Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al (Official Video)

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Chorus:
If you'll be my bodyguard
I can be your long lost pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty, when you call me, you can call me Al

[@montesace]

My Dad's name was Al. He loved this song. Even after he got dementia, he'd still tell people that they could call him Al. This song means a lot to me.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Amazing what we can retain even with dementia. Great story. Sorry abt your dad but it sounds like he had happy memories.

[@montesace]

@@arribaficationwineho32 Thank you for the kind words.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@montesace my husband had it and has died. He was very happy in his dementia….kind, appreciative and knew family until he died or acted like he did. I love when music connects us to good memories.

[@montesace]

@arribaficationwineho32 It was a long, hard road, unfortunately for my Dad. I had to become his guardian. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's, and that turned into dementia. He was a beautiful man and didn't deserve the suffering he had to endure. It is the little things that mean so much after losing someone dear to us . Thank you for sharing. It's nice that after all this time, this song still means so much to so many.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@montesace thank you for the response. I am glad you shared music with him and so glad he had you.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

to anyone listening to this in nowadays: bless your soul, you must have taste

[@braylenconner3]

Love 60s through 80s some 90s

[@cokedudebestmate7099]

I have some taste, and that’s an understatement

[@reconghostgaming3213]

I don’t mind the 50’s all the way to 2016. There is only so much good songs 2017-2021 i like, but it’s a bit stale lately.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

@@reconghostgaming3213 Thank You?

[@danieladiaz8259]

Yeah, I have taste. 80s music is awesome because it doesn’t say any bad words

[@LindaDyches]

I am 75. When I hear their songs I will never grow old. They help my mental state and my heart to hear them!

[@karma2.098]

Songs and music is nourishment for the mind, body and soul. Notice how happy you feel dancing? 1 of the reasons of course is your angels laughing at how silly you look with the movements, like how we laugh at babies dancing for the sometimes unco-ordinated movements (^ _ _ ^ )

[@Margo_Katherine_Priv_Acct]

Anyone in May 2024? ❤❤

[@Mosryt]

Nah

[@garmrap9905]

yup

[@levimatthew8911]

Bue-ller???

[@in_idiom]

Every couple days

[@SunblokAnsand]

At least 37 in two weeks, that have taken the time to like this anyway. Not bad for a 40 year old song.

[@joemauntel9381]

Saw him many years ago live. He ended with this song....TWICE. He literally ended it, crowd going crazy, and IMMEDIATELY played it again....the whole song. It was SO COOL.

[@joemauntel9381]

@@eitschbee Its got an infectious beat.....and Paul Simon words. Nuff said!! I've seen 325 concerts going back to 1977, and have NEVER seen a performer do a whole song 2 times in a row. It was REALLY COOL.

[@joemauntel9381]

@@eitschbee I even got to see Simon and Garfunkel in Pittsburg, at Three River Stadium!!!! They did a short tour after their wildly successful Central Park performance in New York. Lemme tell ya, THAT was an AWESOME show!!!!

[@SkyLukewater]

I once did a similar thing with a girl

[@joemauntel9381]

@@SkyLukewater THAT.....is funny. GOOD ONE!!

[@SkyLukewater]

@@joemauntel9381 Unfortunately I can't pick up social cues through text so if you're being genuine, thanks you, if you're being sarcastic that's cool too :)

[@GraceHarwood88]

When my dad used to “be in charge” on Saturdays while my mum worked, instead of making the beds as we were supposed to, he would blast this song and we would bounce THE LIFE out of the bed before making it. One of my most treasured memories. He passed July 2021. My heart sings when I hear this. I miss you Dad. My wounded warrior 🍀☘️💪🏼❤️☀️

[@TheKardain]

Sounds like an amazing thing to have had, RIP to your, and my father, take care! =)

[@neelroy2918]

Such beautiful way you ended your comment! Hope that memory keep on bringing you joy like those warm sheets at cold nights :)

[@alvaro1480]

My God you made me cry , beautiful moments

[@Jason-Wolf]

God bless your dad, what a great memory!

[@pennydezsi6073]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@ejb3781]

The drop of the glass through the side “table” at 1:57 gets me every time.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@AG-iu9lv]

​@@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2enjoy being reported for spam, cultist

[@AG-iu9lv]

I had never noticed that! 😂

[@JadeLeaf1980]

That's 'cause it wasn't a table, it was the stand for the drum lol.

[@wfo0070925]

To include-@JadeLeaf1980- Yes and yes but still classic Chevy

[@blackcrystal9121]

Today three years ago my grandma died. Now I am watching this and candle in remembrance. She loved Paul Simon so much. I miss you Grandma.❤

[@amykelley5331]

Honestly one of Chevy Chase's best performances! Paul Simon's expressions are absolutely priceless! I was a kid when I first saw this video, and I still love it now! ❤

[@PatrickPease]

Thank you, As someone only vaguely familiar with this era of pop culture

[@JustBarry-fb8kl]

Fletch

[@michelemichele7178]

What?? 🥺😆

[@NeilCWCampbell]

​@@JustBarry-fb8kl Fletch lives

[@gporr7004]

Chase is just one of the best naturally funny comedians. The guy can say anything and look and sound funny.

[@constantina7396]

This never gets old. One of the best music videos ever.

[@roslyngeer7698]

I agree 👍

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend A Song called 'the bond villian' by Robert Nix

[@jeromecarrier8094]

Low Budget Video, however one of the greatest ever! Enjoyable!

[@estibon3872]

all i can ever think of when i hear this song! ❤

[@talktalk2412]

Tune! :D

[@crustycurmudgeon1]

I love how Paul finally cracks a smile at 4:20. He seems to try to hide it.

[@imerci1]

My father's absolute favorite. He passed away and when I visit his grave, I sit down and play this video while there.

[@kerrivaccaro441]

You and I both!💕

[@JohnSipe-jt7bm]

@@kerrivaccaro441😢❤

[@michellefalk5825]

mine too!!!!! i come back to this when i miss him.. i know hes listening, its just a great upbeat song.. i miss my dad... im an only child and he was a Vet..

[@bridypow1947]

❤🎉❤

[@covmiss1]

😍😍

[@ThurstonCyclist]

I first saw this video on television at my grandmother's house sometime in the late 80s with my parents. We all laughed a lot at it. Now it's thirty-five years later and my grandmother isn't around anymore and my parents are elderly and I'm not so young myself and it still brings a smile to my face.

[@God_Help_Us_AII]

Same 😁, ahh those were the days!

[@davidbencomo6747]

The same… my Abuela loved this song

[@garynicholas4648]

I hope you are having great memories (of your family).

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Sweetheart. If she is in your mind, she's in your ❤️❤️

[@chenrynar5911]

One of the best songs ever. They just talked about it on 'This is Us' so came to listen to it here. Surprisingly, it's the first time I saw the video clip and it just made my day! Hilarious!

[@brendanthebdog]

The bass part in this song is outstanding!

[@DVMovies1999]

+Brendan Carberry Ikr, sounds amazing!

[@saintofconsequence]

It was fretless. I love fretless tone.

[@brendanthebdog]

It probably goes without saying that the bass solo part is pretty good too.

[@luckyvet]

Everyone I know with an ear drools during the brief bass solo

[@AdamBorseti]

Fretless no less!

[@RBAILEY57]

"Graceland" was Paul's masterpiece. Every track on it (especially this one) is brilliant!

[@tommiepattonkendrickiii1617]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs... I'm 36 and this was a staple of my childhood and really my LIFE. This song is on my 'Life's Playlist', one of my life's many 'anthems'. Much love from Greenfield, Massachusetts! And God bless you all! ❤ ✝️

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@kentnichols3438]

U r a nice

[@munkustrap2]

Back at you from Hull, MA

[@kimmieh8419]

Hey neighbors! Hello from Chicopee! 👋 Was born in ‘73 to parents who were into music and I grew up listening to everything! Thank you, mom and dad, for having me at that time! I loved my childhood and the years I was a teenager and everything that went along with it! ❤

[@renaekiely]

It's on my life playlist too!

[@PaulBarnes_Genius]

Favorite bit: at about 4:19 Chevy shoves the bell of that trumpet right in Paul's face and just for a second, Paul breaks character.

[@patv2072]

Apparently, Chevy was just not quite tall enough! (But he's still plenty tall.)

[@butterflybluffhomesteadsmi4601]

Thanks! I was wondering if that was Chevy Chase!

[@MishaExAye]

He really did. Brilliant! XD

[@artob]

Have watched this so many times and never noticed that.

[@tifking73]

That’s my favorite part too!

[@annawolff310]

I am 72 years old. Very ill. Severe pain. I can rock in bed to this. Only my toes may be moving but I feel joy 😊

[@JustaSillySailor]

You keep rocking!!

[@ritapowers2487]

Immense blessings to you dear

[@lavendertease]

Keep those toe a-tappin'!

[@julianuttall5825]

I feel you hun x keep tapping your toes to banging tunes! X

[@Corapaslemagasin]

♥️♥️♥️

[@NadineWilliamsNadege]

I played this for my friend the other day. It was her Dad's birthday. She said he loves this song. I said I think of her Dad every time I hear it. It was a very bonding thing. He turned 80. To all the Al's who have enriched our lives. 💙🙏 To Paul for this song that just is the theme song for all our Al's. 😊

[@christychapman6590]

This song came out when i was little. We had just gotten cable and i seen this on MTV and i aint stopped listening. It was one of my mothers favorite songs. It is timeless.

[@user-gc4wg2tt6v]

This is one of those songs that will put a smile on your face, no matter what you are going through, at the moment.

[@someonedoesnthaveit]

this is true.

[@timolean5846]

@@someonedoesnthaveithappy new year this was one of the last songs of the evening I heard

[@Rozenfeld1978]

это правда! спасибо

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@lisaschafer8163]

So true

[@sarahmontrose4099]

This song is life itself. I loved it in my youth and now I am 72 and it still brings me joy

[@larryjessee3431]

🎯

[@GTSN38]

I'm right behind ya. I'll be 50 in 4 days, and I still very much like this song. It's a classic

[@captainfalken1278]

I’m so happy your are 72! ❤ and pray you Love and long happy healthy life !

[@andrewgoss1682]

I'm about to be 22 in 2 weeks- This is one of my favorite songs. The melody, the vocals, the flute, the bass, just absolutely such an awesome song.

[@GTSN38]

@andrewgoss1682 happy birthday. Enjoy your youth !

[@shaunaarthurs]

Love this, always and forever. Absolute joy watching and listening … just found out it was my mama’s all time fave and that makes my heart happy. This apple is the perfect fruit of that tree (me/her). ❤️🙏🏻🤗🥳🥳

[@edwardsullivan8041]

Poor Paul... He's one of the few guys in music who truly has a Wonderful Sense of Humor and the ability to laugh at himself. Class Never Goes Out of Style...

[@jakethesnake0110]

My dad passed away this past monday and this was our song. Now my dad is my bodyguard and I'm his long lost pal/son, RIP daddy I love you!

[@anitasubramans]

I did this song with my dad at my wedding. So our vibe.

[@anitasubramans]

I’m so sorry, take care.

[@MARY-px3vw]

My Mom went to Heaven a month ago. Love, Peace and God bless.

[@michaeltaylor9952]

Sending as much love and good vibes your way! Keep your head up, hes smiling down on you! Until you meet again! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@what3801]

I'm sorry for your loss. Only positive thoughts your way. What a great memory to have.

[@capricornstars4083]

No matter how sad, depressed, mad, or sleepy I am, when I play this song, it instantly melts that all away and gives me endless energy. ❤️ Thank you Paul Simon.

[@mindmy609]

I'm going thru male.menopause 🍷

[@pedropolanco9042]

Me: Hi there! It came on MTV, on late August or Sept. 1986. Had help up miself on a very crucial time of growing, as wéll as critical challenges! Was 13, back then...

[@capricornstars4083]

@@pedropolanco9042 I thought for the longest time that Chevy Chase was the singer. 😅

[@americanbagel1313]

​@@mindmy609 I'll try to transfer my energy to you. I hope it works.

[@sarahmontrose4099]

​@Capricorn Stars It's a brilliant job of lip-syncing! And very, very funny. Good on both of them for such a wry, delightful tease of a fabulous song.❤

[@edwardloomis887]

Back when MTV played music.

[@believedancoh4829]

I grew up listening to this song and it still gives the "good feeling'' i used to get listening to it back in the day.. It just has this groove that just makes you move and nod your head subconsciously.. This song has probably the most recognisable, catchiest tune out there with the brass sections in the chorus and the slap bass line. I wonder how old Paul was in this video though coz he looks young! The video concept was really unique, goes with the weird lyrics.. and the appearance by Chevy lip sinking and doing funny stuff just makes it even more hilarious.. A real classic this one 👍🔥🔥

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@viviensokolowski]

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this, but it never fails to bring a smile to my face.

[@alvarofernandezdecamino]

Ditto (here in the Third World, hardly no currency left and, yes, you can call me Al!) 🥴

[@wahbwahbwahb]

Even at .25 the speed

[@viviensokolowski]

@@wahbwahbwahb when you watch this video in slow motion, can you see what happens to Chevy’s glass of water? To me it just magically disappears.

[@elw3300]

You too?? I’ve watched it maybe 5 times today alone 😁😂

[@lance1273]

Legend

[@xSmythosx]

chevy dropping the glass through the drum stand remains the single funniest moment in a music video that i’ve ever seen. love this song, adore this video, obsessed with paul only coming up to chevy’s shoulder, immaculate vibes for an immaculate song

[@califlo23]

Yes lol!!!!! 💜 😆🤣

[@drewjay8940]

Him dropping the glass gets a little funnier when you realize he did the same thing at 2:35

[@lit2021]

HOW did I miss this?! hahahah xD

[@weslyhorton3552]

I was hoping there were more like me out there in the world 😂

[@bertkelley3213]

Paul Simon an absolute genius. Why don't we have music like this anymore? Where did the good taste go?

[@bernardbarry447]

There’s plenty of great new music. Check vampire weekends new album.

[@David34981]

I understand the sentiment. However this has been said literally for centuries now...

[@PerJohnsenSt]

As a little boy of 6-7 years young, this was one of my fav songs and it still is 38 years later 😊❤️

[@LordKegyetlen]

literally this was the first song from the west i heard as a child, when the borders opened after the soviet occupation in Hungary and i thought America is a funny, happy place with uplifting songs.

[@philip_hees]

And what do you think now?

[@LordKegyetlen]

@@philip_hees fake democracy with the illusion of freedom and peace

[@koriko88]

@@LordKegyetlen Peace and democracy have always been a work in progress and always will be.

[@shellieperreault6262]

@@koriko88 Only if we work hard at it and don't get lazy or take things for granted.

[@AlmaNegra420]

@@shellieperreault6262 If that's the requirements, then I'm afraid we'll never get there. The age of working hard and not being lazy aren't much more than a memory and technology will only continue to make us weaker and lazier. America isn't great, but there are far worse places to live. At least we don't have to be worried about being murdered or beat up for being a reporter, like in some ex -Soviet countries.

[@hannyb.1364]

At 4:18 Paul Simon can’t help but smile when Chevy Chase shoves the trumpet right in his face. I love their chemistry and humor so much. this video and song are amazing.

[@Eric_Blair]

That little smile seals the deal!!!

[@LetsGooo]

And then Chevy Chase has to do a spin to keep his face away from the camera because he, too, is laughing.

[@DeniseNTexas]

Still one of my favorite songs and videos. It brings me a smile even when I’m sad.

[@irishstew9951]

This was one of my late step fathers favourites I must have heard this masterpiece at least 1k times

[@cliftontorrence839]

Pls remember, the precious Paul Simon began performing about 1958. Wotta genius.

[@dennisparker2496]

Year of my birth.

[@frozennorthwoods4401]

This song reminds me of a time when my children were young, life was just getting to the good part, and I was in the prime of my life. Now my sons are to that part of their life, it went by so fast. They’re young men with college degrees now, they have careers, are falling in love now, and they live on their own. Some days the house just feels too quiet and empty, and my aches and pains won’t let me sleep. I needed to hear this song today. God bless all.

[@popupmassacre2445]

There's so much to do out there - understand the pains but do your best not to let them control you! The world is what you make it. Hope you find the happy.

[@dustingmorgan]

Love the melody but the lyrics are just insane gibberish

[@edcurant]

You cannot judge your life on what you did for your children.

[@sdd123]

I am there too but please go try to help whatever type of thing you like. You can meet gardeners in a garden club and help your area look beautiful. You can give love to a child who lost a parent. I wish you so much peace and love.🙏

[@kmayweather2063]

❤

[@Twister1312]

Who is here in 2024❤, still loving this song

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@sammiewellman4300]

I love this song -- it's a classic 😊

[@googlesucks6647]

✋️

[@mriyefa2196]

Timeless

[@mriyefa2196]

​@@sammiewellman4300timeless masterpiece

[@mouila]

The African flavor of this song. ❤ Vive South Africa. 🇿🇦

[@kellyhubbard89]

Some of the best and most challenging rhythms blend in with Rock and Latin fusion it's really fun to play

[@jennifermarah4818]

Makes me smile!!

[@laggiare]

This was my fathers favorite song, and today is his birthday. When I play it, his joyful image pops up in my mind, and for a moment he's here with me, laughing and telling me how brilliant, on so many levels, this song is. Tears followed by joy, thanks for that, i really needed it.

[@trevorsmith9715]

He is here

[@juniorboonruksa8296]

My father introduced me to this song when I was 5 . Precious memory.

[@thehornedqueen]

banging this tune today, it's my birthday, and my father introduced me to this awesome song, so tears on this side too

[@kmayweather2063]

❤❤

[@shiddip]

Made me cry

[@wisdomakpaloo]

This is one of the most soul uplifting songs ever composed on this planet. A classical masterpiece!!. Who's here in May 2022 and beyond?

[@nathayes1061]

I am

[@exessex3522]

I am because this was the subject of a question on a TV quiz I watched yesterday evening. The question was something like "Who could call him Al in the song You Can Call Me Al?" One guy suggested 'Buddy' and was told close but no cigar.

[@phoebejean82]

I came bc my husband only 3 yrs younger than I said he had no idea what song i was talking abt!! Sacrilege! 🤯😱

[@MLYGuys]

Me

[@8fluffy8]

Sure am.

[@nunyabizniz-en6iq]

Deeper, more core to me than ever before. Complicated explaining later maybe. However thank you for the additional depths to my soul.

[@Trevor-08]

You looking at the lyrics too?

[@nunyabizniz-en6iq]

@@Trevor-08 Absolutely! Lyrics matter far more to me than the instruments. Tori Amos intentionally hides secret messages in her lyrics with her own made up language. Trent Reznor is so much all about the lyrics that I suspect he has hidden versions of his songs and maybe new songs one can only find if his clues are followed. I was a fan of poetry first and then music in the 1990s. I've heard song writers say that some of their lyrics are nonsensical but I suspect that can be a lie. Trent said his song Closer is about smoking crack but in it he refers to Rasputin's claim that the more sex you have the closer you get to "god". Rasputin probably used that idea simply to get laid but Trent definitely used that to compose his song.

[@John-iv6bd]

You ROCK SIMON!! Thank you for being real !! Ill never forget you!!

[@michaelcook6889]

Getting Chevy Chase to do the music video was pure genius. It sold the whole crazy premise.

[@dogewood5499]

Chevy AND Rick Moranis without glasses lip-synching for Paul Simon lol

[@zombiegirl71]

Nailed it so very true!! Excellent work.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@fudgeweasel]

I still, after all these years, love the quiet comedic genius that was displayed in this video.

[@jamesiyer4937]

Yes... very much so. Chevy chase is a very clever and funny man.

[@PhilipAlexanderHassialis]

Yeap. Chevy was never one doing the "loud" stunts, he just... was. And at his best, you could have a good time watching him do his comedy, without even laughing that much. One of the greats, for sure.

[@radosawbalicki2025]

I still come back to this video and it always brings me smile!

[@HouseofEllisBright]

Norm (mcDonald) calls him the "king of physical comedy" - I agree. If you dont understand, just write a long letter, then shove it up your -Wait, what? Oh your that LandShark M/Fer...

[@FrankTeddy2011]

At 1:57...Chevy goes to place the glass of water on the table and it falls to the floor. Absurdist humor at its finest!

[@mattmatt5888]

I would always wake up early Saturday morning to my dad playing this album cooking us breakfast 🍳

[@sarahfowler7436]

❤

[@user-hc5bx9vq2i]

I will always love Paul Simon ❤

[@artemisofthemoonandhunt1486]

For those wondering: Chevy Chase is 6'4" and Paul Simon is 5'3".

[@sicsiksam]

As some one that is 5'2" I've always looked up to paul Simon.. 😊loved this video when it came out in the 80s. Now I make my great nephew listen to it.. I'm still taller than him cos hes only 8... but not for long

[@sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317]

More importantly, can he call him Al?

[@shadytreemechanic6745]

Im 6’4” too XD

[@alexiamcculloch1322]

I looked it up actually so god bless

[@drewbrees22]

@@shadytreemechanic6745 woah thats so cool, want a cookie?

[@danceswithbears2521]

This is one of my ALL-TIME favorite videos!! Love Paul Simon and Chevy Chase and this is just so clever and funny.

[@LindaBkrWms]

I love chevy!

[@danceswithbears2521]

LindaBkrWms Me, too. He's really funny in this video like when he sets the water glass down on the drum stand and of course it just falls through. I used to have a crush on him. I think he is very good looking.

[@danceswithbears2521]

LindaBkrWms You know, I like Chevy Chase's version better. The lyrics are improved. :D

[@danceswithbears2521]

LindaBkrWms Have you ever done that knee-dancing thing? My cousin and I went to my brother's wedding. We were not welcome. So we decided to just have fun and not care. We went out on the dance floor - two women - and danced and danced and I am one lousy dancer so we did that knee dancing and just goofed around. It was a blast.

[@LindaBkrWms]

DancesWithBears :-P

[@waytruthlife1052]

You're such a good artist, Paul Simon, and you have partnered with some greats! God bless you.

[@Mulk..]

Who’s still listening in 2024

[@constance.bridenbaugh676]

me

[@TJay41]

Classic

[@PerJohnsenSt]

You know it. Been one of my favorites for almost 40 years now.

[@ladybirchy769]

I'm here ❤

[@michaelsobel4558]

Timeless! ❤

[@joruin]

I am a 75 years old grandma. I have always loved these guys. This one is a masterpiece. I play it again and again ♥️♥️♥️

[@roslyngeer7698]

I agree 👍

[@rosejenkins4731]

Me too!!

[@gracethompson1840]

me too 76 here This video always makes me Laugh

[@pauljordan4452]

​@@gracethompson1840See my comment Mrs Thompson. I first heard this 37 years ago.

[@dottydew3673]

In hospital right now and Dr. had a complicated name. He said, "just call me, Al". And here I am. 😂. 🎸🎺🎶

[@stonebone316]

Lmao don't you just love how it's the smallest things that can remind you of a song?

[@WilDBeestMF]

Same vibes. Dr. Alijazirian, he just goes by Dr. Al. Totally dadjoke memes off this song. It's awesome, I'm so with it.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@WilDBeestMF]

@@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Can we call God Al?

[@darryldouglas6004]

tears in my eyes. Laughter the best medicine! 😜

[@elissa6181]

Yes me. Loved the video. Graceland was my first album on tape as a kid. I loved every minute of it and it’s still a core memory

[@freeatleast]

Chevy Chase has always been an amazing actor and comedian. I miss the days when greats like him graced the big screen.

[@MrCJHamill]

I completely agree. All of his mannerisms and movements in the video are so funny.

[@WomanNextDoor]

Us 80s kids were truly blessed to experience this music first time round. Every radio station had this track playing, and everyone in earshot was either tapping their feet, singing along, or doing a little dance. Truly was the best of times.

[@kevinrivas48]

I’m jealous but glad we can play it anytime and as many time we want, because I’m in love with this song❤

[@qt-jd4ti]

It was an age of true bliss without all of the "social demands" of today. Beautiful!

[@moragblack1876]

Brought up in the 50s and Graceland is the best thing I have ever heard.

[@GilbertoRojas-sc5jv]

Eso es verdad..

[@eireian4939]

Amazing times 😊👍

[@QuistJam]

1:43 impossible not to smile when PS plays the whistle!!!

[@natashakershaw5581]

Makes him look like Andrea Corr on the Irish tin flute.

[@rositayarnold9780]

QuistJam a

[@SparkleP8nter]

watch Chevy in this part!! So FUNNY!!

[@tfwotfwotfwo]

I tried. It's very possible to not smile.

[@TheGrossMeta]

Even funnier when he drops the whistle through the bongo stand 🤣🤣🤣

[@takdaclown4260]

Trumpet to the face at the end is and always was my favorite part 😅. Comedy genius in a great song that'll live forever as one of the best.

[@quinnrivers527]

Brings a big smile to my face an SOOO much JOY to my heart!

[@RollingOrmond]

1:55 - he drops the water glass through the empty drum stand.

[@DutoinJersey]

that was old school chevy's shtick! He does the same thing w/ the piccolo at 2:38! He was great.

[@hanstun1]

was?

[@mEDIUMGap]

Now he's just old man

[@decunamus2]

Like we are all going to be.

[@jacwood22]

Good observation. I made it about 30 years ago.......along with a million other people.

[@anadultvirgin7474]

I was listening to heavy metal two hours ago. How in the fuck did I get to this video?

[@dionneogarro7960]

😂😂😂

[@frankpazza1818]

80's?

[@BestOnThursdays]

Lucas M i was watch the weirdest animal videos

[@athenamae8132]

because it's fucken awesome

[@YokesTick]

Lucas M youre not alone I just went from metal to this hahaha

[@larrychuchua6287]

Our Help comes from Heaven ❤Second Coming. ❤

[@StressBurger]

He sees angels in the architecture Spinning in infinity He says, "Amen and Hallelujah!"

[@TheDellaniOakes]

I love this video. I like seeing Paul Simon wandering around looking sullen. It was really a clever concept on someone's part.

[@kristinareed6656]

It was Chevy & Paul together because they were good friends & Chevy loves Pauls music. They played this during NYC St. Patricks parade.

[@mattlove1]

Yes, no kidding. Because Paul Simon looking sullen... that's never been done before. Or since.

[@Queyh2]

matt love :^)

[@betbrown4067]

matt love yawn at the cynic

[@anthonychurch5145]

😊😊😊😊😊 hello pretty looking so gorgeous lady how are you doing 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 it's my pleasure meeting you, where are you from if you don't mind me asking you?

[@user-bp4ug2ve8k]

The man’s a genius ..,, he’s the only person on earth who doesn’t know it…!! Therein the humility. He’s brilliant 💖

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@Killbot70]

Nice to see Clark Grizwold recovered from that disasterous Christmas vacation of his.

[@ryanlemmers5300]

Clark Griswold is the guy this song is about 😂

[@marielauredutoit1805]

My very favorit . Love the song , love the fun they’re having….

[@timoo6194]

This song will always have immense sentimental value to me, Dad used to play it growing up along with a bunch of other Paul Simon songs. It's coming up on a year since he lost his battle with cancer and I play & appreciate this song more than ever.

[@layrueannamatoamato3611]

layrue Ann Amato american Grandma thank forgiveness from every one

[@nataliestaheli51602]

Tim Dwyer I know the exact pain you're going thru! It's great that you have something great to help you thru the hard times! Hang in there!

[@extremewaysjb]

Good memories.... he is always be with you

[@ahnaroll]

Tim Dwyer Same here. Thought I wrote this myself for a moment. Instant tears. My father lost his battle in March of this year tho but still relevant. I'm sorry for your loss. Cancer sucks!

[@antisocialanarch]

Tim Dwyer you made me cry cause I lost mine too and this song helps getting through the day

[@Veridicus21]

It's amazing. They maybe spent $2,500 to produce this whole video. And this is the most entertaining 5 minutes I've had in months.

[@jackp492]

It's pure class

[@Erri_17]

And Paul Simon made this just to show Art Garfunkel he can do something without Garfunkel

[@ronnickels5193]

Most likely a lot more than that, Chevy had to have been paid at SAG rates

[@Mrbink01]

@@Erri_17 Paul Simon was his own man long before this.

[@adamconey11]

2500$ for a Chevy Chase appearance?! That'd be a steal i feel like lol

[@RyanHaney55]

I just saw them recreate this on "The Great North" cartoon and it reminded me of my childhood. So, I had to watch the original.

[@bojest8646]

Paul Simon classic, never gets old

[@JoeLewisthehorror]

As a child I thought Chevy Chase was Paul Simon

[@dickmarx1298]

Same 🤟

[@NathanHiggers-mp2eo]

As a child I thought Chevy Chase was funny

[@oilpats8312]

Same!!! =D

[@nicklejeune3095]

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[@maxjeffrey5595]

HAHAHAHA I just spent like 10 minutes staring at him wondering wondering why he reminded me of Pierce from Community

[@gothgirl4evr881]

Almost 40 years later and i still remember the lyrics even after years of not hearing it. It all comes back within the first couple beats

[@nichole505]

My dad just told me to put this on the radio...

[@jammerfanreturns6282]

​@@nichole505 Hi, Son

[@nichole505]

@@jammerfanreturns6282 I ain't your son 😭 🤪🤪🤪

[@stephanyhdz92]

Good thing it didn't end up in cartoon cemetery 🤣 I'm 40 now and it's about my age.. nice !

[@garethwilkinson3456]

Exactly. 40 years. I conclude that 40 years ago is just fine.

[@grundged]

3:44 what an awesome base line! 😎

[@robreynolds1287]

Haven't seen this in years....Still makes me SMILE!! Bravo!

[@duncanrichardson2167]

Lyrics, music, acting, choreography, all are a delight. A total art work

[@Man_with_no_name_1966]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rjjcms1]

Everything about this song is absolutely spiffing and the video's fun too,but listening to it again I was really enjoying the playing by the band of,as far as I'm aware,African musicians.

[@youngBowie]

yes

[@jamesmcfarlane2382]

Plagiarised

[@svenseike4496]

Yeah best is you dont get to tired from hearing it 😊. (Short Joke: what do Albert Georg Harold Reginald Montgomery - Fitzbottom say to his Friends? ... ... "You can call me Al") 😂

[@BayShore2001]

I absolutely love this song. Being a kid in the 80's was such a gift! Classic funny Chevy Chase and great music from Paul Simon.

[@ljaymaster]

Agree 💯 born in 78..

[@sonyag5747]

And the video makes me happy too!

[@jenniferparedez8584]

I love all those oldies.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

No, being a child in the 60s a gift. Being a child of the 80s was 2 decades too late.

[@BayShore2001]

@@shanegerard3110 I suggest you use spell check before commenting. Yes, this 39 year old woman may be getting old but at least I learned proper grammar/spelling in school.

[@upsidedownsometimes]

The first thing I can remember is getting ready for school and my dad put this song on and started dancing, one of my best memories, we just danced before school. I love this song.

[@skink3181]

You had a great dad!

[@upsidedownsometimes]

@@skink3181 is a nerd lol I love him

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello!🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@sharonwingfield8780]

This song is the best!!! I have a dance I call the Munchkin Dance that I do to this song, my 3 children are grown now & that’s one of their favorite memories of us dancing together… priceless memories… still more to come with my best friends… My Children 😘❤️

[@NostalgiaMan]

If this isn't a feel good song then I don't know what is.

[@typicaltoastyy838]

I found one of your comments early!

[@NicGoldenEddie]

@@typicaltoastyy838 is this great or what. Greets from Germany 🤪

[@auntychrist6871]

you are everywhere dude

[@auntychrist6871]

@@NicGoldenEddie ja mein freund

[@sakatababa]

mental breakdown of one person due to cripling insecurity caused by midlife crisis that resulted in loss of identity is not quite a "feel good" song. not in my opinion. it is a great song but not a "feel good" song...

[@IAmSuzyQ]

It's impossible for me to be in a bad mood when I hear this song. Lifts my spirits immediately! THANKS PAUL! 💜🕉️

[@JamesAllen-xk8bc]

This never gets old! It's vert simple, but there's just something about it that makes me smile every time! My dad's name was Oliver, but nobody called him that. Everybody called him Al. I'd love this song and video just as much if that wasn't true, but it is.

[@jacklyn6253]

Identity is a fluid thing. Kids in grade school are being taught that by their teachers with hair colors that they could not have been born with like blue for instance. Everything is fluid. Identity doesn't actually exist. Only AI does. Artificial Intelligence.

[@tashasparks2170]

Thank you my God Jesus. My Savior.

[@PaulBilton]

I wish I could give this more than one thumbs up. When he goes to put his glass on the table and it falls through, absolute classic Chevy Chase subtle but brilliant humour!!

[@reginascruggs3326]

I think that's where the bongo goes that Paul is carrying around.

[@chantellenutes5435]

This makes me think of my dad. He passed away 12 years ago. It’s fascinating how music can take you straight back to memories and make them almost so real again.

[@melissaepps9077]

Yes! This makes me think of my dad too and he passed away 6 years ago. Sending prayers your way.

[@hesssabine6697]

👌😌💚

[@meemeekeykat9402]

omg yes. i remember this video and song from my babyhood in the 80s. heard it by coincidence on a car ride to a work site and it flooded memories back. my father passed 7 years ago. sending my love to you and your family 💖

[@timothylee9418]

Patsy Cline makes me think of my Dad. The Tennesee Waltz makes me think of my Mom.

[@timothylee9418]

It has been 25 years for my parents passing. It never leaves you, not if they were Good Parents. I count my 🙌 blessings.

[@joshwilsontm4102]

Something remains in the heart

[@keedinah]

If you grew up in the 80s you likely remember this was in constant rotation on VH-1. Good times. ❤

[@starless4146]

The part where he sings "You can call me Al..." Sounds so innocent and pure. It easily lifts my heart 😌

[@donkeydan5996]

Lol especially with the way Chevy Chase raises his head as he’s singin it, I was 4 years old when this video came out and I thought Chevy was Paul Simon 😂

[@allyhyde-nawell2909]

The size difference is comical Paul Simon, what a legend 💜

[@Maximilian2808]

looks like his little boy :D

[@chachibouman3730]

Go on front of the Mickey in Minnie attraction at Disney Hollywood studios. Chevys hands are as big as hulk Hogan.

[@vimacleod8655]

@@Maximilian2808. b

[@Steph6n]

Chevy Chase is a full 1 foot and 1 inch taller than Paul Simon

[@charlesgold9016]

5 foot 3 to 6 foot 4 difference is huuuuge 😂

[@peteradahl5147]

This song is so great! The song and lyrics are before its time, almost,, love ♥️

[@scottmccluremcclure3916]

It's so nice that Chevy Let Paul hangout while he sang this song 😁

[@craftsandstuff3349]

What exactly was Chevy doing there? Why?

[@daviddavidson8050]

Yes, wasn't it? I wonder, did they validate parking at the studio for Chevy? A guy's gotta hold as much coin as possible, you know?

[@TheTeufelhunden68]

@@craftsandstuff3349 Ummmm... they were friends.

[@danhost1338]

@@daviddavidson8050 blessings

[@daviddavidson8050]

@@danhost1338 likewise sir. Good morning.

[@simonpenny2564]

"I don't find this stuff amusing anymore" That line has been rattling around in my head for months. Good song, great album.

[@gothgirl4evr881]

the world All of the above 😅

[@NadineWilliamsNadege]

That bass!!!

[@SantaFe5811]

Was top of the charts when I was born. The Graceland album was always on in the car. One of my top 10 songs of all time.

[@austinhubbartt695]

I love Paul's face when Chevy shoves the trumpet in his face. Cracks me up every time!

[@AbsenceOfLogic]

Yep, you can tell that was a genuinely unplanned break in character. Chevy Chase should be proud of that moment. 😄

[@pbsixgun6]

@Paul Frederic Simon Since day 1 my man. Love your music.

[@tylsimys67]

@Paul Frederic Simon Well, just a little bit, ya know... just a little bit.

[@mikeholtzclaw3995]

Paul Simon is not a guy who you usually think of as having a sense of humor, but he is subtly hilarious here. He starts to sing "A man walks down - " but then realizes, to his mild surprise, that he's not the one supposed to be singing. He twiddles his thumbs. When Chevy is "singing" the na-na-na part, the look on Paul's face says he really wants to be singing but he knows he's not supposed to. Great song, and an incredibly fun simple video.

[@naomistar87]

One of my earliest memories of my childhood...my mom LOVED this song🥰🥰🥰

[@donnymoney4222]

yeah we watched the video too Mike! lol

[@gregorylapointe4157]

Funny video. The look on Paul's face near the end when he turns and almost gets hit in the face with Chevy's trumpet, he almost starts laughing.

[@richiebear1969]

He was in a Woody Allen film. He knew humor.

[@Awesoman]

@@richiebear1969 Yeah Paul always had a dry sense of humor. Remember when he appeared on SNL in a turkey costume?

[@emmieod2324]

What I want to know is how Paul Simon kept a straight face. Loved him when I was a depressed teen who was convinced that Paul Simon got me with I am a Rock. Now I'm a. Old lady on Paxil enjoying life and still love Paul Simon.

[@michaelmorford3932]

They look like they had a lot of fun recording this video

[@sarahfowler7436]

Truly ❤

[@santomusic3981]

Respect to Paul Simon for bringing South African music into the Popular mainstream. He opened the door for many musicians who play that music.

[@michaelulbrichsen4854]

South African where ?!

[@santomusic3981]

@@michaelulbrichsen4854 as in the North West, Free State, Western Cape, etc regions especially. His Graceland project explored music traditional to these regions such as Marabi, Township Jazz, Mbube, etc. Hope that answers your question…

[@thomaskessmeyer6905]

With Johnny Clegg & Savuka! ;)

[@bobsaccamanno3970]

Yes, and a bunch of activists tried to cancel him over it. He famously sat down and had a frank conversation about it with them. That was still a time before social media when so you could discuss things contentiously but still be heard. The conversation was filmed I think by PBS. But it was also clear all the South African artists were behind Simon and appreciative.

[@darrentodd3591]

@@michaelulbrichsen4854 johannesburg