Paul Simon - Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard

Paul Simon 1992

[@nasmiramar]

there is something better than Simon and Garfunkel..........Paul Simon!! You are more important than the statue of liberty for the city of NY!!! God bless America

[@smokeglack1]

One of the greatest performers who ever lived. If you don't know his music, well you don't know music.

[@chinnygan]

Whenever I hear a bad song, it comforts me to know that this video still exists. :)

[@mrbobevans]

Paul Simon is a musical genius.

[@RexMundi71]

Paul Simon has some of the best percussion ever. Love it.

[@Noname-xi7xi]

.....Steve Gadd for example.

[@comeacross9]

@@Noname-xi7xi The best example.

[@isc1971]

I was lucky enough to see Paul in concert in the UK at the Royal Albert Hall. An amazing concert, even in his 70's an amazing, voice, guitarist and the band were 'tight'. An experience I'll never forget.

[@paulsimongirl]

Oh my a what a legend. I still love him to this day. We need more people like him on this earth.

[@jerste]

With the little black girl singing "dance dance" and the other kids jiving, that was well worth it, thanks.

[@cbass2238]

My dad has this song on his playlist when I was growing up. When I look up this song normally, I could never find the version he listened to. This is it. After 10+ years of searching, today I finally found it. I much prefer his vocalization in the chorus and the instrumentation is unparalleled. Beautiful that it was done live.

[@walliegirl2]

Paul Simon is a genius. Pete Townshend said he is in awe of Paul Simon's music and lyrics,

[@pamijeanne]

Bringing me back to awesome memorys,I basically luv all,but miss the old days alot, thanx for the 0ld times.You are my hero.47 and want to go back most of the time.Can't knock the new stuff though. Paul is one of my luvs Thanx!

[@HillaryCampbell]

Paul was so ahead of the curve. Love him! Can't wait to see him on June 1st at the Hollywood Bowl!

[@lindaw.5836]

Wow! Jealous much!! Did you enjoy it? Stupid question I know, but I'd love to know how it was...

[@HillaryCampbell]

Linda W. So great. He opened with Boy in the Bubble, and ended with Still Crazy After All These Years, after three encores. My only complaint is other concert-goers... ;)

[@DavidTransformer]

From the days of the perfect 3minute pop song

[@kijb3671]

What a great song 😊

[@ritacatl]

I still miss you Julio. I wish I could tell your mom how much you loved her and how beautiful your sister is and how smart she is. I miss the nights we'd curl up under the covers and hold eachother and talk. I wish u didn't do that one last hit. you'd still be here, We love you and miss you, I miss us singing this song to each other. Those were some of my favorite memories of school.

[@phillby01]

Yup 1992, Paul Simon UnPlugged. What an amazing show...

[@Shadesdrummer]

I love Paul Simons music!

[@gtrrobster]

love this high energy version. bassist kicks out some cool riffs near the beg. of the 1st verse verse....Simon is the best....great from the start and ALWAYS re arranging his tunes and reinventing himself as an artist.....

[@wysiwyg2489]

Armand Sabbal Lecco

[@ritacatl]

@ritacatl - My friend Julio died of a drug overdose. We use to sing this song to each other. He was a great guy that couldn't get rid of his demons. I miss him.

[@Mastas999]

Paul simon is a genious enough said this song is incredable

[@qfrontsouth]

even at his age Paul shows that there's no age if you keep the soul shining. respectissimo.

[@Eberheim22231-p]

Me And Julio Best Friends Forever

[@keithsmove]

Always loved this song..... Plus defin means a lot more to me as my mom is from Corona and lived there around the time this was written. Her name is Rita so pretty close to Rosie...lol... Defin cool :)

[@Ildah]

The actual words are "You,me and Julio down by the schoolyard". The "You" is Rosie. Read the Paul Simon songbook with all the lyrics.

[@charlotte_plays1236]

Fantastic version of a brilliant song

[@cfwbdude]

I heard this song on a radio station while travelling to se my family, i can't believe i forgot about this gem of a tune for years, and the rest is history "uber high 5 to the radio station and Jasper de Jong!"

[@Birky-qx1lz]

cool fucking story bro

[@wendi69]

THAT'S what that instrument is! thanks for posting.

[@omdata]

@blacksabbathvids - There must be 50 ways to leave your lover, but this is certainly one of the most entertaining...

[@catlvr214]

You are exactly right! Good music is good music, period!

[@Siamterri64]

Old school is best , lovin this !!

[@stoprejectingmynames]

what an amazing singer.

[@Ebabybibliogato]

i love paul simon. and i love this song.

[@overthehills_faraway8320]

I got this song stock in my head. Nice....

[@MrNgarcia]

same here, some of my fondest childhood memories are on that 8track tape,

[@GuizerJarlMusic]

this is my favourite live version!

[@Dannyhr]

@blacksabbathvids i wish i had'nt heard of Simon and Garfunkel, you see... then i would yet have to have the first-time experience with the best sounds in the universe!

[@bennyjazzful]

Just listen to the brilliant singer & the lyrics & forget about all that other CRAP that you have to put in. Just enjoy! Amazing sounds & so,so good.

[@zlcoolboy]

This actually applies in my opinion, I didn't know who they were until I read your post, but I've known this song for as long as I've lived. ;)

[@TinyaVaughan]

I just love this song. And Mr. Simon. XD

[@magovenor6375]

great bassline!

[@thenigtswhosayni]

This is indeed awesome. I also think that streetlight manifesto did a wonderful job covering it.

[@momsher1]

@blacksabbathvids Listened to that music growing up...love all their songs! :)

[@ritacatl]

I just found out that one of my best friends, Julio, just passed away. We use to sing this song to eachother in clinic. I'm gonna miss you Jul. :-(

[@Innacut]

my my! love this! brings funky fun to my mind!

[@nancywarren7331]

💕🙏💐

[@Gom3zfan76]

This is a great rendition of the song!!

[@Don6164]

Reading some of the comments, and all i want to know is how can such a great song attract so many assholes?

[@elisabetefernandes7296]

Cuíca, instrumento do samba brasileiro, aos 2:54. Very good!

[@ForeverJRock]

The bass in this version is just off the freakin' chain!!

[@wysiwyg2489]

The perfect line to match laid back Steve Gadd's style in drums

[@sharonl2450]

THAT’S what the squeaking is!

[@ConnerPlainLiving]

I always liked this one.

[@muffles36]

love it wish i was ther

[@Lindshtx]

my parents love this song!!

[@mikeoxmells-grim796]

2:33......this guy will be popular in san francisco

[@magovenor]

The bass licks are funky!!!

[@kelkiiii]

oh man this song rules

[@108377]

thanks!

[@eliebellytv]

thank you :-)

[@johnlazenby723]

The meaning and references in the song have long provoked debate. In a July 20, 1972 interview for Rolling Stone, Jon Landau asked Simon: "What is it that the mama saw? The whole world wants to know." Simon replied "I have no idea what it is... Something sexual is what I imagine, but when I say 'something', I never bothered to figure out what it was. Didn't make any difference to me."

[@NaiJorJul]

my neighbors and teachers always sing this song to me since my name is Julio lol

[@AubreyFrancis-ic8qc]

amen

[@hamster130]

LUV THIS SONG!!!!!!!!

[@Dodighead01]

Absolutely awesome song. PEROID

[@Eberheim22231-p]

Me: I'm On My Way Now Me And My Friend Julio Are The Performers

[@zetsusama23]

Because he DIDN'T. Smart one. He might've made a version, but this is pure Simon, through-and-through. Otherwise it wouldn't be in the huge book of Paul Simon lyrics that I've got. And it's in there.

[@TinyaVaughan]

[@ka8ykk]

Saw this as part of move with Gene Hackman decided this would make a great karaoke song. All I need is a "Guitar Hero " guitar, for fun.

[@blujufirst]

congratulations

[@hockeymanx19]

They were burning one down :)

[@mirnalucia]

Me encanta!!!

[@JoeBradshaw123456]

I like right at 2:47 or so the guy making the money noise (What instrument is that?) is on the left side of the screen and he points to the audience like BOOYAY!!! lol too funny. GREAT song!

[@sirmarksalot]

It's up on youtube now

[@hyperbole21]

I think this is most of the core band that played on Graceland, this is his all African lineup, I wish he had Ladysmith Black Mambazo

[@Bucsfan5tampa]

Sweet my names julio lol my teacher told me about this song.

[@Eberheim22231-p]

Julio Caused All This Mess For Me And Julio is The One Who Can Help Me Fix It

[@Eberheim22231-p]

Queen Rosie is My Nemesis

[@misssunshine10001]

Cannot wait to see him play Glastonbury!

[@davishigh09]

20 people are oblivious to good music

[@daibeecham6967]

good song great artist good live session

[@Samsamsam110]

@hupp1965 Jon Landau, Rolling Stone:"What is it that the mama saw? The whole world wants to know." Paul Simon: "I have no idea what it is... Something sexual is what I imagine, but when I say 'something', I never bothered to figure out what it was. Didn't make any difference to me." So, I guess it's whatever the listener imagines it to be.

[@TKbrands17]

that drummer played with clapton too:D

[@myalaynaangel]

Awesome!!!

[@ricbear]

It's called a cuica, and the dude playing it is a badass percussionist named Cyro Baptista.

[@MisterKamikazi]

That instrument you're referring to is actually called a cuica.

[@RdSoxFan618]

Streetlight Manifesto is covering this on 99SOR.

[@justaman6972]

they don't make 'em like this anymore!

[@nitsfan]

This comes from a commercial TV-station, under the credits I only see K-Rock WXRK, NY. I don't know what it is, maybe You? Bye.

[@LHcountryboy1]

Whoooop---this'n gives me a whoppin' case of 'Happy Feets' {fingers too} XD

[@thebestaround21]

mine too!! they should hang out!

[@diskman66]

I thought that was Cyro...indeed very badass!

[@mackernice]

true mate thats birds 4 ya

[@gmtobehere]

It was from an MTV Unplugged recording session

[@cfwbdude]

"I say me an hool-yo down by da sch-ool yar-d, I say me an hool-yo down by da school yar-d!"

[@midwestcity1979]

Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Coronas!!

[@GBRSimmo]

This live session sounds better than the actual song! My favourite!

[@bigrigJim]

don't listen to that uptight person Upsiditus . Your comment was actually funny and made some of us out here crack up. Keep up the good work !

[@mrcastle02]

Wow John Travolta is really talented. I didn't know he wrote this song.

[@albertj313]

You know how I know you're gay?........because the line Goodbye Rosie, queen of verona nearly brings a tear to your eye.......LoL

[@MichaelBriggs-dc3yz]

Some of the band members seem to have stuck with him for decades

[@Eberheim22231-p]

Me: This is a Julien Gem It's Registered in Your Name Uzi: Ah Who