A beautiful song. I rescue animals, every time one goes to a better place I play this song 😢. I hate playing it but so relevant. Your daughter knows you're playing it.
So sorry for your loss, Nancy. Agree about the song and Art's rendition tears at the heartstrings. The pain of the bereaved parent goes on for ever. I've been there, I am there 13 years on from losing the older of my boys at 18.
I love Art, he's got a presence which is gorgeous. A bit high pitched though in his voice. That doesn't matter. Anyway, the appeal of this song is all in the melody, the writing, the composition in general, not the performance. No matter how much we love Art.
La verdad no sé cuándo empezamos a perder esta música maravillosa . Lo de ahora es una música realmente caótica . Dios permita volver a esa época de verdaderos cantantes .
As a child and teenager, there were two songs that I could not listen to without falling into a pit of angst. Two songs that I loved. And very different songs at that. Bright Eyes and We are the champions. Very strange. I still love them.
I'd say he is blessed with perfect pitch. Honestly, I think both he and Paul have perfect pitch. That only makes their harmonization all the more outstanding.
This song was etched into my memory as a child after Watership down was watched many times daily. So when Black Mirror added it to the Demon 79 episode I was literally stopped in my tracks of what I was doing. My mind associates this song with dying and suffering animals. I can’t listen to it without being reduced to a sniveling wreck. So I’m trying to keep listening to it so I can stop that. Still working on it. Beautiful song.
I've literally just started watching Demon 79 and now I'm contemplating watching Watership Down instead but know I'll be crying at the end... And I'm 44!
That episode was actually my first encounter with the song. I like Simon & Garfunkel and have heard lots of Simon's solo work, but very little of Art's. Had to immediately look up (and as a musician/singer, learn lol) this song.
@@TonyWilson615 Demon 79 reminded me of Simon and Garfunkel and my youth. Had to search for it online. Beautiful song, and the episode one of my favourite in Black Mirror.
I listened to this on the radio when I was told my cousin Maureen had died, I was 17 and she was 21. My mum didn’t know what to say to me. It turns out she had committed suicide but no one ever spoke about it. I have no idea why I am writing this but I am 62 now and I remember it like it was yesterday. Such is life.
Well, yes, apart from Holland, Dozier and Holland; Ira Gershwin, Sammy Cahn, Bob Dylan, Cole Porter and a few others. And of course, this song is by an bloody Englishman.
TL:DR - black mirror plus art Garfunkel equals watership down memories that leave me in tears, hip hop hooray. I can’t hear this song without seeing scenes from watership down in my brain (a mandatory in-class movie viewing in grade 3, which we then had to write a report on). Most of the kids were 8-9, I had just turned 7 because I’d skipped first grade. When I tell you, almost every parent was called to pick up their kids early because all of us were in tears by the end of the day lol. Especially my 7 year old self, who was an animal lover and a very sensitive kid. Didn’t matter though, we were all still expected to write a report on it the next day. lol. Ah the 70s-80s. Inducing childhood trauma via cartoons. So glad this song came up own black mirror episode…didn’t even realize what song was playing in the background of the episode until my partner asked me why I was crying…I didn’t realize I had teared up. And he goes “ugh I hate this song, always reminds me of watership down”…and bam, that’s when it hit me and I realized my face was leaking because I heard that song in the background lol. And, in fact, I LOVE this haunting and beautiful song!! But damn it sure brings back sad bunny images. lol So. Thanks black mirror and art Garfunkel for reminding me of childhood cartoon trauma. It’s been a pleasure.
What a truly amazing performance, maybe the greatest achievement of our lifetime. What he achieved was nothing short of genius,the money he raised breathtaking and all because he cared,we should all be ashamed of ourselves that we didn't did more to help. Thank you Bob you were and still are a legend we all owe you and always will.
I had tears as a child watching Watership Down and listening to it now it brings back the same feelings. Fiver was right in what he feared would become of the world........
Oh yes, it's not for kids. I too watched it as a kid and as an adult and it still is really tough on me, very impressing and hitting a deep spot in one's soul. I don't think anyone can handle this movie. But the storyline and the way thd movie was made and the soundtrack (also by Angela Morley who at first was a little reluctant to make a soundtrack for this movie, thank god they persuaded her to do it) ..a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
Doesn't matter if those in the U.S. liked it or not, I love this song, and I am from the U.S. Garfunkel is a treasure, first with Simon, then with himself, and then with Simon. There are Songs my fellow Americans do not accept, I pay no mind. I had Garfunkel's Break away album. Thank you for saring, it means alot.
I cant hear this without crying over my cat Sabrina, her bright green eyes closing for the very last time, after 19 years with her, she broke my heart when she went. I miss her so desperately, she was with me half my life, I want her to come back again.
How is Art Garfunkel underrated? Are you insane? He's one of the most famous singers of all time, part of arguably the most famous singer-songwriter duo of all time
Had he said: "overrated" THAT would be an insult because it would mean he was given credit for being better than he is. And that is certainly not the case.
He IS underrated if you guage today's general audience. He's virtually unheard of. H e slipped thru the cracks for a spell. But let's not be silly about it. After all, we know he is amazing.
Art Garfunkel knew the songs perfectly that suited his voice. This one really does. Each and every time I hear many of his songs, they sound just as beautiful. He's a National Treasure.
When I see rabbits by the side of the road early morning, disoriented by my car's headlights, I always slow down and make sure I avoid them. And i always think of Watership Down and this gorgeous song. Peace from UK
I first heard this when I was in about 12 ,water ship down was being watched during class at Christmas, Now am 47 sat in lockdown, remembering what happened to my child hood. Don't give up on your dreams if you have a chance to seek them. Sooner or later the world will trap you with mortgages and loans and you become a slave to the system
Being a music nut, I have watched and listened to many many songs from all genres and different countries. I have to say this is one of my top 3 favourites. This is rarest of the rarest. A live performance sounding better than the studio version. Watching his gorgeous wife doing the backup vocals is just so heart warming. You can pickup her voice in the middle part and slightly towards the end. Art is so lucky to have such a beautiful gorgeous wife doing a gig with him every where. Art’s unique voice and The instrumental arrangements, integrations and harmonisations are to perfection!! You can hear Art singing techniques varied throughout this song. With intense breathing at the beginning…
the saddest song I ever heard... when my bunny Princess Hoppy (on Bunspace) died, this song always expresses my tears and sorrow...like none other. But I will see her again; she is with the Lord and on her grave on Good Friday grew white Geraniums that weren't planted there.....
18th April, I just watched parts of Watership Down and wanted to see the song sung by its originator To learn that this song was a hit everywhere but America; What a travesty This song belongs in the all-time Hall of Fame for brilliant songs
There is one dislike for this music, for the love of God WWwwwhhyy ? This song was played in my childhood and will always make me reminisce of the simpler times when life was so easy. Thanks for the upload.
For my daughter Catherine in heaven she loved this song xx
A beautiful song. I rescue animals, every time one goes to a better place I play this song 😢. I hate playing it but so relevant. Your daughter knows you're playing it.
I'm sorry for your loss
Sending all my sincerest love ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤ 3:24
God bless her what a fantastic song
❤❤
I buried my grandfather today. And this was one of the songs during the ceremony. The lyrics add up with the way i felt. ♥️
XX
♥
@@jeroengeelen39 blessings
For my son always remembered
Old friend, you were always so great. Love you, Art. I been your fan for 50+ years. Now we both got old.
Same here
I'm 69.im glad I'm alive
I wish I had his brain
One of the most beautiful songs/melodies ever written! This for my daughter who passed away a week ago. I called her Bright Eyes 🌹❤️🌹
So sorry for your loss, Nancy. Agree about the song and Art's rendition tears at the heartstrings. The pain of the bereaved parent goes on for ever. I've been there, I am there 13 years on from losing the older of my boys at 18.
@@AllanMDodd Thank you Allan. My heart goes out to you as well. My brother like St his son about 5 yrs ago IDK how to get beyond it all...
My thoughts are with you xx
Sorry for your loss! ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss❤
I once heard an interview when he was asked “ why don’t you write songs? His reply “ I’m only a singer!” My God, what a singer!!!!
Пусть каждый делает своё,
Что лучше прочих он умеет,
" Что не моё, то значит, не моё ".
И упрекнуть его никто не смеет.
Haunting. And so deeply moving. Misty eyes.
I love Art, he's got a presence which is gorgeous. A bit high pitched though in his voice. That doesn't matter. Anyway, the appeal of this song is all in the melody, the writing, the composition in general, not the performance. No matter how much we love Art.
Jubrlll 2:58
La verdad no sé cuándo empezamos a perder esta música maravillosa . Lo de ahora es una música realmente caótica . Dios permita volver a esa época de verdaderos cantantes .
Art Garfunkel What An Amazing Iconic Musician. Sent from England UK 🇬🇧 🫡💗
My labrador had bright eyes had to send him to sleep at 13 years and 5 days old 20/07/23 😭😭😭😭miss my mac boy so bad 😢😢
My boy left 6 months ago. No pain or feelings cmpare. So sorry for your loss. 😪😭
@@markhartig8459 thanks means a lot
@@markhartig8459 thank you mark
So sorry for your loss Mark 😢😢😢@@markhartig8459
One of the few voices in this world that is far, FAR better live than through studio. Incredible.
We played this at my best pal's funeral on he's request 💙 I'll never forget you son bless me with the kindness only a few knew RIP GAZ 🙏 🪦 😢😢
This song "Bright Eyes " is absolutely heartbreaking and haunting, but yet so glorious, poignant and beautiful!❤
Well described
Absolutely agree with you! 👍🏴
As a child and teenager, there were two songs that I could not listen to without falling into a pit of angst.
Two songs that I loved. And very different songs at that. Bright Eyes and We are the champions.
Very strange. I still love them.
Remember, this is 'live' with no auto-tune! Boy, can he sing. What a voice, what a talent. Just close your eyes and let yourself go.
I'd say he is blessed with perfect pitch. Honestly, I think both he and Paul have perfect pitch. That only makes their harmonization all the more outstanding.
When my son was a very little boy he loved this song. He’s 50 now but it reminds me of when he was little, happy days.😅
God bless you and your son! 👍💙🏴
Now that it crosses my mind, I harbor a fantasy of hearing Enya covering this wonderous creation.
Did Enya cover this? I would LOVE to hear that!
Божественное, неповторимое исполнение шедевра! Браво, маэстро!
So glorious beautiful!!!
Does not matter what year it is , now 2024) , but this song will play for the years to come ❤
Agree all! 👍🏴
its 2028 so you dont know
Written by Englander Mike Blatt and sung by one of the most underrated singers on earth.
Mike Batt.👍
A song about a Rabbit written by a Bat
Never under rated he’s one of the best singers ever
I don't know anyone who underrates one of the purest voices that ever sung a song.
One of the most Beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life
I can't think of any other that makes me want to cry.
One of the most beautful songs that I have heard
Agreed. I think I make it my funeral song.
One of the most beautiful films and soundtracks too 🙂
i remember i was 2y.o sleeping on d crib
Me, too, man. Seriously. Just unreal. For a cigarette smoker, Art sure knows how to be the best singer that ever lived! LOL ;P
@@poyjpaxson767 haha. Stop crinkling your diaper when you toss and turn. It's too noisy.
Yeah, that wasn't creepy to say.
Holy crap those vocal harmonies were so perfect. The backing singer is amazing.
What a beautiful voice and a truly moving song. I love Art Garfunkel.❤
Watership down is why I love Rabbits so much. Love this song
This is a beautiful song
This is my first funeral song. Sends shivers down my spine
For my beautiful daughter Freya and all the others taken too soon❤
me frm Singapore, hauntingly beautiful,never get tired of listening to it
What a wonderful song with a wonderful voice! Now I'm 68 and I like to hear it all through the years!
Wonderful singer. We saw him in concert several years ago and he just stood on the stage, opened his mouth and sang with no effort. What a star.
My late husband's name is John (Johnny)!
@Yeeehaaaw So what?
You were so lucky ....then
Exactly. It looks effortless and perhaps is for him.
Simply magical!!!
I watch this in 2024. My youth lives again. I love this Song.
This song was etched into my memory as a child after Watership down was watched many times daily. So when Black Mirror added it to the Demon 79 episode I was literally stopped in my tracks of what I was doing. My mind associates this song with dying and suffering animals. I can’t listen to it without being reduced to a sniveling wreck. So I’m trying to keep listening to it so I can stop that. Still working on it. Beautiful song.
I've literally just started watching Demon 79 and now I'm contemplating watching Watership Down instead but know I'll be crying at the end... And I'm 44!
That episode was actually my first encounter with the song. I like Simon & Garfunkel and have heard lots of Simon's solo work, but very little of Art's. Had to immediately look up (and as a musician/singer, learn lol) this song.
@@TonyWilson615 Demon 79 reminded me of Simon and Garfunkel and my youth. Had to search for it online. Beautiful song, and the episode one of my favourite in Black Mirror.
Me too
Same too , at one point
I so much want to cry over this that lovely rabbit ❤❤❤
Such a beautiful voice. I am so fortunate to have grown up hearing such great singers on the radio.
Bridge over troubled water and bright eyes superb tunes they never grow old.
One of the saddest, profound songs of all time. So poignantly grabbing at the beautiful frailty of life.
One of the most beautiful songs, yet saddest songs ever written!! WELL DONE MIKE BATT!!!!!
Mooie,mooie herinneringen van mijn jeugd,met 8 broers en 6 zussen
Still can't listen to this without becoming a tear and snot factory.
I bawl all the way through this song!! I'm an embarrassment. :D
We are in the same club...
@@bjoybeads the tear and snot club? 🤔
Love his clear sweet tenor!
I love him. This is what passion in singing means.
This is a timeless. Song sung by a marvellous singer one of the best ever.
For me very touching and sad a really brilliant song sung by Art Garfungel absolutely an evergreen ballad.
This is the Song!! Beautiful Melodies......
I use to cry to this but now can't stop listening I love his voice and singing bless him ❤❤❤
This fella is just ridiculously talented
Written by Mike Batt.
I listened to this on the radio when I was told my cousin Maureen had died, I was 17 and she was 21. My mum didn’t know what to say to me. It turns out she had committed suicide but no one ever spoke about it. I have no idea why I am writing this but I am 62 now and I remember it like it was yesterday. Such is life.
I'm sorry for your loss
What a great song! What a beautiful voice!
Garfunkel & Simon are great together and apart. Simon is the greatest American songwriter.
Well, yes, apart from Holland, Dozier and Holland; Ira Gershwin, Sammy Cahn, Bob Dylan, Cole Porter and a few others. And of course, this song is by an bloody Englishman.
TL:DR - black mirror plus art Garfunkel equals watership down memories that leave me in tears, hip hop hooray.
I can’t hear this song without seeing scenes from watership down in my brain (a mandatory in-class movie viewing in grade 3, which we then had to write a report on). Most of the kids were 8-9, I had just turned 7 because I’d skipped first grade. When I tell you, almost every parent was called to pick up their kids early because all of us were in tears by the end of the day lol. Especially my 7 year old self, who was an animal lover and a very sensitive kid. Didn’t matter though, we were all still expected to write a report on it the next day. lol.
Ah the 70s-80s. Inducing childhood trauma via cartoons.
So glad this song came up own black mirror episode…didn’t even realize what song was playing in the background of the episode until my partner asked me why I was crying…I didn’t realize I had teared up. And he goes “ugh I hate this song, always reminds me of watership down”…and bam, that’s when it hit me and I realized my face was leaking because I heard that song in the background lol. And, in fact, I LOVE this haunting and beautiful song!! But damn it sure brings back sad bunny images. lol
So. Thanks black mirror and art Garfunkel for reminding me of childhood cartoon trauma.
It’s been a pleasure.
An all time favourite of mine - so many good songs from that era!
Such a lovely 😢classic Kevin
What a truly amazing performance, maybe the greatest achievement of our lifetime.
What he achieved was nothing short of genius,the money he raised breathtaking and all because he cared,we should all be ashamed of ourselves that we didn't did more to help.
Thank you Bob you were and still are a legend we all owe you and always will.
Nu is Art 83,wat prachtige liedjes heeft hij ons nagelaten.
Every time I've lost a cat I think of this song it always makes me cry
Stop losing cats
@@michaelcharlong5645 Cold.
He is such a wonderful singer!
He has the voice of an angel.No one else like him with or without Paul ❤❤
Art is a beautiful person. Paul stookey said you can't lie when you sing. How true is that!
I had tears as a child watching Watership Down and listening to it now it brings back the same feelings. Fiver was right in what he feared would become of the world........
Oh yes, it's not for kids. I too watched it as a kid and as an adult and it still is really tough on me, very impressing and hitting a deep spot in one's soul. I don't think anyone can handle this movie. But the storyline and the way thd movie was made and the soundtrack (also by Angela Morley who at first was a little reluctant to make a soundtrack for this movie, thank god they persuaded her to do it) ..a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
OMG YES about Watership Down! One of my favorite movies of all time. Very moving when this song played.
I had a fiver once, but I spent it on beer
Never so true. We love to ruin our world.
If there’s a heaven may this song be waiting when I arrive! 💕💕
This is the song I come to whenever someone I love dies. It is a fullness of sorrow and connection and still isolation.
Un tema inmortal . No podía ser interpretado por una voz tan linda y armoniosa , como lo es la de Garfunkel . Emociona hasta las lágrimas escucharlo .
I'm here after watching the last episode of black mirror and this song manages to remind me of the memories which I have never made
I consider this song to be Art's most impressive vocal rendition.
Bridge Over Troubled Water would top the list for me. But this is up there
Love you Art always have for what 35 maybe 40 years you still can sing great voice love it❤
Try Bridge Over Troubled Water. It will blow your mind
I never, ever tire of this song.
Watership Down. Absolutely incredible film, and book. Thank you, Art Garfunkel, for writing such a beautiful song for the film. ❤️
It was written by English songwriter Mike Batt.
BUT, it was sang beautifully and brought to the attention of so many through Art Garfunkel’s presentation and awesome voice.
A beautiful film and a wonderful English folk story.
Demon79 ❤🩹
Orinoco himself
Ang ganda ng kanta sobra😇😇
My favourite song as a kid love it!
Doesn't matter if those in the U.S. liked it or not, I love this song, and I am from the U.S. Garfunkel is a treasure, first with Simon, then with himself, and then with Simon. There are Songs my fellow Americans do not accept, I pay no mind. I had Garfunkel's Break away album. Thank you for saring, it means alot.
Mighty voice art. He owns this
Only he can have such an ethereal voice. The song is also written beautifully with magnificent harmonies.
I cant hear this without crying over my cat Sabrina, her bright green eyes closing for the very last time, after 19 years with her, she broke my heart when she went. I miss her so desperately, she was with me half my life, I want her to come back again.
One day (the latest, I hope) you'll see her again in Heaven 💗💗💗
I know that feeling
Me too. Too many times.@@clintsherman5797
The 1970's. How could music get any better. We lived during the best times
one of the most underrated singers in the music history
How is Art Garfunkel underrated? Are you insane? He's one of the most famous singers of all time, part of arguably the most famous singer-songwriter duo of all time
@Brié i think by "underrated" he means, not given full credit for how good he is. It is not an insult to Garfunkel, more a comment about music fans.
Had he said: "overrated" THAT would be an insult because it would mean he was given credit for being better than he is. And that is certainly not the case.
Not underated if you.followed all his concert , you see how audiences responded .
He IS underrated if you guage today's general audience. He's virtually unheard of. H e slipped thru the cracks for a spell. But let's not be silly about it. After all, we know he is amazing.
Art’s voice is like the cool, wispy mist just before dawn; soft, gentle & so refreshing. Beautiful gift🌹
Unwahrscheinlich, eine Musik die man ewig hören kann.
His voice will be remembered for long long times to come, this is immortal in the whole universe.
So much Human, simply Touching.
Art Garfunkel knew the songs perfectly that suited his voice. This one really does. Each and every time I hear many of his songs, they sound just as beautiful. He's a National Treasure.
Angelic voice! 👍🏴
@@zoki-kj3ox Art Garfunkel's son, Art Garfunkel Jr., also has an excellent voice and sings beautifully.
@@laura309 Oh, yes I know! 👍
When I see rabbits by the side of the road early morning, disoriented by my car's headlights, I always slow down and make sure I avoid them. And i always think of Watership Down and this gorgeous song. Peace from UK
His voice is absolutely amazing. ❤
Who can forget hazel and bigwig ❤❤❤
Reading Watership Down right now actually.
I think hearing Art and Justin Hayward sing a song such as this would be an awesome listening experience.
I first heard this when I was in about 12 ,water ship down was being watched during class at Christmas,
Now am 47 sat in lockdown, remembering what happened to my child hood.
Don't give up on your dreams if you have a chance to seek them.
Sooner or later the world will trap you with mortgages and loans and you become a slave to the system
Don't give in...we all have voices and musings.
I feel like dreaming, it seems to me to be on a cloud that carriers me higher and higher hearing this fabulous song.
Hermoso. Desde ARGENTINA lo recuerdo, recuerdo d mi juventud.
Hoy a mis 71 años lo sigo escuchando.😢
Such an amazing voice, such a beautiful song.
Arguably one of the greatest song, if not the greatest by Art Garfunkel
How beautiful. I always see those little rabbits when I hear you sing this song. So wistful and sad.
Being a music nut, I have watched and listened to many many songs from all genres and different countries.
I have to say this is one of my top 3 favourites.
This is rarest of the rarest.
A live performance sounding better than the studio version.
Watching his gorgeous wife doing the backup vocals is just so heart warming.
You can pickup her voice in the middle part and slightly towards the end.
Art is so lucky to have such a beautiful gorgeous wife doing a gig with him every where.
Art’s unique voice and The instrumental arrangements, integrations and harmonisations are to perfection!! You can hear Art singing techniques varied throughout this song. With intense breathing at the beginning…
Sooo wunderschön 🍀👍😊
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g a n z u n g l a u b l i c h
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For me: this song is one of the best and beautiful. What a voice. Thank you: Art Garfunkel.
what a great voice after all these years, i love it
I love all the pictures of Artie. Such a handsome man and has a beautiful voice. Can't beat that.
His emotion kills me 🥺🥺
3:22 precious little doll. She also kills me.
Me too 💟
the saddest song I ever heard... when my bunny Princess Hoppy (on Bunspace) died, this song always expresses my tears and sorrow...like none other. But I will see her again; she is with the Lord and on her grave on Good Friday grew white Geraniums that weren't planted there.....
18th April, I just watched parts of Watership Down and wanted to see the song sung by its originator
To learn that this song was a hit everywhere but America; What a travesty
This song belongs in the all-time Hall of Fame for brilliant songs
I just love this song .also the flim reminds me of my first rabbit brings tears to my eyes😪💘💖💞
I tried to watch the film but was too much.❣️😨
I remember I lost my rabbit and all my pets I have lost bring me to tears every Time I love this song beautiful 😍
This song is kind of a haunting song in a way sad, lonely yet powerful
The One Song. Beautyful beyond belief
I wish I was born on the 70’s 😢😢
So do I. I'd be 20 years younger
Everlasting song...
There is one dislike for this music, for the love of God WWwwwhhyy ? This song was played in my childhood and will always make me reminisce of the simpler times when life was so easy. Thanks for the upload.
Haunting song. I saw this as a child in the cinema in 1978 film Watership Down. As the film finished, grown men were crying.
16 of them now. There will always be mean people who want to share feeling bad?
Never was, and never will there be a voice like that❤
An angelic voice, never aging.