Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (Official Video)

Official Video for "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" by Paul Simon
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Lyrics:
Well I'm on my way, I don't know where I'm going
I'm on my way, I'm taking my time, but I don't know where
Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona
Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
#PaulSimon #MeandJulioDownbytheSchoolyard #OfficialVideo

[@AyannaDanaya]

Lol my mom is the double Dutch jumper in the white sweater 😂. Crazy to see this now. Her double Dutch team name was the “Jazzy Jumpers”. They were a big deal in the 80’s.

[@Stanley7746]

She was the feature double Dutch jumper, she was very good, IMHO.

[@zummy66]

Your mom was amazing! How cool to see her in this!

[@AyannaDanaya]

Darren Rozumek yes. Glad to have this visual of her younger self

[@robertjackson1536]

Wow! That is soooo cool

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Cool!😎👍

[@estherscholl4863]

I just turned 63. Born and raised near Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn. Married, moved and still living in Queens New York. Felt like this video was shot in my backyard. Definitely brought me to tears and I don’t know why! Peace on earth and the rest will follow…

[@pixiestrixie3543]

I am almost 63 ~ grew up in flatbush ~ st jerome's parish ~ not in ny anymore, but always a new yorker ~ peace!

[@estherscholl4863]

@@pixiestrixie3543 oh wow! I am not a Christian, so I did not belong to a specific parish, but maybe we were at the same school at sometime! I went to Erasmus Hall high school of the performing arts. Graduating class 1979..Ditmas junior high school and PS 139. Kingsboro, community college, and then Brooklyn College.

[@Valkonnen]

Childhood memories are like none other. We know that we can't go back and wish that we would have cherished it more when we were living it.

[@johnwebster76]

I'm so happy for all of you

[@normc.1118]

Lived in Albany Ave for a while back in the 80s. Remember the junction?

[@Artoconnell]

This is the Absolute essence of what America Can and Should Be.

[@jaygrannell858]

You said it brother!

[@tyleryoung2358]

Yep, that's a perfect example

[@jeremyc2445]

i grew up in a neighborhood like this. Rogers Park . Chicago

[@Paul-tn3sc]

Absolutely... but our overlords needs us fighting amongst ourselves in order to swoop in ....

[@carlosponcedeleon3055]

💯💯💯

[@Mr.Gadget82]

Biz Markie has passed away. That's him beat boxing in the beginning of the video. I just thought of this video when I heard about his passing.

[@lauriepants1]

Me too.

[@michaeleveringham8238]

With Big Daddy Kane. Two hip hop legends.

[@YouAwakeYet]

Biz passed!!!!!?????? I didn't hear anything about it

[@MattMorganJP]

I didn't even see that 😕 RIP Biz!!

[@deadheadwannabe6874]

So sad..this one my favorite song

[@byronbenguche]

RIP Mickey Mantle RIP Biz Markie RIP John Madden

[@officerbenwilliams]

What I've always loved about Paul Simon is how he embraces all cultures, realizing we are one, to put it simply.

[@pauldotdotdot2638]

But diversity still sucks.

[@jgarcia8776]

@@pauldotdotdot2638 no

[@pauldotdotdot2638]

@@jgarcia8776 Oh yes diversity sucks, troll.

[@theshakter]

@@pauldotdotdot2638 Force* Diversity sucks. If its organic then I'm down

[@pauldotdotdot2638]

Oh yes diversity sucks, troll.

[@franklinboeing]

This is how we grew up in Queens, NY back in the day. Great memories, great video. For those who may not recognize them, that’s Mickey Mantle & John Madden, both RIP, toward the end. ⚾️

[@erinribo8558]

John Madden's still living.

[@mrsuns10]

@@erinribo8558 not anymore

[@ernestjohnson1807]

Did the radical priest give you a release?

[@marcfriedlander2479]

Of course we recognize them. We don't recognize Paul Simon. Way too generic-looking for a rock star.

[@sirgeorge152]

This has to be one of the happiest songs of all time. So much sunshine. Always makes me feel like jumping around.

[@sherifoxworth309]

And the song "Saturday., in the Park" they both make me happy!

[@Thegooman67]

And it’s funny that the song is about running from the cops after committing a crime. Crazy how the most joyful songs we hear have underlying tragedy.

[@HappySunshineDay]

@@Thegooman67 "Free Nelson Mandela" by the Specials is a great example of this.

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Notice the thumbnail.

[@badlaamaurukehu]

​@@HappySunshineDayPeople should look more into the Mandela Files. Especially regarding "Winnie"

[@paktype]

Paul Simon grew up in Queens. Anyone who grew up in the boroughs in the ‘70s can appreciate this video.

[@guitarslim56]

Technically, all of New York City is "the boroughs."

[@somedude5817]

Never doubt the street cred of Paul Simon

[@Supahdave1000]

That boy be O.G., yo. Original Garfunkel. ;)

[@aaronhali5524]

David St-Michel I thought I was witty, right on! O.G......I can't stop laughing!

[@buckingham412]

he got more than street cred he went chillin in afrika

[@buckingham412]

oh did I offend you and your entire continent cause I thought it looked kool with a k? you gonna cry? What's your point here? you wanna you wanna look like an idiot or a bully? either way you're nailing it

[@unapprovedtruth7116]

It's a Queens, New York thing, we all get along

[@Mamalion730]

I named my son Paul, after Paul Simon. I was 39 years old couldn't get pregnant. I had a dream I met Paul Simon. I told him I was having a baby boy and naming him Paul. 2 weeks later I learned I was pregnant. My son would sing this when he was little. So I told him the story. He's 25 years old now and a big Paul Simon fan.

[@GrimWare_3QpkRcAU....]

Anthony "Spud" Webb nerd in the glasses who rained them dunks @5'7" 1986 NBA Dunk Champ, Man this video take me back...... wayyyyyy back!!!! Good Times back then. And I had a good friend named Julio!!!!

[@CAPTMAHI]

What a great slice of NYC multiculturalism from the 70's. We all played in school yards or city parks that could consist of a handball court and a basketball rim to much larger parks dotted all over Brooklyn and Queens. Long live PS 214.

[@rosbar4752]

That was long before Obummer came to spoil our acquired multiculturalism and exploited racism for political purposes. What a shame.

[@brugglesby]

I think Paul Simon may be the most underrated musician in history. I never hear his name brought up in the articles I read about greatest of all time. He's got to be top ten.

[@halfabeet]

+brugglesby Yes, absolutely

[@ledzepandhabs]

+brugglesby Underrated? Paul Simon? He has been world famous since the 60's, known the world over for his exceptional song writing. His rating is just right.

[@brugglesby]

***** Absolutely!

[@TheGr8one1022]

brugglesby The fuck you talking about? Paul Simon is one of the most famous musicians in history.

[@izzymclean6527]

He's got to be number 1

[@juliehobbs7938]

My pops used to call me Julio after this song. It always makes me think of him. The best thing he ever gave me was my sense of humor. Oh ya, my name is Julie.

[@JohnFarnham-1]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelbradley614]

Hi Julie.My dad used to call me Julio also.

[@thesportsjunkie4827]

I remember those classic urban neighborhood summer days. Clean peaceful fun day at the park & everyone doing their thing in peace n harmony. Different cultures all together in one park having fun. Priceless

[@ds94703]

The days before woke enforced racism cane to town.

[@truthbetold9923]

Better times back then now I know the meaning of the phrase back in the good old days

[@loobly]

​@@ds94703bro needs to learn the definition of racism

[@lancecorporal9894]

@@ds94703 Also before Oxycotin came on the market. The company that made it KNEW it was highly addictive but didn't care as they just wanted profits. Oxycotin destroyed many places.

[@ElpSmith]

I didn't expect that intro but I'm down with it.

[@CAPTMAHI]

Listen to Markie Mark's "Just a friend"

[@adamkorman6935]

שיר בש

[@adamkorman6935]

CAPTMAHI

[@bevrosity]

i wasn't expecting madden at the end.

[@DrunkenSlob]

Me and Julio selling drugs down by the school yard

[@victorromeromartinez8565]

2:41 We just suffered another great loss: Mr. BOOM, himself, John Madden. A great voice and the man with such encyclopedic insight to the best sport in the world. Rest in peace, John.

[@BobbyBoca]

Here is something you don’t see at a schoolyard anymore . Thank my parents and god I was a kid in the 80’s and had my local schoolyard full of people like this …

[@batsonelectronics]

I have heard this song 500 times in my years alive, this is the first time I saw the video. Paul Simon is just an awesome singer/human.

[@OzBanks]

How the hell do you get Paul Simon, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Large Professor, Mickey Mantle, and John Madden all in the same video?!? #Classic

[@stevecawthorn9067]

,and Spud Webb to boot

[@kulyon]

Only in New York son.

[@teddywijsman5068]

because music is magic dumbass

[@Dangar72]

True this is an awesome combo of folks Amigo, but Music is MAGIC!! and knowns no color nor race etc, Me like a LOT!!

[@themaninsm]

Great point Oz how about NBA Slam Dunk Champ Spud Webb!!

[@PHDWhom]

This is My America.

[@jeantreanor2447]

Resting times are settling in. As we get old and face the end of life....we tend to remember the "GOOD TIMES". This song is part of that. THANK YOU PAUL! Memories of that school yard, Bronx, NY. Sabrett hot dogs and a YOO HOO. Smell of suntan lotion...Mommy made us wear it. Funny how kids today don't know true happiness and security. I think Poppa needs to start the INVESTIGATION. Parental guidance and ethics in this sorry world has disappeared. Society does not "take their time" to find out where they are going. Thank you Paul. From someone who took time to see where I was going. God bless you.

[@jeantreanor2447]

And by the way.....double Dutch, hands down..that beautiful girl was a shaker! Back in the 70's, competition was WICKED!

[@michaeltammaro482]

They're gone and we'll never have days like that again.

[@MaryHemmings]

Double Dutch. I’m 68 years old and I want to do that again!

[@knightrider3766]

Na ma, we smoked vanilla Dutch 😮

[@mikerowland7745]

My all time sports hero, #7 Mickey Mantle. We all could relate to Mickey, he struggled with physical pain and addictions like most of us and in the end he let everyone know what is important and showed so much humility and fortitude. Rest in peace Mick!

[@timoconnor8520]

Yeah, my very first hero was the Mick!!!

[@diamonddog13]

Why was Mickey batting lefty against lefty?

[@rman52]

Didn't Micky accept moving up on the organ transplant line as a celebrity ? Took the organ even though they knew because of cancer, he would only get a few months more life with it? Didn't Walter Payton not accept moving up ahead of others on the transport line? And die because of it. And in his case it would have given him a shot at a normal life span?

[@andrescotapo3653]

The new school kids don't know jack about this excellent old school music. My condolences. I'm glad I lived this old school era. Another time another era.

[@GaiaCarney]

Such a beautiful NY snapshot, all the people singing this American classic ⭐️

[@jasonivan2470]

Hey everyone, I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad to be precise,this song can really reflect on life as a kid in school, playing games with your friends and having fun,not worrying about a care in this world, like boys pitiching mabels, playing soccer,his and seek, girls jumping rope, playing models,all in the school yard just being children, sharing snacks and drinks and sweet with everyone all in the school yard, and your friend was every one because of off the love we shared as children

[@jasonivan2470]

Thanks for the acknowledgment

[@buddaht02186]

I really thought I clicked on wrong video because of intro but apparently Paul Simon be in the hood for real

[@00tonytone]

He with Julio in the school yard with Rakim, Tyrone and moesha, even a Chinese kid was in the school yard. Great song about fucking racism , everybody having fun in the school yard.👍👍

[@00tonytone]

Great anti racial song. Only kids missing we're the Indians. They must be in the library studying to be doctors.

[@00tonytone]

@ISLAMATRON that was big daddy Kane and biz markie. I mentioned Rakim , Tyrone and moesha as common names of African Americans and Julio latin. That's why his poppa started the investigation , because it was against the law ,for whites to hang with minority ( latin and Blacks). If I catch that boy I'mma stick in the house of detention. If you listen to lyrics it's about racial acceptance. Madden sarcastically said that's the problem with kids today they just don't listen. Paul's parents didn't want him playing with a Rakim or a Julio.

[@00tonytone]

Them little sisters even in my era the 80s and school put everybody else to shame in double Dutch jump roap. Paul picked the brother with glasses and a prepie sweater with suspenders and then he was dunking basketball on everybody. Don't judge a book by it's cover is another lesson down by the school yard.

[@00tonytone]

The girl jumping roap at 1:52 is bad as hell. As in good

[@centuryrox]

Song is from 1972, but the video was shot in 1988. They actually did a good job on this video, because it has a 70s feel to it.

[@yaboi-km2qn]

it looks very 80s to me

[@classicclips2930]

@@yaboi-km2qn yeah, nothing like the 70a

[@a.c.7573]

really? I thought the video was very late 80s-early 90s lol

[@davidmellish3295]

Totally 80s,don't know why you think it has a 70s vibe

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

Not a pair of bell bottoms or a horizontally-striped polo shirt to be found. Plenty of loose fitting sweaters and nylon shorts tho! Def 80s

[@a1fa845]

Wow . I grew up listing to big Daddy Kane , Biz and hip-hop music but became a fan of Paul Simon when I matured and got older. He got two of the most respected rappers of all time to start his video with a freestyle in the hood? It's a wrap for me Im a Paul Simon fan. 💯

[@kengaroo67]

Rest in Peace, Biz.

[@pamelateece6514]

i am old now, and maybe not much more on thins earth, but my greatest sadness is i never got to meet you, you dont know , but over my trials and tribulations in life, some how just some how you were with me on my road , bit out of the ball rack i know, but you have helped me form the road i have followed to god

[@Ambidexter143]

Paul Simon was once asked "what were you and Julio doing down by the school yard?" He answered "I have absolutely no idea."

[@animeemm]

I always thought it was steamy gay sex

[@TheTiggerlett]

Has to be something to make mom spit on the ground when mentioning his name. Can’t be smoking or drinking. So back then homosexuality was illegal

[@tweedyburd007]

I thought it was a reference to racism

[@keepinmahprivacy9754]

Dey be sellin crack down by the schoolyard.

[@WindupCrow]

I always thought it was an interracial romance but now i've come to believe it was, in fact, steamy gay love. Though as Simon said, it's up to the listener to prescribe their own meaning

[@flo15jo]

Damn, my respect for Paul Simon just grows and grows .....

[@bimestman]

;)

[@pacificanorthwest1015]

Unlike the man himself ;)

[@DrunkenSlob]

Flo Jo why because he’s daring to playing sports with people in the ghetto?

[@susyward581]

In my 70s but I so want to be in that school yard skipping. I have to watch this from time to time, it lift me up. Thank you Paul Simon

[@IamGenoBlack]

I am 44 years old. A GenX 90's B-Boy from NY, pretty much black, Brooklyn born, but raised in Westchester. Very eclectic. I know everything from Gun and Roses to X-Clan. My question is....how did I not know Big Daddy Kane and the Biz actually opened a Paul Simon video? And Large Professor too? If there ever a mash up, this is it. The mash up of all mash ups before there were mash ups. I know Paul was on some African shit after going solo but this next level.

[@LordShmendrick]

Actually Happened...........!!!!! This Vid summed up a beautiful day in NYC in 80's.

[@robvilar488]

Awesome

[@jameshooper4835]

I WAS IN AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND, NEW YORK, IN APRIL OF 1972. EVERYBODY WAS TALKING AND HOPPING TO THIS SONG. THE BARRACKS NEVER STOPPED PLAYING THIS SONG IN DIFFERENT ROOMS, DAY AND NIGHT. FAN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

[@adamnordmark7709]

Those engines must've been really loud. Sounds like you cant hear yourself talk, you're yelling sir

[@dylank5724]

Mr.James Hooper no need to yell

[@tracyphillips6485]

This came out in 1992...

[@tracyphillips6485]

@Angelo okay

[@warplanner8852]

SAC HQ for me. We used to rip up the O Club casual bar with this song!

[@dsimms561]

Rest in Peace, Coach Madden

[@dsimms561]

And Mickey Mantle

[@P715R]

Biz, the Mick & now Madden are all gone. Sad that time takes our legends, but thanks to technology, we can save slices of their good energy for future generations.

[@peternicholson233]

From the sounds of silence to gracelands. Paul Simon is musical genius. Flying under the radar, but so influential. Truly one of the greats. His music was part of my schooling.

[@pietzsche]

It's weird how he has that "under the radar" vibe, he sure does, but he's one of the biggest selling artists in history, Sound of Silence was the biggest selling album of all time until Thriller. As big as MJ, but still seems under the radar, it's wild, I guess it's humility.

[@joanbunney6911]

Mine too. I was born in 1945. Grew up listening to Paul. Oh JoY

[@jayleon7348]

Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Mickey Mantle and John Madden and Spud Webb........JUST EPIC

[@tomclayton6875]

This song, and especially this video, never fails to put a smile on my face. The choreography is perfection, the music is CLASSIC. The energy is united making its total more than the sum of its parts. John and Micky are additional bonuses putting it over the top. Fantastic.

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

The song was also used in a Saturday Night Live skit where Paul played 1-on-1 basketball against NBA great Connie Hawkins.

[@wandamanning9198]

Let's not forget Spud Webb

[@tomclayton6875]

My apologies to Spud. You are amazing! @@wandamanning9198

[@DaveDaShrubber]

R.I.P. John Madden

[@bensondavido4525]

Damn it took me 30 years but When I finally found Paul Simons work I have to say he has become my favorite musician.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Oh well. Mind a pup or cat. Xxxxx J Xxxxxxxx

[@gnanammoorthy707]

I'm a Londoner, I wish we had a Paul Simon. Dam you NY! -much love!

[@captainobvious3433]

Mickey Mantle took Paul deep, lol. Plus John Madden!! What an awesome video. First time I've ever seen this.

[@ianaldridge4778]

Paul simon is a genius.He,s up there with lennon/richards jagger/richards.This song is epic a masterpiece.

[@sandycohen7459]

A lot of his music had African based instruments, sound, and vibe/culture to it! He truly loves the culture/music and then his lyrics are so moving! Truly one of the best musical genius; Paul Simon will forever be legendary!

[@JohnFarnham-1]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

[@kfodom]

RIP John Madden, 1936-2021.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Amazing. Paul Simon is a hero. I love him... Xxxxx JFox Xxxxx

[@juliaschmitz3137]

Incredible, I never new that 😞. R. I. P. Biz Markie...😺What an amazing video... Thanks to Big Daddy 🥰 and the black community 😉

[@JohnFarnham-1]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤

[@daltonmarshall1029]

This song makes me feel good no matter what's happening. It always brings a smile to my face and makes me think of the better times.

[@saraconnor3341]

Amazing that this song became a hit in 1986 without any drums or keyboards. Genius!

[@samw2996]

Hey what about those grade A bongos man.

[@MR94RB4]

1972. It was released on his first solo album

[@samw2996]

Mother and child reunion is his best in my opinion.

[@georgsteinhauser6217]

Bongos all over the place! Just look at 1:57

[@dollarrecordswithjosh795]

Dude, this is a song from 1972. What is this 1986 shit?

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love ❤️ this song ❤️ 🎵 it's truly a feel good tune,with a fun vibe 🎉🎉 Eveytime I hear this song 🎵 ❤️ it takes me back to when me and my friends used to hangout at the old school yard that we went to school at.

[@kazitude1]

I'm 20 years younger than Paul. I grew up in Forest Hills where he and Artie also grew up . Spent all of my child and early adult life in the school yards of FH. Great times! 🥲

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

What a classic! I was 16 years old when this came out in 1971, now I'm 65 and it still sounds great!

[@demophys4883]

Aren't we lucky these songs were part of our youth?

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

@@demophys4883 Yes we are!!!

[@YouAwakeYet]

I think its dope he had Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane beat box and spit a rhyme in the beginning....never expected it

[@jonmanpetruci3038]

Yeah for a second

[@rtlthemusician5598]

RIP John Madden

[@bjrnbrndelsbo4841]

Its from 71!! And people say ,,this,, kind of rap style came more or less with ll cool j and some others in the mid 80s. They say SELF before that it was beastie boys and hammer etc. But I swear!! This is beginning 90s recipe on rap.. GENIUS found, performed and embraced by Mr. Paul.S.. RESPECT man. Only a few that understand the diversity of your music know your the GOAT!!!!!! ❤

[@nnddrrjj]

Paul Simon has the most up rhythm, uplifting songs!

[@jamesanthony5681]

He and AC/DC.

[@vanshikamudgil8255]

Agreed! You Can Call Me Al works like chocolate for me when I'm on my period

[@94ccf]

One day, I hope we can all learn that race is just a color and deep down we're all the same.

[@allroyalty5015]

When will we learn.... We all ready have, when will we learn to stop listening to anyone that even talks about skin color? Most all of us are mongrel's..... Sneetches (Dr. Seuss), no matter your shade.

[@lisamarie225]

O how I hope so too

[@MsTdougherty]

I love this Video. It’s so New York!

[@uvgotredonu]

Paul Simon is among an elite group of celebrity talents that can actually throw a baseball well.

[@64wing]

Paul's music just gives me so much joy. Has been the backdrop to countless good times. Was so happy to have had the chance to see him this year on his Homeward Bound tour. The man is one of the greatest songcrafters in history by my measure. Thank you, Paul!

[@dragorocky]

I've never IN MY LIFE seen this video. Kane, Biz, AND Madden. What a dope little surprise for my afternoon. Yeah Pablo!

[@bigfishcop]

And "The Mick"!!

[@lizzybethnj617]

dragorocky spud Webb too

[@SuperDobieGirl]

dragorocky Spud. You forgot Spud Webb.

[@W47689]

Don't listen to the politics it's all noise just focus on your communities and it will be better 🙏

[@montpelier42d]

The wee girls doing the skipping-rope dance were amazing.

[@Elizabeth-dw6lc]

Love the cameo by Mickey Mantle!

[@chris00nj]

For those that don't know, this video stars: Big Daddy Kane Biz Markie Spud Webb Mickey Mantle John Madden

[@johnlisicich9794]

RIP JOHNNY MADDEN

[@carbidejones5076]

We are all people, let's have fun

[@dapperdan4814]

Carbide Jones peace to all, bless

[@mkprocter882]

This should be a mantra the world repeats daily 😀👌

[@katykab00m]

👏👏👏👏

[@jacquelinefox2632]

The girls rule 😮❤❤❤❤❤

[@garrybarry4286]

As a white ass kid in Australia the album Graceland transformed me at age, perhaps 14, I had no idea of black people and black culture, it prepared me so beautifully for my teens when 90's hip hop arrived, thankyou Paul Simon for informing me for what was to become.

[@daniellawson4078]

@Paul Simon Big Daddy Kane deserves a credit for his contribution on the track. You’re one of the most prolific lyricists of all time and Big Daddy Kane is your equal and deserves more recognition for this video.

[@JohnFarnham-1]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤

[@godbluffvdgg]

DAYUMMMM, THOSE DOUBLE DUTCH GIRLS WERE FIERCE! ...:)

[@kevinarndt7465]

Love the Madden cameo, RIP

[@carinhall4508]

I mean, if you're here for John Madden *AND* Paul Simon, you are a totally amazing person. Don't ever forget that. I love you.

[@braaaaaains]

Paul Simon bringing the fucking heat. Who knew he was such a strong pitcher?

[@patrickburns574]

Diversity. Equality for all. Love this ❤❤❤

[@justanadams9430]

I love Paul Simon. His music is part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@3847CAK]

Seeing the Mick again. Best part of this video.

[@iramiller8207]

This is officially the best thing on the internet.

[@greenbeagle13]

This was a great video. Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters and guitar players of our time.

[@thakillerb]

Holy! Bud Markie amd big daddy Kane in the intro was unexpected! Woah was that John Madden?!

[@DylanLC-dc5pk]

Wooow I had no idea Markie was in the beginning! Legendary Mc and smooth with the beat box! Another reason to love this song.

[@JuanSoto-mg7wo]

Damn, my respect for Paul Simon just grows and grows ..... Amazing that this song became a hit in 1986 without any drums or keyboards. Genius!

[@SweetSweetWaldo]

We used to argue over what this song was about. I said it was a civil rights song. My sister said it was a gay song. Paul Simon said he didn't know what the song was either way.

[@TheEzmaralda]

+SweetSweetWaldo It has nothing to do with gay guys. Or civil rights.

[@grim6829]

+Rebecca Ruthenberg And how do you know? If Paul said he doesn't know, then no one else does. It means to you something completely different than it means to someone else. Its all perception. Cut out your ignorance Rebecca.

[@glen7318]

+connor Mcleod I think it is more likely Gay, than Civil rights. I think that Paul said that it was soemting sexual but he didn't really know what it was..

[@nanaglo4545]

It's about smoking weed

[@GaydolfShitler]

+nanaglo4545 420 every day down by the schoolyard

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Plus that whistle is Paul. Bloody Simon...

[@GRILLBUOY101]

im born 67 i think this song was on the real sesame street. good old days before covid ,school murders gang shootings for the most part.

[@dollarrecordswithjosh795]

Just an incredible, quintessential, New York City video. I wonder in what schoolyard they shot it in?

[@robbobb4050]

WikeddTung I went to Halsey and my dad went to FHHS

[@done1675]

Was that English?

[@MDKE114]

Wikipedia says: The video was filmed at Mathews-Palmer Park in Hell's Kitchen, which was standing in for Halsey Junior High School in Forest Hills, Queens, the neighborhood in which Simon grew up and met Art Garfunkel in high school. Many of the children featured in the video were from that same school.

[@d0xx525]

Ymca

[@emiliotesta9945]

Dont know which school yard thst is but the school yard he is singing about is ps14 in corona queens

[@BudsCartoon]

holy fuck! best video EVER! How have I never seen this before? Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, fuckin' Mickey Mantle!

[@goldenstateofmind7385]

Wow, Biz, Kane, Spud Webb, "The Mick", and John Madden all in the same video? Classic...

[@Gamarama8]

Want an even better Paul Simon music video? Watch "You Can Call Me Al" with Simon & Chevy Chase!

[@BrianNewberry]

I like your fuckin' enthusiasm! :)

[@blackrabbitman9607]

Willie Mays was known to play stickball with the kids when he played for the New York Giants in the 1950's. But I guess Simon was a Yankee fan.

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

My Mam would never spit 😮😮. She's a lady ❤❤

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Paul Simon is my hero and the 2nd best whistle... 🦊💖

[@tucsonhiphop]

RIP John Madden and Biz Markie

[@danceswithbears2521]

That is some amazing jump-roping. I could never do that!!

[@Cyallaire]

Even the girl twirling the ropes amazing, since it takes all four girls to be perfectly synchronized. It almost looked like they moved too fast for the camera to capture all the action.

[@danceswithbears2521]

Cynthia Allaire It did. I wish they had shown more of it.

[@hereisayana8207]

Google: double dutch competitions of the 1980's … .lots will come up

[@Smee86]

Beautiful.

[@seattlebeard]

Paul Simon is a National Treasure. :o)

[@tanya.24]

Back when corona was just a place Rosie was Queen of 😔✌️

[@yendorelrae5476]

Paul Simon truly ahead of his time, a pioneer for inclusion and diversification, a national treasure!

[@jamesanthony5681]

Don't say that to Los Lobos.

[@noelharris1177]

Mick should've been hitting righty , Simon's pitching lefty..