Scarborough Fair/Canticle (Simon & Garfunkel cover) - Mike Masse and Sterling Cottam

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Scarborough Fair/Canticle by Simon and Garfunkel, an acoustic cover performed by Mike Massé and Sterling Cottam on June 26, 2010, in Mike's home studio. Some fingerpicking fun on this one. :) We recorded this at my home studio in Utah. I've since moved to Denver, Colorado, but Sterling comes to visit and record often. Check out our covers of "Twilight Zone", "Nights in White Satin", and some nice Everly Brothers tunes, e.g.

[@mikemasse]

*For a complete list of upcoming concert dates and tickets, visit my site: **mikemasse.com/concerts*

[@mikemasse]

@John R I'd be happy to do it, John. Sounds fun. Please message me through my website: mikemasse.com/contact

[@whome.773]

This Is so good my words can't explain how good this was

[@robertbuckman5893]

Any chance for a ghetto performance in Arkansas? Been a fan for years but after my aortic dissection I can't really travel. Can't get around well but can still appreciate a musical genius!

[@DarrenHowseMusic]

Mike! You gotta make a stop in Halifax one of these days. It's a beautiful city with an amazing music scene. It's also not THAT far from New York. I recommend St. Matthews church. Incredible acoustics and sells out shows on the regular. Cheers, from Nova Scotia.

[@leilabermejo4679]

Love the harmony and chemistry of you're voice guys...awesome!

[@MrFeeeeny72]

11 years later and this is still amazing. One of the best covers of any song I’ve ever heard.

[@AspectCave]

Relaxing

[@EduSlashbr]

amazing cover and more than 50 years later song still amazing!

[@mszezelax]

Agree, a thousand times, agree!!! Amazingly beautiful!!!

[@devildoc225]

There are times when the cover far exceeds the original. This is one of them.

[@DonO1970WNY]

Anyone still listening to this insanely good cover in 2021? If I’m still here in 2041, I’ll listen to it. Amazing!

[@ashleyng323]

Yes, I am. Mike and Stirling are the best S&G cover artists

[@Bob.martens]

It brings tears to my eyes every time since I first heard it decades ago. This is a very good version.

[@stivc9289]

Still listening and loving this!!! Sept 2021

[@user-ue6zv9ec4l]

😍

[@stephanieboyce4860]

March 2022, I just came across this by accident. Shivers

[@juicylucy5797]

Incredible attention to detail, he’s even got the Art Garfunkel haircut off to perfection.

[@francispoivre8903]

ha ha !

[@ClericusVagans67]

😂😂

[@Thanhnguyen-gm5qu]

Best comment ever!

[@brettt777]

Yeah I noticed that too.

[@debrakish9659]

Yes even though he's doing Simon's part. What a way to combine them, eh?

[@goonerdotcom]

What the hell guys!! Did you eat S&G and absorb their souls. This is frickin amazing !!!!

[@PORCODDIOO]

Hahahahhaha you couldn't describe them better😍

[@rjsworld4513]

Mike is awesome...should have replaced Brad Delp...

[@mosabbirtuhin8247]

Perfectly described, this is super awesome 🥰🥰🥰

[@chezwill72]

🎯💯

[@FredSanford420]

This ☝️, this is my comment

[@ly3444]

2024 and still listening

[@lucatrotta9727]

9 years later I'm still here, listening to this extraordinary piece of celestial art made by two human beings.

[@gudgen2004]

I see The Wonder of God and everything now so amazing what he gives us is true love

[@photofinish8607]

Well said

[@anamarquez2787]

Bravo!!

[@leticiam8804]

ME TOO

[@BarryAdams777]

Me, too!!! 😃

[@brentv6821]

Simply Amazing! 2019 - bad year ( lost my Granny and my Father 2021- bad year ( lost my best friend and my 3 wonderful dogs) 2022- healing my heart 2023- I just try to search a song and I found this one. This song healed me. Thank you!

[@mikemasse]

❤️

[@rosenindesert]

wish u all the best

[@mtrmtr6821]

As a person who has a hard time letting go, I cannot imagine your pain. It’s like your whole world is a completely different place. Looking at pictures or remembering those you have lost doesn’t make me happy, it makes me sad. I do hope you continue to heal.

[@mildred298]

This is still the best cover I've ever heard in my life..

[@bertoltbread]

Mildred Escoto the most beautiful yet!!

[@nyguy141]

Amazing

[@richardsirianni3973]

You hear them do the boxer as well

[@tcwaha]

My all time favorite Simon and Garfunkel song. You guys did it to perfection. Love great harmony.

[@arthuraccurso7989]

Simply classifying this as a “cover” version of a Simon & Garfunkel song almost seems inadequate. It’s more of a virtual recreation of the song, so well done that you don’t need to ever hear the original.

[@daCAT-100mil-Baby]

arguably better

[@marceloteixeira8484]

I showed this video to a friend and he joked that Simon and Garfunkel were probably hiding behind that couch, and I half-joked back "only if they were cowering in shame". I really think this version ever so slightly outperforms the original.

[@milaanvigraham8664]

@@marceloteixeira8484 No, the missing harmony takes away something from this. The original is better

[@lauraespinosa2808]

@@milaanvigraham8664 you know this is a middle-ages canticle, right?

[@jamieostrowski4447]

@@lauraespinosa2808 The canticle wasn't from the middle ages. It was simply Scarborough Fair. Simon and Garfunkle made it a canticle, mixing Scarborough Fair with Paul Simon's song "Side of a Hill" in the second verse.

[@ka74]

Amazing for eternity

[@MissDistarr60]

I believe this song truly shows the depth of your talent. Both of you gave a beautiful performance. It's perfection.

[@RiC_David]

The high 'Parsley' in the final chorus was particularly amazing - as clear as water.

[@lamplightimage2929]

This version is great. The canticle is so clear I can hear each word. Beautiful, guys!

[@TN-qc6fe]

これほど美しく歌えるのが奇跡✨ 大好きな曲なので何度でも聞ける🥰

[@deepbluehue3]

Reminds me of the theme of the book Farenheit 451 ; ~ People memorize books so they won't be lost forever except HERE in a MUSICAL context ... This cover is so beautifully equal to the original ...

[@ChildoftheUniverse8]

Unreal! This is perfection! What harmonization... Best cover of this song my ears have ever been blessed to absorb...

[@myschlauch]

What can I say? This is the best execution of this song I've ever heard. So many hidden talents appear to remain hidden in the shadows,. And there is sooooo much crap out there earning millions. What is wrong with us?

[@johannesgerardus3824]

Two souls one perfection, u guys are the stars

[@---zq3zf]

大好きな歌とメロディーです。ギターの音色もお二人の歌声もとても素晴らしい。何度も聴いてしまいます😌

[@EnglishTreeTV]

Oh man, brilliance !

[@chippchipp1]

How...? How did they fucking do this?! It's literally flawless!

[@jacintonegro]

chippchipp1 Practice and Natural Born Talent

[@chippchipp1]

jacintonegro Rhetorical question, brah

[@Placeseveryone]

chippchipp1 My thoughts EXACTLY my friend. Mike, and now I discover his duo partner Sterling......holy crap. These guys are otherworldly. And I'm in an acoustic duo and have played all this music for decades. We're thinking of flying from Florida to wherever Mike, or Mike and friends, are performing. What a joy!!!

[@Muddicker]

Placeseveryone I'm coming from New Zealand to have pizza and just listen to their talent

[@David-The-YorkshireMan]

Neil Petersen I wouldn't, he moved to another city, lol

[@jeffbaloga4376]

One word. “Masterpiece”

[@user-kg1vj3ty8o]

can not forget this great song❤❤❤

[@dragons9075]

びっくりして思わず音量上げた。 素敵です。

[@EasyENGLISHwithJames]

I've listened to Scarborough fair a thousand times from myriad artists...and... honestly, I think this is the best version of Scarborough Fair out there....

[@tkaleczyc]

Truly amazing! Even S&G couldn't pull off adding Canticle to their live performances - hats off gentlemen :)

[@chinpak5720]

Amazing that that is true but I can't find a live version with C in it

[@slappyjones2136]

They did it on the Andy Williams show and sang it with Andy. So it was three singers which made it easier I think. It was pretty amazing though. This is an excellent version as well. Hats off to these 2.

[@danburns-1984]

I just wanted to let you know that I find myself coming back around to this recording time and again over the past 10 years. I'm positive many others do as well.. ✌️

[@dr.sbrule5817]

Magic with the capacity to heal hardened hearts. I can't stop listening after discovering this a couple of days ago, love that everyone here seems to love it as much as I do!

[@papak1804]

Somewhere, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are saying, "Holy sh*t..."

[@PORCODDIOO]

Ahahahahhaha 😂

[@johnbailey9406]

Simply stated...this song can not be done any better.

[@chet3louisiana558]

I agree. I'm in shock.

[@thebman8010]

@@chet3louisiana558 I still come back to this.. acoustic no studio production amazing.

[@michel5143]

💕 Beautiful

[@janfranks3776]

Best cover on youtube, five stars.

[@daviddemar8749]

Omg guys I'm almost 60 years old and I started hearing this song on the radio and and at summer day camp in 1970. The sound of silence was popular with middle school guitarists then too. Imagine how many times i' have heard Scarborough Fair in my life. But your cover of this song is soooo beautiful it made the song new for me and GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS. BRAVO!!!!!

[@TheAdwatson]

Brilliant! It even has the Beatles watching from the wall!

[@seannaddeo6061]

You guys are fucking AWESOME. The harmonization, the guitar sync, the song choice.

[@losjoenoes1244]

Covid-19 quarantine brought me here ... So heavenly.. made me forget how terrible the beginning of the 2021 in my country is. Thank you guys for the celestial music.

[@douglasrosas9708]

The best version of Scarborough Fair I have ever heard...ever....including S&G.....

[@jamessorreda4483]

The blending of their voices and guitars is superb

[@sergejrotondo177]

Una delle più belle cover di tutti i tempi.

[@scubapod]

I can’t put enough good words in my comment so I would like to say, the music speaks for itself and anyone who can’t hear that is deaf.

[@ermster06]

Great job Mike. Your version of AFRICA was spot on too.

[@GuanglinDu]

The best cover of Simon & Garfunkel's version I've ever heard. Your voices are as magnetic as theirs.

[@bol.8749]

At 2:33 i think an angel joined in. Listen

[@YHBW1001]

Brilliant. Bringing the Canticle up to the same prominence as Scarborough Fair really works. Love it!

[@pushon2342]

I would bet that Paul and Art would be taken a back if they ever heard this. As with ``The Boxer``absolute musical perfection. Nothing more flattering than an artist`s work splendidly recreated. Every nuance of this song is so spot on that it far surpasses the abilities of most mortal men.

[@donnix6931]

This is probably the finest performances I have ever heard of this counterpoint tune. It just reinforces the fact that the best musicians and performances in the world are not by “famous” musicians, a lot of times these magical performances are seen by few, or sometimes none.

[@11819191181919]

素晴らしいとしか言いようがない。本当にきれいなハーモニーに感動しました。

[@thunderroar5569]

This rendition of Scarborough affair. I'm speechless. ⭐🎶⭐🎶⭐🎶⭐🎶

[@bol.8749]

I LITERALLY just got chills watching this again. The harmony is frigging HAUNTING!!

[@namelessghoul9916]

Holy moly... I heard it 3 times, before I stared into nothing and thought about perfection in music

[@carl-fredrikhvonklofverstj3268]

This is perfection. Bloody marvelous.

[@philippecordelier8037]

I'm 58 and I don't consider myself as a web addict, but I've been diggin' into some YT videos these last months and thus discovered jems from artists I didn't know (well enough) and it kept me going on. I've watched and heard some fantastic covers too... until I first heard Mike's. Then it's like a heroin shoot, the first one sparks your forever addiction ! So far I have not yet discovered all of Mike's covers and I've tried to first listen to radically different styles... without noticeing even one little flaw, vocally or instrumentally. Pure perfection, often equal if not better than originals ! I'm gonna discover the rest without hurry, just like when you have in front of you some of the best wine bottles and other nectars you're about to enjoy :-) I already know I'll never be disappointed, and likely thrilled by what I'll listen to. How many already famous artists can achieve that ? And how is it still possible nowadays to have people like you and your fellows (Dave, Sterling and others) not yet worldwide stars ? Singing and playing acoustic (both simultaneously and so well) is the hardest thing. No studio heavy production behind, stage lights or pyrotechnic effects, just natural strings and vocals in front of an audience, and performed so naturally, effortlessly... you guys are up in the stratospheric levels where one can only find the best of human beings. Nobody's perfect but I'm pretty confident that you dudes, can't be bad persons when you use and share worldwide such heavenly sent talents !! Deepest and forever respect from a bathroom singer and humble guitarist :-)

[@philippecordelier8037]

... may I add, I quite never post anything online but couldn't stay silent here, even if my post gets lost among thousands of others and on each of your songs' pages. I just hope you stop by for a few dates in France one day. I'll be there, first raw ! ah, and I hope you consider covering some of Gerry Rafferty's songs. This guy was another haunting voice that won't be replaced... but you'd sure do Gerry justice if you put your talent into one or two of his songs. And please people out there, don't hesitate to highlight Jeff Hall, Sterling Cottam and other fellows around mike. They're rarities too !

[@mikemasse]

I appreciate the kind words. Just trying to do the music I love the way I hear it.

[@philippecordelier8037]

@@mikemasse thanks Mike. I'm honored that you took time to respond. I like the way you like music 😉 just go on, it's f... inspiring and motivating ! If you have tips to get such sound from your Martins, Taylors and other Larrivee or Ovations, feel free to Share too (Maybe à little tuto one of these days ?). Thanks 🎶

[@mooreim]

This is possibly the nicest YT comment I’ve ever read. Good comment, Philippe.

[@FFFRENCHRIVIERA]

@@philippecordelier8037 c’est un très bel et très touchant hommage que vous rendez à Mike Masse ,compliments amplement mérités , si j’écrivais l’anglais j’aurais pu dire la même chose que vous .. espérons un concert en France alors ! Cdt .Françoise .

[@2Guys1ControllerShow]

Probably the best duo performance online KZbin to date. Honestly.

[@johnwhelan7881]

This is truly outstanding harmonization and guitar work. You guys should get a Grammy Award for this! :-)

[@AndersonLisboaOficiall]

Beatifuld (from is Brazil, Rio de Janeiro)

[@bigcolappleton]

Absolutely wonderful!!! Peace love and respect

[@davidkilbride5790]

The harmony at 2:10 is, in my opinion, is the most beautiful I have ever heard.

[@lecra64]

Wow, I'm simply speechless! Perfection at its best.

[@natasjagraveland2741]

This is, by far, the most beautiful rendition I have found thus far on KZbin. Even surpasses G & S

[@debrakish9659]

This is the only live version of this song that I've found sounding close to S&G that includes the canticle.

[@abroZ13]

This is without a doubt the greatest cover of this song. But have you heard the Simon and Garfunkel acoustic version with Andy Williams? Pure magic!

[@RiC_David]

It's been nearly ten years since I watched this and I was pleased to see it pop up in my recommends and still be out there getting views and listens. The performance is incredible, I remembered it being very good but it still caught me off guard! I can't think of many adult male singers who could sing that last 'Parsley' as clearly and beautifully as that, it's inspiring.

[@Rattletrap-xs8il]

Truly one of the best covers of this song I have ever heard.

[@EileenSharp]

My obsession with this song continues...this is really pretty.

[@PatrickSaiSiThuKhant]

In 2024 and still listening. And still new ❤

[@Datanka69]

Holy friggen Hell, that was epic......

[@davidcracknell2008]

I initially came here to listen to the guitar arrangements but literally blown away by your voices. Perfect harmonies. The best cover of this I've ever heard. Much respect. Subscribed to the channel ☺

[@adam9386]

sterling has a perfect pitch and timbre match with his guitar and his voice becomes nearly indistinguishable in the melody a few times over the song. thats an honest to god jaw dropper.

[@Markus050995]

Not everyday my whole body is filled with goosebumps.. This is extraordinarily amazing!

[@boltonjack]

Exactly my sentiment man! Those harmonies are pure bliss :)

[@Seanbyford]

Simply wonderful. Yes it’s a cover, but Jesus….what a cover.

[@Livinghighandwise]

Why doesn't this have a million view yet?

[@misselliebenton]

Love the way you two do Simon & Garfunkel!! You need to do more songs of theirs!!! PLEASE??!!!

[@josephabouassi]

It's been 13 years!!! and this is one of the best cover i every heard!!! All the respect to you Guys❤

[@zombiedude25]

Still listening in 2024, always listen to this version when I want to hear scarborough fair!

[@EdwinHendraKusuma]

UNBELIEVABLY MAGNIFICENT!!!

[@Ricofede09]

Just one word: perfection.

[@jocika022]

This is not about coping S&G version. They touch a soul of the medieval England. They are more British than S&G, they have this in their veins -)))

[@mikescampfire429]

Just saw this so many years later. Yes I’m going to Scarborough fair. Perfect

[@mikeabad6929]

Awesome performance! Your version of Scarborough Fair is very hypnotic. Two thumbs up... ☝️

[@hicsunt5043]

Whoa......discovery of the year here......vocal and guitar impeccability with a 12 string bonus. Fantastic.

[@wendywilliams2168]

I feel the same. 😮❤❤❤

[@Carl-jm2yw]

Good job guy’s 👍🏻 I grew up with the Sterling, his brothers, and sister.

[@Carl-jm2yw]

Hey Mike, Although I just followed you this evening, not realizing that I wasn’t before, I’ve been watching your videos for some time now. One of your video’s that I really like is you and your friend’s rendition of the Kink’s, “Lola”. I was checking out some of your video’s and came across this video and thought, 🤔💭, is that Sterling? His brother, Dale, and I went to school together in GR. Dale was my best man in ‘89. Later on that same year, I was Dale’s best man as well. Now going on 35 year’s, we are still married to the same Beautiful and Wonderful women. I haven’t seen Sterling since 1989. I see that you are out of Denver CO. I live in Windsor CO. Are you performing close by anytime soon? I would love to see you perform sometime. Whoever you’re performing with, you always seem to make them shine. On a serious note, Mike you are All simply Awesome. Keep it up my new friend. Not sure if you 2 still preform together. If so, please tell Sterling that Carl Bernal from his hometown, said 👋Hello👋 Congratulation’s to All Of You for your success.

[@daniele.82]

Men, your're unreal! Bravi✌️

[@davidcipielewski5321]

Ya talk about nailing it. This has got to be the best version on this I've ever heard. Paul just told Art WTF..

[@malemd]

Unfrickingbelievable....moved me to tears 😢

[@LuciaSaltala]

Utterly beautiful.....

[@ilkejany.4443]

It’s been 10years since they upload this video and it’s been 6years since I first saw this video wow. Still my fave

[@Drifter2100]

Oh my God! This guy is singing all my favourite songs. God bless you Mike and Sterling. I doubt if anyone else would be able to sing it as precisely. You both are surely gifted. Thanks for sharing all these wonders with us.

[@The_Weissman]

I didn't think I could hold my breath that long. This is a breathtaking, entrancing performance. A still moment in time.

[@lucasrafael8777]

What a masterpiece… I keep coming back here to listen this amazing song.

[@cabadbaranagusan3058]

BEST VERSION I'VE HEARD 10 YEARS AGO. UNTIL TODAY!. 10 Years I've been playing this one of a kind.

[@Carolyn665]

Damn! You guys just raised the bar.

[@stevengreen7484]

HOLY SHIT!!! I dare anyone to find a better cover than this!! AMAZING

[@iforgottowatermyplant5818]

Please dont hate me but... You guys are much better than the original. I grew up with this song and now I'm 21 years old and I instantly started crying. It's one of the favourite songs of my father, so I showed him this Cover. And he started crying too. Thank you guys for this peace of heaven

[@andrewmiller5359]

This is so good I just threw a chair out the window.

[@kheir07]

The best cover ever. Period. You two.must be music teachers and performers in your spare time. You are amazingly talented. Perfectionists.

[@jepjep7373]

This is for me the best cover of this song so far.

[@rocco...]

Possibly the best cover tune of any song in history!

[@VauxhallViva1975]

Stunning...... Superb does not describe this.

[@karatepopsicle]

4 years later and it's still an amazing cover for me. No one even comes Close.

[@lisajames5686]

I love you guys!!! You're doing a GREAT JOB!!! Your new fan♥

[@brooke80448]

This cover is phenomenal! You guys did justice to a song not many people will attempt, and you did it beautifully

[@rocco...]

Sterling Cottam put the + in the A+ on this version.

[@thawatchaitantakarn7665]

The best cover I ever heard