartagena]

But what about Snoop Doggy dog?😮

[@gaswirt]

Bravo

[@terjeformoe7035]

I’ve listened to this song since he first released it. And it’s still growing on me 60 years later. That’s what art is about. Thank you, Paul Simon, for all the moments of joy and peace of mind you have created and given to the world. It means more than you can imagine.

[@ethelip5239]

For someone to walk onstage, play guitar & sing & hold a crowd at 80 years old is a victory!

[@wozza2942]

Wow! At 80 Paul is undiminished. That was a superlative performance.

[@waterworrier]

What is amazing is he makes no attempt to sing the song the way he did originally. Instead he uses the ravages of age that time has left on his voice to give us a beautiful, unique rendition full of the wisdon, love and pain of life. It’s beautiful. Definitely a touch of the divine.

[@wozza2942]

I think his voice is astonishingly youthful, and has barely changed in the last few decades.

[@karma3101]

Initially I was disappointed that he didn't sound like he once did, but than I read your comment and you're absolutely right.

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

I'm so glad Paul's voice relaxed into it after the first few bars: so he as he wanted to could deliver his heart and soul felt performance. See and hear Joni Mitchell likewise, at the same Newport Festival.

[@jeffj318]

You are absolutely correct!

[@lovelyeyes818]

I visit your home friend

[@jamesythetrue]

80 years old. But it's still Paul Simon in all his brilliance. This performance was just breathtaking.

[@docr59]

To have been alive and attuned to the music of Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Dylan, and so many others is a special privilege. We will lose some of them quite soon but their songs and voices will outlast the wretched culture we've become.

[@paulluchter137]

We've always been a wretched culture...

[@liberty9348]

@@paulluchter137 Culture is something that is always changing. I believe what you're referring to is HUMANS. And yes, we have always been horrible. Sometimes, though, one may encounter incredible humans and you'll KNOW they are/were the very best of humanity... because you will always remember them. Paul is one of those humans.

[@WiccaDavidson]

My whole life from high school to being 68 passes before me.

[@AmyKaribian]

Yes.

[@charlesbennett4370]

I know what you mean Iwas thinking the same thing.

[@pamdennison357]

Even a couple more years than that for me.

[@terryandrews7271]

I'm 70 years old, I'm with you brother I have a tear in my eye. Don't know what you got till it's gone, Good memories though

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

Same.

[@RoseKumar-dl6ow]

No words. Just deep gratitude for your music, accompanying me throughout my life, comforting, holding and loving me with all the gentle power and grace that emanates from your words and melodies. You have no idea how much the gift of your sacred presence in my life through your music has meant to me. What a soul! Namaste Paul Simon. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your authentic presence in this world.

[@paulyounger3547]

Right there is what a living legend looks and sounds like!

[@rupertbeehsley1680]

He never sings a song without getting inside it and loving it.

[@Pwd-advocate]

yes yes yes AND he never sings this song the same wsy twice.He never did.

[@kingofallwhites]

@@Pwd-advocate It’d be nicer to hear it done more like the original.

[@MrGuitar1458]

Wonderful guitar playing for an 80 year old too...

[@kelvinsmith6854]

all the legends are now ageing....with no one to replace them....no one.

[@heathermack2262]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmccann8319]

He has given so so much to all of us.He has touched us all with his music and his words.Any of us who were listening that is.Thank you Paul Simon.

[@jamesythetrue]

"Any of us who were listening that is." ...I see what you did there (:

[@philipejeuceoututkache]

Let's also not forget Art Garfunkel, both of them were great.

[@metrobytmobile6844]

I was fortunate to see him and Bob Dylan in concert on a tour in 96 I think.

[@lovelyeyes818]

I visit your home friend

[@darrynlewis3252]

HERE HERE.

[@chrisl7902]

Man that gave me chills. His voice has his unmistakeable quality, albeit aged. Yet not without a power undimmed by age.

[@krystellbourgoin1825]

it's such a big difference compared with Hyde park concert 4 yours later; covid'nightmare has olded and nearly killed old people and even youngest;-((

[@eschenck]

Once upon a time there were lyrics and poetry and it makes me sad to think we might never say the likes of Paul Simon again. Genius seldom repeats itself.

[@derekec]

"We"...I agree we may not. The world may..at some point if it can get it's act together and survive..statistically it'll possibly happen again. Just, not likely in my lifetime but at least I had it once and thankfully recordings to live it over and over. It's a sad sweetness every time we think of it as once upon a time isn't it!

[@chepad1]

You obviously haven’t heard WAP.

[@Tasmanaut]

there have been better writers, both before and after him. Townes Van Zandt for one. A dozen or so country guys, and John Moreland currently. Open your ears.

[@chepad1]

It was a joke. Perhaps that song in contrast to this one is an example of how far we’ve fell in terms of music quality:/

[@directapprec]

@@derekec ZEITGEIST: The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history. Every epoch has some. I think we are prone to nostalgia.

[@jamesbaldwin7676]

On his tombstone will be etched..."the Sound of Silence." I'm crying just thinking about it.

[@mysticalmisty9772]

It’s one of the songs I’ve chosen for my funeral, sounds morbid I know but I don’t want anyone else choosing the music which I want…

[@geoffnewman3109]

He should receive the Nobel prize for poetry. A genius.

[@robertodebeers2551]

Paul was, indeed, a genius. He was the Emily Dickenson of our green age.

[@towerdave4836]

Just a brilliant songwriter.

[@rays2794]

Still a master finger-picker after all these years!

[@druidswillow1052]

Only 1 Paul Simon, one of the greatest songwriters & musicians of all time, Total Respect from UK 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

Amen.

[@barth960]

I agree. Total respect from Spain.

[@druidswillow1052]

@@roncaruso931 Goes without saying no one else comes anywhere near the Beatles or ever will but I do totally respect Paul Simon's songwriting and contribution to the world of music, I meant musician in the general sense as opposed to technical virtuoso's such as David Gilmour etc

[@martaflitxpanella9423]

Uk plus f and c.

[@stefano.b65stef77]

@@druidswillow1052 I think Stevie Wonder was a great musician, he played son many instruments

[@ericlarsen4050]

Paul looks great at 80 years old! Amazing!

[@doncarlos2883]

Congratulations to your Grammy nomination for Seven Psalms ❤️!

[@ChosenWon]

A national treasure.

[@soliv27]

International too!

[@robertodebeers2551]

Paul was the hero of my college years, his lyrics opening doors in my mind, opening my eyes to the conditions of the American people and the lives we lived back then. He is my hero still, all these years later. Paul Simon has a great soul and a tender heart.

[@hangtuah888]

Yes, he is mine too and always managed to catch him when he comes down to Australia. He epitomises the lost America of kindness and gentility as well as magnamity unlike the prevailing ethos in that country of causing wars, mayhem and death.

[@robertodebeers2551]

@@hangtuah888 Exactly right. My favorite is "A Dangling Conversation." Poetry.

[@donut4730]

@@robertodebeers2551 he has catchy tune & others with Deep meanings

[@chelseamaya7828]

I can't believe Paul Simon is 80 years and still plays and sings so beautifully. And he's still married to Edie Brickell. His worth is $200 million. I'm happy to read all this good news about him. He deserves all the success and happiness. I've enjoyed the music of Simon & Garfunkel since their first albums in the 1960s.

[@meredithheath5272]

💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@OtaBengaBokongo]

sic transit gloria mundi

[@ralex3697]

Legend

[@rthib1960]

Paul sounds great. He's worth way more than 200 million, but aren't we all?

[@OtaBengaBokongo]

@@rthib1960 I'm not aware of any human being whose real value is higher than a silver coin

[@MrJones-ge5sl]

What a festival in 2022. Simon and Mitchell... two songwriters and acoustic guitarists for the ages.

[@user-no4wz5zn7e]

Just Paul, his guitar and his voice... this is how it is done kids. No big production show, just pure talent.

[@janeruthraphael4644]

But it seems he’s speaking the song, not singing it. Is that from aging?

[@silvestervugt3172]

@@janeruthraphael4644still better than speaking words like rappers,and auto tune singers!!

[@PECKTHERECK]

​@janeruthraphael4644 have you not heard the original? 😂

[@robertcraig4925]

No it experience that comes with Age ,

[@vargaso]

Timeless. Always thought his guitar playing was underrated.

[@rodgerrodger1839]

Beyond underrated. It always amazed me why he wasn't considered a " acoustic" guitar God. I know George Harrison admired his playing. Be safe fellow music man.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Scarborough Fair is a fine example of Paul’s underrated guitar skills.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

In the world of musicians, he is very well respected as a great guitarist.

[@Slapjabber]

Mrs Robinson. Great opening riff and great fills throughout. Love ‘At The Zoo’! Hamsters turn on frequently.

[@lilajagears8317]

He is definitely one of the best acoustic guitarists.

[@silviofelten]

Best Song Ever

[@user-el9sp5kk9s]

🥰 Thank you Paul for beeing, playing and singing. V&Z from Czechia

[@user-lm2gr6tq8s]

This song will never grow old, remains forever in human beings.

[@Delusional176]

Paul keeping that lost art of entertainment alive...God Bless him.

[@modmutha8608]

It’s beautiful

[@Bo-tz4nw]

So very touching. We 're all getting older. In some strange ways, makes me thinking of the late Chet Baker.....

[@guadalupecorchado5461]

Still his guitar and this amazing song sound as brand new. Thank you lots Mr. Paul Simon. For the joy, Your voice always awesome.

[@dietmarschlichtherle7061]

Thank you Paul...wise and old ...and great :-)

[@scottbryant9425]

funny how musics two smallest Men, Paul and Bob are quite possibly the largest of giants when measuring the impact they've had on decades of musicians, audiences and the history of what rock and roll has been since the mid 1960s... Legends of massive proportion.

[@robertholtz]

This epic song is more important now than ever. Paul Simon, you are a gift to humankind.

[@rehgina9903]

Danke💞

[@rahulbose4323]

Oh how you have inspired in my life

[@raidenevangs5567]

Wow paul simon im bieng a fan of all the years.. i love you..❤❤❤❤

[@hansgerdwichmann8526]

Hi Paul Simon immer noch unschlagbar 😢👏👏

[@truman4956]

His fragility makes the impact of this song even more significant

[@jcedgut]

A treasure, a living treasure, a world heritage...

[@Sky-on2cy]

"thank God for you Paul Simon" is just perfect

[@Jessewayneshure]

Once he got his vocal relaxed the vocals were beautiful and perfect for Paul's age. Just beautiful

[@williamkayaian7268]

So polite, daisy

[@shellilawler1334]

Yes! Absolutely beautiful.

[@blairsterling6141]

Incredible writer, composer, musician. Off the charts, great. Unique in every way. People this intelligent don't come around often. Unbelievable talent.

[@lovelyeyes818]

I visit your home friend

[@fucanaoasis2000]

Guy is still rocking

[@itsjustmeMike527]

I have a huge smile. Simple is so good.

[@Marc443]

The world would not be the same without this song. Brilliant and forever the best melody ever! Thanks Paul and Art! This song will never die!

[@thegreatchain7112]

Great song, no doubt, but ? no fucking balls Paul Simon says dr Mengele Fauchi shiting in their vaccines and cia bioweapons covid 19

[@nyy1960]

Top 3 45 record I played as a young kid

[@nyy1960]

And the flip side was homeward bound

[@karenkaribian2095]

What a treat to hear Paul Simon play again. Thank you Amy!!

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

I am always surprised at what an accomplished guitarist Simon is. At age 82!

[@moloch2007]

like Joni's "Both Sides Now,'' this may be my favorite performance of the song...

[@williamturner1517]

The Graduate. The first movie I paid to see twice in three days. Spring 1968.

[@Bungy53]

it couldn't be more beautiful ,, lyrics written 60 odd years ago as a young man...................; the tune , voice & timing now sung by an elderly troubadour a whole lifetime producing the most beautiful melody's thank you Mr Simon

[@Jotinko]

Paul Simon's 81 but he's still got it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorenmorgan1931]

He does, his hands are gold. His voice is something he's learning to use again. But his hands...

[@Jotinko]

@@lorenmorgan1931 Such an underrated guitarist.

[@amysharma4972]

Wow 81!

[@Jotinko]

@@amysharma4972 He’s turning 83 this year.

[@bwanna23]

The vision planted in my brain still remains after all these years.

[@colinturner4158]

A genius at work

[@florencewalang7600]

OMG, still a great singer, my favorites folk singers, Simon &Garfunkel ❤❤❤

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Wonderful, just wonderful. I love this guy, he may not be be your typical fungi but he remains true to himself, even more so at the age of 82. God bless ya Paul.

[@lebvet82]

Many moons ago Paul was coaching my sons baseball team, his own son Gabriel was also on the team. As a Dutchman the first time we met i told him " yeah I know who you are, you played for the Beatles" we became friends. I neve met a nicer gentleman GENTLE MAN in my life. I treasure the years i knew Paul. A national treasure indeed.

[@ronaldlepez544]

What an artist, greetz from Indonesia!

[@leanderrowe2800]

Out of all the song writers, he wrote much more of my favourite songs. What a musical icon, what a legend !

[@danhochberg9845]

A tremendous songwriter. He seems just overwhelmed by grief in this video.

[@weecrabbit6880]

Don't think he enjoys performing this particular song.

[@GLD-hopeful]

Thank you Paul Simon. Thank you poster.

[@murphyebass7837]

80 years old and sounds the exact same as when he wrote it. Mental

[@akespt]

I love how everyone is quiet and listening. We don't want to miss a thing.

[@panchosolis355]

Legend

[@dhutton77]

Since 1965 or so I have heard this song maybe a million times (more like a hundred thousand, I guess) from Mr. Simon (and others) in every version he has ever done. It has not gotten old yet.

[@abiraghi]

The one and only. The ultimate songwriter and performer. One of the greatest musicians ever.

[@monesqe]

He wrote things that will likely live forever and stand the test of time.

[@carengoodrich]

My favorite song as a kid. Never realized at the time that music would not get any better. Nothing exceeds this.

[@davidospina5216]

Hello Caren how are you doing

[@yogadr6]

Scientifically speaking, brains tend to 'freeze' around songs they love at about 11-14 years old. This effect fades slowly til the late 20s, after which most songs don't create near the same emotional effect of songs from previous decades. So the music of today is equally good. Your 'fossilized' brain just can't hear these songs objectively. Also, this particular rendition of Sound of Silence is pathetic. He'd barely get applause at a rural open mic. But that's a topic for another day....

[@wozza2942]

Nathan, tell me why my 11-year-old daughter, a music loving piano player of some considerable talent, has zoomed in on old acts and finds nothing to like in modern pop music.

[@pmoran7971]

Great song but ruined by this rendition Paul is well out of tune, he has reached well past retirement age

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

And the world stands still, time suspends, until the last chord. Music is magic

[@samuelchoi7309]

Those words.. sound of silence... still amazes after all the years. So much meaning and content in those three words.

[@returntothailand]

He looks and sounds great ❤

[@tm99112]

One of the greatest songwriters and singers in this world. 👏👍❤️

[@jimmygray4072]

Such a Dark Gentle song!

[@martaflitxpanella9423]

american tune would be fantastic right now. I love music because this man.

[@MyJon64]

Saw him live at Hyde Park London England 3 years ago, fantastic memories🙂

[@nomad90125]

That's a beautiful Martin dude. 👍🙏🏻

[@Beanbag777]

Probably one of the top ten song lyrics of all time

[@cathyantoine2595]

This is gold Beautiful god bless him

[@godivor]

thank you Paul Simon.

[@gavinduggan199]

Arguably the greatest songwriter of the 20th century

[@Simpleot2hk]

A musical giant!

[@servidor712]

i love Simon Sound

[@chrissneyd9278]

I first heard Paul sing this in England in the sixties. Then I heard Paul sing this in the eighties and 2000s. I'm so pleased to hear it again

[@TreasureoftheSun]

Great singer song writer, guitar player. God bless Paul Simon.

[@judiprince7727]

Just paul simon and his guitar .heaven

[@superscatsgirly]

Absolute legend it’s hard to believe that this song was not liked originally and caused them to split were people listening with deaf ears this song is up with the greatest ever written from a group that will forever be timeless

[@airplanedude419]

This song didn't cause them to split. Simon recorded a song on his own without Art knowing, and that caused the split.

[@lovelyeyes818]

I visit your home friend

[@bartacks]

The beauty of life encapsulated in a soul stirring performance. What a gem.

[@johngreene6630]

That's it the best from the heart

[@danieldavid3160]

Paul Simon. A musical a legend der Ewigkeit. 🤗🥰

[@pierreconte5693]

Superb guitar... Well done Paul.

[@davidryan4127]

So true to our present times. Songs that voices never share.

[@karmufel]

Paul ,mit dem Alter wirst Du für mich immer liebenswerter, Dein Scharm und die Songs, einfach Wunderbar

[@johnballard6725]

Imo one of the top popsongs of all time.

[@krollpeter]

You can be absolutely proud of what you have done, Mr. Simon. Your voice is not anymore what it used to be, but this is even more intense that way. Please play play and play until the last song. The world need real artists more than ever.