FIRST TIME HEARING Paul Simon - Late In The Evening REACTION

[@patrickb4877]

I don't think enough folks appreciate how groundbreaking his music was. He was always outside the norm, leading the way. In my opinion, he is genius on the level of any member of the Beatles. His album "Graceland" was brilliant in its innovation and artistry.

[@michelleholland8460]

Well said Patrick!! Graceland phenomenal

[@Heartstrings_Skyla]

Masterpiece

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

This. He doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough when people talk about the artists that really changed music.

[@jamesstewart8846]

For decades I have pondered if Simon and McCartney would very probably been even better than the two real-life pairings. Yes, better, I believe!

[@marchendrickson2382]

Yes! Graceland is a perfect album, beginning to end. Remember it very well from when it came out, still have it on vinyl, is a great memory of listening to it with my dad so many times. There's just so much lyrical and rhythmic genius dumped into that album. And who can forget Paul Simon and Chevy Chase acting like fools in the video for You Can Call Me Al 🤣

[@TheSealords]

I'd highly recommend that you listen to 'Mother & Child Reunion'. You can't beat classic Paul Simon!

[@cog4life]

Yes, please!!!

[@jefflampert6336]

Also "Loves Me Like A Rock" and "American Tune".

[@mickjones5381]

The other side of that single Paranoia blues

[@gemstar501]

Great choice I love that song 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR Classic,, Paul Simon "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard"..TRUST ME!!

[@314159vedic]

That is SUCH a GREAT song

[@Summermute7]

“Me and Julio Down by the School Yard”, yet another awesome tune for you to check out by Paul Simon.

[@telstar4772]

Don`t bother that's not one of his best

[@Summermute7]

@@telstar4772, it’s a good song. Don’t crap on my request, please.

[@BuddyBoy68]

​@telstar4772 I disagree. It's a cracker and my suggestion too!

[@a2zme]

Studio version POPS way more than the LIVE version .. #masterpiece

[@godbluffvdgg]

Wrong. Usually opinions can't be wrong...But; yours is...Levin and Gadd MAKE IT AMAZING!

[@a2zme]

@@godbluffvdgg Wrong! :)

[@Dr_Bombay]

hard agree.

[@thorfinsky1427]

1000%

[@godbluffvdgg]

@@a2zme HOW DARE YOU! ~Gretta~

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll Love his "Loves Me Like A Rock" and "Kodachrome" !!!! Today's song almost was placed on his Grammy winning 'Still Crazy After All These Years' album, but ended up on his 'Greatest Hits, etc' album (1977).

[@sammytheface8821]

"Kodachrome". yes!

[@sammytheface8821]

@@shyman99 Only thing I know is, I like the song "Kodachrome"...Never knew what album it or any other song is from.....Only heard songs on the radio.

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestions 👍 I think Amber especially will appreciate "Loves Me Like a Rock"❤ I love the drums on "Obvious Child", and the incredible vocals from Ladysmith Black Mambaso on "Homeless " Happy New Year 😊

[@surlechapeau]

@@juliewhite7469 thank you 😊 Happy New Year

[@tonydenucci3684]

Have to do Kodachrome! You will love it,!!

[@Yaktahbay]

His first couple of solo albums are replete with great songs including "Loves Me Like A Rock", "Mother And Child Reunion", "Duncan" (classic story song), "Peace Like A River", "Kodachrome", "American Tune".

[@DavidOmaha1]

Oh, "Loves Me Like A Rock"! Great song!

[@randolphmoffat6604]

I long ago reached the conclusion that Paul Simon is one of the few artists who can write a song using ANY genre of music... as he has clearly demonstrated throughout his career. This Latin beat is merely one instance.

[@davidpetrich7277]

I would love to see your reaction to " Still Crazy After All These Years". I think Amber would love the saxophone.

[@thomasosullivan8404]

Paul Simon= Musical genius ❤

[@sunnybearbuds]

OMG! You picked my favorite Paul Simon song! Excellent! As a latina, I've always appreciated the latin flavor this has! (I just prefer the studio version though.)

[@shelq3814]

Samesies about the studio version!!

[@DavidOmaha1]

I third the studio version!

[@Johnny_Socko]

Regardless of who you are, if you are hearing a song for the very first time, it should be the studio version. I will die on this hill.

[@sunnybearbuds]

@@Johnny_Socko I'm standing on that hill wicha.

[@dalebroome8953]

Mine too

[@fayesouthall6604]

This song is bloody genius. Telling his story of how music hit him when he was young. He is up there with Lennon and McCartney in songwriting terms. This song makes this oldish woman feel like dancing 💃🏾 lucky to have seen him live, on the Graceland tour and a couple of years ago in Manchester England. A very hot day in July and this song hit home like never before. The man is a certified genius.

[@myownchannel247]

Still Crazy After All These Years is another amazing Paul Simon song 🎧

[@Carln0130]

Still Crazy After All These Years. Incredible Sax solo. You'd love it. Some of the best by Mr. Simon.

[@heisenberg6921]

He surrounded with monstrous bass and drum players...and great musicians on all instruments, so what else to expect from the genius of Mr. Paul Simon 🤷🏻‍♂️...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@chrisinfiesto835]

Steve Gadd 💯🔥😎

[@tommilievemaa498]

Tony Levin on bass... he played on Double Fantasy

[@jwine4145]

Tony Levin in bass. Paul and Peter Gabriel knew talent .

[@kaspinet]

Kathy's Song is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's a Simon and Garfunkel but is basically a Paul Somon solo performance. It's very simple and heart felt.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Shout out the great and innovating drummer Steve Gadd. A legend. I see Tony Levin on Bass also. Another legend.

[@andymageen5308]

He always had the cream of the crop playing with him, even from the beginning. ✌️

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

One of the greatest songwriters of all time gets who he wants for sure.✌@@andymageen5308

[@melhenline8438]

This song is so special to me. My husband surprised me with tickets to see PS. He and my son took me to the concert and I will always remember the three of us dancing together to this song that night. I will treasure that memory for the rest of my life!

[@donnaj1964]

Paul Simon is pure gold. Remember that he wrote & arranged every song from Simon & Garfunkel as well. He’s a musical genius. Check out Kodachrome, Rene & Georgia Magritte & their dig after the war, Mother & child reunion, Loves me like a rock.

[@AndyTempleman-ot6lu]

What a fantastic song from a true American poet!

[@rickpetersen1745]

A great song by a great songwriter. An American treasure.

[@judes966]

I love this song! I definitely recommend checking out the studio version’s more polished sound. It has a different vibe.

[@mikeljenks]

My high school marching band played this in our show my senior year. I had a trombone solo on it where the trumpet solo was.

[@GEORGE43747]

He is a humble genius

[@joelliebler5690]

Paul is a pure genius! His artistry is unique and unmatched in many ways!

[@susanrombak7959]

Every household back in the day had a Simon & Garfunkel or Paul Simon album in their rotation. Paul Simon is the standard in music lover essentials. I miss the day of albums and stereos. ✌🏽

[@PhillyGuy1966]

Totally Agree with Amber. You can’t put him in a category. So many different feels to songs!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Love the whole Graceland album.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Paul is so good as a solo artist. Good song. Here's to you Mrs. Robinson.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

If you are into classical music, Paul Simon's American Tune is a must. It is based on a song in the Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach, who was inspired by the earlier composer Hans Leo Hassler von Roseneck (early seventeenth century).

[@victoriataylor6741]

Paul Simon hasn't disappointed me with a song yet! Love his music!

[@gregangus9961]

The incomparable Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin on bass, Richard Tee on keys… Paul knows how to fill a room with top musicians who naturally lock into a groove together. All of his backing bands have been superb.

[@musicgrl100]

I was wondering if that was Tony Levin on bass! Love him with Peter Gabriel.

[@ZeeDahktah]

Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin on bass. Stellar rhythm section.

[@tictocbang7443]

A couple of legends.

[@zendt66]

I MUST recommend "Graceland" and "Boy In The Bubble". Some of his best solo work. Love your channel and listen to quite a few of your reviews every week. Have a great New Year!

[@roncarnes5724]

Boy In The Bubble is SO underrated. LOVE that song

[@minxiv7]

I love his ability to pull from his travelling. Whether it’s from his New Orleans trips, his African adventure or just his open ability to bring diverse musicians together. You see Paul Simon’s name on a track, you know it’s going to be amazing ❤

[@aarongoldstein7614]

This song came from the 1980 movie "One Trick Pony" which starred Paul Simon as a washed-up folk singer named Jonah Levin. It bombed at the box office, but did feature music from The Lovin' Spoonful and The B-52s. "One Trick Pony" is worth your reaction on the movie channel.

[@dixiedarr700]

I went to the movie the afternoon it opened. I was the only one in the theater.

[@incub8]

Good movie. Very underrated. I have the soundtrack. I also really like his song, "Ace in the Hole."

[@trjbrew]

My favorite song from his solo career! It was also a big crossover hit on urban radio stations.

[@TheTish]

Seeing Paul Simon in concert is almost a spiritual experience when he toured with Sting, it elevated the experience to something other worldly.

[@biggmaqq]

It's about time someone reacted to this song! It's my favorite Paul Simon solo hit. Thanks you, folks.

[@patdonnelly9392]

Ohh...thank you for bringing us some cool 'Rhymin Simon' tonight!! As great as S&G were, I really do love solo Simon. His work is so eclectic. Funky, fun, multi-cultural, heart breaking...didn't matter, it was always musically brilliant!

[@billc.5861]

Steve Gadd on the drums playing a Mozambique grove holding 2 drum sticks in each hand is so cool. Steves drumming in this song is so good other drummer do videos on how good it is. 👍

[@magneto7930]

You need to check out Kodachrome by Paul Simon, you'll love that one!

[@otisdylan9532]

Simon with Garfunkel and solo Simon are both worthwhile. I guess I'd take the former if I had to choose, but I'm glad we have both. For your next Paul Simon song, I'd do one of his first 2 solo singles: "Mother and Child Reunion" or "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard". Both fine songs, and the latter has a fun video with Mickey Mantle and John Madden in it.

[@rickg3359]

Stunning amber. Per usual. Great tune. Thanks kiddos. I dig

[@mikemet1744]

One of the best songwriters ever. Rock on.

[@chrishackett554]

Simons album The Rhythm of the Saints is an absolute classic as is S&G Live in Central Park.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

😎Awesome vibe here from Mr. Simon. Love it. He grew up in NYC one of the most diverse cities in the world and he absorbed it all and gave it back to us in such great ways.

[@inexplicablyleft2729]

Simon & Garfunkel was a folk duo from the 60s. By the time they split up, folk was near-death. Paul didn't give up on folk, or music from around the world, but he figured out a new sound for the current rock era. Just another aspect of his genius.

[@esmeraldapooner751]

I like this kind of music because it is smoothing and perfect to relax to. He was very discreate with his smoking a joint in his song. But today's artist are ALL OUT there in their song. They sing it so bluntly, even using bad words like it is the same as saying good morning or hello.

[@legionkahn]

Mother and Child Reunion, Love Me Like a Rock, Still Crazy After All These Years, Slip Sliding Away. Your really cant go wrong with almost any Paul Simon song

[@petersconrad3917]

My dance song...👍 Happy New Year guys. 🎉🎉

[@chrismcdonagh688]

My favourite Paul Simon song, lifts my mood immediately.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

Loved this song as a kid... 60 now and still love it. Grew up listening to Paul. It was an awesome era

[@hartleycwhite]

Paul Simon is one of the best musicians of the twentieth century. Right up there with Dylan, Lightfoot, Gershwin, Lennon and McCartney and a few others.(one of my favourites) Check out more of his solo catalog from his first albums through 'GraceLand' to his latest. All the best to you both for '24.

[@mt0115]

Paul Simon is an amazing artist, while the S&G album Bridge over Troubled Water album was a great disc of music and a must have at the time (and still today). Paul Simons work after S&G has been both entertaining and ground breaking, his Graceland album is also a must have. Late in the evening, great song…..Happy New Year folks, 🎉😎🍺☮️

[@NickWebber-vp4pd]

What a killer session band playing with Paul on this track. Steve Gadd on drums, has played with Paul McCartney, Chuck Mangione, Chic Corea, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Aretha Franklin. Tony Levin on bass, has played with John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, David Bowie, Buddy Rich, Lou Reed, Carly Simon, Pink Floyd and Ringo Starr. Eric Gale on guitar, has played with Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, and Quincy Jones. There’s alot of talent on that stage with Paul Simon

[@Rufus6540]

Thank you! I remember Tony from a video of Peter Gabriel doing Solsbury Hill!!

[@ericsmith6615]

I've loved this song " literally" all my life...This song moves you!!❤

[@brianmccullough5764]

Notice how the lyric came back around here. His first verse talks about his mother, 7:56 who laughs the way some ladies do, and all the music's seeping through. We get that phrase again at the end when he's found his love and all the music's seeping through. It's a circle.

[@brianmcallister114]

Paul Simon - one of the icons of contemporary music. He has been contributing his particular brand of music genius since the late 60's. As far as I'm concerned "Late in the Evening" is one of Simon's very best. If this song doesn't get you up and moving then you must have passed away without anyone noticing.

[@Patirot101]

That was an awesome live version of that song I'm surprised I've never seen that before❤

[@gkiferonhs]

You'd also love Kodachrome and Me and Julio Down By the School Yard by PS.

[@yankeesmegw]

Me and Julio is epic

[@thecynic9232]

@@yankeesmegw. My fave too!

[@yankeesmegw]

@@thecynic9232 great video too

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I love Paul Simon, but never heard this song before, he’s had so many great songs. 💜💜

[@thecynic9232]

I love the trumpet! You guys should listen to Jump Jive & Wail by Louis Prima. Louie was a trumpet player and a true showman. ❤️🇨🇦

[@mikepaulus4766]

My favorite Paul Simon song.

[@michelleb9808]

Cool live version. Awesome song. The most incredibly talented Paul Simon.

[@angelskunk2206]

I’m so glad you guys are reacting to this song! I’ve been requesting it on all my fave reaction channels for a couple of years or so. I’m so STOKED!! I like this version but my favorite one is the video with the cover of his One Trick Pony album. All the instruments are clearer and there’s more bass.

[@PauTay942]

paul is an incredible talent. the complete package that will be a part of american music forever

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

I saw Paul at the NEC Arena Birmingham in the UK many years ago. There was this diminutive figure fronting this small Orchestra. He had the ability of talking to the audience whilst naturally navigating into his next song flawlessly! ❤

[@user-bz7fg1pk4lbo7]

One of my Drumming Heroes, Steve Gadd on Drums. This is a Live recording. You really need to hear the Studio version.

[@JackKirbyFan]

The Entire album is probably one of my favorite Paul Simon solo albums. Brilliant and this was part of a movie soundtrack. Album is - One Trick Pony - which is the same name as the film. I saw Paul live in concert three times and this is one song he's constantly tweaking.

[@jimmayors2315]

Steve Gadd on drums, Richard Tee on Keyboards, Eric Gale on guitar, Tony Levin on bass, and you have something of a New York super session group backing Simon. This was from a program called the King Biscuit Flour Hour, which aired weekly live concerts on TV. I really miss that sort of programming (Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In Concert [ABC's], King Biscuit Flour Hour, Midnight Special, Old Grey Whistle Test, Rockpalast, ....)

[@MrJohnnyMel]

Just simply one of the greatest popular music writers ever!

[@BillO964]

Paul Simon is one of the very best. 😊

[@RayTorres-t3u]

📸 "Kodachrome" 🎶another upbeat big hit of Paul Simon a must to follow up 👍

[@fhdz505]

Reminiscing to early 1980s. I played the sax in my high school band. We played this song for our regional competition. Loved this song. Great memories!

[@DamagedButManaging]

This is the deepest of dives you could get into. The man is a creative genius. I saw him on tour with Bob Dylan in '99. That was one hell of a show!

[@mike-se1zf]

Great song! With two beautiful daughters, Jay, you both should listen to Father and Daughter by Paul Simon. It was written for and featured in a children’s movie The Wild Thornberrys. It’s been my daughter’s and my song since she was little and I got to dance with her to it at her wedding a few years ago!

[@johnharding7650]

Yes! Yes! This is one of his best solo hits.😊

[@rogerlunde8668]

I saw him in Drammen (Norway) with this band in oktober 1980, great.

[@laraismyname821]

Oh this is one of my favorite Paul Simon songs.

[@wreckingKREW1]

A fair amount of the musicians in this video were the band Paul brought to Central Park a couple years later for he and Art Garfunkel's famous reunion concert there (estimates say 500,000 or so were there to see it). I had forgotten that Tony Levin was the bassist on this...best known for being in the 1980's version of King Crimson and most of their lineups since,until Robert Fripp pulled the curtain down a little over a year ago. He's also been Peter Gabriel's bassist forever.

[@kimcutts6153]

Ooh, this is nice, I mean, NICE. Great great voice. 🎼🎙️🎶

[@meh8982]

This is from Paul Simon's movie (and album) "One Trick Pony." (Which is a much underrated song.) He plays the songwriter and leader of the band playing with him in this video, so the song is pretty relevant to the story of the movie. Personally I love the movie and the whole album, which is about the life of a musician - not a great or successful musician necessarily, but someone who quietly but stubbornly struggles to keep living that life.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Simon & Garfunkel "A Hazy Shade Of Winter"..Nuff Said.

[@billburkhead9737]

Masterful drumming by Steve Gadd who has played for MANY artists (e.g. Steely Dan) in all genres of music and has been with Paul Simon since his early years

[@senaparker5181]

What's really fun about Paul Simon is all his guest hosting on SNL... definitely worth digging up ....his talent seems endless...

[@stevenbaggett6549]

Hi Amber and Jay. I'm a 71 year old man from Texas and been watching yall for a few months now. Really enjoy your reactions and how you appreciate alot of the groups I'm into. Also you seem like very nice people and it really comes across that way. BTW Amber I like your new hair style

[@joannerichards1750]

Great combo - Richard Tee (keyboard, vocals), Eric Gale (guitar), Steve Gadd (drum virtuoso), tight, tight horn section and Paul Simon (guitar, vocals). Many of these musicians were in the group called Stuff.

[@jamesmorrison7692]

This is such a fun, iconic song. Jay is always cool in his analysis...but Amber, she really can dissect a song and she listens closely to the lyrics and the breakdowns, and can really categorize music well. You two are a great couple and the best reactors I have seen! Good job you guys! On your way to 500K!!

[@acmorse8922]

MUST SEE Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambaso singing "Diamonds on the soles of her shoes" lLIVE from South Africa!!!!!

[@dalenihiser7766]

"Father and Daughter" is another great Paul Simon tune.

[@rulebs]

Love Paul Simon and love this song. Hope Gone At Last ( with Phoebe Snow ) is up next

[@longhaullulu4814]

I believe his solo career catalog is probably much bigger that that of Simon and Garfunkel. His is so creative with the music and lyrics.

[@fayesouthall6604]

100%. He’s made so many great albums.

[@EverydayEvan]

Paul Simon has always been one of my favorite singers. His album "Graceland" is incredible. Next you need to do "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" as well as my personal favorite of his, "Kodachrome." If I looked back at all the crap I learned in high school... Awesome! Love you guys!

[@juliewhite7469]

"Loves Me Like Rock ", "Obvious Child" , and "Homeless " with Ladysmith Black Mambaso ❤😊

[@btnightowl]

Another underrated song of his is "Allergies." Besides using Steve Gadd on drums he utilizes jazz guitarist Al Di Meola. A listen to this song will add Al to your guitar heroes list.

[@carolinedemarco5466]

From wikipedia: Drummer Steve Gadd. Gadd devised the distinctive drum part by using two pairs of drumsticks - one in each hand - in order to give the impression of two drummers playing together, as he has demonstrated in drum clinics. Gadd plays a New York City style Cuban Mozambique drum groove. Simon was inspired, the result was GENIUS.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Love it! Nobody reacts to this classic. Thanks. For Simon I highly recommend "The Obvious Child" Also: That bald bass player is Tony Levin - King Crimson, peter gabriel and Levin Brothers. Which is a perfect segue to do peter gabriel "In Your Eyes" from Secret World Live.

[@ericmcavoy1108]

Loves me a rock, Baby driver, Me and Julio. Just a few to check out

[@alanFconrad]

One of Americas all time great songwriters