Paul Simon - Wristband

[@maryjensen5716]

Consistently great music for 50 years. An amazing poet. He should have gotten the Nobel prize. I love his stories.

[@gilgemash]

Leonard Cohen should've got it. Period.

[@caccadimulo]

same here

[@tbrown7044]

Paul Simon is amazing. He takes an inanimate and mundane object like a Wristband and builds it into a great song and also has some social commentary to go with it. This song is pure genius.

[@bonniepark6802]

Yeah but did you ever hear the story behind this song. Apparently he was playing at a venue and he went outside and he wanted to get back in but the security guard said no you have to have a wristband. And Paul Simon said I'm the star Entertainer I'm on the venue and the person said sorry you got to have a wristband and this one on and on and on and this is why he

[@GeorgeKane-fw2bd]

Some poor kid or overgrown high school drop out door man decides he is going to earn his pay and has no clue who the band is ... After a few tours you expect it to happen. If walking around in circles back stage wasn't so boring, a artist would not want to leave the venue just to get some air . The only thing more boring than walking around a arena backstage , is walking around a outdoor festival grounds. You can not expect a temporary minimum wage worker to believe that you "belong" inside . Frustratingly funny , but not uncommon. The audience doesn't arrive until evening, but the band has been twiddling thumbs since the afternoon sound check ended . You gotta go for a walk or you go crazy ...and the girl with the wrist bands wont show up till doors ...lol Great song ..great songwriter.

[@mikeryan1993]

A wish before I die... to shake the hand of Paul Simon for filling my head and heart of joy for decades.

[@JeremyHoffman]

Genius: the word "wristband" comes a beat early (like before he can finish "pearly gate"), which makes it feel like the guard is interrupting Paul Simon to ask to see his wristband.

[@kenowens9603]

Beatles,stones, kinks, nirvana, radiohead,etc.all my heroes, but this guy,50 years on still making great new music and still performing , a true genius

[@annax5473]

Ken Owens i like the same bands xD

[@gabelogan56]

Same for me as well. HA. Nirvana was first favorite band, Then became Radiohead, then Beatles. Ray Davies is a goddamn talented, unique and prolific legend! Simon as well.

[@stephenjones9826]

He is always experimenting with music...that is what makes him so great.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

More like 60 years on!

[@lucybellamy5768]

Uh hum queen apart from Freddie Mercury are still performing

[@rainierrowse1742]

Paul Simon is a national treasure

[@ECo-ECo-ECo]

A WORLD treasure I'd say..

[@daved5545]

Wow - he’s more vital/relevant in his seventies than most artists ever are.

[@chrisbernasco7777]

Simon keeps on developing over and over. Amazing

[@ScisaacFisaac]

Paul Simon sure knows how to arrange a mean percussion ensemble, as demonstrated in Cecilia and now this!

[@rossco8509]

A singer is nothing without the band! Credit to the band

[@bobopaxaton]

I am so glad that most, if not all, of Paul's stuff has been recorded. Because he obviously isn't getting any younger. Just live forever, Paul and keep writing and singing.

[@paulsimon6803]

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[@RJOH794449]

The man never gets stale.

[@thaithaknot]

IT'S SO REFRESHING--- to see a man as musically accomplished as Paul Simon still having fun wit'it. And he can still get wit'it as well as anyone. The man knows a groove and how to knock tha funk out tha ballpark. Chevy has left tha building... pissed off of course.

[@nicm5763]

this man is a timeless musical genius poet

[@lovesallweneed]

I love this song. Its so happy and free. Paul Simon is right in his own element. Its like I've landed in Heaven without a wristband.

[@justwilliam6871]

I’ve been listening to this guy since I was in school, he’s truly one of the best performers in the world. I’m almost seventy years old now and I’m still listening on cd, and in live concerts.

[@greenbeagle13]

Woo hoo..., I was fortunate enough to see him during his Farewell tour in Tampa on 9/7/18..., cost me 2 car payments, but I’d do it again and again. AWESOME concert,....!! I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel, and this is why I am not sad they went separate ways..., Paul Simon so expanded when they split..

[@henrimatisse7481]

their anger is shorthand for 'you don't get the wristband". Brilliant metaphor

[@helenasuneli9331]

No wonder I've loved him for about 50 years... This is just awesome!!

[@paulsimon6803]

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[@juliannazdunich7235]

such an excellent song on so many levels. wow - i think i will be forever sad that i didn't get the chance to see him live.

[@pallhe]

I'm absolutely amazed by this new album. Paul Simon remains more innovative and exciting than just about anyone, including people half his age or younger. What an artist.

[@nzmagpie1]

Paul's music has captured me since the 60's. His music goes deep into the soul.

[@Katy-ye1zr]

I can't imagine anyone not liking this- the guys all know what they're doing, to be working with Paul, who definitely does. Good job, it's terrific!

[@dylanryan3525]

Paul simon kicks ass with one foot and dances on the other dudes a legend

[@jambrander]

Generations of amazing music and he's still going strong! Blessed to have him in our universe!

[@Dan_Frechette_Songwriter]

Paul Simon is the greatest! He hires nothing but the best players and keeps growing and being relevant. A huge hero of mine and I dream someday of hearing him live. He inspired me to pick up the guitar when I was 13 and write over a thousand songs. Thanks Paul.

[@pegmiller4718]

Paul still has it after all these years making great music.

[@christopherfouche6735]

insane that he is still dropping grooves like this. And, in typical Paul Simon fashion, that is the cleverest metaphor for privilege I've ever seen...(minus the sanctimony you usually get when people bring that topic up)

[@carlbromiley9962]

Prob the best ever. Carl

[@carlbromiley9962]

I would put paul on the same level as Springsteen. And ive had the pleasure to see both live. Bruce in leeds. Greatest gig ive ever been too. Carl

[@jramsey9690]

Perfect for when you’re in the music business. Gotta have that wristband or you ain’t gettin in.

[@sgrannie9938]

His voice is as smooth and fluid as 40+ years ago ❤️

[@EvandSophia]

Going to see Paul Simon in Amsterdam this fall! It has always been a dream for me to see him live. Brilliant artist!

[@kikegeronimo453]

Great interpretation of the group. Paul Simon a guitar genius, I love this Wristband theme, great big great Simon.

[@karencanzoneri8880]

Paul Simon is...ageless. love the bass too, my ex was an amazing bassist and he would've loved this.

[@elizabeteferreira2034]

Que lindo ouvir essas músicas maravilhosas do Paul Shimon, cada dia mais surpreendente e melhor, sou sua fã desde 1972, hoje estou com 57 anos e contínuo seguindo suas músicas, suas poesias porquê ñ dizer assim? te amo Paul Simon, vc é demais!!!

[@Oochakaballa]

His smooth voice hasn't changed.

[@clarejackson6682]

Paul writes the songs of life... always a step ahead of his peers.. love this

[@vlKenzo]

I don't ever listen to this genre of music, but this is an exceptional. Love everything about this video from the music, production, all the way down to the vibes radiating off of these guys.

[@marcusadowning]

I know people way older than me who don't know who Paul Simon is and I love his music and I'm 9 like mind blown

[@nancywarren7331]

I love it.❤

[@paulself8698]

Ashamed to say that I only heard this for the first time on Sunday at PS's Hyde Park gig - loved it straight off - so catchy.

[@moonharp]

"The riots started slowly With the homeless and the lowly Then they spread into the heartland Towns that never get a wristband Kids that can't afford the cool grand Whose anger is the shorthand For "You never get a wristband" And if you don't have a wristband, my man You don't get through the door You don't get through the door... " That's our man. Still brilliant, after all these years.

[@maryjensen5716]

Crowharp agreed plus his band is amazing

[@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea]

This song sounds shallow at first, but with Paul Simon, there's always something else.

[@jolanethomas971]

Hate to be a pain about this, and I may be wrong, but I think it.'s lonely not lowly And brand not grand.

[@DaveDraperGuitar]

These words are now seen to be prophetic, here in the pandemic in September 2020...

[@damienhunt4264]

Yes, I love the way he just changes the direction of the song like that.

[@jefflynnefeels1324]

this song will go on in history what a powerful message

[@triman500]

This is a proper music video. Real Musicians, playing real music and enjoying it. Cooooooool.

[@kimmickal]

He's STILL got it, at age 75!

[@jesseabshire2920]

Absolute pleasure to listen. Paul you put yourself into every song. First time I hear this song and loved it instantly

[@richardwilson1234]

I don't quite know what has happened to the world but the only people outside of my family and friends who can keep me sane are musicians. There is hope.

[@Anahita61]

Saw Paul and the band last night in Atlanta, and really enjoyed this new song! Fun to dance to.

[@aydensalazar5762]

It's great to see Paul Simon preforming at such an old age. It just goes to show he enjoys doing his job, and making money doesn't really matter. Take Clint Eastwood for example. He's 86, really rich, can retire easily and live in peace, yet he still directs movies cause he enjoys it. Paul Simon and Clint Eastwood both are true inspirations.

[@kathleenbeltz7566]

You must be really young, he’s not that old.

[@CutterJ]

...one chord throughout and the overwhelming message...amazing... Cutter & Ms C

[@carolg5340]

nailed the state of today PS conform or else!

[@miyutakahada5691]

This is absolute gold and one of my favourite Paul Simon numbers. The number of views for this is appalling.

[@MakewellwithMissMarkwell]

I never comment on music videos but this song is amazing! Paul, you have a mellifluous voice.

[@gamerjc2701]

Kick ass.Paul Simon always stays on top somehow

[@cerridwenUK]

Wow! How much do I love this song! You can dance to this! it has incredible rhythm!!! But it's Paul Simon song....so of course its brilliant!!! The tracks of my years!!! Thank you Paul!!!

[@paulsimon6803]

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[@lovesdaisies]

Can't stop listening to this song.

[@paulsimon6803]

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[@holofy]

Amazing how he's sounded exactly the same throughout the years

[@MelBee128]

Love this song. Lyrics are brilliant as usual. So true about the bouncer acting like St Peter. Self important with an attitude. Even Paul Simon gets the attitude and he's a legend!

[@xpti24]

Never gets old... Thanks, Mr. Simon!

[@TexAssSweetpea]

I heard this at lunch today! LOVED IT! ! ! Yea Paul Simon is back!

[@alangale5666]

Brilliant album, this track is just sublime. I love it.

[@xoFiroza]

warms my little heart

[@justuseloveineverything7184]

Paul Simon this is my groove 😉 thx

[@nicklol328]

Amazing I feel Privliaged to watch under a million Views

[@nicklol328]

:D

[@jancorn3451]

This should have millions of views!

[@jarirusi]

Me too.... There is legend doing great music in 2016 !

[@kikegeronimo453]

All in all, paul simon is a great guy, his songs will listen to you all my life.

[@willgilbert5565]

Jarski J.

[@tristanmcfrosty2588]

Shit man, 50+ year-long musical under his belt and he’s still got it! This guy and Elton John are both actual living legends tbh. Rock on Simon!! 🤟🏻

[@AllisonMlitwa]

paul i love your social commentary. and i love this beat! POWER!

[@kiley-_-]

seeing you live was the best experience ever💕

[@PDeRop]

1:49, when the rhyme is so obvious.. you skip the rhyme-word.. lovely cool amazing skill

[@josephballerini3730]

My favorite example of that is the last line of Dylan's Man Gave Names To All The Animals. After children's verses naming animals he alludes to the garden of eden and leaves the word snake out and ends the tune on a tension producing unresolved chord. Genius.

[@gypsycatsunflower]

Yes. so smooth.

[@richardwilson1234]

Loved him since I first heard Sound of Silence many years ago.. There are no words, just listen...

[@LoyalTideFan]

Heard this earlier today on the Margaritaville channel....this is so far superior to anything else on the radio now it's sad. No, glad, because Paul Simon is still around and making music.

[@fionavanoyen168]

Wearing a little bit of New Zealand culture around his neck xo I love this piece of music so much.

[@paulsimon6803]

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[@psimon12345]

So this is how the world's best records. Nice!! Good jorb! !

[@pamelabarnes7637]

❣I love you Paul Simon for so many year, you still rock my soul @ 70...keep going with your stories.

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[@lualncol]

"... and if you don't have a wristband, you don't get through the door;..." Cute, catchy song with some thoughtful lyrics.

[@gypsycatsunflower]

Master Songwriter: begins with a common experience -- we all have had wristband anxiety. And takes it further to be a metaphor for poverty/wealth. And COVID brings in even deeper. Genius.

[@gypsycatsunflower]

@Paul Frederic Simon Whoa. Absolutely. I remember living in India and having to define "tenement halls" ~~ they all knew the song and we could sing together but those words weren't clear. Ironic.

[@elizabeteferreira2034]

Obrigado, a quem me atendeu ao meu pedido de ouvir o cd completo do Paul Simon, amei! 💓💓💓💋💋💋

[@Pedro-mn4jv]

Genius, great Singer ! Thank you Paul for sharing Your tallent with us. May GOD bless U.

[@mikeregan3265]

The film editing is brilliant! What a great song! 🙏

[@DerekLyons]

Such a brilliant song! Love the album too!

[@samualiam9981]

Keep kicking, Paul. Keep kicking. ;)

[@Melanie1780]

This song is so cool and it has settled on the brain , I sing about it all time ;)

[@c.s.4428]

Paul is the 'musical Yoda'. Long live Paul Simon!

[@jakehames8765]

Amazing song, amazing person, I mean it don't get better than that. Paul, great, great song.

[@navajotrail9253]

Fantastic Paul! Fantastic musicians! Yeah!

[@MeesTW]

Heard this one yesterday at his concert. Great little gem.

[@legoguydude7069]

His voice hasn't changed a bit in twenty years!

[@dorinbodea3614]

20?

[@laurinnnn]

more like 40 years

[@therealbeaux]

+Sandi Jaramillo more like 60

[@laurinnnn]

You're right. wow. I just saw on TV that he's hanging it up. NO!!! I met his dad on a beach in Sarasota 1979 sitting next to me in a lounger. Siesta Key to be exact. I called out to my son Paul Edward using both names to mean business as he was getting too far out. His dad said to me. "I have two sons. One is Paul and one is Edward. He then said that I might know of his son Paul because he's kind of famous. (His dad was humble) When I asked who he was, he said..Paul Simon. I still remember his face and Paul Simon grew into it. Very nice man.

[@laurinnnn]

You're right. wow. I just saw on TV that he's hanging it up. NO!!! I met his dad on a beach in Sarasota 1979 sitting next to me in a lounger. Siesta Key to be exact. I called out to my son Paul Edward using both names to mean business as he was getting too far out. His dad said to me. "I have two sons. One is Paul and one is Edward. He then said that I might know of his son Paul because he's kind of famous. (His dad was humble) When I asked who he was, he said..Paul Simon. I still remember his face and Paul Simon grew into it. Very nice man.

[@scottmiller211]

dang - he is still the greatest after all these years!

[@michellegbruce]

EVERYTHING YOU DO IS GENIUS! Seemingly, with no effort!

[@recordsafari3753]

His voice gets better with age. Amazing.

[@thephilisten]

GREAT GREAT GREEEAAAT!!! YOU ROOOCK PAULLL!!!

[@richardloeffler5866]

Thanks for taping this and making it available!

[@trevm02]

The best song writer in the universe ever, from me in the UK, love you USA

[@sharpo]

I cannot get this song out of my head!

[@FrettingProductions]

this definitely happened to him I would say as a musician myself this kind of stuff happens and if they guy on the door doesn't recognise you, even if you Paul Simon, they often won't listen at all.

[@lauramedina979]

Me encanta absolutamente todo el trabajo musical! Es increíble, me da emoción escucharlos.

[@owens711]

A legend at work .... respect

[@heren916]

his voice still sounds the same - loved the song!

[@paulsimon6803]

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[@mrloy99]

Diddlit,ba,pa,baa,diddlett...great stuff.I just found this track 5 years later.

[@sharpo]

Absolute genius. Thank you for this inspired number.

[@joenicholls461]

Paul’s still got it, this rocks awesome percussion

[@sharonsteigers4162]

Thank You !! Paul Simon!! Thank You!

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[@clarejackson6682]

Great Paul.. This is the best version on You Tube

[@claremills8408]

Love it, absolutely wonderful !!!!