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SONG WITHIN A SONG!! | Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel (Reaction)

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@SusanGordon-bf2cg
@SusanGordon-bf2cg 10 күн бұрын
Riding in the car with my 5 year old listening to Scarborough Fair. When it ended, she turned to me and said " I'm glad Parsley saved Rosemary in time!"
@mimiwiz1
@mimiwiz1 10 күн бұрын
That's adorable! ❤
@conniedean1977
@conniedean1977 9 күн бұрын
That’s so precious! ❤
@procopiusaugustus6231
@procopiusaugustus6231 9 күн бұрын
We played S&G on road trips when the kids were little. They loved it.
@scotties.3414
@scotties.3414 9 күн бұрын
LOL that's hilarious
@joonzville
@joonzville 3 күн бұрын
The Scarborough Fair song is an old English folk song. Simon & Garfunkel made a counterpoint song of this with the other verses - the ones in parentheses (I think those verses were written by Paul Simon). Scarborough Fair was in the repertoire of my high school choir. We were absolutely thrilled when this came out from S&G in ‘66! We sang our version (same tune without the counterpoint verses) at almost every concert for several years, it was really popular.
@RicoCosta317
@RicoCosta317 10 күн бұрын
Man for a minute I thought you weren't gonna get the meaning then at the last minute you nailed it. Impressive. As far as the meaning of the herbs, I found this on a website: "For the Romans, parsley was a symbol of death and rebirth often used to decorate tombs; sage was a healing herb and thought to impart immortality and wisdom; rosemary was the herb of remembrance used both at weddings and funerals; thyme was said to give courage." Fascinating stuff for an all-time classic.
@jennifergriswold6240
@jennifergriswold6240 10 күн бұрын
That and... All the herbs are meant to improve the taste of food. Remember, in medieval times there wasn't refrigeration! Scarborough Fair is a very old song. There are many, many verses. One that is used to sometimes to end the song goes... Love imposes impossible tasks Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme But none more so than any would ask She once was a true love of mine.
@johnbrowne2170
@johnbrowne2170 10 күн бұрын
When music was beautiful.
@objectiveobserver4278
@objectiveobserver4278 9 күн бұрын
Two songs put together. The first is about a former love and the singer gives her impossible tasks to become his love once again; the singer doesn't really love her and does not want her. The second song (the words in parenthesis) is about a call to war for a cause the nobody even remembers. The battle takes place in the night while civilians, including a small child, are sleeping; the village is ambushed and children are dead. This song is so soft and beautiful that you think it is a feel good tune. The lyrics say otherwise. Thank you for your reaction. You did your research and get it. Most reactors have no clue. I love your reactions and I am a subscriber.
@AliasMark69
@AliasMark69 10 күн бұрын
I'm sure you can understand the impact these guys had on us all back then. Every song so thought provoking with brilliant arrangements. Nice choice
@DrStrangelove3891
@DrStrangelove3891 10 күн бұрын
She'll never be his true love because he is dead, he died in the war and left her behind.
@dianefiske-foy4717
@dianefiske-foy4717 7 күн бұрын
There’s another version of the song on Esteban Richmond’s channel that’s titled “Scarborough Fair - The History behind Lyrics” that tells the history of the song while a woman named Amy sings a version of the song. There are different versions of the song and no one knows who wrote it.
@santacruz7455
@santacruz7455 9 күн бұрын
Lots of medieval images in this song. It was written end of the sixties when the Vietnam war was on its horrible peak. Its basically a wonderful anti war song. A masterpiece if you ask me.
@debrabeck9630
@debrabeck9630 10 күн бұрын
This is one of the most 1960’s “peace” songs that I can think of, and it doesn’t refer to Vietnam once. Great reaction, thank you for choosing it.
@marleneobstnash5517
@marleneobstnash5517 10 күн бұрын
I know the Vietnam War was going on when this song was out, but I always felt that it referred to all wars and conflicts. Peace to all!
@debrabeck9630
@debrabeck9630 9 күн бұрын
@ I agree that it refers to all wars, but Vietnam loomed largely over us all who were of draft age, or whose brothers and friends were. We made that connection then, but it doesn’t mean it only means Vietnam. Peace to you.
@tzcomp
@tzcomp 7 күн бұрын
I'm sure I had the incredulous look on my face the first time I listened to this song in 1966 that you had reacting to this video.
@mikecaetano
@mikecaetano 10 күн бұрын
Nice! Simon & Garfunkel took their recording of "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" to the top forty in the US in 1968. The roots of "Scarborough Fair" trace as far back in time as 1670. In terms of pop music, Simon & Garfunkel went into deep time on this one, and pulled it off with style!
@joerosenman3480
@joerosenman3480 9 күн бұрын
1685 is the end of the high baroque/start of rococo; melodically Scarborough fair is more akin to late Renaissance/early baroque so musically I’d knock 50-75 years off that estimate easily-maybe 100 years without being troubled by it.
@dannycasson1551
@dannycasson1551 10 күн бұрын
I think it's a harpsichord you're talking about. A magical song. Takes you to a different time and place. This is about as perfect a song as you'll ever hear. Just an incredible song.
@kh2099-z5f
@kh2099-z5f 10 күн бұрын
Its two songs in one. The one was written in the 15 hundreds. The other is an anti vietnam war song written by simon and garfunkel. Combined to make an interesting song.
@ebooboo6784
@ebooboo6784 10 күн бұрын
The song is called a Canticle. 2 different songs. One is about war
@CBB672
@CBB672 9 күн бұрын
Beautiful song
@sourisvoleur4854
@sourisvoleur4854 10 күн бұрын
You nailed it -- he give her impossible tasks: make a shirt without seams. Find an acre of land between the the sea and the beach. The verses in parentheses constitute the song "Canticle." It's an anti-vietnam-war song. The main song is a variant of the song "The Elven Knight," which is a Child Ballad. Mr. Child collected English and Scottish folksongs, some dating back 500 years and more.
@chriswiedeman2956
@chriswiedeman2956 10 күн бұрын
I came across a live video of S & G with TV host, Andy Williams in 1968 all singing this song together. It was fantastic!!
@sourisvoleur4854
@sourisvoleur4854 10 күн бұрын
That's a great rendition.
@marianfoley5821
@marianfoley5821 10 күн бұрын
It's called Counterpoint it's 2 songs together. One song is medievil times. The 2nd song is Cantical an 1963 antiwar song by Paul Simon. The medievil song is from the 16th century. The herbs in medievil times are symbols such as love, courage,etc.
@mtnvalley9298
@mtnvalley9298 10 күн бұрын
Man! Now THAT! was a great reaction to an old fave. Loved it, thanks!
@chris...9497
@chris...9497 9 күн бұрын
These are two different songs woven together. One is a traditional English folk song that goes back to at least the mid-17th century ("Scarborough Faire") and the other an anti-war song Paul Simonn wrote ("Canticle"). I would say that what both songs have in common is conflict and the impossibility of resolution. Another meaning for the two songs together is that the one at the faire is a lover awaiting for her beau to return from war, but he was cut down in the conflict. He can never return to her nor be her true love again because he is no longer in this world, hence the impossible tasks that would need to be done before he could reunite with her. The herbs mentioned in the folk song are just filler words, a kind of 'do-be-do-be-do' or 'la-la-la' Please do a reaction to Simon & Garfunkel's "7 O'clock News/Silent Night".
@mandarinlearner
@mandarinlearner 10 күн бұрын
This song is hundreds of years old. The secondary part sung is modern
@singluna888
@singluna888 9 күн бұрын
They performed this on the Andy Williams show. Andy sang along. It even more beautiful. You should check it out.
@BrooklynBear63
@BrooklynBear63 10 күн бұрын
Nice work! Impressive unpacking of complex lyrics.
@elliegee7334
@elliegee7334 10 күн бұрын
Such an incredible song, one of my S&G faves!
@NancyMoran-r3b
@NancyMoran-r3b 10 күн бұрын
I think the voice stacking is called rounds.
@Spo-Dee-O-Dee
@Spo-Dee-O-Dee 10 күн бұрын
English Folk was having a revival around this time - be sure to check out tracks from "Unhalfbricking" or "Liege and Lief" from Fairport Convention...or pretty much anything with Sandy Denny on it.
@copperhopperwarren4788
@copperhopperwarren4788 10 күн бұрын
Would also add PENTANGLE & STEELEYE SPAN to that recommendation...
@AdrianDeVore
@AdrianDeVore 6 күн бұрын
Look into Who Knows Where The Time Goes?, Time None the Wiser, and Genesis Hill.
@picolo4102
@picolo4102 10 күн бұрын
Great job.
@ElizasGrammy
@ElizasGrammy 10 күн бұрын
Rushed right over here when I saw what you were reacting to. YES!!!!!! Thank you!!! 🙂
@AdrianDeVore
@AdrianDeVore 6 күн бұрын
Sergio Mendes and Brasil'66 did an excellent cover of Scarborough Fair.
@dow311
@dow311 10 күн бұрын
Wow your reaction eye opening to me. Thanks
@jamesbickerton2475
@jamesbickerton2475 10 күн бұрын
From the movie "The Graduate". It appeared along with another S & G great, "Mrs. Robinson".
@PML78
@PML78 Күн бұрын
The film is epic but the soundtrack makes it great To the Classics 🫡
@craigreid7178
@craigreid7178 9 күн бұрын
My favorite Simon & Garfunkle song - always reminds me of Christmas time for some reason.
@craigmarkowski7156
@craigmarkowski7156 10 күн бұрын
I really enjoy your reactions , Your Input/ Breakdown of the songs you react to are so in depth and spot on ! These guys will definitely go down in history as Legendary musicians !
@Blue-qr7qe
@Blue-qr7qe 10 күн бұрын
Love this !!!
@donnabert
@donnabert 8 күн бұрын
Nice one, thank you!
@ok-qt4kr
@ok-qt4kr 10 күн бұрын
Definition of "Lush" . All Timer brilliance that always evokes the Most Beautiful Day Ever...vibe .
@Grateful_Dad_54
@Grateful_Dad_54 10 күн бұрын
This song and "Battle of Evermore" by Led Zep give me the same vibe. . . like something you'd hear at the Renaissance Fest. Both classics! Thanks! ✌🏻💀
@Spo-Dee-O-Dee
@Spo-Dee-O-Dee 10 күн бұрын
Sandy Denny was the master of English folk, and Robert Plant knew it.
@bugvswindshield
@bugvswindshield 10 күн бұрын
wow, I believe i was about 5 years old when I heard this song. It brought feelings of peace and harmony. I believe this song was a base for my appreciation of music and it many layers. A good ol' round of a song.
@lynnieiapichino1121
@lynnieiapichino1121 10 күн бұрын
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😍😎thank you!
@rabooey
@rabooey 10 күн бұрын
I know right? Exactly.
@CBB672
@CBB672 9 күн бұрын
They were amazing
@mikemakofske3511
@mikemakofske3511 7 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this. I'm not sure I'd personalize it to say he's giving her impossible tasks; I've usually seen it as simply something you might wish for, but it's impossible. Similar to Donovan's "Ah but I may as well try to catch the wind." Or find an acre of land between the water and the strand. Can't do it. And no matter how much I (and she) may wish for it, that girl will never be my true love again. Yep, you're getting it. Really good job for a first listen.
@picolo4102
@picolo4102 10 күн бұрын
I think it is a medeival tale
@frankiebowie6174
@frankiebowie6174 10 күн бұрын
At the height of the Vietnam war, there were all kinds of antiwar songs in the top 40. That’s one way music has changed. Now nobody really gives a 💩? We have issues that need to be addressed, but Pop music is failing us.
@davidschecter5247
@davidschecter5247 10 күн бұрын
Loved your reaction. Amazing song.
@LindaAtchison-qi2fm
@LindaAtchison-qi2fm 4 күн бұрын
You should listen to "7 o'clock news/Silent Night" it is a beautiful song that contrast of the news against the Christmas song
@ok-qt4kr
@ok-qt4kr 10 күн бұрын
Harpsichord , bro . Pre dates the Piano , but played similarly .
@Airplanemode-g5l
@Airplanemode-g5l 10 күн бұрын
Wow! I’ve been listening to this song since I was a kid and just enjoyed the music thinking the lyrics were fillers. You opened my eyes!
@aftonair
@aftonair 10 күн бұрын
Great reaction. Thanks.
@ElizasGrammy
@ElizasGrammy 10 күн бұрын
Don't you love the harpsichord?
@scotties.3414
@scotties.3414 9 күн бұрын
You are so dang smart! Unbelievable how you dig so deep and uncover all these hidden nuggets. I remember this song being a very cryptic anti-vietnam message. And you're right, their poetry/lyric writing is very challenging 🤓🧐
@Blue-qr7qe
@Blue-qr7qe 10 күн бұрын
The harpsichord?
@jimwoolridge5941
@jimwoolridge5941 9 күн бұрын
Yout intro comments are ridiculously long. Bye
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