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Paul Simon — The Sound of Silence (live)
Album: Concert In The Park
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Released: 1991
Length: 5:31
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Hello darkness, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence

In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
‘Neath the halo of a streetlamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence

And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
No one dare
Disturb the sound of silence

“Fools” said I, “You do not know
Silence like a cancer grow
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you”
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence

And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said “The words of the prophets
Are written on subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence”
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 Aoxomoxoa wrote:

It's no Disturbed!



St. Stephen prospered in his time, well he may and he may decline.
Did it matter, does it now?
Stephen would answer if he only knew how... 
Posted 2 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
 Derecho wrote:

Hate it when a singer rushes through lyrics as Paul did here. Sounds like they've sung it too often and just want to get through it, leaving behind the audience that wants to hang onto every sound of the song as they know it.



You should have your ears checked.
Posted 3 years ago by TreyCowhig    [ Reply ]
Hate it when a singer rushes through lyrics as Paul did here. Sounds like they've sung it too often and just want to get through it, leaving behind the audience that wants to hang onto every sound of the song as they know it.
Posted 3 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
 eyeyeye wrote:
The simplicity of beauty.
 
The beauty of simplicity. :-)
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
Sweet.
Posted 4 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
The simplicity of beauty.
Posted 4 years ago by eyeyeye    [ Reply ]
Dang me if I am not crying isitening to 10,000 people yelling in a crowd these days of pandemic land in July 2020
Posted 4 years ago by jim_ncdm    [ Reply ]
hard to fathom that crowd in Central Park with today's COVID19 numbers still rising; get better soon New York City!
Posted 4 years ago by zedwhytheexwarrior    [ Reply ]
After two weeks of lock down the sound of silence is the thing I notice most. Traffic noise all gone and just the sounds of wildlife filtering into my garden. As you drift away on the silence only to be brought back to the reality of the situation by the piercing sound of an ambulance in the distance. Sounds of the times.
Posted 4 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
Okay, after playing this song a billion times he can be excused for just tossing it off alittle as an exercise in nostalgia.  Still an amazing song, though.
Posted 4 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
Actually the Disturbed version and video are on point
and very good but still prefer the original by far...
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
 theo wrote:
He just sounds bored.
 
there is a skip button
Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Outstanding for a grownup re-doing his beautiful youthful song as an adult.  
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
It's no Disturbed!
Posted 5 years ago by Aoxomoxoa    [ Reply ]
chills!
Posted 5 years ago by tlbritton    [ Reply ]
Love the song, but the studio version is far superior to this live version IMHO
Posted 10 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
I have always held a certain reverence for this song and in comparison to that interpretation, this seems almost flippant. But, it's just me...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Great song but this version is so lackluster...still, what a concert!!
 
it was awesome!
I was so far back I didn't even know there was a jumbotron. 
Posted 13 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
One of the great ballads ever, when done by S&G.  This is barely acceptable.  Sad, like watching Willie Mays play for the Mets.  Be creative or be gone, Paul.  {#Moon}

Posted 13 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
This is such a timeless piece of music
Posted 13 years ago by Gleamingglenn    [ Reply ]
I feel quite blessed to have experienced the Paul Simon era in my life. Truly, a poet of our times.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
I don't care about the politics or the schism between Simon and Garfunkel when this was done. I love the simplicity of it, and the pure, unadorned vocal of Paul Simon. Had Garfunkel been there, I'm sure at that time there would have been a definite edge, but it didn't happen. It is what it is. And I love what it is.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Makes me miss Artie.  Still, it's a great song.
Posted 14 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
I adore S&G but this version is somewhat of a letdown after Cloud Cult!
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Great song but this version is so lackluster...still, what a concert!!
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
A great song, but the definitive version is from "Wednesday Morning, 3 AM", before the guitars and drums were dubbed in. I'm not as fond of this live version.
Posted 14 years ago by kcliss    [ Reply ]
 gjeeg wrote:
Artie was watching this concert from his lofty perch in some Central Park West penthouse, reading the dictionary from front to back.
He was not invited.  Or maybe he was walking across America. I'm not sure.
 
He actually left the city.
Man, I was so far back in the park for this, I couldn't even see the jumbotron. 
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
{#Meditate}

Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Artie was watching this concert from his lofty perch in some Central Park West penthouse, reading the dictionary from front to back.
He was not invited.  Or maybe he was walking across America. I'm not sure.
Posted 14 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 baltimorelovejoy wrote:
Guy you yelled "SING IT!" ——> douche
 
Maybe because Paul isn't singing it. Not compared to his old sidekick. More like some sort of "folk rap".
crap. 
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Nice!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 jnhashmi wrote:
The story on Paul Simon's "iTunes Originals" about this song becoming a hit gives me the chills, it's a great story, told in minute detail (like how he covered the Billboard magazine chart with a piece of paper so he could reveal each song one by one to see if Sounds of Silence was on it.) He describes the exact moment when he knew his life was changed forever, and his destiny as a professional musician was set.
 
Besides the great music, this type of insight is why I listen to RP

Posted 15 years ago by goodbugs    [ Reply ]
Big fat 10! I love the song and the City!
Posted 15 years ago by szklenar_peter    [ Reply ]
 baltimorelovejoy wrote:
Guy you yelled "SING IT!" ——> douche
 
I think that was Art - standing offstage.

Posted 15 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
 guiguy wrote:
Stripped down, broken down to haiku, cheers of silent joy.
 
{#Clap}

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Stripped down, broken down to haiku, cheers of silent joy.
Posted 15 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
The first line of this sounded like George Bush trying  to do an imitation of Paul Simon.
Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I was sad to read that Los Lobos accused Simon of stealing their song and putting it on Graceland with no "joint writing credit".  More on the story?  Click HERE.
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I love this song, but I dont like this version at all.  I cant put my finger on it, but the way Paul enunciates, he sounds like he's on an SNL skit or something.  Or the way I would sing it if I were making fun of it.
Posted 15 years ago by nimesay    [ Reply ]
I've long considered this show in general to be one of the truly great musical accomplishments.  10, easy.
Posted 15 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
Guy you yelled "SING IT!" ——> douche
Posted 15 years ago by baltimorelovejoy    [ Reply ]
WOOOOOW - my 10!

DEFINITELY and for more than just one reason...!
Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 siandbeth wrote:

Not enough cowbell, for sure.
 

{#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I guess this is another case of "you had to be there", as with most live recordings. The song is indestructable though, so even this version gets a 7 despite the lacking vocals and the noise from the audience.

Posted 15 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
I like this version better than the hippie version.
Posted 15 years ago by heberman    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
 jnhashmi wrote:
The story on Paul Simon's "iTunes Originals" about this song becoming a hit gives me the chills, it's a great story, told in minute detail (like how he covered the Billboard magazine chart with a piece of paper so he could reveal each song one by one to see if Sounds of Silence was on it.) He describes the exact moment when he knew his life was changed forever, and his destiny as a professional musician was set.
 Thanks for this.  Interesting note.  Look at that cover.  Look at that crowd.  Think about this little folk tune keeping that massive crowd mesmerized.  Stuff from legends.  I'm lucky to have lived in his lifetime.
 
What a nice thing to say! Ol' Paul has been entertaining me my whole life. His song "Loves Me Like A Rock" was the first song I learned to play on the guitar. I also feel that we are lucky to have had artists of his magnitude. Pax vobiscum. {#Wave}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
May not have been 40 years ago, but still most-decent!  {#Bananajumprope}

Happy Birthday to Apple!!
Posted 15 years ago by SeabH    [ Reply ]
 billbangert wrote:
I normally go postal when Bill plays S & G, but this I like because we haven't heard this version of this song for forty years.
 
Forty years?  Dude, the date of the concert is on the album cover.

Posted 16 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
 jnhashmi wrote:
The story on Paul Simon's "iTunes Originals" about this song becoming a hit gives me the chills, it's a great story, told in minute detail (like how he covered the Billboard magazine chart with a piece of paper so he could reveal each song one by one to see if Sounds of Silence was on it.) He describes the exact moment when he knew his life was changed forever, and his destiny as a professional musician was set.
 Thanks for this.  Interesting note.  Look at that cover.  Look at that crowd.  Think about this little folk tune keeping that massive crowd mesmerized.  Stuff from legends.  I'm lucky to have lived in his lifetime.


Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy}
Thanks for the fantastic birthday gift...wish I would have known earlier.
Posted 16 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
 TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Ah, I hate to say it but I am highly disappointed in this version compared to the original w/ Garfunkel. This one's suffering from less interesting vocals and bad arrangment in my opinion. Only a six, and thats for the lyrics and original genius.
 
My sentiments exactly.  This version just doesn't do it for me somehow.  Still, an amazing song.

Posted 16 years ago by thilo    [ Reply ]
The story on Paul Simon's "iTunes Originals" about this song becoming a hit gives me the chills, it's a great story, told in minute detail (like how he covered the Billboard magazine chart with a piece of paper so he could reveal each song one by one to see if Sounds of Silence was on it.) He describes the exact moment when he knew his life was changed forever, and his destiny as a professional musician was set.
Posted 16 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
I would disagree. He failed to keep quiet a gaggle of drunks in a park (though a pretty tall order, you'd have to admit).
yeah, ironic that it's a song about silence. SILENCE !! HELL YEEEEAH!!
Posted 16 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
I normally go postal when Bill plays S & G, but this I like because we haven't heard this version of this song for forty years.
Posted 16 years ago by billbangert    [ Reply ]
gjeeg wrote:
There was never a song less suited to a stadium rock rendition.
Not enough cowbell, for sure.
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:
BTW--Has Art Garfunkel finally tired of bullying Paul Simon into periodic reunion concerts and tours? Art should find someone else to write lyrics for him or just hang it up.
Check out "Everything Waits to Be Noticed", a 2002 recording where Garfunkel collaborates with Maia Sharp & Buddy Mondlock. Very beautiful recording, imo.
Posted 16 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
sfListener wrote:
gjeeg wrote:
There was never a song less suited to a stadium rock rendition.
And only Paul can make it work.
I would disagree. He failed to keep quiet a gaggle of drunks in a park (though a pretty tall order, you'd have to admit).
Posted 16 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Ah, I hate to say it but I am highly disappointed in this version compared to the original w/ Garfunkel. This one's suffering from less interesting vocals and bad arrangment in my opinion. Only a six, and thats for the lyrics and original genius.
BTW--Has Art Garfunkel finally tired of bullying Paul Simon into periodic reunion concerts and tours? Art should find someone else to write lyrics for him or just hang it up.
Posted 16 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
gjeeg wrote:
There was never a song less suited to a stadium rock rendition.
And only Paul can make it work.
Posted 16 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
There was never a song less suited to a stadium rock rendition.
Posted 16 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Ah, I hate to say it but I am highly disappointed in this version compared to the original w/ Garfunkel. This one's suffering from less interesting vocals and bad arrangment in my opinion. Only a six, and thats for the lyrics and original genius.
far from it! in my opinion this version has more "soul". this version gives me the creeps, especially at "in the naked light i saw...".
Posted 16 years ago by arthur_d    [ Reply ]
Ah, I hate to say it but I am highly disappointed in this version compared to the original w/ Garfunkel. This one's suffering from less interesting vocals and bad arrangment in my opinion. Only a six, and thats for the lyrics and original genius.
Posted 17 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
Interesting discussion about crowd noise. I agree that this recording would be better off without it (especailly the clapping along...to this song!!?). I especially hate when, listening to a live recording, the audience screaming at the end all of a sudden gets really loud and I have to rush to turn it down. But sometimes it really gives me a chill to hear and feel the audience's reaction during a live show. It can convey some of the energy of a live performance and the peaks of a really intense song.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
I hate recorded crowd noise. Ruins a nice song for me.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
very ironic rendition.... redtex wrote:
Maybe some "people hearing without listening"?
Posted 17 years ago by nicolaluna    [ Reply ]
If I must hear this song, I much prefer to hear this version. The original, as well as Bridge Over Troubled Waters, just didn't sit well with me back then. Nor now, for that matter. Kind of like The Turtles' Happy Together, though I'd dig that if I were at a Flo & Eddie concert and they were camping it up, ala Zappa's Live at the Fillmore.
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
mark93 wrote:
....the crowd applauds wildly? Without apparently realizing how the lyrics are about to describe them?...
Maybe some "people hearing without listening"?
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
LizDeines wrote:
I think this is the prettiest version I've heard, besides the annoying audience.
And add this irony, contributed by Mark93: Am I the only one who finds it incredibly creepy that when (on either version) Paul&Artie/just Paul sing/s "and in the naked light I saw, 10,000 people maybe more..." the crowd applauds wildly? Without apparently realizing how the lyrics are about to describe them? Very good observation! There needs to be an icon for "trying to laugh silently at my desk while my upper body shakes"! Thanks, Mark, you really gave me a chuckle/guffaw!
Posted 17 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
I agree!!! My favourite crowd reaction on a live recording is on Dylan/The Band's Before the Flood, when Dylan does the 'even the President of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked' line in It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding).
Posted 17 years ago by natedog    [ Reply ]
WHat a strange technological achievement: this intimate song being broadcast over about a million people.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
It's like when the audience goes wild when Neil Young sings "every junkie's like a setting sun". That line should invoke horror, not cheering.
My favourite crowd reaction on a live recording is on Dylan/The Band's Before the Flood, when Dylan does the 'even the President of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked' line in It's Alright Ma (I'm Olnly Bleeding).
Posted 17 years ago by Pazzat    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
Must they clap in rhythm? I hate that, even if I'm in the crowd. On a recording, it's unbearable. Give me the studio version any day.
Posted 17 years ago by Barman    [ Reply ]
I'm supposed to be going somewhere; but with the wonderful playlist this morning, I'm finding it difficult to leave my desk!
Posted 17 years ago by MylenerHead    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
Sometimes I am more horrified than appreciative of live versions (even making allowance for the fact the musicians must be sick of singing the same song over and over and are looking for new ways to play the same old thing) but this is a really excellent reworking of the standard.
It seems I can't be silent! If you actually experienced a live show (Brisbane, 'Saints' world tour) where 5 percussion players and numerous other fine players rocked us silly, and Mr Simon introduced lesser known soloists to take the stage (without him) then perhaps you would not spend time speculating on what musicians do and think.
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
mark93 wrote:
Am I the only one who finds it incredibly creepy that when (on either version) Paul&Artie/just Paul sing/s "and in the naked light I saw, 10,000 people maybe more..." the crowd applauds wildly? Without apparently realizing how the lyrics are about to describe them? That's driven me nuts for years.
It's like when the audience goes wild when Neil Young sings "every junkie's like a setting sun". That line should invoke horror, not cheering.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
LizDeines wrote:
I think this is the prettiest version I've heard, besides the annoying audience.
I liked the audience, at least you didn't have to hear them try to sing along :p
Posted 17 years ago by StickerSticker    [ Reply ]
Without Art Garfunkel it only rates a 9. Sorry Mr. Simon, but Art's voice was a bigger part of the act than your ego would admit. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I think this is the prettiest version I've heard, besides the annoying audience.
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
Paul's voice warms my heart.
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Must they clap in rhythm? I hate that, even if I'm in the crowd. On a recording, it's unbearable. Give me the studio version any day.
Posted 17 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
I don't get the hype about Paul Simon, I really don't. A good singer/songwrite right enough, but his best work was back in the S&G days and since then all he's done is rip off - sorry, pay homage to - other musical styles, particularly Cuban and African music. I've heard this particular number so many times, none of them voluntary, that I can sing the blasted lyrics in my mind, and it grates. Or maybe it's Monday morning and I'm just being a grump... ;-
...with a hangover. Take 187 paracetamol and ring me in the morning
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Sometimes I am more horrified than appreciative of live versions (even making allowance for the fact the musicians must be sick of singing the same song over and over and are looking for new ways to play the same old thing) but this is a really excellent reworking of the standard.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
9 for the song, not the singer
Posted 17 years ago by leahnichole    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
I don't get the hype about Paul Simon, I really don't. A good singer/songwrite right enough, but his best work was back in the S&G days and since then all he's done is rip off - sorry, pay homage to - other musical styles, particularly Cuban and African music. I've heard this particular number so many times, none of them voluntary, that I can sing the blasted lyrics in my mind, and it grates. Or maybe it's Monday morning and I'm just being a grump... ;-
Certainly he's done a few explorations into other styles, but I really don't think you give him proper credit. He is extremely creative, Rhymin' Simon', Graceland, and the latest cd "Suprise" is wonderful.
Posted 17 years ago by A-Poet    [ Reply ]
A pint for the DJ!
Posted 17 years ago by zorrofox    [ Reply ]
timrd wrote:
Song sounds best when you play it LOUD and have a beer in hand.
That makes just about any song sound better.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Timeless.
Posted 17 years ago by MtnGoat    [ Reply ]
Hello darkness ... my old friend
Posted 17 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
Dang, that's a lotta folks in that there park.
there were blankets spread out on the grass like at a festival. there were a lot of people but it wasn't everyone standing next to eachother. the picture kinda looks like that.
Posted 17 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
Makes me wish I had been there.
Posted 17 years ago by Banaszak    [ Reply ]
Vacals remind me of Roy Buchannan.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Dang, that's a lotta folks in that there park.
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
boober wrote:
ORIGINAL VERSION....10 THIS VERSION.........8
And I see it hard to feel slandered to recieve an 8.
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
I love the lead in on this one
Posted 17 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
I agree. The harmony makes the song. Still, I love the guitars and the spareness of the accompaniment.
I,m not a fan of the bass at all. It feels disjointed. I do love this song, but not a fan of this version. 5
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
mark93 wrote:
Am I the only one who finds it incredibly creepy that when (on either version) Paul&Artie/just Paul sing/s "and in the naked light I saw, 10,000 people maybe more..." the crowd applauds wildly? Without apparently realizing how the lyrics are about to describe them? That's driven me nuts for years.
I realized but I still cheered wildly, waiting for that line..... such is life, it was fun, we were a big crowd.
Posted 17 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
artmarcia wrote:
Love this song--but it's even better with Garfunkel.
I agree. The harmony makes the song. Still, I love the guitars and the spareness of the accompaniment.
Posted 17 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
I love this song even more live...love the guitar in the beginning. Had a mix cd made last year and this was #1 on the track. Song sounds best when you play it LOUD and have a beer in hand.
Posted 17 years ago by timrd    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who finds it incredibly creepy that when (on either version) Paul&Artie/just Paul sing/s "and in the naked light I saw, 10,000 people maybe more..." the crowd applauds wildly? Without apparently realizing how the lyrics are about to describe them? That's driven me nuts for years.
Posted 18 years ago by mark93    [ Reply ]
If I'd only two 10s to give, this would be one of them. Version with Artie would be the other one.
Posted 18 years ago by phil_in_paradise    [ Reply ]
ORIGINAL VERSION....10 THIS VERSION.........8
Posted 18 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
If I had to choose an all time favorite song, this would be it. Ten all the way.
Posted 18 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
great album, great artist
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
TRUELY one of the best songs Neil Finn never wrote! Ultimate harmonies! 10+ stars! Godlike! Stingray!
Posted 18 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
nice slow version without the harmonies with what's-his-name
Posted 18 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
baboo is quite right. I love RP.
Posted 18 years ago by GlassMan!    [ Reply ]
I don't get the hype about Paul Simon, I really don't. A good singer/songwrite right enough, but his best work was back in the S&G days and since then all he's done is rip off - sorry, pay homage to - other musical styles, particularly Cuban and African music. I've heard this particular number so many times, none of them voluntary, that I can sing the blasted lyrics in my mind, and it grates. Or maybe it's Monday morning and I'm just being a grump... ;-\
Posted 18 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Interesting twist. I love it when artists do this type of thing. There are an infinite number of ways to approach, manipulate, and tweak a piece of music, all of which would be equally valid. That said, I prefer that unique and mysterious atmosphere the original gives off.
Posted 18 years ago by nshifley    [ Reply ]
the original is old & tired...this is much better
Posted 18 years ago by baboo55    [ Reply ]
classic! good choice billy...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
well put. Seconded or thirded or whatever count we're on now.
It's not the original and never will be the orginal, but this version has charm all its own...unique, refreshing...differnet enough to stand on its own...somehow more melodic.
Posted 18 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
I want the original. Hearing this makes me sad how old everyone's getting. Give me the movie "The Graduate"! This version is just pandering to ageing Paul Simon groupies.
Posted 18 years ago by mceligot    [ Reply ]
Pure ten.
Posted 18 years ago by Ubaldo    [ Reply ]
R.I.P. Art.... Wait, he's not dead?!? Well why the hell would you play this without him then?
Posted 18 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
This is from 1991 - just how old are you, anyway? (;
Okay, okay, I didn't double-check the date. I would have been 8. My family's road trip to NYC wasn't until 1997.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
Paul without Art is not art.
well put. Seconded or thirded or whatever count we're on now.
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
I would love to hear him sing this live someday..
Posted 18 years ago by emeraldrose63    [ Reply ]
wow this is so beautiful live :)
Posted 18 years ago by amandamustdance    [ Reply ]
Love this song--but it's even better with Garfunkel.
Posted 18 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
supremo wrote:
I'd never really listened to the lyrics to this song, maybe because of how profound the music itself is. They're amazing too: https://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=7354
Me too! Even more beautiful song than I first thought! Timeless!
Posted 18 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]