Paul Simon is basically just a regular guy who happens to be one of the best songwriters of all time.
@pippipster67673 жыл бұрын
Yep. Like Dylan ... and many.
@craigmallon85353 жыл бұрын
Macca and Lennon were like this too.
@energypractitioner70003 жыл бұрын
The best of all time yet with great humility!
@1312lag3 жыл бұрын
Bob dylan join the conversation
@deda1183 жыл бұрын
No artifice whatsoever in his speaking
@leokimvideo3 жыл бұрын
The song has aged as gracefully as Paul
@truthseeker77942 жыл бұрын
Yes but can't believe the guitar was so out of tune.
@suzyflorida11934 жыл бұрын
You can't name genius songwriters without naming Paul Simon.
@radishbeet21304 жыл бұрын
Paul is an excellent guitarist, fingerpicking style, effortless and beautiful. Very underrated guitarist in my opinion, you don't often hear of people mentioning his guitar technique.
@deanmason15644 жыл бұрын
What people don't realize is that he had tremendous amount of classical influence in his playing and writing. Bach, etc. and that elevated the quality of his songs and guitar work above his contemporaries
@davidcottrell13084 жыл бұрын
actually, he is very, very well known to be a fantastic guitarist, imho....
@rosscampbell11734 жыл бұрын
I remember a John Denver interview in the 80’s, in which he singled out Paul Simon as the guitarist he envied . High praise indeed.
@Stratboy9994 жыл бұрын
I think it's because he really supports the song with what it needs and seems so simple and effortless. But I agree, he's definitely up there.
@Brand734 жыл бұрын
Not underrated. Everyone knows he is a great guitar player.
@alextai66384 жыл бұрын
Holy smoke, imagine a living legend sing right in front of you.
@robertbernardo7832 жыл бұрын
His voice is still beautiful. Truly an artist for generations.
@clemfeldman59864 жыл бұрын
Is there anything better than a true artist performing/reliving one of his masterpieces??? I think not.
@ronnistico3959 Жыл бұрын
Still brilliant, still relevant, still timeless, still awesome... after all these years
@mattkinsella98567 ай бұрын
I agree but one thing that crossed my mind when reading your comment and listening to the lyrics is that these days young people would be glued to their phone on Tinder at the railway station, not "cigarettes and magazines" thinking of their girl back home. So the song is timeless in its quality but unfortunately the time it depicts is long gone.
@tombryan1 Жыл бұрын
He sings and plays with raw emotion, as if he is the embodiment of the meaning of the song.
@timfoster70934 жыл бұрын
Amazing, Paul has performed this song probably a million times but still manages to play it with a passion, and studio quality
@PapagenoMF8 ай бұрын
I heard him in an interview recently. He only likes performing songs that move him emotionally. The fact that he chose this song out of his entire catalog says a lot about what it means to him.
@kofiofosu90513 жыл бұрын
A beautiful man, playing his beautiful song on his beautiful Martin.
@jerrymammoser98572 жыл бұрын
...playing it beautifully as well.
@TheJollycoppers2 жыл бұрын
Listening to Paul talk (and sing) never gets old. He has such a calm presence. A very comforting personality.
@tonybaloney17373 жыл бұрын
Props to those in attendance for keeping it together. I wept like a baby.
@silverwolfmonastery4 жыл бұрын
Paul Simon brings such authenticity to his music. It brings tears to my eyes.
@jerrymammoser98572 жыл бұрын
... yeah. He’s the real deal.
@JMichael2x24 жыл бұрын
What a treasure that man is - a gift from God.
@LuciensMusic3 жыл бұрын
Watching him do this at this age, my whole life flashed before my eyes and I did feel homesick
@TheWanderer282 жыл бұрын
Paul Simon is the best poet/songwriter of all times. As long as humans are sentient beings, even hundreds of years in the future, they will still be moved by his songs.
@ellellbee Жыл бұрын
Sadly, I am not sure your forecast will come true. I hope you are correct. I am, however, so glad to be born of a time that did appreciate this sentiment.
@stoneyboy197028 күн бұрын
To have lived during the same era as Paul Simon is such a gift
@vincentedwards1099 Жыл бұрын
1965 till today he takes his place of genius where music flows thru to human nature as milk to a new born .An honor to be in his era that added comfort to countless millions a joy to the world !!! THANK YOU PAUL
@bocobob6 жыл бұрын
This really hit me hard. Homeward bound takes on a whole new meaning as he and we age.
@gavinwilshaw23125 жыл бұрын
Namaste.
@EvaluateAssimilate4 жыл бұрын
Musicians are journalists of reality just to be interpreted a different way than, say, a book, a painting or a newspaper.
@paulmartos77304 жыл бұрын
@@EvaluateAssimilate Beautifully put. Simon -- with Garfunkel -- were great poets of the 60s, producing gorgeous music that was more about alienation and regret than rebellion -- but above all, incredible beauty. I mean, Jesus, "Scarborough Fair".
@chairmanmeow36934 жыл бұрын
@@paulmartos7730 Agree except Garfunkel's sole contribution was his voice
@Al-ny8dk4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Seeing him quiet and old but strong of voice makes the resonances more profound. It's like he wrote this aged 20 something for this age and these troubled times.
@martinkytlic53174 жыл бұрын
No one in the group dares to breathe. This is how deep admiration and respect and love for Simon are.
@melokovat13722 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you noticed that too.
@jerrymammoser98572 жыл бұрын
...excellent point. Yes. Breathless, all.
@Unidente024 жыл бұрын
This becomes a very personal and meaningful song when it is played and sung by Paul Simon. A beautiful rendition.
@truthray28853 жыл бұрын
There's a vid in this stack >> of him singing this song 42 years earlier in 1975 on a show. 63 now, I grew up with his music. There is something so poignant to me about hearing both, and the mind that hatched those lyrics and that melody and mood so long ago savoring it so many times since and still today. He's a brilliant guitarist, writer and singer. The crispness of his voice in the early vid is so impressive, but the quaver in his voice in this one is deeply touching in a different way. A song so relevant at both ages.
@pattihilkey9587 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely so well said
@dazowl745 жыл бұрын
It was written in Widnes station and there's a plaque on the station wall commemorating this.
@johnohare9924 жыл бұрын
Widnes, inspiring musicians to write about being anywhere else since 1966.
@robf61054 жыл бұрын
I remember that it had been stolen a few times. Simon had pleaded for it's return at a concert. Some college students got together and purchased a replacement with secure fittings. Pretty sure that the one that is there currently is that one.
@erepsekahs4 жыл бұрын
THAT is interesting. Do you know of a site where I can see that? Paul Simon is one of the great contributors towards great music.
@cincsem4 жыл бұрын
Warrington he said. not far off.
@antoniodelia50533 жыл бұрын
La
@CountryJukebox566 жыл бұрын
Props to the man for having the balls to play live...solo..and acoustic... Sick of all the lip syncers
@PropperNaughtyGeezer5 жыл бұрын
At that times here was two guys alone with acoustic guitars and they filled stadiums.
@TheVeek1925 жыл бұрын
Balls have nothing to do with playing live. All it takes is confidence. Women have it, too.
@MegaYoyo9115 жыл бұрын
Paul Simon is an artist, that why! :)
@douglasmcintyre32975 жыл бұрын
You've got that right, John Williams. There is nothing like the pure, organic sound and feeling of a live performance, whether it be singing, acting, dance or any other art form. I was delighted to see Paul Simon perform live several times; he is pure is dynamite, best when its just him and his six string in the spotlight.
@generalpatzer68935 жыл бұрын
He's not just a legendary singer/songwriter but also a brilliant acoustic guitarist. He doesn't need to rely on fake electronic bullshit to get a song across.
@jdustan3 жыл бұрын
a song he's sung a thousand times, re-arranged once again. great job.
@chairmanmeow36934 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century
@jmprieto9093 жыл бұрын
the Greatest
@henrymichal85225 жыл бұрын
unplugged and still stunning singing. The others on stage silently in awe as I am. Paul is a great songwriter and live performer.
@joeaustinathimala7684 жыл бұрын
Paul Simon is the golden bar against which every other guitarist or songwriter must be compared.
@bildencarlia69243 жыл бұрын
@@mikewoods7167 Now who is being ridiculous...someone who is expressing his point of you kindly and discreetly or you who can so easily offend people ?
@TomasNolanmossynolanmusic3 жыл бұрын
@@mikewoods7167 talkin shit mike.
@joeaustinathimala7682 жыл бұрын
@@mikewoods7167 I've changed it to songwriter man.
@jimmys0056 жыл бұрын
That's just about as good as it gets. Thank you Paul.
@justuseloveineverything71842 жыл бұрын
I love this man Paul your music is timeless and beautiful
@johnryan26364 жыл бұрын
Stunning performance from Paul , it’s a great song , His voice although not as strong as it was has developed a frailty that suits this and most of his songs perfectly , There’s a longing and loneliness in this song , That intro / outro is beautiful and Paul’s lyrics are always on point , a brilliant songwriter, Watch the people watching him , That’s awe , Also just noticed Paul’s long fingernails which he uses as picks , Genius at work here , No auto tune here folks , One man , his song about missing his girlfriend and that beautiful Martin guitar . Age has not withered his genius
@zendt666 жыл бұрын
The way music is supposed to be. A classic from a legend.
@tangobango96537 жыл бұрын
"Home. Where my love lies waiting silently for me." Just wonderful that's all!
@barbaraharmon61756 жыл бұрын
This guy is a genius with words.
@WeMuckAround7 жыл бұрын
Going to see him live at the Royal Albert Hall in November! I'm only 17 but definitely a huge Paul Simon fan. Can't wait.
@LeslieGMN6 жыл бұрын
Good taste, young one! Have fun and enjoy.
@Zensiert-xn8td5 жыл бұрын
14 years old!!!
@antimurphy82124 жыл бұрын
You're were raised right!!! Kudos to your parents!
@renato.attila.marin.17503 жыл бұрын
,
@kennethshort20163 жыл бұрын
Great art and artists stand the test of time.
@rtflone Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful and gut wrenching honest songs Paul Simon or anyone else has ever written. Look at the faces of the people sitting around him. Totally captivated one and all..
@GrumpyPilotMax5 жыл бұрын
I was blessed to meet Paul Simon and spend some time with him when he flew into Manchester UK , he was a true gent !
@ebsenraptzski95224 жыл бұрын
no. one. cares.
@alessandrob7004 жыл бұрын
@@ebsenraptzski9522 I do care
@gleisonprata52302 жыл бұрын
One of the most emocional and deep songs of all time! A rare masterpiece! Master Paul.
@livemusicalgarve4 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend...........Thanks Mr Simon....
@allanwoodham94844 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of music
@gonzalojimenezrivero84153 жыл бұрын
Paul simon is a legend
@jenniebigley35217 ай бұрын
So much more beautiful in this time ❤ really heart rendering, Paul❤
@SFK3606 жыл бұрын
I'm not crying. YOU'RE CRYING.
@trobmj16 жыл бұрын
Genius? Treasure? Once in a generation artist? All of the above. Thanks for it all Paul. Namaste
@joeldavidssonparodies6706 жыл бұрын
What do you mean when you write "Once in a generation artist"?
@ianhf15 жыл бұрын
aggreed
@otcpiper53504 жыл бұрын
Paul is certainly one of the remaining GREATS, absolutely timeless!
@cliffsmith1305 Жыл бұрын
Nothing short of stunning - So cool, so calm, such a beautiful rendition !!
@davecarl774 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of hearing any Simon and Garfunkel songs, well done Paul.
@kimwestwood88404 жыл бұрын
Such a deep melodic song, that is simple yet beautifully , poetically , speaks of the soul's longing. Paul Simon, one of the greats...
@arthuraccurso79894 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to have actually met Paul years ago in a one on one, business setting. Being in the presence of a music icon, it was all I could do to keep my composure. He is a gentleman as well as a legend. I will cherish this memory.
@golds042 жыл бұрын
One of the best versions of one of the greatest songs about the illusion of joy , with fame on the road again. Thanks Paul. Bravo.
@DAS19624 жыл бұрын
The intimacy creates an emotional depth that is not possible otherwise. I have heard this so many times but this is the first time I have been moved to tears. (i'm old)
@JaleelJohanson624 жыл бұрын
Exactly.... So many songs take on new meanings the further down the river of life we get.
@jerrymammoser98572 жыл бұрын
...those people just sat there, in true awe. Mouths agape
@williamsstephens7 жыл бұрын
That was a spiritual experience. Thank you.
@mikedisley66687 жыл бұрын
fantastic.51 years ago i first heard that song.fan ever since.
@geraldwest34284 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your beautiful music that was and still is a very important part of my life. I remember you as guest on Saturday Night live back in the 70s doing a skit role as Billy Jack. You are a treasure in my heart Mr. Paul Simon, thank you.
@drferry3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if we still had John and George and someone could induce them to pick up a guitar on a talk show.
@jerrymammoser98572 жыл бұрын
....wow. Yeah. Imagine
@britnyank90023 жыл бұрын
I just hopped over here after seeing a clip of him playing this in 1975. And now I have chills. It's slower...it's gravelly...it feels different.
@danicoal4 жыл бұрын
Paul's music is wonderful. He was one of my idols long time ago. He's still now. Can't stop listening to his songs. I'm addicted I admit it.
@tommckinnon10056 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul for enriching my youth with your songs
@brianhanna71785 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a great man and a great freind. Still entertaining piles of people. Great Job my Freind.
@WalkingRandomly19833 жыл бұрын
How is possible someone gives dislike for Paul Simon. Simon and Garfunkel , my favorite Band since my 6 years old in Brazil
@chroniclesofbap61704 жыл бұрын
He wrote it at Widnes Train Station. The commemorative plaques keep getting stolen
@Me-fo1kkАй бұрын
Like how no one tried to mouth along . Like the throw at the end. All class. Respect
@dfafox4 жыл бұрын
Brings chills to me and tears for the beauty of this number
@stevemarco8631 Жыл бұрын
What a guy to give a good interview and back it up to the new generation sealed with a Homeward Bound homerun of a song!!!!!
@dn26673 жыл бұрын
"Thank you Paul, and now our next guest Cardi B will perform her new single, WAP"
@rebeccaabel45893 жыл бұрын
Goes to show how music has changed significantly and not for the better.
@melokovat13722 жыл бұрын
Made me laugh so hard.
@jennifermaharaj35512 жыл бұрын
Paul and Cardi B,not in the same thought, ,please.
@pauljefferson47942 жыл бұрын
Lol
@playbackvintagehifihunter96694 жыл бұрын
The presenter was so overwhelmed by that performance, afterwards he started gibbering in a alien language!
@vascoernesto784 жыл бұрын
@joe jitsu grammar nazi!
@ebsenraptzski95224 жыл бұрын
norwiegian is not alien, you jagoff
@playbackvintagehifihunter96694 жыл бұрын
ebsen raptzski seems they don’t have a sense of humour either
@moscowguitarman4 жыл бұрын
ebsen raptzski It was a joke, clearly. And a good one :)
@playbackvintagehifihunter96694 жыл бұрын
@@moscowguitarman thanks lol
@jespergotthelf94216 жыл бұрын
Funny personality, Skavlan. Giving room for people, friendly without pleasing to much. No wonder he is so popular.
@SuperSherry19577 ай бұрын
Tears. Love Paul Simon since the beginning.
@mauriciobeltre145 жыл бұрын
I really loved this......this man is special....always has been. Thanks for posting
@sophiaadcock67697 жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing, he spent his time writing a song whilst waiting for a train and it's still playing 50 years later? Today ppl spend time waiting with staring at the phone 😊
@FranzRobertWILD6 жыл бұрын
Yeah! But they are not artists. Artists today still draw sketches, write lines or spend their time observing and meditating from what's happening around them. That what's make them the sensible and creative part of the world !
@douglapp52115 жыл бұрын
So true Sophia. Love that comment. :)
@bobwilson3605 жыл бұрын
Almost 60
@viviandarkbloom1005 жыл бұрын
@@FranzRobertWILD Exactly. People have to understand people like Simon, Dylan, whoever else. They aren't common, normal people. They are fanatical about their art. So, there were thousands of dolts sitting all around Paul Simon. Probably consumed with their Newspapers.
@Ericbryanmr5 жыл бұрын
Most people in the north of england can wait for upto 50 years for their trains to arrive
@RL44223 ай бұрын
It literally makes my heart explode with emotion. Good music is like a magic potion. ❤
@knarf_on_a_bike5 жыл бұрын
For reasons I don't care to get into, I can never go home again. This beautiful, poignant song breaks my heart every time. Thank you, Paul. You are a treasure.
@walkertongdee5 жыл бұрын
You and Thomas Wolf
@ebsenraptzski95224 жыл бұрын
fuck YOU
@christopherguimaraes23003 жыл бұрын
I hope you've made a new home in this meantime.
@knarf_on_a_bike3 жыл бұрын
@@christopherguimaraes2300 - yes I have. I have a lovely home in a new city. My childhood home, though, is gone. It was nothing great, but it was where I grew up. It was razed about 40 years ago for a new development. I am certainly safe and happy now though. Thanks for asking.
@christopherguimaraes23003 жыл бұрын
@@knarf_on_a_bike that's very good to know. Best of luck to you
@emlyngriffith58464 жыл бұрын
This is just pure class❗️👍🍷
@Hari-xf7hn3 жыл бұрын
As someone who is from Warrington, knowing he wrote Homeward Bound in the train station I go to almost every day is honestly amazing
@evensteve28411 ай бұрын
I almost didn't click on this. But I did, and now here I am with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.
@xoomer28342 жыл бұрын
My oh my what a beautiful guitar , and paul is awesome as always
@CuchoCastillo5 жыл бұрын
Simple... and beautiful. Thanks Paul.
@LostMountainRestoration4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Such a talent and so many memories...
@gavinwilshaw23125 жыл бұрын
Tears - such a touching performance from this sensitive poetic man.
@neilmorrow97564 жыл бұрын
Me too. Touches the soul.
@claudiopatrizi25116 жыл бұрын
Touching. I have tears in my eyes.
@VALANIFS5 жыл бұрын
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@rcphil7773 жыл бұрын
He captures the breath of everyone. Amazing !!
@nancywarren73314 ай бұрын
Paul’s words can touch your heart💐
@uncletony81723 жыл бұрын
Talent does not age.
@paulreese30714 жыл бұрын
Absolutely timeless. Love his version w/ George from SNL. Also, watch his version of Surfer Girl from the Brian Wilson tribute, it is moving!
@brenda19ish7 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful !
@jag19634 жыл бұрын
Greatness never leaves some people.
@Bmarker2994 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful and moving. I felt spellbound and breathless and in total awe
@maryeaston59855 жыл бұрын
So sweet. What a masterpiece from the best there is, in my opinion.
@hewhosingspraystwice4 жыл бұрын
Love Skavlan! What a great interviewer! And, Mr. Simon, thank you for sharing yourself with us…and bringing to awareness what a great benefit of wisdom and heart that Artists of the world could contribute to world leaders/politics… if only they would ask and listen. 🙏🏽
@davidcarroll18836 жыл бұрын
My God! What a legend. I wish I could have been there.
@painvioleiro5 жыл бұрын
Long life, Paul Simon
@johnlippi51137 жыл бұрын
A warm version of an old favorite that certainly takes one home. Straight from the head to the heart... Thanks Señor Simon - Juano Lippi
@kvetch236 жыл бұрын
his guitar skills though... every time he plays one of his own songs it gets better
@celestesmith79856 жыл бұрын
The way that should sound.
@rodneyhone222011 ай бұрын
Great entanterer thanks alot Paul for your time and music so good to hear from him bless you great time in life goes on lucky enough we have music like this music injoy life
@plugh14 жыл бұрын
Musical genius. Soundtrack of my life.
@ianhf15 жыл бұрын
one of our greatest songsters,when they play..ppl just stop and listen
@quogir13 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for that broadcast. wonderful people in awe.