Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes

Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes

[@hawkeman007]

I'm 48 now. This takes me back to when I was 4 or 5. I remember crying in front of the tv watching and listening to this - like it was yesterday. That same little boy is still in there and now he has tears again. Bittersweet.

[@Dermot-ts5xx]

Right there with ye 48

[@Dermot-ts5xx]

Tears all the time my late sister thought this song to me

[@ellef_lf]

​@@Dermot-ts5xx - should be "taught it to you". Someone cannot think you a song which is what u wrote.

[@mmff5242]

snap bang same.

[@mmff5242]

@@ellef_lf I hear ya, you are correct but try and work on that bed side manner man.

[@CobraTopGD]

Seeing my mum and dad now compared to what they looked and physically were like 20 years ago.. "How can a light that burned so brightly, suddenly burn so pale?" 😢 Breaks my heart. Dad's no more, mum's not very well, i sometimes wish my good health went to them so that they could live again and experience life again just like when they were at their brightest! 😢😢

[@Revelation21-4-]

Yes that is very sad. Sorry about your dad. I still have my parents but they are elderly now and looking more frial. My dad was a really tough guy once

[@erdevon3257]

Dont be sad, it was a blessing you got to spend time together. Be glad it happened

[@georgehagi4703]

Death isnt a ending its a begining to other world after life, as a muslim ,i hope you find light and answers in Islam ,its the only way ❤

[@kevinpierce3458]

You’re a good person and wonderful child

[@adamwilliams5372]

They've passed it on to you so make sure you use it before you lose it too.

[@Archiesmamma]

I lost my baby sister Frances last Tuesday and she was only 51 year's old, she played this song when we were teenager's and it will be played at her funeral on Tuesday, my heart is broken 💔😥

[@adriantierney2434]

My thoughts are with you Tina xxx

[@AdamDixon-ww5zc]

So 😢😢 sorry 4 your loss

[@ianmaycey3294]

RIP Frances thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

[@lifeskillbot.gaming]

😢😢❤

[@markcf83]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Frances. May she rest in peace.

[@OhioCruffler]

Sixty years old and this still brings tears to my eyes.

[@christiaanjellesma1851]

im 50 and i can agree

[@michaelbarnes8912]

Yes have to agree with both 😢

[@iainpattison903]

I'm glad you said this because I feel the same but thought I was soft until I read the comments on here. Art Garfunkel is a great artist.

[@martinstuartkelly1667]

Yep, I'm 46, and it still makes me weep.

[@Carina-tn8oi]

Excuse me the song was released in 79 so 44 years ago lol not 60 years ago lol 😂❤

[@mumbro1383]

Played at my Mother's funeral. A day I will never forget. Tomorrow my Mother passed away 2 years ago.

[@michelledunstan9952]

So sorry for your loss of your mum 😥❣️

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

❤❤❤❤

[@markcromwell1975]

❤️

[@edwardpootchemunka8027]

I'm sorry for your loss my Condolences

[@Msteropuppets97]

Im very sorry for your loss darling, my mum has terminal cancer and she doesn't have long to go, im so scared 😢 I don't want to lose her 😢 she's my number 1 gal ❤️ 😢

[@grahamharper8114]

This song always takes me back to my childhood and puts a lump in my throat. Also, the original Watership Down animated movie is still in my top 10.

[@zoefox1441]

Ghf5fbuwhue

[@trevorchurchill6518]

It does me to

[@Anon_Spartan]

There is only the original Watership Down. Shitflix's abortion of a series won't be remembered past 2024.

[@richardedwards2269]

Me too.. Wish I could go back there.

[@johnnyenglish9622]

I agree with everything you said.

[@TodayFreedom]

2001. Made my young rowdy cousins watch this in Ireland. Three mental loud boys. Happiest moment of my life was to watch them just sit them mesmerised by this film. End of it, the eldest lad (15) started crying. Then he made some excuse to leave the room. Other two lads just sat there. One asked quietly “Is there a sequel?!” Job done.

[@dna9838]

I like to think that even today's overstimulated generation would appreciate an old classic like this with so much love put into the making of it...and a story that treats them with a respect and honesty they won't get from Pixar or Disney.

[@springercollectibles]

Best opening scene in Black Mirror, hands down, because of the combo of this song + cinematography/photography used. Wow. Even more incredible when you compare it to the original video here 😂. They absolutely crushed it

[@rozilla_the_savage4445]

The ending too. Demon 79 is probably my favorite episode of all the seasons of Black Mirror

[@DarksideEnemy1892]

this song fits with the bright eyes of Nida....

[@laksanardie]

Opening? What's eps?

[@DarksideEnemy1892]

@@rozilla_the_savage4445 mine too, I really really liked Nida, this episode is not far from our world I mean all the racist behaviour and everything. All in all she was amazing

[@springercollectibles]

@@laksanardie season 6, Demon 79

[@sarahwallace4214]

I put my dog to sleep on Saturday and this song just rips my heart out.

[@michelledunstan9952]

So sorry for your loss❣️🐕

[@sarahwallace4214]

Thank you 💗

[@thejoker9766]

@@sarahwallace4214 my biggest fear 😭😭😭 my lil doggy is the only reason I'm still here. I'm so sorry 😭😭😭😭

[@kevinocean523]

Stop. 😞😔

[@danwhitaker5168]

No greater loss 😭😭♥️♥️

[@philhicks1218]

How can anyone not listen to this beautiful piece of music and not have a tear in their eyes? Movie of my youth x

[@EllaEgerton2010]

Oh when I watched this film..I almost Cried! 😂luckily I Held back my tears for it.

[@beckyhicks5889]

I first saw this film "Watership Down" in the Spring of 1979. This song "Bright Eyes" both touches and breaks my heart. It's beautiful and I love to hear it, but I always cry. The final scene is one of the most beautiful and poignant depictions of death I have ever seen in an animated feature.

[@jammydoger65]

My eyes can't stop crying whenever this song plays, it reminds me of my beautiful 9 year old son who passed away 21 years ago and also my dear little kitten who was only few weeks from his birthday. Such a emotional moving song.

[@lifeskillbot.gaming]

😭❤️😭

[@Vloggerfromvalley]

So sorry to hear that

[@naomi5893]

There's something so sad but yet so beautiful about this song. My 14 year old dog passed away yesterday and this song came to mind. Also I'm so sorry for your losses!

[@jammydoger65]

@@naomi5893 I really do understand the pain of losing a life that you sincerely love and take of to slip away from your hands. It truly is helplessness that will take a long time to get used to. I am very sorry for your loss of your beloved dog, rip.

[@robleenheer1]

❤

[@mikegalvin9801]

I was 25 in 1979 and my teen cousin was babysitting her neighbors kids when we saw this. Forget the kids, I was in tears by the end!

[@TheUkdan02]

There is something about this song that reaches into your soul and stirs up all the trauma and sadness inside. It makes me cry every time.. not just a little tear but sobbing!

[@Maria-jl7ql]

Omg I feel that! I had forgotten about this song, but the recent episode of Black Mirror brought it back to my memory... as soon as I head I started balling...

[@iainpattison903]

Ave Maria (one of my former mothers) is another beautiful song but some of the lyrics need to be changed.

[@danidejaneiro8378]

This is the first time I’ve heard it and the only tears I have are of boredom

[@phillipbailey9615]

Its a film about poor little rabbits, constantly under attack, and the decency of Simon and Garfunkel, creating a beautiful melodic song to highlight this, accompanying a relaxing film, but it obviously hasn't stopped human races ignorance, about the beauty of nature.

[@davidmcclymont6326]

I haven't listened to this since I was a child and it still breaks my heart and my tears flow

[@martinekunst7608]

Same

[@Revelation21-4-]

oh my goodness Im glad im not the only one

[@Revelation21-4-]

In recent years kind of makes me think of my son and I little hamster. He is such a dear little soul and affectionate. I will miss him when he passes, but I do strongly believe that animals both great and small and inbetween have souls too

[@endangerdenglish]

I watch this movie every year in memory of my beautiful Bunnikins, my sweet bunny I hand reared and miss every day of my life after five years of beauty. When I used to take her to the vet I used to say "She is more than the sum of her parts"

[@mattjobb3196]

Nukes falling down and this song in the background. Black mirror never disappoints.

[@BricktopsPigs]

Just watched Demon 79 right now and came here. What an utterly fantastic episode and ending.

[@user-zn6vh4nh1t]

Thank you black mirror for introducing me to this gem ❤️

[@crisplinen1]

I was also introduced to this song through Black Mirror- can’t believe I never heard it before!

[@EllaEgerton2010]

I was introduced to this Lovely Song from this Exact film! I also have the book and it’s great 👍 R.I.P Richard Adams We miss you so Much.

[@Smilthy]

Why did this have to be so sad though?? 😞all the animal's faces 😞 so expressive. This was painful to watch 😭 masterpiece.

[@marianar.velasco2847]

Amei esse música no Black Mirror, não saiu da cabeça. ❤

[@kumarvikramaditya9636]

Mismo

[@jacksonsilvano4254]

Também

[@rubenandrade3077]

Yo tambien la conoci ahí ❤❤❤

[@dougsmuaythai]

Tambem

[@mel16474]

I remember seeing the film back in 1979 when I was five years old, but this hauntingly beautiful song is what stays with me after all these years. It's hard to believe that Richard Adams, Watership Down's writer, reportedly hated this tune! The movie was recently on TV again here in New Zealand & every time I watch it, I understand it more & appreciate the message Richard was sending to those watching. It will remain one of my all-time favourite films & songs & no-one could've sung it better than the legendary Art Garfunkel. Pure magic! 🎶🐰🐇💞🎤💫

[@DebapriyayMukhopadhyay74]

In 1979, I was also of only 5 years old. But only last year, I heard this for the first time. It seems, I came on this earth 2 days before you. What a nice meeting over here.

[@nasiphincobo2713]

I just remembered this song from my childhood and I was born in the 90's but couldn't remember the words or the name, spent a good 30 min searching rabbit movie, eyes like fire😢

[@melloshreader]

Every time I listen to this song I’m reduced to a sniffling mess. WHY do I do it to myself??? I can’t help but hug my kids and my puppy a little tighter because of it & gain an enormous amount of gratitude & thankfulness.

[@mikevandervegt]

bc its a Master piece, and he wont last.

[@annbrownbill2244]

This was out when my dear nan died 43 years ago . Miss her so much 😢

[@IvanDjordjevicDjole]

I never heard this song until Black mirror. And OMG, its a mix of emotions, and my body reacts to this by crying and I don't know why I'm crying. And that is why I'm sorry I'm living in this stupid time with music without soul, I would give up all the technology just to live in this beautiful times when music was able to touch your soul

[@CompTechMike]

I loved hearing this in Black Mirror. Brought back so many memories.

[@muhsinparker9554]

A sheer masterpiece. A time when music had deep meaning.

[@garnet0101]

Yes I’m here due to Black Mirror. Beautiful song.

[@gavrelton6211]

We played this at my best friends funeral R.I.P Gaz love you my friend I'll never forget you son Xx

[@chelseymorin]

Black Mirror brought me back here, I was here originally for Watership Down many years ago. How time has flown, glad this song is back in my life. ❤

[@LGBTQ71]

This a beautiful song for such a traumatic film, I saw it first time on TV. I was crying my eyes out.

[@susanbrown6115]

Demon 79 = best Black Mirror episode (best for last). When everyone believes you (what's that like)?

[@izik79]

Yep. I thought season 6 wasnt that good. Song is a classic though. Amazing

[@Mar69Mars]

Black Mirror, thanks for bringing me back here❤🥹

[@sandeyo2506]

Beautiful song. Thank you Art Garfunkel for sharing yourself with all of us. You have made the world a better place for being here.

[@zoki-kj3ox]

Agree. He deserve more...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@laneylydon9029]

Beautiful song makes me cry 😢

[@glenstreets2504]

I'm glad I'm not the only one crying

[@laneylydon9029]

@@glenstreets2504 its a sweet song

[@glenstreets2504]

@@laneylydon9029 yes it is it's one of my favourites even though I cry

[@jamiesplinter8758]

Beautiful songs make me smile crying is just a by product

[@Bustygirl-dz1wi]

Me too

[@KatnipUK1970]

I cried so much when I saw this. Now Im crying again after all those years. Someone ask me what traumatised me most as a child. Watership down without a doubt

[@curtisunit]

Black mirror brought me over here. I remember this song well. It’s a really nice song. I first saw the movie a month after losing our family cat just shy of its 12th birthday. Darn black widow bite. The movie became a favourite of mine as a kid. Loved the rawness and unsentimental view of th cycle of life, and it’s humour. It still holds up. The book is the real deal. Shoutout by the way to Malcolm Williamson for the amazing prelude music and opening theme. Would’ve loved to have heard what he would’ve done but Angela Morley did a banger of a job when she took over🎖

[@sigma0thee0enygma]

I haven't listened to this song in ages ..then THAT black mirror episode brought me back

[@tigerfeet2813]

I watched this on holiday as a child..we were staying in an isolated country cottage surrounded by fields and wildlife...but sadly blighted by lots of sick rabbits suffering from myxomatosis . Was terribly sad to see them...sometimes my dad would do the kind thing and finish one off as swiftly as he could. But there were also lots of dead ones on nearby roads ...I remembering crying my eyes out watching this film. Poor rabbits.

[@DarksideEnemy1892]

Nida Black Mirror, I think this song is dedicated for her....when the singer sings bright eyes and we see her eyes, I think she has the most bright eyes ever!

[@quagsnake]

At the end of Watership Down the Black Rabbit of Inle comes for Hazel to take him to the afterlife. At the end of Demon 79 the demon takes Nida away to the afterlife so it's a reference to that.

[@universalnikki]

I still haven’t seen the movie. I’m going to ask my dad to watch it with me as I am visiting him for the holidays tomorrow. He used to play this soundtrack for me as a young child. It was on 8track and it really was such a special time. We’ve always bonded over music and sentimental moments but sometimes we struggle to connect as when I grew older the different opinions we had started to divide us. I’m 34 now and although I was hurt at times, I love my papa and this song reminds me to hug and cherish him no matter what. We never have enough time with our parents and I don’t want to wait until it’s too late. This song reminded me of that love.

[@waxkopp]

I recommend this film for you and your father. Because this cartoon is definitely not for children. All lives are ending, sooner or later.

[@jezedwards190]

Get the tissues ready! 😢

[@davidflynn666]

The greatest animated movie ever made.

[@leelishman7137]

Always loved the simplicity of the way this film started with the history of the mythical origins of the rabbit in a basic cartoon form. And how the spirtit returned ,again,at the end of the film

[@SajimMohammed]

Black mirror is a best TV show is just f your mind every episode 😀

[@phillipchapman8891]

Such a powerful song that captured the hearts of people everywhere truly a masterpiece never to be forgotten ❤❤❤

[@coastercrazy2291]

The film traumatised me as a kid over 35 years ago and haven't been able to watch it since. The song still makes me very sad 😢

[@Jinntsai]

Yes, life is like a dream. If you have not the honest in your every moments, it’s just a dream.

[@pollodiablo36]

Wow I really wish I hadn’t watched this…. I’m having a real hard time shaking the sadness it makes me feel.

[@piyushnagle01]

Apt song for last episode of Black Mirror

[@thalesrossi01]

Black Mirror

[@wyattyourmum64]

Meeee that episode was wild affff

[@johnnyboy7144]

Black mirror Demon79!!

[@Steven-pi6tu]

Nearing 50 this takes me back to when I was a toddler first film I ever saw on movie night at local club. Miss them simpler days 😪

[@ZombieFoodReviews]

I heard this song on the radio many years ago and never knew the name. I remember how beautiful it was. Years went by and I would sometimes wonder about it. In time, I found it. Waves of joy, sadness and resolute all hit me at once. I cannot describe it. One of the most gorgeous songs of all time.

[@FunLovingCriminal_JB]

As I child I watched Watership Down on repeat, over and over, it's quite a dark cartoon but I didn't realise this until well into adulthood ✊

[@certainlynotaserialkiller]

Quite formative for me. Although, perhaps the book even more so. I wonder if that did anything to me. (Also The Last Unicorn and Neverending Story. Holy hell that Artax scene.)

[@mikeymangono1]

Watched this when i was a kid. Watched again aged 40 with my daughter. When i mentioned we should watch it again few years later, she burst into tears on the spot.

[@garethbuxton]

I remember the year this song came out. There was a surge of interest in the Watership Down book. My mum tricked me into reading it when I was off sick from school and bored. She read the first chapter to me and then said, if I want to know what happens next, I had to read the rest myself. Fantastic book and a great way to get your kids into reading. Thanks mum.

[@phhi7417]

Beautiful song for an incredible film.

[@peterbarry-cv2gx]

I dont think the hardest man in the world can watch this film or listen to this song and not cry. And in 2023, sadly i see now more than ever where the storyline was goung 50 years ago.....😢

[@johnjoyce341]

Art Garfunkel's voice absolutely perfect for this song.

[@gerhardspahn9287]

Sehr harmonisches, schönes und wohltuendes Lied. Meine alte Mutter mag es auch.❤❤❤

[@seanfoltz7645]

Such a beautiful song and scene from Watership Down - glad to see I'm not the only one who has happy, tearful memories of this.

[@susannajamieglenney_1]

I will have this played at my funural in the year 2046 when I got to be, with my daddy, in heaven when I am 74 ❤

[@kara6892]

My favorite episode from season 6

[@Species1571]

Black Mirror Demon79 brought me here. Best outro since Heaven is a Place on Earth from San Junipero.

[@holaitsjon9323]

I love this song! I’m here from Black Mirror!

[@bethbix]

DEMON 79 brought me here. Oh my God, i got hooked immediately.

[@selimpiano]

Black mirror Nida 😍

[@Gandalf1977]

For this Song give it one Word ! MASTERPIECE is the Word 😁

[@georgepicardi3184]

Big thank you to Black Mirror for making me aware of this song. Loved the episode too.

[@Allin1Xavi]

Same

[@josbruls]

A comforting and soothing song for all those moments in life in which you need peace.

[@christophlade7796]

So wonderful. A untopable way to say "Good Bye."

[@darrendar8610]

My little rabbit Sparkles died today. He was 17. I took him off a person who was going to feed him to a snake so many years ago - my bright eyes. 😢

[@sportstrader2175]

Soft and tender vocal by Art Simply wonderful!

[@jordanmcguire2392]

Whilst being credited with the original recording, unfortunately, Art Garfunkle neither wrote this song nor did he perform it for this series. Stephen Gately is the angelic singer we all enjoy here

[@rogerheath9964]

@@jordanmcguire2392 Sorry but your wrong this is Art Garfunkel singing.

[@Faceplant-hl5yn]

@@jordanmcguire2392 Stephen Gately was 2 years old when this cartoon came out, what are you on?

[@moon_fake]

​@@jordanmcguire2392I want whatever you high on when you wrote this comment

[@djmindcrasher]

The best song to illustrate the apocalypse

[@keithrich8373]

Heart breaker songs don't get any better than this.Gorgeous❤

[@user-ip1yl1le8y]

Mein Liebling Lied danke an euch beiden LG 🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹wünsche euch Gesundheit und viel Glück 🍀🍀

[@RandomRoss]

Who's here after watching Black Mirror? I alway have associated this song with Watership Down but I loved how the series 6 episode Demon 79 opened and closed this song.

[@zepo1663]

1979 I was eight and . I cried then and I cried now

[@Gainn]

A song that still traumatises a generation.

[@LibsRockU]

It's about facing the inevitable. Here's an idea: CHOOSE to talk about death & dying.

[@BlisterKitten]

​@@sundareshvenugopal6575 Huh? How so?

[@scottc8549]

@@BlisterKitten You're not it the generation

[@jonsadler7557]

I love this song

[@AureliaX]

The first time I saw death! I was 6! And I don't get a nostalgic feeling Im more sad and want to cry cause I immidiatly rememer that rabbit stuck in that trap with all that blood and that mean rabbit 😭

[@sammylein17]

just finished my masters thesis (film science) where I also wrote about this lovely film and how no remake (see netflix 2018) can reach this level again. this film deserves so much more attention than just "oh, it´s so gory and violent"... it´s a masterpiece of animation

[@Leozinhomel]

Vim até aqui por conta da sexta temporada da série (Black mirror) A personagem desse episódio ganhou meu coração apenas com esse começo da rotina dela, como a gente vive no modo automático e como as pessoas tbm podem ser tão vazias a ponto de julgar os outros por conta da nacionalidade! ❤

[@lifeskillbot.gaming]

I came back here because of black mirror 😁

[@dharmaosman184]

Mee too

[@natuurvriend]

This beautiful song gives me some comfort when I am sad because of my dead pet, those bright eyes, where are you now ? 😢😢

[@alexnorth3393]

"You could come with me though"...said the demon.

[@Species1571]

I'll give it a go.

[@djdean75]

Black Mirror 🖤

[@BennyHermanto99]

Demon 79 (Black Mirror) must took you here ❤😂

[@1284_t_ba]

Had to put my sweet old dog to sleep yesterday. 😢

[@omiluna7362]

Only the ones who lost pets know what it means. I hope to reunite with my beloved female cat beyond this life. She had the brightest eyes I ever saw. May your dog rest in peace. 🐕✝️🌌

[@ferm8103]

This brings back different memories from most of you but anyway, this reminds me of the time when I had what was known as an empty here Scotland 1990, aged 17/18 and parents on holiday with my younger brother who just happened to have vhs videos of that film watership down that my friends and myself happened to watch on a Saturday evening after sampling a local lsd tab for entertainment ! We also watched another video of my younger brothers collection that evening while he was out the country with my parents, it was one of his scooby doo videos! I honestly still howl with laughter and my friends do also at the antics and fantastic memories of that youthful evening in 1990😅😅

[@AWAKE730]

gaap is the best demon 👿👿

[@jetrosangalang8071]

Black Mirror ❤️

[@dharmaosman184]

The lyrics was originally meant for Watership Down but from Black mirror, the lyrics could easily be meant for the nuclear explosions.

[@judywright9752]

Love this song. Thanks for all your great music ... good taste..

[@Louis.Jukebox.Productions]

Tanks Greetings Louis

[@mrbad69]

This cartoon was one of my favourite when I was little, but looking back at it, those rabbits when through some pretty horrific shit.

[@M.I.22]

Is it a kind of a dream Floating out on the tide Following the river of death downstream Oh, is it a dream? There's a fog along the horizon A strange glow in the sky And nobody seems to know where it goes And what does it mean? Oh, is it a dream? Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes Is it a kind of a shadow Reaching into the night Wandering over the hills unseen Or is it a dream? There's a high wind in the trees A cold sound in the air And nobody ever knows when you go And where do you start? Oh, into the dark Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes Edit Lyrics

[@Davioc04]

up

[@pranavkarvat3105]

Demon 79 got me here.

[@aks3245]

Strong emotional connection. A beautiful song.

[@vandermolen404]

Songs keeps touching my soul

[@stephenfoster5608]

Best seller of 1979 and a classic from Watership Down. Written by Mike Batt, who had wrote the Wombles songs and the theme tune to Summertime City on BBC1. Maybe he was thinking of Maggie Thatcher- she entered no 10 when this was no 1 on Thursday 3 May 1979. 6 weeks at the top of our chart and a million seller.

[@hottentotten1163]

Ein wunderschöner Song und ein schönes Video. Zum nachdenken ❤

[@fife007]

Black Mirror brought me here!

[@carmattvidz4426]

this song will forever creep me out because of black mirror. I was listening to this song in the car and another call pulled out in front of me. I needed to slam my breaks on and make the tires screech. I stopped in time but this song just wants something bad to happen while you play it. For the rest of my trip i was looking for mushroom clouds on the horizon :P

[@jaquelinedehn3148]

Dieses Lied lieben alle Generationen!

[@kaan_isik]

Yeah, they sure do

[@katieblain3586]

This song just reminds me of my old cat poppy who passed away 3 years ago 💔😢

[@nicholaschen1806]

Beautiful picture,wonderful song. Really nice combination. Thanks Simon. God Bless.