Simon & Garfunkel, Andy Williams - Scarborough Fair/Canticle - Live

Andy Williams Show, 4/28/1968 - introduced by Andy
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[@oldboyoverland]

54 years ago, and still one of the finest, most human, and purest recordings ever made.

[@Plucebro]

If I could have Alice In Chains cover this song, I believe it would be amazing

[@blueodum]

In centuries, when historian write of the decline of Western civilization, they might point to this piece and compare it to virtually any of the popular music of today.

[@franktaconelli9095]

Not really an Andy Williams fan butvthis is great; their voices blend really well

[@yogi9631]

@@franktaconelli9095haven’t heard of Andy Williams songs but his rendition of Love Story is to perfection n one of the most romantic songs. Should have a listen.

[@hellomcflyy]

almost scary it's so good...

[@dylanmanicfanaticHipCatRecords]

This isn't a song, it's a spell.

[@GreatGooglyMoogley16]

Hahaha yeah.

[@sandrapereira5896]

Stunningly beautiful vouces

[@brianambrosemcmahon8531]

Sandra Pereira Andy’s voice sublime.

[@kjsfl386]

Lovely

[@odiemodie1]

This spell can be cast on me any day, anywhere, any time...

[@Ozymandi_as]

They sound exceptionally good together - you can see how carefully Andy Williams is listening, to make sure that his voice blends with Arty's and Paul's as near perfectly as anyone could wish for. The three of them perform the song like a piece of chamber music. Their reverence for the text adds to its air of mystery, but it is their attentiveness to each other that makes this performance so particularly touching.

[@aprilheflin8415]

Oh AMEN you said it right!

[@MrMjp58]

Andy was one of the few who could match Artie’s sublime sound.

[@Greebstreebling]

The days when life was simpler and the future was full of hope.

[@AmyWinehouseReal]

I listen to S&G a lot and as a young man I must say whenever this song comes on on shuffle i can feel the hope it may have exported, but I also hear the hopelessness of our modern day society in it and I know I sound like the joker and I know I haven’t struggled hardly financially, but everyday it’s as if it gets grimmer and grimmer as the door slowly shuts on this world.

[@oscarfernandez2521]

❤☮️✌️

[@birgittavanblitterswijk6998]

So true.

[@oesphogianthroatcancerpoli3591]

Simpler maybe but the hope is still there. You just have to look harder for it in our complex world.

[@DonaldWalker-su8nj]

Not to be a downer, but this was the Viet Nam era and this was a protest song. Gorgeous and impactful as it was, these were extremely troubled times in America.

[@howie9751]

I usually hate when artists sing with the host. But this one is special.

[@arnoldmeiring7710]

To those born after 1999 - these are REAL MUSICIANS !!!

[@stevehoulihan726]

How do you improve perfection? Add Andy Williams.

[@ferabra8939]

wow...really...one guitar, one mic, three voices, no autotune, no effects. Sublime.

[@lloydmoss217]

That’s what you get when people know how to sing “well”. 🤣

[@dichter331]

@@lloydmoss217 Mhm, there is the still today used "hall-effect". But thats just minor thing in this perfomance. ;) My favorite is the canon singing. :)

[@johnkendall6962]

My music teacher told me years ago there are singers and there are performers that sing. They are not often the same. Here is a perfect example of what he meant.

[@henriklarsson7835]

Sublime is the word

[@mosin9105]

Yep, once upon a time live performances were done by people who had talent.

[@kshred3043]

Totally sublime. Enormous respect for Andy Williams. The original is a already a masterpiece. Yet, somehow, Andy Williams joined them and enhanced it to another level.

[@amdg2023]

Absolutely

[@mrs.tweezers7546]

If butter (🧈) could sing, it would sound like this. Having listened to Simon & Garfunkel, my entire life, they are & will remain my very favorite, owning prime real estate in a portion of my heart. There are a couple of great videos of Art singing with his son, Art Jr.💕

[@bettye444]

He absolutely did. Perfect trio.

[@nancymoody123]

Beautiful ❤

[@grantstewart457]

Absolutely my thoughts too

[@shaykatz5648]

This is a perfect example of why I love KZbin & thank you for posting this piece of music magic.

[@markvon4650]

This is undoubtedly the most sweetest beautiful song that three incredible talented men could ever sing.

[@dougamundson6836]

Cripes, I thought I was the only one who recognized the talent of these three guys together. THANK YOU!

[@jmc64150]

One guitar, one microphone, three chairs, one Masterpiece.

[@gleff3345]

Less is more.

[@johnkendall6962]

It was interesting that Art Garfunkle faced Andy Williams so they could harmonize easier. He sang with Paul so much they probably could have harmonized in their sleep. I might like this version even better than the original

[@MrKonradsen]

With talent, skill and good songs you dont need anything fancy.

[@jerometaperman7102]

Two world class singers and one of the greatest American poets of the 20th century.

[@davidaryanto3034]

Speachless

[@padraicfallon8902]

This is one of the most beautiful harmonies I've ever heard

[@knowmusicman157]

CSN is close. Guinevere with Crosby an Nash. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHZgIeMi8eAodE And America Ventura Highway.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

@suzanne molina STARBABY yeah Andy's contribution here was so pure & the 3 of them together exquisite 👌

[@howie9751]

@suzanne molina STARBABY I don't think it's better, but it is very good for an acoustic version.

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

@@howie9751 IT has always been ACOUSTIC!!!

[@yahyatsb8709]

this was 55 years ago!!!

[@vidiot9006]

Amazing... And nothing like it today!

[@Triththaus]

2 years before I was born so amazing

[@NytronX]

This is one of the best live performances in history. Almost pitch perfect without autotune.

[@anderander5662]

I honestly think people are getting less talented..

[@postbezorgercafepostbezorg1044]

@@anderander5662 i dont think so, i think the taste becomes more commercial instead of focusing on quality. Good singers get autotuned, even when they don `t need it and the result would even be better without. But everything sounds a bit nowadays like our household utensils: from plastic

[@brianambrosemcmahon8531]

Andy Williams perfect harmony with art Garfunkel’s haunting voice .

[@MrKonradsen]

Interesting blend, well done.

[@cacampbell3654]

And, Paul Simon’s voice and guitar! Wonder if they all worked in the arrangement?! The timing is so intensely nuanced and razor sharp!!!

[@charlyconville4212]

Perfect Harmony! Gifted!

[@rickgarcia7334]

I love Artie voice. Just beautiful.

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

Andy's voice Blended beautifully with Arts.

[@user-lb1ry4yp1z]

Who is still listening to this beautiful song in this suffering 2020? ? so effortless - always enjoy such peace of music,yes,its truly beautiful and mesmerizing,sorely missed!

[@traceybanting3952]

暗香826 we are in England, not been out of the house for 18 days due to Corona / Covid19. Thankfully, there is music, novels and KZbin 😊 xx

[@zdzichus.3264]

@@traceybanting3952 I can see the time, ehen someone will pull out net plug, pretty soon... I know how it sounds... People would go to fight for that on their towns' streets... 8 weeks at home? Like in prison? For exactly what reason? WTF? Stay sane, everyone, pls... And safe, of course! :-)

[@giulioterramoto5051]

I am listening this great song

[@bloodywoman4882]

❤

[@parryhere85]

暗香826 i do

[@LL-bl8hd]

We all know Simon and Garfunkel's voices were made for each other, but who could have guessed that Andy Williams would have fit in so perfectly as a third voice? Kind of makes you wish they had worked together more.

[@yankeejohn58]

Nobody Harmonized Better than Simon and Garfunkel in their Prime, Andy Williams Didn't miss a Beat Collaborating on this as a Trio! WOW! Awesome!

[@Coowallsky]

The Everly Bros...Bee Gees....

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

@@Coowallsky the Everly Brothers and Bee Gees were very good granted but they were no Simon and garfunkel.

[@zoransavic6742]

They learned from Everly brothers and the Beatles, or so they said. But nevertheless another example of great voice harmony...which is rare...even with opera singers..

[@charlespage-camacho2115]

@yankeejohn58 speaking of collabs, as soon as I heard this song with these three singing with nothing more than a microphone, an acoustic, and well... their passion. After listening to a few repeats, an idea for a fanfic starring them popped into my brain; set in the medieval period. I imagine casting Simon & Garfunkel as common serfs drafted into the chivalry to amuse the noblemen with their music. And as for Andy Williams, he'll be portraying the lead knight of the pack, on the verge of being demoted from his position when he was caught flirting with the queen, with this war being his only chance for redemption. And along the way, through thick and thin, a friendship brews.

[@johncole118]

My apologies to Andy. I always despised his shows and never took time to listen, but now I know that he can sing and I am sorry I never gave him my ear.

[@thomashemeon2069]

I had forgotten how beautiful Andy Williams’ voice was…

[@Nicksonian]

Doesn’t get credit for being one of the great male voices of the 20th Century

[@toddjohnson271]

Also for Christmas.......he is awesome!

[@jdemarco]

He was incredible!

[@stevedelsignore8407]

He was Michael Buble before Michael Buble

[@superorangeish]

We are so lucky to be on Earth during this era.

[@carmentorres1271]

Flawless vocal harmonies, they took this to another level and the song was perfection already. I've watched it like 10 times in a row.

[@TylerLampropoulos-di9kv]

Me too

[@eddiepower3876]

10 times 😮

[@RedPen1966]

I never realized until now...Andy Williams' voice is like the perfect blend of Simon & Garfunkel. I've never heard this performance before tonight and I had to go check my S&G collection to make sure he wasn't featured on their commercial recording of it. Stunningly, hauntingly exquisite.

[@user-wf2wp6re7l]

Dear Lord. They included the Canticle. Loss for words here. Touches the soul.

[@shaunheathcote2132]

Its ashame they don't make music like this anymore. Pure harmony

[@ednigma6526]

They do. You just won't often hear it in the mainstream. Perhaps look through the NPR Tiny Desk series of gigs, for a start: some very fine performances on there from a diverse range of people. Nickel Creek have a great little gig on there, using a single omnidirectional mic, and really good use of harmonies. Anyway, dig in to that collection.

[@susanpendell4215]

This is better than Simon and Garfunkle alone and Andy adds a sweetness to it. Their voices are beautiful together. Heart heart :) I would love to have this on DVD to listen to.

[@paulnodalo9130]

I would say this is one of the best songs I have listened too in my whole life. Andy Williams effortless vocals make this song a masterpiece and so much better than the Simon and Art Garfunkel original.

[@lamdao1242]

Yes. Agreed.

[@deirdreniemann4044]

Because they can do 3 part harmonies and they are all genius musically

[@Wixom2200]

Andy Williams is bold and smokin'!!!!!

[@malbourne805]

I wish they had recorded this version in the studio at the time.

[@nicoletan3792]

Lyrics: (Feel free to correct me and have fun) Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine Tell her to make me a cambric shirt Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Without no seams nor needle work Then she'll be a true love of mine Tell her to find me an acre of land (in the deep forest green) Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (Tracing of sparrow on snow-crested ground) Between the salt water and the sea strands (Bedclothes the child of the mountain) Then she'll be a true love of mine (Sleeps unaware of the clarion call) Tell her to reap it with a sickle of leather (Blazing in scarlet battalions) Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Generals order their soldiers to kill) And gather it all in a bunch of heather (A cause they've long ago forgotten) Then she'll be a true love of mine Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine

[@emilymarx5551]

🌲🌷Kai: THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR THE LYRICS ! How kind of you to share them with us.

[@Pluggit1953]

I think it’s candlewick shirt.

[@Zzyzzyx]

You've got some lines missing... Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine Tell her to make me a cambric shirt (On the side of a hill in the deep forest green) Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Tracing of sparrow on snow-crested ground) Without no seams nor needlework (Blankets and bedclothes the child of the mountain) Then she'll be a true love of mine (Sleeps unaware of the clarion call) Tell her to find me an acre of land (On the side of a hill, a sprinkling of leaves) Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Washes the grave with silvery tears) Between the salt water and the sea strand (A soldier cleans and polishes a gun) Then she'll be a true love of mine Tell her to reap it in a sickle of leather (War bellows, blazing in scarlet battalions) Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Generals order their soldiers to kill) And to gather it all in a bunch of heather (And to fight for a cause they've long ago forgotten) Then she'll be a true love of mine Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine

[@zzcanasta]

@@Pluggit1953 No, it's cambric, which is a finely-woven cloth - originally linen, later cotton. Now known as 'Chambray'.

[@motisujanani5750]

Thanks

[@Dogtagnan]

That guitar picking pattern is very complex so to play it and sing in harmony at the same time is maestro level

[@chrishatton2642]

Paul’s guitar skill is very underrated.

[@chriscarter5720]

I bought this when it first came out as a track on an EP (Vinyl, remember?) I listened to it over and over, blown away by the simplicity and purity of the sounds Art and Paul made together. Hearing it now in 2024 I am transported back to a time when my whole life was before me. In my 72nd year and still, I hope, with years to come, I shall go to my music room, pick up the guitar, and play this for myself, for you and for all of us who grew up in that magical era. Peace and joy be with you all.

[@mrbobevans]

Paul Simon is a genius.

[@jasphybadilla8669]

People asked... Why would you listen to old songs? Answer: THIS!

[@DeMonfa13]

Stupid people - this is true music!!

[@carolewerda5412]

You are so right. Andy Williams has an amazing voice and Art......no one sings more beautiful than Art Garfunkel. No one ever. Together they are amazing. I could listen to this forever.

[@sasquatch3217]

jasphy Badilla I often feel I am the reincarnation of someone with very good taste.. Harrison is my favorite Beatle, nobody could play like Stevie Ray, and fuck I miss Chris Cornell... l owe my current existence to music, good music, music that not only makes you feel alive, but at times keep you that way. \m/

[@waybear7]

Because they are GREAT SONGS.... Makes me feel young , again

[@markrymanowski8400]

jasphy Badilla Another answer is: All songs get old.

[@bakilacat1]

Soo beautiful and that Andy sang so respectfully so gratefully. He wasn’t one to have to steal the show…. All 3 beautiful!

[@MN8]

grateful

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

Yes Andy did a great job but I don't think he would have been able to Out Show art Garfunkel's voice. Both have beautiful voices but Arts is so unique and smooth and mesmerizing.

[@singluna888]

Andy Williams had one of the smoothest voices I've ever heard. Beautiful. He was perfect with them.

[@garonpresley]

The quality Andy Williams had is that he made everything so effortless - always seemed at ease with any peace of music he ttempted. This is truly beautiful and mesmerizing: I've always loved Art's angelic voice and Simon's genius - dare I say this is even better than the original. Wish this was on I-tunes. RIP Mr. Williams, you and your class will be sorely missed!

[@Azabaxe80]

This is what happens when a superb entertainer like Williams finds himself in the midst of artists. They can hang, even add something meaningful to the mix, but they're mostly appreciative to be thrown in a depth where they rarely swim. This is good.

[@Thetruepianoman]

@@Azabaxe80 I wouldn't go that far

[@Wixom2200]

@@Azabaxe80 I love your comment! " They can hang....." Whew

[@pauljolly9320]

I agree with you all. Possibly the best version I’ve ever heard. Andy definitely ‘hangs’ with them. His voice has possibly a touch more classical richness, but when you listen to all their voices in all their parts, wow! It just fits together so well

[@4UPrettyLady]

@@pauljolly9320 well said. MY thoughts exactly.

[@TomMcRand]

Andy Williams had the voice that he could sing with anybody

[@ogiecruz8063]

Andy Williams the greatest if not one of the greatest balladeers in music history

[@SuperStrik9]

Beautiful. Just unbelievably beautiful...

[@mbradleyc6165]

For fuck's sake, this is so beautiful. They are all smiling that smile when you know you are making art.

[@donniesdonuts9095]

Mr Simon almost lost it 'bout 1/2 way thru. I thought he was going to laugh-sing the line

[@MegaSimplysimon]

Andy Williams had a wonderful voice,compliments the irreplaceable Simon and Garfunkel.

[@bobadkins7377]

President Reagan said that Andy Williams’ voice was ‘a National treasure’.

[@josephrocha142]

Why am I surprised that Andy Williams sounds so great? He's Andy Williams for a reason. Lol. Of course Simon and Garfunkel are great too.

[@kevinoconnor4102]

I was at a funeral a few years ago. Instead of the usual holy songs the family played this as the coffin was laid to rest. Everyone got goose bumps and cried their eyes out. It was truly beautiful.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

How unique. But what a beautiful, soothing song to choose at such a fitting time.

[@Calbenmike]

Andy Williams was so underrated as a vocalist.

[@captainamerica9353]

Right, that's why he had his own TV show, no talent at all.

[@jayvonck3311]

Dang my dude be nice! Lol

[@jeangough8053]

Not by me!

[@OperaJH]

Underrated? Never!!! Sold millions of records had his own show and theatre and won tons of Awards. He is an icon of American music.

[@tc1817]

Define "underrated."

[@traceycreech409]

Paul Simon's perfect acoustic accompaniment with the flawless harmonies makes this a true masterpiece. I'm so glad I found this.

[@rodjones117]

An accompaniment he, er, borrowed - listen to Martin Carthy's version...

[@traceycreech409]

Thanks, I will.

[@gottawonder9091]

Me too. Absolute magic

[@Nicksonian]

Paul Simon is a great guitar player. No doubt.

[@fleeberjud4986]

My Father was a member of "The Goodtime Singers" and he performed on The Andy Williams Show for a number of years in the early 60's. Mr Williams was always great to us kids and by my Dad's account he was as good a boss as he was a singer. The years Dad spent on Mr Williams' show were among his fondest memories of a 50 year career in Show Business.

[@MrGordonSims]

Oh KZbin algorithm gods, thank you for recommending this. Always loved S&G. Honestly I know Andy Williams mainly from his two Christmas songs they roll out around the holidays every year, but now I have a new appreciation for him.

[@Blind-Ghost-1980]

I love internet algorithms. They brought me here. No regrets.😊

[@rockit6553]

When you have true talent, a stool, a light, a guitar & mic is all you need.

[@Kate-hu5uz]

Simon & Garfunkel are artistically unimpeachable. Andy Williams was in a class of his own, with a silky voice that sounded like a roll of velvet softly cascading down a gentle slope. This is an exquisite performance of one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written. Nothing like this will ever come again, and I feel very fortunate to have been around during this wonderful era of music.

[@cookingprof]

Singing Canticles requires a high level of concentration . You need to be focused on the other singers because you have few other musical cues. These three men do it well. IMHO

[@cueballB]

+cookingprof Indeed. And looking at their faces and how they're enjoying it, it's stunning to see how easy it comes to them.

[@carolewerda5412]

Perfection

[@davidbeatty3540]

Your humble opinion is right on target. ...

[@NEMO-NEMO]

I sang Canticles in High School Madrigals, and the concentration needed to perpetually be in melodic balance with the other singers was a wonderful lesson in team work. I loved it.

[@mercycorrales6005]

Found this only today. Been listening to this song for the last five decades. This version is the best. The word sublime came to mind before I even saw the other comments. Sublime indeed!

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

me too - absolutely stunning

[@rogershore3128]

Me too and it's amazing..... Wow is the right word

[@jackswalwell]

Me too!

[@morrisvannieuwendam1320]

Anyone 2022? Goddamn.. So beautiful... wished we where living in this time...

[@Troubleshooter125]

I've been listening to this since I first discovered it, about five years ago. For that matter, I've been listening to S&G since _Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme_ came out, and their work still finds my turntable and CD player regularly. And to have Williams join them? I mean Get Out Of Dodge! Truly transcendent!

[@edwardyoung5943]

I am a 30 years old Chinese,I love their song and voice. I was moving and tears down every time when I heard their singing.They are fantastic and stunning all the time in my heart!

[@johnkurtz7705]

Sometimes you hear something that is timeless magnificence

[@nitiparamatapon9690]

I am 50 yrs. old from Thailand. I have been in love with this song since I was 13. This song inspired me to learn guitar and won university guitar and singing contest 9 years later. Nice memory... 😊

[@milaanvigraham8664]

@@nitiparamatapon9690 Wish people like us three from across the world could come together and harmonise and play this song :)

[@SI-py4yi]

I'm 62, South Korean, and feels the same like you, which means we enters into the same purity when we are filled with beautiful sounds, regardless of our physical age.

[@josianebesset9090]

@@SI-py4yi I'm 66 . It's thé same feeling since 50 years. In France : pureté, beauté, limpide. Inaltérable .

[@ryanlippert480]

I think people forget how incredibly talented Simon and Garfunkel were.

[@chet3louisiana558]

Never a more beautiful song was written. Andy did it justice.

[@michaelgray7847]

It's musical poetry , Quintessentially English .

[@davidhancock5529]

Very old traditional English song ❤

[@davidknott5636]

Pitch perfect

[@whamases]

I love the liquid-sounding quality of the guitar.

[@ezzong]

Paul Simon might not have the in your face soloing virtuosity, but he makes in beautiful arpeggios and fingerstyle phrases.

[@captainamerica9353]

@@ezzong , hey man, you mean he don't shred on a 24 fret PRS?

[@diffbreak2366]

Followers of shredding will not understand the complexity of fingerpicking where EACH finger of both hands has to follow its own rhythm independently yet have to create a composite rhythm pattern. It takes more practice time to learn Anji by S&G than Stairway by Zeppelin.

[@stevepotocin9501]

Andy Williams has the greatest timbre God ever gave a pop singer.

[@abeziona4389]

The effect is so calm, sincere, graceful, and what beautiful harmonies!

[@itchieG]

This is absolutely unbelievable, an absolute perfect masterclass in harmony. Literally gives me goosebumps every time..

[@gottawonder9091]

Me too! I just came across this now and I'm speechless! Such beauty is breath taking and ethereal and also seems as it can't be real its that perfect. Divine.

[@thomasweaver8993]

@@gottawonder9091 Its profound grace and beauty is overwhelming. I have watched this ten times or more and each time I weep.

[@mrsblue3011]

Richard you are so right!

[@joelribeiro7326]

Amo esta melodia desde que conheci o LP gravado no Central Park em Nova York, em 1970, quando ouvi a primeira vez. Nunca tinha ouvido tamanha harmonia e beleza em apenas duas vozes masculinas. Em 1970. Desde aquela data, continuo gostando da mesma forma. Acho difícil surgir outra dupla com o mesmo nível de Simon e Garfunkel.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Andy Williams called Simon & Garfunkel "my brothers" Andy was absolutely touched by their profound talent!

[@jonathanmacpac]

"Generals order their soldiers to kill And to fight for a cause they've long ago forgotten." Killing outlives reason.

[@willjenkins3529]

Amen. I am a vet. It's was a unjust war. Still in this place .God bless.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@willjenkins3529 Hang in there bro.

[@TomFoti]

Thank you.

[@mattjames5694]

@@willjenkins3529 Thanks, Will.

[@gabrielbetesh8268]

Garfunkel, the second best male voice in modern music.

[@jamesyoung1356]

It's the greatest medieval sounding ballad of all time

[@xannondaalder1173]

Truly the best version of this song. Such pure harmonies, such clear guitar, just beautiful. Would’ve loved it if Andy Williams would’ve recorded an album with Simon & Garfunkel when they were still together and he was still alive.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Art Garfunkel’s voice had such an effortless, open quality to it, and great range. Simon’s writing was second to none. And Andy Williams was such an amazing vocalist himself. Great stuff.

[@gottawonder9091]

I know right? Art looks like he's not even trying whenever he sings - no straining or facial expressions of effort - just this unreal clarity that's like pouring water whenever he sings. What a gift to be given and personally I'm so glad he shared it with the world. Him and Simon together are just à match made in heaven .

[@polara01]

Long time fan of Simon and Garfunkel's but never heard this before. this is absolutely incredible and Andy Williams is a perfect fit for their voices in Harmony and he actually adds something to this to where now I am spoiled for life and this is my favorite version of this song now. I wonder if Andy ever did anything else with them if not it would be a shame. They could have easily made an album together because the three of their voices together are just incredible. Not sure if Simon and Garfunkel's egos (or record labels) could have handled that but we would have been spoiled nonetheless. In any event I am so grateful to have found this treasure!

[@TheTimdoyle]

Agreed.

[@chunchuenyum2207]

I can't stop listening to this song because I have ever heard that so much beautiful performance.

[@katef6154]

beautiful version of this. I swear Art Garfunkel can sing with anybody

[@MiFilipinas]

I am 12 and I love this song.

[@epicycles700]

Good for you -- you're musically discerning!

[@bryanbordelon9784]

Incredible and perfect blending of voices...warm, velvety and comforting.

[@pascalmizac8233]

Even for my french ears, it's sound incredibly. I love it.

[@tb8651]

Listened and liked this song for decades. Didn't realize this is a protest song till a few years ago. Now I love it but the lyrics cut my heart deep.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

Protest song...??? How so ?? Thought this was a Medieval/ Ren time period song.

[@cyndianderson7056]

Like Andy Williams said...they didn't need lights and dancers and all that. Pure, raw talent. That's all that's needed. And they had it. Mesmerizing.

[@strafe777]

Amazing! Andy actually added to it to make it even better, and that's not easy when it's already great.

[@raystaar]

That was beautiful. Andy Williams was a fine singer and musician and such a nice man. I met him once at Western Recorders in Los Angeles. He was a big star at the time and I was just a lowly roadie, but he couldn't have been more gracious and warm.

[@bempst550]

I love how happy Andy is during this performance.

[@gmanhirt8818]

Paul simon is an amazing guitar player!

[@boosh90]

love him, he's become a massive influence on me in the last few years, the s&g stuff anyway

[@gmanhirt8818]

look at how he strums the guitar and listen to how the strings resonate! this is something im goin to try to work on myself! 3:25

[@gmanhirt8818]

he strums up on the strings and it sounds so beautiful!

[@55points]

I never heard Andy Williams singing with Simon and Garfunkel, His sweet voice went extremely well with this beautiful song. It was magical to me. Thanks for posting it.

[@joaoantoniobonatti3426]

These three are my favorite Singers. Even before S&G, I used to sing by heart all Andy's hits. Lovely Voice and Great Performances. Fortunately Internet saved these precious gems to us ...

[@smsucks7174]

Andy Williams performed many of my favorite Christmas songs. Lovely voice

[@tomprice6262]

to me, this video displays the brillance of art garfunkel...he is masterful

[@bedeashby6323]

Tom Price - and Simons range isn't bad, but his guitar playing is so good

[@sunraininlife5771]

being a duet or a band is more of a chemistry... so, eventually both play a crucial role in the outcome ;)

[@abutterflyloves]

When I was a kid.. I loved Paul Simon.. but always loved the harmonies. As I am now a Grandma.. I see Art Garfunkel as a angel spirit on earth, cloaked in a human body. And Paul Simon.. POET.

[@vidiot9006]

An amazing mesmerizing perfect performance! So fortunate I lived during that era...

[@stevet603]

2:23 when Art looks at Andy and you can see his face saying Holy crap, and Paul smirking, timeless:)

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

Andy Williams was a genius singer. He blended in like he was always a part of the song.

[@parratt-world]

Precious ... damn it. That brought a tear to this old fella's eye.

[@mattjames5694]

Me too, man.

[@lukesaucier1980]

So I'm not the only one...

[@johndoran1754]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Art and Andy are awesome together, you can see how much they enjoyed singing together

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

They didn't write it though. But I agree

[@slackdude1]

Impossibly beautiful.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Paul Simon said Artie had one of the purest, most beautiful voices he'd ever heard and it inspired him. Andy Williams also had a beautiful, sweet high tenor voice.

[@huhu4408]

I think chilling is a good description. The beauty of this in the backdrop of the chaos of 1968

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

It was written in the time of the Tudors.

[@Skicrazee]

The complexity of simplicity is truly amazing... a guitar, three voices, thought provoking lyrics. Music in a clean and almost naked state from a time so long ago, but not really. Thank you for posting this magnificent version.

[@jasminejones9937]

Great music is .. timeless 👍

[@walterholder6077]

A three part harmony as beautiful as ever there was. In modern music it exists not at all. Style and fashion have displaced it, to our misfortune

[@gottawonder9091]

oh..my..God! How is that sort of beauty possible? I swear I could smell the Heather and fires cooking the evening meal . This is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever heard.

[@meandillar07]

The best version of this song anywhere, 3 breathtakingly talented men and Andy Williams helps turn this already great song into something truly celestial.

[@Coowallsky]

bixbybixby: "I think Andy Williams almost can't handle the directness and intensity and depth of feeling and beauty that's coming from Garfunkel's singing and face and eyes during the song" Make no mistake that there is a look of awe in Art's eyes as he harmonizes with one of popular music's best.

[@Laura-ch7fl]

Filthy McNasty: I also see Paul Simon just being so awed by how wonderful his version of this song is turning out and on television for millions to witness!

[@janetclaireSays]

Andy added another layer of richness to a beautiful song! I am really impressed that he respected the song and the genre enough to sing it the way Simon and Garfunkel meant for it to be sung, and not turn it into an "Andy Williams' song." It really highlights what a lovely voice he had.

[@4985boo]

I find it very odd that you thought he would disrespect their song.

[@frankkelleher1888]

3 of my favourite singers love ❤️ from Ireland

[@thewordofgord]

The only live version which accurately replicates the original studo arrangement. Exquisite.

[@johndoran1754]

Andy had a great voice, this is beyond beautiful

[@ibassnote]

Surprised by Andy’s beautiful voice. Of course , I shouldn’t be!

[@user-fw8rm1yv3i]

I was born in the late sixties-my parents were Simon and Garfunkel fans and I was fortunate to grow up hearing this song often. It never, ever gets old-always amazing every time I hear it. Somber and haunting yet hopeful at the same time. This harmonizing is beautiful. Reminds me of safety and simpler times.