SO GOOD!! | 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon (Reaction)

[@johnathanstruble1064]

"Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes" a must hear from Paul. ❤

[@j.h.3777]

Live!

[@DevInvest]

This one The whole event is magic Never again, once in a lifetime . kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ7Jao2AlL6hZqMsi=N_V9k_NASNsBvgoB

[@peterblood50]

Paul Simon is a rabbit hole without end. It's a long and very entertaining trip that I know you'll enjoy.

[@Robert-ty3qi]

Late in The Evening , is a must

[@sclarkehamlin]

My husband loves this song. He always sings the chorus while I'm watching some true-crime story about a partner killing their significant other for life insurance, child custody, an affair, you name it. "Just hop on the bus, Gus, you don't need to discuss much." Beats a life-sentence in prison.

[@RicoCosta317]

The Simon train is long and neverending. Keep on riding, bro!

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

The drummer and creator of that spectacular rhythm is the creation of the great Steve Gadd. One the greatest drummers of all time! Glad to see you take a journey this direction. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@SpiritOfCalypso]

Gadd, he's gooood! I got first turned on to his drumming on Chuck Mangione's early live albums with the Rochester Philharmonic

[@sammybeck7794]

I haven't heard this song in years however, I still knew all the lyrics as soon as you hit play. Amazing what the brain stores until it's time to bring it out.

[@ivansavoie3190]

Mother and Child Reunion is a good one, I believe it was Paul Simons first hit after going solo, great reaction

[@TheCornishCockney]

Kodachrome,You Can Call Me Al,Mother and Child Reunion,Me and Julio,Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes,and many many more from this genius songwriter.

[@AliasMark69]

KUDOS to the Patreon for this great suggestion. Nice choice for JM to hear from Paul

[@kevinstarr516]

Steve Gadd is one badass drummer for sure!!

[@babylonsister118]

Paul had such a wicked sense of humor! Love this song. Great reaction!

[@AirDOGGe]

This gem was almost played to death on FM radio. The title became a popular line too.

[@bluecrueful]

His rhythm section on this album was absolutely legendary at this time...New York City session guys

[@AliasMark69]

Over 7,000 all singing along with Paul on this live performance.... It was too cool.

[@bugvswindshield]

Love Paul Simon. His albums have helped me out of some rough patches in my life. Great song.

[@tuffymoon3702]

This song was so BIG! Whatever rock station you listened to you would here it about every half hour! We all loved it! Weren't we lucky to have grown up then! Thanks for doing this!

[@289hipo]

Steve Gadd is the genius on the drums

[@ed.z.]

Steve Gadd, drum master genius.

[@GreggoMusicChannel]

He's such a talented songwriter and musician. FYI: Paul Simon has hosted SNL four times and been a musical guest thirteen times, with another five cameo appearances and one filmed cameo over the years. Enjoy! Greg in TN 😀

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Not to mention Paul's cool wit. He's way intelligent and definitely a bit of a character. But his music and his performance of it are the real focus.

[@AndICanTalk2]

I love this song, and I am so happy you enjoyed it.

[@AliasMark69]

The unique drum starts and the crowd goes crazy cheering for this awesome song. Paul Simon Live at Doubleday Field Cooperstown N.Y. What a great show this legendary iconic artist put on with so many great songs in his playlist. Great choice JM.

[@acb9231]

This was PS’s first number 1 single, released in 75. I highly recommend Kodachrome, Loves Me Like A Rock, Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard, and Mother And Child Reunion! ✌️

[@jeanine6328]

Oh man, excellent suggestions!

[@musicislife-sa]

The legendary Steve Gadd on drums. The man. Fantastic track sonically and Paul is always quality lyrically. Glad he has been making music in our lifetimes. He is a significant contributor to World culture. Go Paul go!

[@marvinfeinstein7541]

The iconic drumbeat by the great Steve Gadd .

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

Paul Simon and his backup girls are pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cheezer57]

The inimitable Steve Gadd on drums.

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

Listen to ALL of his songs...all fantastic!

[@Noelle0026]

This song is 🔥 🔥

[@jewsbad]

Steve Gadd on drums love this song.

[@RedRuffinsore]

My memory of this is that it was played ENDLESSLY on the radio to the point where I never wanted to hear it again! Until I listen now, and I love it.

[@mso4433]

There goes Rhymin' Simon. Great talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@decal2756]

Simon's solo career spans way more time than that spent in Simon & Garfunkel ( though their output was incredible! ) & is a sea of great material. I always loved his song Kodachrome...

[@cynergy4]

Solo Paul is excellent! Enjoy the ride!

[@thebiscuitscraps]

Nice reaction. Try his Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes.

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

This song is always a joy!

[@bettybaby63]

Short but oh so sweet. He was a master sing writer.

[@picolo4102]

Late in the Evening

[@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr1724]

One of my favorite songs ❤thank you.

[@michaeldezego340]

Great choice! But my man, you have to listen to Paul Simon’s “Late In The Evening” which for some insane reason is not known to reactors. 🤷

[@noblshtplz]

This was his "Rhymin Simon" days...really fun release. You should check out a later album called "Graceland" with hits like "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" & "African Skies" he brought a whole new sense of African rhythms to the pop/ rock scene...great stuff...❤🎶🎤

[@robbob5302]

Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters of the Baby Boomer generation. He had an amazing career, both with and without Art Garfunkel. Please check out his official video of You Can Call Me Al, with Chevy Chase.

[@dannycasson1551]

Incredible singer/songwriter/musician. Tons of quality songs. Prodigious and proficient. One of my favorite artists. A true legend. Another great synopsis by JMBOY. One of my favorite reactors...keep up the good work! ☮

[@bobschenkel7921]

Got to see Paul Simon on the "Graceland" tour, a really different experience. Paul had a few special guests on the road with him, including Ladysmith Black Mombazo, a combination of The Temptations and Gregorian Chanting, with the Temps dancing style. He also had Hugh Masekela, a South African Trumpeter who was amazing. And Paul's show was top notch too.

[@clifton8929]

That's another gem of a song, thank you. You really should do the title song of this album, "Still Crazy After All These Years." - The Great Ray Charles also does a killer version of the song.

[@joyceedwards2708]

I would also add Slip sliding away, Me and Julio & You can call me Al.

[@joelliebler5690]

Great funky and funny tune with superb lyrics. A fantastic album that Paul finally won a Grammy for album of the year and he thanked Stevie Winder for not putting out an album in that year!

[@debjorgo]

The soft-spoken poet goes solo. I think Paul had more solo hits than he did with Garfunkel.

[@mikecaetano]

Nice! This song was huge when I was a kid. The verses made little sense to me back then, but that chorus is super catchy and making a getaway is something even a kid could understand - "Slip out the back, Jack..."

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Great choice, and Paul Simon has dozens more just as good. His lyrical and songwriting genius, combined with his voice, playing, and playful wit have created many classic records. I think the central irony of this song is the woman claiming to be trying to help and free him, while she entraps him. "And then she kissed me, and I realized she probably was right. There must be 50 ways to leave your lover." Two more I think you might enjoy are Late In The Evening, and Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard, but you really can't go wrong, Many of his solo albums are collaborations with different musical styles and their premier artists: There Goes Rhymin Simon/New Orleans Jazz, One Trick Pony/a touring club band, Graceland/African Music, Rhythm Of The Saints/Latin music. Lots to explore. Thanks for having me along. 🙏

[@newsense2435]

genius

[@nigelwitgunn3406]

Art Garfunkle was always a wonderful accompaniment to Paul Simon's voice and music for me. Wait till you go to Graceland, Graceland...

[@robertfuller5665]

You should listen to Slip Slidin' away also by Paul Simon.

[@Chris-vy8by]

They had great lyrics x

[@johnlong9534]

The drum sounds like a death march.

[@AliasMark69]

JM, you really want to blow your mind..... "Bridge Over Troubled Water"... Art on his own.

[@ZagiBob]

Steve Gadd on drums really makes this tune IMO

[@perrynelson4254]

Man...Steve Gadd...Man!!!

[@mjm5081]

❤Steve Gadd❤

[@ejtappan1802]

This came out when I was a young teen. I'm now in my early 60s. And yes, I can still sing every word of this song, lol.

[@anthonyblakely399]

This song is adult music....it's not written for kids or teens. It's written for 30's and up. People or men found themselves in a situation like this. If you have not experienced it, trust me. You will. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kallsop2]

I have to disagree. I was 13 when this came out and got the meanings.

[@davidgraylord5977]

New subscriber on this one. Bro my favorite growing up. The merge of poetry & music. Always my favorite kind of music.

[@wiliamwidlacki7459]

Fun song...

[@CharlesDunkley]

I've always wondered if what the woman meant by her verse: "Why don't we both just sleep on it tonight, and I believe in the morning you'll begin to see the light" was that they would fall asleep together but when he wakes up in the morning she'll be gone.

[@terrencesala5255]

Steve Gadd on the drums.

[@barbarascotto3873]

Gotta listen to Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon. My all time favorite song.

[@jamesdalton8539]

your the best reactor

[@JMBOYTV]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@pamelalee1508]

I was very impressed by the lyrical and instrumental content you recited for your first time hearing this song..well done !...and yes there did seem to be a conundrum as to who was leaving or cheating on the other... I recommend 💥...Late In The Evening Or anything like 💥... Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes from the Rhythm Of The Saints or Graceland albums...Paul was our muscal genius in how he composed new sounds/music... Best of luck young man...🌿🌿🌿

[@jeanine6328]

Hey, great reaction, long time lover of Paul Simon both as a duo and solo artist. You should check out his song, You Can Call Me Al……. In the video, Oaul Simon us the short guy… the tall guy you may recognize, it’s Chevy Chase, the actor/comedian.

[@debjorgo]

She's trying to talk him into leaving his significant other. It doesn't say he has cheated already but she is definitely up for the idea.

[@RLU-wt8vi]

You keep discussing how even the instruments can paint the picture of a song along with the lyrics. But even your interpretation of songs, their lyrics, the beat, the background, and how a singer uses their voice, does it even more justice. Thank you.

[@weeduhbook]

Love your reactions This song sums up the Free Love 70s. Suggested next stop for Paul Simon rabbit hole, any song from Graceland. Including the title track.

[@janetf23]

Don't forget about "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" and "You Can Call Me Al" when you wanna feel happy! ✌ ed: oops...I almost forgot about "Kodachrome"‼Ack!

[@debjorgo]

Mother and Child Reunion, with the little stuttering guitar rhythm.

[@AliasMark69]

"Just Get Yourself Free"...... as many took that advice.

[@susanrombak7959]

Paul Simon is a legendary song writer. There is more great music from him to go! ✌🏽

[@beadybaby]

Songs of my childhood! Even if I didn’t understand them at all back then lol. I was eight or so when it came out. So many words of so many songs I sang as a kid that I had absolutely no clue what they were about until over a decade later. OMG have you heard afternoon delight? Definitely check out you can call me Al!!!

[@SAM-dg3vd]

oooo a great one to react to would be Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes

[@anthonyblakely399]

Good reaction

[@gailseatonhumbert]

I haven't heard this one in quite awhile

[@kevinwalsh9788]

Want to get up and Dance try " Late in the Evening ". The song that leaves you heard on high.

[@myowndrum286]

Crow! I hadn't thought of this song in years. Paul Simon did well on his own. Wrote some really good music for sure. However, I still preferred it when he and Art were together.

[@chaunapierce8678]

You need to watch the Paul Simon video with chevy Chace of his song you can call me al. It's really good it's funny and the music I just love the song Paul Simon is great

[@scottsharbonno1708]

I really like your reaction

[@LindaAtchison-qi2fm]

Listen to the Graceland album. There is not a bad song on the whole album

[@robbob5302]

And the whole album was recorded in South Africa! The State Department actually tried to ban it!

[@delmar418]

Was that cool, or what?! Steve Gadd on drums. Gadd also played on the disco hit "Do the Hustle:" It was his first commercial gig / hit.

[@GreggoMusicChannel]

Since you like Donovan and the Allman Brothers (and I would assume Jimi Hendrix) there is a song by the ABB where they jammed on First There Is A Mountain (Donovan) then Hendrix's Third Stone from the Sun. It's called Mountain Jam. They really turned it into a masterpiece. Here's Donovan's song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSwfmhjr6d2e8U Here's Hendrix's song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKXWZGZojpKhr8k And here's the ABB masterpiece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a16WfWSDe6d-kLs Mountain Jam is such a fun piece to play. Lots of notes though in the 33 minutes. Whew! Greg in TN 😀

[@kallsop2]

You should check out Kodachrome, another great from Paul.

[@nancyweber6610]

Graceland

[@peggydawson3453]

I forgot all about this song

[@DrStrangelove3891]

I don't think he's already cheating on his girlfriend. I think the girl is offering to have a one night stand, so 'he will see the light'. She doesn't seem to want to replace his girlfriend, she's just encouraging him to leave.

[@HeidiDenoble]

Who can't relate to this song?

[@davidrauh8118]

Many people think this is Paul Simon's worst song. But do they realize that he got the idea while playing a rhyming game with his son. No it's not one of his best, but it is enjoyable.

[@jasonking1251]

I always took it to mean that once she slept with him, having gotten what she wanted, she was going to leave her lover, (him). And he then realizes it, and still sleeps with her.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

"Kodachrome" is an awesome song! 🎶🎸🎧