I'm currently 19 and my dad passed away almost 2 months ago. We used to play and sing this song together, especially this version. His favourite verses were the ones added during this concert. Now I play the song on my own, knowing that he's probably singing somewhere along as well. Love you dad, wherever you may be. The boxer still remains.
Don't you worry pal your dad is somewhere beautiful so trust me I ain't religious in any sense but he's OK pal so take comfort all old hippies go to nirvana xxx
lost my father 2 years today - if you loved, which you quite clearly did and he no doubt also - cherish that fact - as a father of children now as long as there is love - life is short but that love is a gift- I am so sorry for your loss
Listening to Simon and Garfunkel is just like hearing two angels sing. No matter how bad things are, or how low I'm feeling, their music always transports me to a far better place. Absolutely beautiful.
@@dlbstl It was written by Paul Simon. "Paul Simon himself has suggested that the lyrics are largely autobiographical, written during a time when he felt he was being unfairly criticized: 'I think I was reading the Bible around that time. That's where I think phrases such as "workman's wages" came from, and "seeking out the poorer quarters". That was biblical. I think the song was about me: everybody's beating me up, and I'm telling you now I'm going to go away if you don't stop.' " en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boxer
I love how, as they sing `after changes upon changes we are more or less the same...`, Paul has a quick glance to Art, who in return gives him a pat on the back a few seconds later. very touching.
@@lucillapietrantoni7969 sì, soprattutto quando ti rendi conto che litigavano molto durante le prove del concerto. E poi, solo per qualche istante, tutto fu dimenticato, uniti ancora una volta dalla musica...(sorry if my Italian is not good... Blame Google 😉)
Thank you for pointing this out.I thought I was the only one who noticed this,Knowing that they had disagreements. Also the audience started to cheer because they also saw this interaction. So moving.
OMG….after seeing this video I wanted to comment something. Decided I’d read a few first because I wanted me words do expel meanings from “days gone by”…and the I saw your comment. My friend you said it all…perfectly all. My heart literally skipped a beat. Your words projected back to those days in the early 70’s when I use to listen to S&G literally every single day. I’d throw an “8-track” into my car 8-track player, let the top down and cruise around listening to some of the greatest songs any artist ever wrote and produced. Their music is timeless and never grows old.
And the lyrics are meaningful word art/poetry. I was 15 when this came out. I was set to get my drivers license in September and my dad comes home one day and says we are moving to Germany. So I spent 6 months fully traumatized in my room listening to Paul and Art. I survived and I got really lucky with the Vietnam draft lottery. So this has profound meaning to me now as it did then.
My friend, you just perfectly summed up what I was thinking but couldn't find the right words for! How true it is that their music specifically was so pure...the harmonics...the tempo changes...their pure talent for music. Thank you.
I’m 65, this is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs I can think of. We of our age are blessed. We enjoyed the music of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. I do appreciate the music of today, I’m not fussy, beautiful music is timeless, but for me, our time presented the best you could hope for.
Ironically, it was the harmonies of the Everly brothers than Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle admired that helped them develop their music. At this iconic performance in Central Park in NYC, they brought the EBs on stage. .then stood in the wings admiring them sing. THAT. . .was royalty.
Totally agree, all these "Who's listening in (insert year)" fucking pathetic fishing for likes. Sad fuckers with no meaning to their lives other than youtube likes, I feel sorry for them tbh
I'm from the 80ths generation's music, we'll never have better, Bee gees, Simon and Garfunkel, Dire Strait, U2, Talk Talk. Eminem comes out, he's so good
H Jarvis. Not sure whyI’m here in 2022. Saw your comment. I am 72. I was a ‘boxing Doctor’ in Belfast for 40 years. Looked after some great boys. Hope you are well .
Totally agree I went to see them in new York for my 50th absolutely brilliant ,then saw Paul Simon in concert Birmingham, there music will never be outdated.
its so endearing and charming, yet apparently he later said that paul purposefully embarrassed him and it added to the animosity between them 😭 what a shame
Art sang it like the recording. They could have rehearsed it differently, but it appears to me that Paul was late and in error, not that Art was early.
Saw Art Garfunkel in Trondheim, Norway, in about 1996. Unforgettable - he was so un-stuck up, so relaxed, so much just someone like us...but he isn't. He is a special human, as is Paul Simon. Their music will keep me young, or at least ageless, as long as I live, can hear, and have access to their music Listening to this makes me remember that l am still alive and human. I'm now 72..
Vor 47 Jahren habe ich das gemeinsam mit meinem Kumpel (mit dem ich heute noch befreundet bin) gemeinsam auf der Gitarre gespielt, und es ist immer noch so wie vor Jahren, und den Text vergisst man nicht, und die Einsätze, ich liebe dieses Song
Me too...there was an awful lot of good music when I was young (I'm a few years yonger than you) It seems to me that it was a special era in many ways, including real music, and that there is nothing or very little of the same standard.....but but maybe that is because I am getting old...
Actually, I think they had decided to change it up for the concert but Art forgot. The look that Paul gives him is kind of “Really? After all the rehearsals, you forgot?” At least that’s what it says to me! Can’t remember now if I read that somewhere or not. This album is one of my all-time favorites.
@@debbienockels7255 yep, spot on, Paul always left a gap there while singing this live to let the cheering die down. Art forgot which explains the smiles.
This is February 2021. I listen to this song and others and it takes back more than 50 years ago at age 19 on my way to the Vietnam war sailing on a Navy ship and so much uncertainty. Just a kid. Now I'm 74 years old still listening to all these songs of the 60s. Miss my youth.
I am also 74 years old living in Canada. I used to listen this song with my former girl friend. I was University student at times when some of my friends went to Vietnam War to help Vietnam and USA. Later I served at Korean Army as an infant officer after I finished ROTC. I still love this song and Simon & Garfunkel. I immigrated to Canada in 1990.
I am old at 63 but would not change my age for I lived through the best music we will ever know...and as Simon and Garfunkel, I can say I love them as much as the Beatles...their ability to tell a story and grab your. heart is unique...they dont make songs like this anymore...enjoy younger generations,
+pamela mcdonald I disagree, softly at age 67. This song is in my top 5 with Helen O'rigby/Help and a few others- but Billy Joel's Down Easter Alexa and dave matthews" "Grave Digger" are direct descendants and proof great music can be written by any generation.
oh - you're right! (sorry, Art!) well, that actually explains Paul Simon's look a little better! :)) thanks...it might seem trivial to some, but i like to get little things like that straight. so i appreciate your time in doing so. :)) cheers, my friend. :))
"After changes, we are more or less the same." Smiles from both and Art's hand rubbing Paul's back is the epitome of real friendship. Friends fall out but they are never not friends.
JUST AMAZING MY SON IS NO FORTY FROM TWO YEARS HE FELL ASLEEP TO THESE AMAZING GUYS OTHER HE WOULD BEUP ALL NIGHT AND STILL LISTEN TO THEM NOW THATS WHAT YOU CALL AAAAAAMAZING
This is definitely among the top 10 greatest and most poetically beautiful songs ever written and performed. I loved how they added and extra line to this song for this performance. I mean, who hasn’t felt like the Boxer at some when life beats us down?
I found them today. It's the first time I've heard this song, at the age of 24... Im In tears of joy, can't explain... I've heard true MUSIC... real music, now I know. I'm speechless. For people who said they remember being in this concert I can just imagine how magical it must have felt. True blessing.
Simon you have joined a massive club who love these guys. I have seen Paul in London, which was wonderful. But to see them together would be a blessing
my daughter was at this concert in central park, new york. My wife and i saw them 3 times, once in New york, Tampa, by luck in San Fransciso we were on vaction. they are great together.
Lucky you. Mostly among young people didn't have the luxury of hearing true music that we had before. I was so glad my 20 year old daughter love the song of the 70's.....
I'm 21 and I found out about them because they're the idols of two Dutch artists called Nick & Simon. This song is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. I hate all the autotuned fake music from today. This is real quality.
Think of the amazing music that could have been made and the music that could still be made if they could get along. Egos are the death of many a great things
This totally epic. You will never see a duet that is so perfect together. The song writing and their voices was off the charts. And all they used was a guitar. That is pure Bliss
@@karmicselling4252 Was just going to say the Everly Brothers, who were their role models and inspiration. There was another iconic NYC concert in the 80s that had far less attendance, but was every bit as poignant and memorable as S&G's 1981 Central Park concert. That was when the Everly Brothers played in Midwood Field, Brooklyn in 1987. They gave one of the most flawless performances I've ever seen. Their harmonies were incredible. S&G paid tribute to them by singing "Bye Bye Love" on their album.
No matter what ever ups and downs between them their chemistry, passion is shown here.There's always some disagreement in friendships that's part of life, but what we intent to do with that disagreement is another story. Art is such a gentlman, I like the way he reaches out to paul and pats him on the back, reasuring him. S&G are my all time rock group.long live paul, Art, & their families.
Over 50 years of great harmony. Hard to believe I've been listening to them since the mid 1960's. And their music still causes me to stop, listen & sing along. And the memories of what I was doing 50 years ago when I heard one of their songs. Not that often 2 singers come along with the harmony Simon & Garfunkel had. Their music will live on forever.
I've just been watching a number of their songs from this special concert. This is the first one where the social interaction between the two of them is small but significant. The little glance at each other, Simon's warm hand on the back of Garfunkel. This was one of their best songs harmonically at the concert, they knew it and it made them happy.
J'ai 72 ans et leur musique est toujours dans ma tête et aussi dans mes play-lists !! Quel duo ! Rares sont ceux qui ont pu les égaler dans une telle harmonie.
Love the smile on Paul Simons face when he sings this song. Love it when Art put his hand on the back from Paul during this song. This song is pure and harmony from the both of them. Love this song ❤
since I was a little kid, my late father and my old brother always playing their music, I fell in love with their poetic lyrics, picturing social phenomenon in their beautiful side of view. Their songs always running in my head until now, when I 43 year old now....long live Simon & Garfunkel!
It was good to see Garfunkel reach out and rub Paul’s back. Like, “ you did good brother. Look what we created with the songs you wrote”. I don’t know what came between these two men, but they can never deny that combined they were gold. And, I love Paul’s smile. I don’t think either of them aren’t fully aware of the mark on history this concert and their talents made.
I’ll never forget the concert that I was able to attend to in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. It was unbelievable, they sounded so beautiful harmonically. They are so beautiful together I know they have issues but oh my god they’re amazing! I’m just so grateful for them. Thank you Gentlemen, you’ve created a lot of joy between myself and my family, my brother 12 years my senior saw you in concert in NYC Park and I got to watch on television and see you! That’s when I got to see you Live and that’s when I fell in love with you thank you🎶.
The perfect match between these two voices happens once in life, and I have the privilege of living in this century and being blessed by the sound of their music. I guess we'll have to wait one more century to enjoy such a fantastic gift.
My brother loved your music so much. Every time I hear your songs I remember all the times that I would see my brother blasting your music. Unfortunately my brother was killed in 1969. So I now play your albums every chance I get. Which brings the both of you and my brother back to me. God bless you both for the memories.
My father introduced me to Simon & Garfunkel. This song is strongly associated with him and most of the times when i listen to it or strum the chords to this song on guitar it makes me think of my dad and i cry a little. I kinda use it from time to time to remember him. RIP
GrissomLovesSara - Yes, it's as though this is his favorite among his own creations and Art sees the pure joy and responds with the gesture of an old friend from childhood and a fellow artist through adulthood.
Not just their voices, not just the music, not just the sounds.. These words…. it tells a story. Songs today just can’t compare. Yes we have so much more technology to make more sounds, but it is nothing compared to pure sounds of music composed by extraordinary talent. We are spoiled being able to appreciate true music like this..
This is so full of emotion. You can feel it as you watch their chemistry and it gives me the chills. Such beauty and fills me with nostalgia more than many other songs.
I was at this concert and remember the audience "singing" the cymbal crashes. Half a million people imitating a cymbal was surreal. It doesn't come through on the video but it was simply amazing in real life.
Wow I didn't know this was common for so many more people. I don't remember a time when I didn't know these two voices because my mom would play it when I was little; that's so cool:)
These 2 so talented musicians will always be forever in the musical world of favorites for many generations. I don't believe that their gifts will ever be matched. Thank You Paul & Art!
Mind-blowing how 2 magical people stand in front of everywhere, stripped down without drums, distortion, beats, etc etc... And stand there performing actual legendary tunes made by themselves . The calm, the bravery... Let alone how serene these 2 are in unison. As unique as it gets.
I became a fan of Simon & Garfunkel when The Concert in Central Park was released and I would dare to say that it is possibly the best Concert ever made.
+TW Peck Art went to sing it the way they originally recorded it, without the delay at "I have squandered". That pause must have been a change they had agreed to for the concert presentation..... They made subtle changes to Homeward Bound too but both versions are perfection .
You know for the rehearsals they did for this concert the two of them just fought the whole time. Paul Simon said in an interview "the rehearsals were just plain miserable, Arty and I fought the whole time"
I'm currently 19 and my dad passed away almost 2 months ago. We used to play and sing this song together, especially this version. His favourite verses were the ones added during this concert. Now I play the song on my own, knowing that he's probably singing somewhere along as well. Love you dad, wherever you may be. The boxer still remains.
Stay positive ! We All are lost somebody, keep good memories alive ! And sadness is pretty normal I am learn as time going by...😊
Don't you worry pal your dad is somewhere beautiful so trust me I ain't religious in any sense but he's OK pal so take comfort all old hippies go to nirvana xxx
Ghost bumps pal he listing with you
Les meilleurs!
lost my father 2 years today - if you loved, which you quite clearly did and he no doubt also - cherish that fact - as a father of children now as long as there is love - life is short but that love is a gift- I am so sorry for your loss
Listening to Simon and Garfunkel is just like hearing two angels sing. No matter how bad things are, or how low I'm feeling, their music always transports me to a far better place. Absolutely beautiful.
They are real angels😇❤🙏
Absolutely beautiful...
What a beautiful voice I love you both.Art is so handsome
So beautiful to hear them. Lovèly voices
É exatamente isso amigo.
Essa música me traz muita paz.
Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷
Paul Simon, absolutely one of the greatest songwriters.
to think, back in the day, he was called "sophomoric" by some critics
agreed, brilliant song writer.
Yes, absolutely correct
According to the description neither wrote it. I don't know if that's correct tho'.
@@dlbstl It was written by Paul Simon. "Paul Simon himself has suggested that the lyrics are largely autobiographical, written during a time when he felt he was being unfairly criticized:
'I think I was reading the Bible around that time. That's where I think phrases such as "workman's wages" came from, and "seeking out the poorer quarters". That was biblical. I think the song was about me: everybody's beating me up, and I'm telling you now I'm going to go away if you don't stop.' " en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boxer
I love how, as they sing `after changes upon changes we are more or less the same...`, Paul has a quick glance to Art, who in return gives him a pat on the back a few seconds later. very touching.
Sì, mi hanno fatto piangere. Antica complicità...
@@lucillapietrantoni7969 sì, soprattutto quando ti rendi conto che litigavano molto durante le prove del concerto. E poi, solo per qualche istante, tutto fu dimenticato, uniti ancora una volta dalla musica...(sorry if my Italian is not good... Blame Google 😉)
Thank you for pointing this out.I thought I was the only one who noticed this,Knowing that they had disagreements. Also the audience started to cheer because they also saw this interaction. So moving.
Certainly a very nice gesture from both of them. I wish they had continued like that. They were friends from school days.
And Garfunkel gently touching Simon's back upon seeing him smile.
Two men, one guitar and only their pure voices...that's magical. Hell yeah, I miss those days when everything in music is so pure and spiritual.
OMG….after seeing this video I wanted to comment something. Decided I’d read a few first because I wanted me words do expel meanings from “days gone by”…and the I saw your comment. My friend you said it all…perfectly all. My heart literally skipped a beat. Your words projected back to those days in the early 70’s when I use to listen to S&G literally every single day. I’d throw an “8-track” into my car 8-track player, let the top down and cruise around listening to some of the greatest songs any artist ever wrote and produced. Their music is timeless and never grows old.
There was a back up guitarist, drummer, keyboard player and more in the background. They don't get the credit they deserve.
And the lyrics are meaningful word art/poetry. I was 15 when this came out. I was set to get my drivers license in September and my dad comes home one day and says we are moving to Germany. So I spent 6 months fully traumatized in my room listening to Paul and Art. I survived and I got really lucky with the Vietnam draft lottery. So this has profound meaning to me now as it did then.
Ja wirglich, einfach nur magisch
My friend, you just perfectly summed up what I was thinking but couldn't find the right words for! How true it is that their music specifically was so pure...the harmonics...the tempo changes...their pure talent for music. Thank you.
I’m 65, this is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs I can think of. We of our age are blessed. We enjoyed the music of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. I do appreciate the music of today, I’m not fussy, beautiful music is timeless, but for me, our time presented the best you could hope for.
aged 70, think so !
That'right❤
D'accord avec vous !
L'harmonie les caractérise, des bijoux musicaux !
I’m 70 years now loved this song for 50 years still love this song is as good as 50 years ago
I'm 75y.o now and their music 🎶 🎵 is still relevant and timeless.
My 15y.o. g'daughter also loves their R music 🎶 🎉😊❤
These harmonies will never be duplicated or matched it was a magical time.
Put out some
Agree 💯, Lyrics + voices + harmonies are phenomenals.
:）
So true. What a mix of beautiful voices with a gentle strumming of acoustic guitar by Paul Simon. Thanks for your lovely comment.
Ironically, it was the harmonies of the Everly brothers than Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle admired that helped them develop their music. At this iconic performance in Central Park in NYC, they brought the EBs on stage. .then stood in the wings admiring them sing. THAT. . .was royalty.
2:50 Paul Simon's look when they sing "after changes upon changes we're more or less the same". God my heart!!
That one got me too.
3:01 got me more after his look
Yes, just a glance said so much.
That little look he gives him at 2:50 is because of little mistake made by Art, and off-key singing the word "changes".
Stop asking about "who is listening on this year, etc!" We never left... This song is forever and will outlive all of us!
Totally agree, all these "Who's listening in (insert year)" fucking pathetic fishing for likes. Sad fuckers with no meaning to their lives other than youtube likes, I feel sorry for them tbh
Who is listening in 2525 👽?
@@halberderdier8073me
😂
E. J. (Ned) Davis, was born into a dirt poor, Irish Catholic family in the early 1900's in the staunchly British Colony of Australia.
Hiss mum
Voir Paul Simon sourire est déjà un bonheur
Eine Leichtigkeit und Liebe der diesen Song ausmacht ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My god, this song and this version simply overwhelm me on so many levels. If only the world could have stood still...forever
This is poetry at its Peak. What a beautiful song. Thank you Simon and Garfunkel for this Masterpiece.♥️
Yes, in times, wheny Dylan receives the Nobel prize Simon & Garfunkel are determined getting the world-best-music-music-of-a-century award 10x times.
How the hell does someone write something as good as this????
I'm from the 80ths generation's music, we'll never have better, Bee gees, Simon and Garfunkel, Dire Strait, U2, Talk Talk. Eminem comes out, he's so good
They werre very young, but very wise...I'm not sure if I believe in re-incarnation, but they have always made me wonder...
You live it.
Don't expose your kids to this or they'll remake it...horribly
Silent kitchen ist the name......
亡くなった父が大好きだった曲。2023年の今でも色褪せることのない素晴らしい曲。
I remember a widely published music critic in the 70's say "...now we know, in Simon and Garfunkel, what music in heaven will sound like."
Hooe so! Won't be long...and I can't wait.
My favorite S&G song. I was actually a young boxer the first time that I heard it. Almost 70 years old now,...but the fighter, indeed, still remains.
H Jarvis. Not sure whyI’m here in 2022. Saw your comment. I am 72. I was a ‘boxing Doctor’ in Belfast for 40 years. Looked after some great boys. Hope you are well .
Now iam six to y years but I am listing this song since twenty five years back till now
@@martinhavlin6662 belfast does it best mate
Totally agree I went to see them in new York for my 50th absolutely brilliant ,then saw Paul Simon in concert Birmingham, there music will never be outdated.
This reminds me of my Dad back in the 1970s - he was full PTSD 😢
Garfunkel's mistake at the beginning was so cute and it worked. Such a beautiful angelic voice. Love it.
That's the original timing so probably force of habit.
its so endearing and charming, yet apparently he later said that paul purposefully embarrassed him and it added to the animosity between them 😭 what a shame
Art sang it like the recording. They could have rehearsed it differently, but it appears to me that Paul was late and in error, not that Art was early.
@@MsJerrySparkle totally untrue! read Paul’s bio - it has a full chapter on this gig,… don’t know where these stories come from!
Saw Art Garfunkel in Trondheim, Norway, in about 1996. Unforgettable - he was so un-stuck up, so relaxed, so much just someone like us...but he isn't. He is a special human, as is Paul Simon. Their music will keep me young, or at least ageless, as long as I live, can hear, and have access to their music Listening to this makes me remember that l am still alive and human. I'm now 72..
Possibly the greatest ' duo song ' ever written .
They personified a generation, but wow are they incredible together. Never gets old or stale. Timeless.
Yes ❤ long before the other Simon ~ heavenly
I’m still listening. 85 years old - no music will ever match that of Simon and Garfunkel. I have sessions with them!
Troble is people who listened to it with me have gone!
Well said Sylvia this music spans generations
Me too
Listen to these two often with much joy ,- I am 78yrs.old
Que himno por favor simon garfunkel INOLVIDABLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vor 47 Jahren habe ich das gemeinsam mit meinem Kumpel (mit dem ich heute noch befreundet bin) gemeinsam auf der Gitarre gespielt, und es ist immer noch so wie vor Jahren, und den Text vergisst man nicht, und die Einsätze, ich liebe dieses Song
It doesn't get any better than this!!!! My generation had some AWESOME music to grow up with. These guys are poets....absolute poets of life!!!
Amen to that.
Yes we did. We're blessed to have TH-cam so that we may relive these songs, concerts, performances again.
I am 79yrs old and still listening to
S and G.
So happy to have lived in the era of real music. ❤
Me too...there was an awful lot of good music when I was young (I'm a few years yonger than you) It seems to me that it was a special era in many ways, including real music, and that there is nothing or very little of the same standard.....but but maybe that is because I am getting old...
Me too! I'm 71.
One of the finest songs ever written. Pure and simple genius. I'm 73 and for my generation this is totemic. Two superb voices meld wonderfully.
But not any other generation?
im 30 and i love it!
They are two fantastic singers together
We defo had the best music I doubt in 50 years folk will be listening to stormezy.
I Love This Song! The music is catchy and the lyrics are interesting!💗💗💗💗
You can see how much Paul loves this song and just lets hiimself get carried by the flow of music and lyrics simply amazing from them both!
This song is pure genius - the way it was written just draws a person in so deeply.
Orgasmic better than?
No doubt. Every single line is absolutely beautiful
Yes Emily, genius it is, Paul Simon does it with monotonous regularity
@@howardshoots01 i was feeling with u
Tears welling in my eyes, “...the fighter still remains.” The Central Park Concert, the words, and the two legends; timeless.
It's like Ernest Hemingway wrote a song. Moves me every time.
Right!
Never grows old. Absolutely amazing voices. Could listen to these two men forever x
November 24, still listening. I'm 67, but love this
I am 56 and love it also❤❤❤❤
@@barrydewhurst6345 I'm also 67 and love this. December 24.
🎊🥳🎉 1971🔨🔨
I like the moment when Art starts singing ahead out of time at the start and Paul looks at him puzzled, and then they both just smile and go with it
I thought Art came in on time and that Paul was late coming in. Either way, I enjoyed this little snafu too, especially the smiles that they shared.
I agree with Debra. Art was on time. Listen to the original recording.
@@eds3969 You are both wrong.
Actually, I think they had decided to change it up for the concert but Art forgot. The look that Paul gives him is kind of “Really? After all the rehearsals, you forgot?” At least that’s what it says to me! Can’t remember now if I read that somewhere or not. This album is one of my all-time favorites.
@@debbienockels7255 yep, spot on, Paul always left a gap there while singing this live to let the cheering die down. Art forgot which explains the smiles.
This is February 2021. I listen to this song and others and it takes back more than 50 years ago at age 19 on my way to the Vietnam war sailing on a Navy ship and so much uncertainty. Just a kid. Now I'm 74 years old still listening to all these songs of the 60s. Miss my youth.
We all miss our youth ... that’s life sir...
Thank you for your service . I’m 66 and and remember these songs so well.
I am also 74 years old living in Canada. I used to listen this song with my former girl friend. I was University student at times when some of my friends went to Vietnam War to help Vietnam and USA. Later I served at Korean Army as an infant officer after I finished ROTC. I still love this song and Simon & Garfunkel.
I immigrated to Canada in 1990.
thank god you came back respect
удачи
Paul smiles, glances at Art, Art puts his hand on Paul’s back....for a moment all is right in the world.
Rhe way they look at each other, their friendship is still there.. Their actions and glances speaks.
I caught that too.... just brought a smile to my face!
They need to do a farewell tour
edders redders ...you’re right the world isn’t perfect. Just take a look in the mirror.
Greg Stahley why are you bothered what other people post - you should
be bothered why you bothered
True. Great guys. Heart-breaking that they later went separate ways.
I am old at 63 but would not change my age for I lived through the best music we will ever know...and as Simon and Garfunkel, I can say I love them as much as the Beatles...their ability to tell a story and grab your. heart is unique...they dont make songs like this anymore...enjoy younger generations,
+pamela mcdonald I disagree, softly at age 67. This song is in my top 5 with Helen O'rigby/Help and a few others- but Billy Joel's Down Easter Alexa and dave matthews" "Grave Digger" are direct descendants and proof great music can be written by any generation.
You got that right buddy, best music ever made, our generation
Me too
pamela mcdonald great when you r brought up with class music
I love them to, but Im 13
The finest rendition of one of the finest songs ever penned.
Love the Missing Verse added back in.
Appreciation to VEVO for sharing it here.
smartalek180
2:48 It's precious that the crowd and the duo realized the verse lyrics were referring to the duo themselves !
De tous les instruments, la voix est le plus beau !
0:34 Never have lyrics been fumbled and recovered so endearingly.
Art Garfunkel, you sweetheart, you!
Paul Simon's "Wait...huh?" look is PRICELESS!
Funnily enough it was actually Paul Simon who messed up by forgetting to sing. Art Garfunkel came in at the right time!
oh - you're right!
(sorry, Art!)
well, that actually explains Paul Simon's look a little better! :))
thanks...it might seem trivial to some, but i like to get little things like that straight.
so i appreciate your time in doing so. :))
cheers, my friend. :))
Yeah it's a good tidbit :)
sorry...non è vero ha sbagliato mister Art...;-)
@@teh_hunterer (according to Art) Paul was super mad about that and said that Art was trying to sabotage him
"After changes, we are more or less the same."
Smiles from both and Art's hand rubbing Paul's back is the epitome of real friendship. Friends fall out but they are never not friends.
JUST AMAZING MY SON IS NO FORTY FROM TWO YEARS HE FELL ASLEEP TO THESE AMAZING GUYS OTHER HE WOULD BEUP ALL NIGHT AND STILL LISTEN TO THEM NOW THATS WHAT YOU CALL AAAAAAMAZING
This is definitely among the top 10 greatest and most poetically beautiful songs ever written and performed. I loved how they added and extra line to this song for this performance. I mean, who hasn’t felt like the Boxer at some when life beats us down?
I listening it now❤
Hello 👋
In my opinion one of the most legendary concerts in the twentieth century.
I found them today. It's the first time I've heard this song, at the age of 24... Im In tears of joy, can't explain... I've heard true MUSIC... real music, now I know. I'm speechless. For people who said they remember being in this concert I can just imagine how magical it must have felt. True blessing.
Simon you have joined a massive club who love these guys. I have seen Paul in London, which was wonderful. But to see them together would be a blessing
Enjoy, I watch the whole concert on here over and over, never get tired of it. See or hear something different every time I watch it.
my daughter was at this concert in central park, new york. My wife and i saw them 3 times, once in New york, Tampa, by luck in San Fransciso we were on vaction. they are great together.
Lucky you. Mostly among young people didn't have the luxury of hearing true music that we had before. I was so glad my 20 year old daughter love the song of the 70's.....
I'm 21 and I found out about them because they're the idols of two Dutch artists called Nick & Simon. This song is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. I hate all the autotuned fake music from today. This is real quality.
Probably one of the best soul/rock ballads ever written. A timeless beauty...
Both had beautiful eyes, at their best, simply wonderful
Surely the greatest and most talented duo there’s ever been!!!
Music can never be better than this!!!!
Unbelievable how these two sing together as one. In my opinion about the greatest duo ever put together.
Really sad that they can't get along.
You forgot Bud Spencer and Terence Hill 😋
You forgot jedward
Think of the amazing music that could have been made and the music that could still be made if they could get along. Egos are the death of many a great things
@@savannahdockins7022 Sad, but very true
This totally epic. You will never see a duet that is so perfect together. The song writing and their voices was off the charts. And all they used was a guitar. That is pure Bliss
There is a band too not just a guitar
The Everly Brothers were not bad too, right??
I hear percussion, I hear a piano...
I think B-Real and Sen Dog from Cyrpress Hills voices fit each other better.
Эти евреи , прекрасные молодцы , и таланты...
Have been listening to this fantastic duo for 50 years. Their songs never age
Just two beautiful guys singing beautiful songs with real life and meaning.....How this world has changed but these are timeless....
After 50 years,their songs are still amazing and my favorite.
there is NO harmony like these two......and there never will be again......PERIOD
I dunno. The Righteous Brothers were pretty good. And of course the duo that started it all ... Phil and Don, The Everly Brothers.
Everyone is second to Don and phil
Seals and Crofts, Lennon and McCartney
The Eagles had some pretty sweet harmonies too!
@@karmicselling4252 Was just going to say the Everly Brothers, who were their role models and inspiration. There was another iconic NYC concert in the 80s that had far less attendance, but was every bit as poignant and memorable as S&G's 1981 Central Park concert. That was when the Everly Brothers played in Midwood Field, Brooklyn in 1987. They gave one of the most flawless performances I've ever seen. Their harmonies were incredible. S&G paid tribute to them by singing "Bye Bye Love" on their album.
Smiles on their faces when they perform ... it just doesn't get better than this. Best duo ever, I guess.
Quite possibly.
Paul Simon is one of the great singer/song writers of the rock generation, Art was one of the most beautiful voices ever. What a combination!!!
I agree totally! Their talents mesh so beautifully. Love all their songs. Best ever!
No matter what ever ups and downs between them their chemistry, passion is shown here.There's always some disagreement in friendships that's part of life, but what we intent to do with that disagreement is another story. Art is such a gentlman, I like the way he reaches out to paul and pats him on the back, reasuring him. S&G are my all time rock group.long live paul, Art, & their families.
The story of my life
love the little miscommunication right at the start that makes this song even more endearing What about you Sarah, I hope you’re okay?
Over 50 years of great harmony. Hard to believe I've been listening to them since the mid 1960's. And their music still causes me to stop, listen & sing along. And the memories of what I was doing 50 years ago when I heard one of their songs. Not that often 2 singers come along with the harmony Simon & Garfunkel had. Their music will live on forever.
Oh My God! Now I wish I was born then.
I've just been watching a number of their songs from this special concert. This is the first one where the social interaction between the two of them is small but significant. The little glance at each other, Simon's warm hand on the back of Garfunkel. This was one of their best songs harmonically at the concert, they knew it and it made them happy.
This is a great song. I'm only 36 years old but I'm experienced and knowledgeable and this band speaks to me. Great band, great song!
J'ai 72 ans et leur musique est toujours dans ma tête et aussi dans mes play-lists !! Quel duo ! Rares sont ceux qui ont pu les égaler dans une telle harmonie.
pareil pour moi
Love the smile on Paul Simons face when he sings this song.
Love it when Art put his hand on the back from Paul during this song.
This song is pure and harmony from the both of them.
Love this song ❤
Beautiful and sincere gesture. Just proves that these two have up to these days deep and lasting friendship.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing in perfect harmony 🎶🎶❤️
I was there. My brother and I snuck out from our house in Bath Beach, Brooklyn. I was 11 years old and it’s still one of my greatest memories.
Wow! That's one Hell of a first concert to be able to claim!
damn that sounds incredible
Wow
snuck isn't a real word, you went to Harvard you should know that
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since I was a little kid, my late father and my old brother always playing their music, I fell in love with their poetic lyrics, picturing social phenomenon in their beautiful side of view. Their songs always running in my head until now, when I 43 year old now....long live Simon & Garfunkel!
I Love....the best
I will never get tired of listening to them, my favorite singers ♥️
Hello dear,how are you doing?
No one has ever sung better in harmony than S&G. Incredible.
It was good to see Garfunkel reach out and rub Paul’s back. Like, “ you did good brother. Look what we created with the songs you wrote”. I don’t know what came between these two men, but they can never deny that combined they were gold. And, I love Paul’s smile. I don’t think either of them aren’t fully aware of the mark on history this concert and their talents made.
🤩🤯🤠🥳😎😻❤💯💥💫💤❤
Beautifully put x
You liked that didn't you
I’ll never forget the concert that I was able to attend to in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. It was unbelievable, they sounded so beautiful harmonically.
They are so beautiful together I know they have issues but oh my god they’re amazing! I’m just so grateful for them. Thank you Gentlemen, you’ve created a lot of joy between myself and my family, my brother 12 years my senior saw you in concert in NYC Park and I got to watch on television and see you! That’s when I got to see you Live and that’s when I fell in love with you
thank you🎶.
No one has a smile that dazzles as much as Paul Simon.. he can light up a whole stadium with it…. Love this man and his amazing music. 😍😍😍😍
what can you say? great song, great performance. they were magical together!
Beautiful song, written and released during troubled times, performed in a now deeply troubled city. My prayers go out to you, New York.
It was very troubled as well back then.
I'm listening too!.. best way to while away my time... great!!!
new york has politicians that want to destroy--change needs to happen
Still in troubled times. But now hate prevails. In those days people fought for love.
@@grip2617 troubled times like never before with a senile president who spreads hate around the world. Please, please, get rid of him!
74, living in beautiful France. These songs were and still are my life, always will be.
You're can't live in France with this masterpiece!! 👍🏴
The perfect match between these two voices happens once in life, and I have the privilege of living in this century and being blessed by the sound of their music. I guess we'll have to wait one more century to enjoy such a fantastic gift.
My brother loved your music so much. Every time I hear your songs I remember all the times that I would see my brother blasting your music. Unfortunately my brother was killed in 1969. So I now play your albums every chance I get. Which brings the both of you and my brother back to me. God bless you both for the memories.
Im sorry man......
Even their humming is in perfect harmony. If either of them lost his singing voice but could still hum, I'd still want to see and hear them.
Thank you for being happy to listen to you after fifty years...
My father introduced me to Simon & Garfunkel. This song is strongly associated with him and most of the times when i listen to it or strum the chords to this song on guitar it makes me think of my dad and i cry a little. I kinda use it from time to time to remember him. RIP
The best duo ever. Their harmony is heavenly.
3:03 Just a little gesture but my heart melted.
AleMeller13 so glad you pointed that out, as I glad missed it... and it is a lovely moment! Thank you 😘 xx
Art put is hand on Paul's back. I also was moved by that gesture.
I loved the look of pure joy on Paul's face that Art picked up on too
GrissomLovesSara - Yes, it's as though this is his favorite among his own creations and Art sees the pure joy and responds with the gesture of an old friend from childhood and a fellow artist through adulthood.
Finally someone who understands me
Nunca, incluso con olvido obligado, podría dejar de sentir esta canción.
Está en el corazón.
Gracias por ella.
Not just their voices, not just the music, not just the sounds.. These words…. it tells a story. Songs today just can’t compare. Yes we have so much more technology to make more sounds, but it is nothing compared to pure sounds of music composed by extraordinary talent. We are spoiled being able to appreciate true music like this..
I haven't listened to them for such a long time, years. The nostalga is overwhelming.
Thank God that we had these guys making so many great songs. Paul Simon is one the best song writers of all-time.
I lost my dad when I was a young boy and he was a boxer so this song back in the day was my proud way of thinking about him 🥊 bloody love it
Paul really gets into this song with a passion ❤️
Hello dear,how are you doing?
One of the most beautiful songs ever, both lyrically and melodically
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This is so full of emotion. You can feel it as you watch their chemistry and it gives me the chills. Such beauty and fills me with nostalgia more than many other songs.
Einfach Klasse. Man , das waren noch Zeiten ❤❤❤❤
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I was at this concert and remember the audience "singing" the cymbal crashes. Half a million people imitating a cymbal was surreal. It doesn't come through on the video but it was simply amazing in real life.
That was a great day! There was nobody on the streets of New York that night everybody was in the park
@@edmundmenegaux2276 Yes, it was!
Beautiful!!!!
Cool! But nobody heard the extra couplet!
I understand. Very cool!!
My dad always played these guys' music when I was little, I've loved them ever since
+Michael Townsend Same here. Forty six years old and have loved these guys all my life.
+R Greene lucky you, my mom played her 45s as in connie stevens, Bobby Darin, we should chat
Wow I didn't know this was common for so many more people. I don't remember a time when I didn't know these two voices because my mom would play it when I was little; that's so cool:)
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Well decided to learn guitare just for this!
These 2 so talented musicians will always be forever in the musical world of favorites for many generations. I don't believe that their gifts will ever be matched. Thank You Paul & Art!
Just beautiful voices
The lyrics are absolutely wonderful…..no wonder these two were magic together
🔥💯❤️🌹
Mind-blowing how 2 magical people stand in front of everywhere, stripped down without drums, distortion, beats, etc etc... And stand there performing actual legendary tunes made by themselves . The calm, the bravery... Let alone how serene these 2 are in unison. As unique as it gets.
very well said.
I get your point and I agree, it's a display of pure talent. you can clearly hear the drums though :D
There are drums and an entire band playing 🤣
Amazing. Song writing and composition in epeck proportion.No one could repeat them in hundred years.Unbelievable.
Two of the most talented gentlemen I’ve ever had the honor to hear.
I became a fan of Simon & Garfunkel when The Concert in Central Park was released and I would dare to say that it is possibly the best Concert ever made.
An absolute masterpiece of a song ❤
one of the most important concerts of music history. respect
love the little miscommunication right at the start that makes this song even more endearing
+TW Peck Art went to sing it the way they originally recorded it, without the delay at "I have squandered". That pause must have been a change they had agreed to for the concert presentation..... They made subtle changes to Homeward Bound too but both versions are perfection .
You know for the rehearsals they did for this concert the two of them just fought the whole time. Paul Simon said in an interview "the rehearsals were just plain miserable, Arty and I fought the whole time"
Guess that's real. Those two guys were fighting for perfection..But the music just same.. Li La LI.. Love it
yep
FoxHound .Do you happen to be able to point me in the direction of that interview please? Would love to watch it! Thanks 😘 xxx
This live concert version is the best ever from this duo. Better than the original album version. Love it!
Brilliant song sung by two fantastic musicians,well done , I am a fan of Simon & Garfunkel!!❤❤❤YNWA
One of the greatest songs ever written