Kathy's Song (Paul Simon Cover)

[@tommcdermott11]

There are things in life that I can't wrap my head around and one of them is 14 people giving this a thumbs down. This dude flat out NAILS this song, don't think I've seen anyone do it better. I've worked on this sucker myself, and while the guitar part is challenging, it's the vocal melody *over* that part that is the real bear...this isn't something you just pick up and do. Hands down great job, really enjoyed this.

[@jeppeh2054]

I'm pretty sure it's a mistake. You know like almost all kids songs on KZbin have as many dislikes as likes. People are clumsy.

[@martinhasson4942]

Forget the DOWN THUMBERS 🚨 They are in HELL

[@tomcox22]

Yep he’s pretty damn good alright

[@revolutioninthespiri]

Unfortunately, there is ALWAYS a peanut gallery. No accounting for taste.

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

Because of this gentlemen I’m expanding my repertoire. I gotta get my hands on a guitar again… I need to lose myself a bit and playing guitar helps so much with that.

[@bryanhyde8850]

This is the best cover of Kathy's Song I have ever heard.

[@stephanprenosil9676]

I agree - without any resistance ... except that it might not be the best cover, but the best version ever !

[@russellscott1151]

This is nice but go look for jack savoretti’s version.

[@stephanprenosil9676]

@@russellscott1151 I listened to it. Thank you very much! Perfect, yes ... but it doesn't affect my feelings to that extent!

[@bryanhyde8850]

@@russellscott1151 Jack Savoretti's version is not my cup of tea, kinda a club version of this song, too rough for my liking.

[@bryanhyde8850]

@@stephanprenosil9676 Its the best cover that I have heard there may be others better but I haven't come across one yet. George Clements performance is very introspective even meditative, it flows over you like a warm gentle breeze.

[@KrasherJack]

Here I am, a seventy year old man Crying his eyes out, just like I did in the sixties, when I first heard it...Well done son...

[@huigsnellenburg6144]

two more years to go ... but I feel the same emotions

[@mirammckay4827]

I am seventy too. This song is beautiful.

[@leeshiflett6329]

75. Enjoy very much you youngsters. Lol

55 as well😢😢

[@jayhoyt7547]

Thanks for the open and vulnerable comments gents. I’m 61. Love this song and evokes the same response as when I first heard in the 70’s

[@richiehenry1994]

When a guitar is played so well it sounds like a recorded studio produced song without any abrupt pauses or errors. This is one of, if not the most amazing cover of any song I've ever heard.

[@gc7956]

It is studio or home studio recorded, the video is not live recording

[@glatisant74]

very rare that such perfect guitar play is coupled with this very beautiful singing. absolutely magnificent.

[@nelsondino8912]

This is rare version for beautiful written song by Paul Simon. Very clean soothing in the ear...as if he is saying this is how you play this song

[@aspetuck11]

Hey, let’s acknowledge the production. It’s just perfect, flawless. The guitar and voice miking are spot on. Even the lighting fits this calming performance. As one if your growing list if fans, I’m just blown away

[@ThuDude1]

Watched it dozens of times and cant get over it.

[@nikhilghimire1598]

Touchè! I was in fact wondering if George would give us curious souls a little insight on his setup... Thanks again for sharing such beautiful music you magnificent soul-of-a-human being.. Truly an inspiration Sir 🙏🏽

[@lpjbird]

Really...you can tell this isn’t his first rodeo at recording.

[@shadeshadyshade254]

This isn’t the actual recording. He is playing live for the camera , but what your hearing was recorded in a studio.

[@lpjbird]

@@shadeshadyshade254 ;and how do you know that...are you saying it isn’t possible with good mics and know how this isn’t possible. I’m not sure your correct but I don’t know.

[@johnmclennan5814]

I am almost 80 and have forever loved this song. This is a fine version, perhaps the equal of the original version. Wee done!

[@noskme]

My dad just passed away two days ago. He gave the best music education I could ever receive. He played guitar for me, he opened my heart and soul to musicians like Simon and Garfunkel. I wish I could say thank you to him. This song means a lot to me, amazingly was uploaded on the day of my birthday, a present sent a year ago for my future me. This cover it's just perfect.

[@colinclement2752]

Same with my Dad. He would play me to sleep when I was younger. It got me interested in music. Now he's not doing to good. Time is cruel.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

I had just finished the Camino four years ago. I was walking through Santiago in the evening looking for a restaurant. It was a little windy and a little rainy. A street musician was passionately playing and singing this song. He was far away in his own world having a good time. I had not heard this song for 20 years. When I was a teenager I used to listen to a Simon & Garfunkel Greatest hits album with this song on it. Watching and listening to that street musician for a couple of minutes, was a deep and spiritual experience. The next couple of days I must have listened to this song at least a hundred times.

[@enblanchard5492]

Cool story.

[@Summitclym]

The beauty of “vulnerable” travel is hard to find in highly canned and planned travel. Beautiful story.

[@Winterstick549]

@@Summitclym Amen!

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

​@@SummitclymTrue.

[@richjs1]

❤

[@kingvideo-]

To be honest, this is one of the best performances of this song i've seen.. SO natural and easy to you.. love the simplicity.

[@brendanconway7317]

Completely agree

[@kingvideo-]

@@brendanconway7317 Here is another good rendition, but I still like George's version better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnO1gqCwfNB9jtU

[@brendanconway7317]

@@kingvideo-. Yep, cheers. I've seen the Josh Turner one before, he's a great artist but this version is top class

[@stephenblom6851]

George is a hero of mine. Everything he does is perfect 👌

[@anthonydimichele837]

One of the greatest love songs ever written and played / sung to perfection. Thank you for this.

[@johnsheehy6172]

"There but for the grace of you go I" Such a beautiful, beautiful song and so beautifully sung. You bring tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@mroberts566]

“The only truth I know is you”

[@sixwingsram]

Paul Simon would definitely approve, beautifully done

[@antonypearce1448]

Sir, you have a lovely voice and can clearly play the guitar well. When I listen to you I wish I could have that much talent to perform such music, alas I can only sit and listen and appreciate those who do. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@adrianhughes2443]

Man they don't write them like this anymore, excellent playing and singing. Many thanks brother.

[@jimmcgroarty6163]

Wow, fantastic sound, you are truly gifted, thank you!!!

[@lancerichardson7323]

Been listening to this song for over 40 years now and I have to say Wow, you got it. Extremely impressed.

[@jeremybevis6441]

😅Loved this song when I first heard it on the Paul Simon Song Book back in the late sixties. I used to play along with it in my cabin when I was a cadet in the merchant navy. This is an excellent cover. Voice and guitar do it justice.

[@LynnE-k2g]

This cover is equal to the perfect beauty of the original. What a gift ...

[@danwhitehurst9592]

Man, the way you sing this song and play it is like the worlds best anxiety medication. So calming. So soothing. You’re so in the pocket while you play. It’s intoxicating.

[@duncanmacleod7210]

Not often that anything surpasses the original but this one does.

[@EddyfyingArt]

Your voice is awesome, it sounds like a blend of Paul Simon and James Taylor, and your playing is impeccable!!! Best wishes to you and your channel, you made a subscriber out of me!

[@judebrand3004]

A beautiful song, I learned it when my best friend broke up with love of his life a girl named Kathy. Never heard it played better than this guy.

[@MatthewThomas-h4t]

Anyone who isn't moved by this can't 'hear' music. If I have to explain that then you're never going to get it !! God bless you George

[@aaronmoore2439]

Thanks for playing! Absolute masterpiece.

[@jennielegendy5076]

10 years ago I left a comment on the version done by Simon and Garfunkel...that comment remains the number one comment to this day...My twin sister and I played this song in the hospice for my dying Father and when we were finished he took his last breaths...our whole family was there.....although our vocals are great, neither of us could play it like this guy does...it is flawless...a beautiful way to make an exit...well done

[@shelovesdisco2153]

The playing, the voice, it's all there, in place, perfect...wonderful

[@Dawn-Songs]

Brilliant !! This is one of my all timefavourite songs . I honestly prefer this guy singing it to the original . I also loved Eva Cassidy singing it . 🤍

[@cebolinha198]

Oh, man. You made me cry. And I Will never take your hand. I live in Brazil. So distant from your home. Thanks. Thanks.

[@hearddg]

Absolutely beautiful rendition of this , well done you have great talent and a wonderful voice

[@mattbeatty9195]

Best cover of this song. Ever. Nearly as good as the original. Should be on Spotify.

[@eliasamiouni]

Excellent cover , beautiful voice

[@Gr8fulT]

I hear the drizzle of the rain Like a memory it falls Soft and warm continuing Tapping on my roof and walls And from the shelter of my mind Through the window of my eyes I gaze beyond the rain-drenched streets To England where my heart lies My mind's distracted and diffused My thoughts are many miles away They lie with you when you're asleep And kiss you when you start your day And a song I was writing is left undone I don't know why I spend my time Writing songs I can't believe With words that tear and strain to rhyme And so you see I have come to doubt All that I once held as true I stand alone without beliefs The only truth I know is you And as I watch the drops of rain Weave their weary paths and die I know that I am like the rain There but for the grace of you go I

[@sibusisogumede]

Awesome!

[@robertcarter8889]

🙏

[@wisecracker1814]

Uhhhh, thanks..?

[@Arleta53]

Great ! Thanks very much. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@MatthewThomas-h4t]

This guy hasn't just got an extraordinary amount of talent in the vocal and playing areas but he has something extra that God gifted to him that 1 in a million have. It's corny but it's that X factor. Music has the power to make miracles happen.

[@ashpulse8681]

I think I prefer this to the original, i've listened to both hundreds of times. Simon's original recorded version, whilst raw and heartfelt and its own kind of wonder, is all over the place rhythmically. This is measured and full and complete and george's voice cuts incredibly in the mix.

[@bucstart]

How many KZbin music videos do you listen to and then, unimpressed, you move on to the next. This one stopped me in my tracks. Flawless guitar and a wonderful, soothing voice that made me search for more of his talent. Wow!!!

[@topdoc88]

beautiful cover! one of my favorite songs that's closest to my heart. Thank you!

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi George, I'm an elderly British Singer-guitarist. I don't know why this video came into my "feed" but I'm so glad it did. I know this song of course amnd most of the other covers that you've done. To me a song, whoever has written it, is about the performer, and you have the talent to tell a story that compels the listener to listen and hear every word. You finger picking style on the delightful L2 (?) id also blissful. I have subscribed and will watch/listen/feel all your videos. Thank you, and please make more!

[@jaumebeltran1947]

Really amazing!!!

[@b1j]

Just sixty years later. Way to reach into the songbook. I like listening to this as much as hearing Art’s silky voice right after unwrapping the just-released LP. I think we’ll be alright with troubadours like this young man. Thank you, George.

[@Previalegend]

Wow... excellent job! 😍

[@seanbarnold5451]

You're outstanding!

[@mrbreeze9999]

Well done...Captured Paul Simon's guitar work flawlessly...

[@Danielthornton61]

There is a difference between someone just singing a song and being one with the song...this gave me goosebumps, an absolutely beautiful performance.

[@logicnotfeelings3835]

This is flawless-- well played, well sung, with a very human touch. Thank you.

[@michaeldistefano7027]

The people who gave this a thumbs down are OBVIOUSLY young people. They DON'T HAVE A CLUE about music.....What it is that makes it special or how REAL artists actually made music. Sad for them

[@mlansky7302]

wonderful, skillful and heart felt. Thank you.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

I can tell this one is close to youre heart, as it is mine. Great cover,

[@Malmen1981]

I very rarely feel the need to comment on covers... but this is to me sublime. Thank you and congratulations ;-)

[@edcitroen5254]

The best cover I ever heard of Paul Simon. You need a voice like yours to nail this song. In don't like covers with complete other versions. You need a lot of singing talent to do this perfectly in timing as Paul does in the original. I'm gonna follow you now. In wanna hear more from your repertoire.

[@cowhand4560]

Outstanding Performance and faithful to its core.🥹thank you.

[@bobgonzalez1198]

The most amazing cover of this song that I've ever heard.

[@RRAREBEAR]

flawless

[@jimmazurek5589]

Excellent cover of a beautiful song. Thanks.

[@melencce9946]

What a beautiful beautiful version so sweet and right omg it's delicious to the ears

[@luciocarrozzo6738]

In my humble opinion, and with no disrespect to Paul Simon, I think that George Clement cover is on of the very best I have ever heard. Well done George

[@bekind615]

Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats George.

[@johnrobinson3905]

This is probably the best cover of Kathy's Song I've ever heard - and I've heard some!

[@robinrendellwordman8182]

Loved this song since I first heard it back in the sixties. I was falling in love with my now wife and my emotions were on a high, then along came this beautiful song. This is a really really good cover. Thank you.

[@DavidKeohane]

George, this is absolutely brilliant! Thank you.

[@melencce9946]

What a clear voice and a natural and accurate intention 🙂

[@paulvonblerk9365]

Beautifully sung George, what a warm and gentle voice you have. Thank you for sharing.

[@cantycanvas4150]

This is great! Great playing and the singing is on point. Bravo!

[@JamesHH]

Wow. Goosebumps. You sing beautifully. ✌🏻

[@davidbrennanmusic]

This is absolutely beautiful George. Your voice fits this song perfectly.

[@SamCooper-ru7px]

Very nice. Just beautiful. Thank you.

[@mr52rwmm]

Beautiful

[@gonzoexpress9885]

Arguably the finest cover of this tune online. Well done and blessings young man.

[@terrybi]

WOW!!! Absolutely amazing! Both vocals and guitar. just amazing! Did I say this is amazing? Cuz it is!

[@mmates007]

This is beautiful. Your singing, playing, tone, production, emotive. Really made me weep. Thought of my Son.

[@truebluedetective8231]

Beautiful cover. I find much calm listening to it

[@mindsofmirth]

There are many covers out there of this song, but yours is the best I've heard. You've captured the intimacy of this song perfectly, while still keeping your own voice.

[@marksmith-pz5yx]

One of my favourite sings, usually I don't get past the first line of a cover version, but I've got to say George you nailed it

[@todd8870]

I have always been taken by this song since the 60s. I finally found my Cathy, so this song means all that much more to me. I've been trying to work it out on the guitar. You make it look so easy. Beautiful cover my friend!!!

[@WillKruger]

Very nicely played and sung George. And a great song indeed!

[@williamtennent6882]

Its rare you find a great musician combined with voice.One of Pauls greatest love songs but George nailed it.No imperfections just pure magic.Thank you.Love from Australia in these strange times keep safe everone

[@woodwardsteve1]

Superb

[@BrianWMay]

Excellent cover, I'd be proud of that.

[@lawrence2087]

It’s a special song and I’m happy to say you have done it much justice. Excellent cover! 👏

[@kevinmcnamee6006]

Great version of a great song. Nailed it. Loved the vocals and the guitar.

[@Wethreecrazies]

Great guitar. Then he started to sing and I had goosebumps.Very few covers do this. Sign of true talent. Absolutely beautiful.

[@sharkybrown6226]

You more than do this song justice. Your vocals and playing are very moving!

[@jamesjohnson2148]

Absolutely superb. This is far and away the finest version I ever heard including Paul’s

[@QuangNguyen-lw7gx]

Paul may have written a lot of good songs but I would not use his voice as the standard by which to judge other's.

[@tolstoipie]

Superb. Thank you for sharing this with us. All of your performances are brilliant.

[@ingekjetilbratset8839]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. Without doubt the greatest cover of Kathy's song I've heard.

[@einfussganger]

Also one the first songs I learned as a sad teenager many many years ago. I could never do it justice, but you performed it beautifully!

[@kathleenargerake1993]

Beautiful voice, guitar playing and song. ❤️

[@felixlubrido6893]

I'm so greatful having this song downloaded free if ever should be ...so very lovely cool and warm.

[@iancolvine2831]

Just discovered you tonight and subscribed. Just wow, so good.

[@goosiegander]

ditto

[@ReapDaProductions]

@@goosiegander the algorithm gods shine upon this gem of a musician. v happy to be here.

[@ehza]

fantastically done

[@badouba9376]

No comment...just beautiful...👏👏👏

[@NoamShapiro]

If KZbin was created only for this it would have been worth it. Simply gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@HerringboneRecords]

I've been playing this song since the Album came out. Always one of my very favorites. Just one of the sweetest, most tender songs ever....I still do once in a while. I have to concur with the people here...the best cover I've ever heard of this. I've seen videos of Paul doing this and one in particular was absolutely great. This version is right up there. Cudos....

[@BalachandranTNDas]

Your singing and strumming, both are awesome😊

[@davideagle2223]

Best cover of this song for sure. Your voice is so smooth and resonant and your guitar picking is amazing. I have become a real fan of yours and an inspiration in my own guitar journey. Thanks.

[@mrj335]

Nice: lovely tight sound and great voice.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Learned this song tonight, and thought I'd listen to a few covers to get the hang of it. Most were average, but when I got to yours George, I was actually blown away, this was a brilliant performance.