Paul Simon - Under African Skies (Live from The African Concert, 1987)
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- "Under African Skies" by Paul Simon live from The African Concert, 1987
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Chorus:
This is the story of how we begin to remember
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
These are the roots of rhythm and the roots of rhythm remain - เพลง
The way Paul looks at Miriam: sheer admiration and joy of being able to sing this song with this grand lady of south african music
You saw that as well....wonderful song
Absolutely amazing
Other the other way round ...
And when she starts her solo, that look of admiration and quietly backing away, giving her the spotlight at his show. Total respect.
That's my favorite part of the video.
I'm in South Africa right now as I listen to this beautiful song 😘 ...From Scotland we love you Africa x
35 years old but its still cause goosebumps when you listen to it, masterpiece.
I feel the same
Yup!
I wish everyone could learn to cherish and appreciate one another like this.
Graceland - Paul Simond ❤️❤️❤️❤️...
Me i Have see it in TV with my Mother great Concert
I remember listening to this song back in Nigeria as a young boy. Wonderful memories. God bless Africa❤
This is gorgeous, big, moving, gentle, powerful, and so well sung! Miriam Makeba looks so happy. A couple of the songs from Graceland are among Mr. Simons best compositions ever.
Shining Africa - your time will come! Water your tree!
People.may not be aware of how ground-breaking this album was at the time. Many in Europe and the US has never given South African music a second thought. It advanced world music in leaps and bounds.
Yes 😊
Both Paul and Miriam deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This album IS a classic. Anyone out there with me....?
How did it change anything other than aware of another kind of music? (I grew up on Simon and Garfunkel, so, yeah. I remember this is a major album in our history. I don't, however, see anyone giving South African music or its music a second thought now.)
YESS, stuck out totally !! I think many, even didnt realise how good this album was. It was just pleasant. Today , at least myself how original it was and exellent.
my father hates music completely, he heard this album from my room and hasnt stopped listening to it for 30 years
Rest in Peace Mama Afrika. Thank you Paul Simon.
This is actually quite symbolic because Miriam was emerging from deep depression here following the loss of her only child.
Wow. That’s beautiful.. her emerging from depression thru music ❤
Miriam Makeba needs to get credit for her awesome harmonies, 'scat whispers' and beauty of her culture!!!!!!!!!!! Ray Phiri (RIP) on lead guitar.............
She was brilliant here hey👌🏾
@@ntuthukondlela8224 Mama Afrika!
@@ntuthukondlela8224 when was she never brilliant? God used this woman to sing through.
Agreed. She’s amazing! Better than Linda on the original
Absolutely. Def the best version of this song I've heard. Her soul compensates for Simon's lack of soul.
This is the kind of world I want to live in, a world white or black live in harmony, make babies together and live side by side on equal standings, Paul Simon and Miriam 😍❤️ goosebumps
I hear you brother that would be an awesome duo to go on tour together.
alhamdullilah..
you took the word's out of my mouth brother !
☺
@@michaelharrington5084 Yes: alhamdullilah... brings me to tears.
Me too..
Yep, also a world where all those musicians you see on that stage got totally screwed on royalties and writing credits by Paul Simon. That's the real world - the rest is lights and costumes - i.e. BS.
I loved this song so much as a young man in Ghana. The import of this song still resonates with me in the closing days of my life
Pure admiration . Around this time I was with severe post partum depression, I was heavily drugged,could hardly lift my head off my pillow, hearing the chatting 💓 in Tswana from my baby's carers,all I was able to do was lift my head from my pillow to murmur a prayer of gratitude to the women of Africa. "G-d bless the women of Africa".
Rest in peace Miriam ❤
Hope so much you are feeling better XXXX
With you. Sincere music is the cure. Here you see millions on your joyful wavelength. Relax and go with it, and maybe smile.
Paul Simon, one of the most gifted artists... ever.
Rest in Power, Miriam Makeba, Mama Africa. And the same also to Hugh Masakela, who performed on that concert, as well. I can't believe it has been over 30 years since this concert...wow. The music is as amazing as it ever was and will always be.
Miriam makeba the African Star songstress, RIP ma'am 🙏
He had massive respect for her, enough to change his own lyric "from Tucson Arizona" to her own hometown.
It was Tuscon when Linda Ronstadt sang it with him, her hometown. And that became the default version on the album.
I was there.What a day of proper music and the talent on that stage.
what an experience to see that live. This was in Zimbabwe, I'm guessing?
@@timward276 Yes this was in Zimbabwe Rufaro stadium Harare
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The love in Paul's eyes ! No wander, who could not love Miriam's singing ?
I feel so blessed to exist in a time where the music of this amazing duo is available to me . Wow !
Eurydice w same me here just watching beautiful from Michigan
Me too. Wasn't it amazing with such wonderful music.
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True!
Thank you for blessing our hearts with beautiful and great songs
"Joseph's face was black as night
The pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
His path was marked
By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere
And he walked his days
Under African skies"
Joseph Shabalala (28 August 1941 - 11 February 2020)
RIP
merci
@@ichi6417isaberi
de rien
Long live the King
@@ichi6417isaberi what the hell do ya mean?
I love the way Paul looks at Mama Africa with such admiration as they sing together :)
If you can see admiration in that look, then you're working from a different set of perceptions from mine; Paul has no reason in the world for any such admiration. Neither does Miriam. They're both neither more nor less than skilled musicians in a world full of skilled musicians.
Tim Hofstetter If you can’t see it, you’re blind.
@@eneedham789 I beg to differ. I believe that if YOU CAN see it, you're delusional.
@@timhofstetter5654 they are in love, I was there
@@dhakomodherooherokoko6037 I see. And you could discern their emotions from audience seating, could you? I'm quite sure. I can see them more closely via TH-cam than you could possibly see them from the audience... and via TH-cam, It's just SILLY to infer any such emotion.
Just when you thought this song couldn’t get better. … Miriam and Paul’s harmonies are exquisite
… and look at the emotional connection between the two of them. Love the throat singing at the end!
Spring 2023, still listening! Talents of Paul Simon in music is a great contribution to humanity, of all kinds 🙏🏻👒
I was at their concert in Barcelona and I’ll never forget it, what a pleasure to see Míriam Makeba and Paul Simon together!
Thank you for posting this song with Paul Simon and Miriam Makeba (her spirit lives forever in her songs) It was a rare treat to hear them perform his song together. I always loved this song.
Unity within music
No hate
Just love & enjoyment
🙏🏻
Two voices in perfect harmony, one superb sound. I've listened to this so many times and it still moves me.
This pretty much defines all that is good in the world..for me........the mutual respect and humility shown here just make the emotion burst from my eyes. It's just the most beautiful thing.
yes
This song always gives me goosebumps ever since I first listened to it on a Walkman looking out the window on a train, back in 87. And makes me long for Africa every single time I listen to it.
Bless you
@@Laatifah wherever we’re from, we all long for Africa
For me, the experience was exactly the same, as a student nurse, going home on the train. Still one of my most fav. albums.
Shiver runs all over me listening to this great talent of two great icons after more than three decades. They will forever lived with us.
Came back to this song, I feel sorrowful. And he lifted my heart, sorry to bore you all, but like most of us ,I have been through some shit, I cope but just not tonight.
Fantastic! Paul Simon and Miriam Makeba singing together! It's a real joy!
Viva
Then Miriam takes over near the end! Stunning
Better , it's a blessing
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@@paulsimon6803 I have watched this video at least a hundred times since I found it a month ago. It is beautiful!! Thank you, Paul, and I will
thank Miriam's spirit.
she took the African music to the world in the early 1970s......she is our icon
This is the world I want to live in.
then vote for Trump
Mike L
Yes, because Trump is well-known for his humanitarian and egalitarian views.
CooManTunes Everyone is a waste of life, in one way or another. Our task is to be as little wasteful of life as possible.
Scott Wallace I like that philosophy. Peace and happiness to you from Australia, cheers.
sixstringedthing
Why thank you. Peace and happiness to you and yours as well. Cheers from cool Austria, Scott
Graceland helped us all discover the incredible rhythms of african music ,and be more aware of an evil at that time in South Africa, called ',apartheid .'' God bless us all and all the courageous people who fought against racism in their lifetimes .Peace n' Love-Eric xxxxxxx.
Eric Beaulieu /2
Eric Beaulieu
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Beaulieu? Beautiful name!
Eric Beaulieu amen to that 🙏🏽
When it comes to song Writing Bob Marley was a cut a above Bob Dylan and Paul
This was the rainbow nation I waited for after I left after Steven Bokos death in 1977 but it turned out different after I returned in 1994
What a duet, can play this piece of music daily without boredom
I was listening to the Graceland album today. Halfway through "Under the African Skies" I became aware of the clouds made hazy by the Sarahan dust storm and realized that we're under Africa that is literally in the sky right now. 🥰
I keep coming back to this over and over. That is what music is all about.
Paul Simon can do no wrong from my perspective. His music is for dancers, those of us with arrhythmia, and ETC. Diamonds on the soles of her shoes was and is one of the GREATEST songs I've ever heard in my long life.
I was there and it was an amazing concert 🌟🌟🌟
I don't care what people say but to me, Paul Simon is the best songwriter ever by a country mile. I was hooked from the moment I heard The Boxer for the first time as a child in the mid-80s. My mother bought me all of Simon and Garfunkel's and Paul Simon's albums and I've been addicted ever since.
Well, Ed, this'll blow your jock off: he wrote that back in the 60s! His stuff sure lasts, don' it?
As you say The Boxer and Graceland: that´s more than enough to say: Thanks Paul.
William Phinizy I'm well aware of when every song was written but it would have been hard for me to have heard The Boxer when it was released because I wasn't alive yet. :-) I was quite young when I first heard it though and appreciated it far more than any other artist I had heard to that point. I literally know every word to every Simon and Garfunkel song and I don't think I can say that about any other artist (I even know all their Tom and Jerry stuff which I love because I have a certain appreciation for fifties music). I don't know how it's possible to listen to an album like Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme or Bridge Over Troubled Water and not want to start them over as soon as they end.
+Ed Gloss im right there with you, i learned about Paul from the muppet show of all places and got hooked with the song Long Long Day, from that day ive been utterly obssesed with Mr simon, and at one point had all of his solo album songs on my mp3 player and nearly all of the simon and garfunkel songs. Truly an inspiration for me, and has helped me through some really difficult times.
+Ed Gloss While I agree with you, Paul Simon is by far my favorite, there are other giants of song writing out there. Such as Jackson Browne. Honestly though off the top of my head hes the only person I can think of that even comes close.
Rest In Peace to mama Africa ❤️😍😍. Africa music will never remain this same without ur likes.
I was 16 when this concert was televised on NZ free to air 1986 or 87. Absolutely loved it
My Dad was a Chef, Poet, Artist, and Musician. I was listening to this the moment he passed over. A perfect ending to a life well lived.
this is just so beautiful, Fabulous hypnotic song beautifully played sung and harmonised
To think I attended this unforgettable concert "under the bright African sun" of Harare, Zimbabwe on a beautiful Saturday afternoon way back in 1987. One of the very best concerts of all time.
Their voices are so different but melt together so perfectly.
I’ve just got back from a trip to Africa and this song was playing in my headphones all the time. From now on everytime I play this song it brings back great memories of such a fantastic place
every time I see stuff like this I cry because it's so easy to have peace on earth for all if only we can make music not war....at this very moment I cry All race's are beautiful threw music can we show there can be peace among us "all".
Paul Simon sure was a head of his time ,such a forward thinking pure understanding of music and emotions . Such a wonderful combination by these 2 great artists ,,dung with passion and genuine emotions
Mama Africa.....Mama Makeba..........always in hearts..... still with us.....continue resting in power mama
Wao i cry for this song and I cry for Africa😢
Two great artists (Makeba and Simon) sharing a historical moment and making beautiful harmony together. Nothing better than that.
My favourite rendition of Under African Skies. Miriam Makeba you brought such beautiful music to people all across the world. I wish she sang it on the track for the Graceland album
Beautiful! Music is magical! RIP Mariam Makeba. Long live Paul Simon.
This makes me so proud to be from Soweto, Meadowlands, Dube and Phefeni
Watching these two greats just gives me goosebumps...absolute legends in all respects.
First class musicianship from two greats!
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I can see every face in the world in Africa! I saw mine, my son, and many other family members.
Over thirty years have passed and yet this music is as fresh as ever.
Paul Simon has contributed immensely towards a planer with no prejudice and the way he has done it became an example to all...long live Graceland my favourite album of all times
Beautiful! Happy and grateful for having seen her twice here in Italy....Thanks Mama Africa
She was all of that!!!
So is he!!!
How beautiful our world will be when all races and genders sing the same song. Thank you Paul Simon and Mama Africa.
I sit and write this with tears rolling down my face...Its sad that this will never bee seen again in this life. There isn't anyone like Paul left out there He was a true believer that music would bring anyone together..Look at the garbage being produced out there today, only caring about how much money they can make....
That is so true...the man is a bonefide musical genius with a magic touch. I respect the fact that he put his career in jeopardy by going out on a limb by supporting those cats and still coming out on top....remember...Less is almost always More...
"By supporting those cats?"
You should check out Donovan Copley and Hot Water - not a trbute act to Paul Simon's Graceland but very much in the same vein
huh?
Gideon Mbui listen to the final track on the Graceland album for some insight. “Cats” is slang for musicians between musicians. I’m referring to the black artists he was jamming with. :-)
My Heart Doesnt get any better than this
In one word "superb'.
❤Paul Simon and mama Miriam ❤
Wonderful memories of talented musicians. Couldn't be better. God bless Africa and all who have passed and contributed. Rest in peace.
Just watching this on TV - brilliant
It's absolutely beautiful
These are the roots of rhythm and the roots of rhythm remain
Www
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Damn, Just How Much Talent does one guy get? He's beyond the beyond....
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Miriam makeba you make my day.A good song indeed.watching from chavakali kenya.
Makes my day also my friend..from Australia xx
I was a young man at the time. i wish those time can come back to this new SA, we cried for.
From 3.15, Paul looks at her with admiration, then steps back and lets her av d stage....totaly awesome !!
And then from 3:51 to 3:54, two musical greats salute each other.
As they should!
THAT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT CAUGHT ME HIS REVERENCE TO HER,,, and her grace in return... Purest Poetry ...!!
She enters a different zone at that point and Paul just let's her go! The look on the backup musician over her shoulder says it all.... they are witnessing a moment of greatness!
This performance will never ever get old. I love it when Music is this well organized. Excellent. I was 11 years old in 1987.
Me too!! If I only had been old enough to be there for this amazing concert..
Miriam and Simon…. Pure class!
This is my favorite album of all time. Others come close but can't top it.
I love everything Paul has wrote and have loved him he's awesome, love this beautiful playing and his voice is out of this world.Love this! Donna
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Fantastic! Paul Simon and Miriam Makeba singing together! It's a real joy!
I love the way Paul looks at Mama Africa with such admiration as they sing together :)
Remembering Mariam Makeba who passed away in 2008. May her soul continuously live on through her music. I'm so touched by this song.🙏🏾❤️
❤️❤️❤️ If only these hearts could dance to the rhythm of this wonderful song 💕💕💕
Marvelous, I've always loved this album and I still do
Stumbling upon this video for the first time recently and just thinking....WOWW!! 😮
One of the greatest vocal collaborations EVER!! ☺
Skills. Beautiful duet. Mama Africa!!!!
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Music of all times. Legend Makeba.
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What a woman, Paul clearly adores her. Great song, super vocals x
This is amongst the most beautiful music ever written
From the days when there were still peace in South-Africa.
❤️ from Hercegovina
Miriams healing heart and soul left us,...and so there is a big missing piece left....for us to fill,...
Mama Africa will be alive forever and your words are an example of what keeps her legacy alive.
the greatest songwriter of all time
Best concert EVER!! Wish I had seen it live!
Paul Simon is clearly full ofAdmiration for Miriam Makeba She is wonderful just incredible,
They are all making beautiful music under African Skies 😧😁😍
this song moves to the core
Some of the most amazing art ever created and performed. The roots of rhythm .......
Very smooth vocals tune and Very sifted guitar tune
The wonderful Miriam Makeba. RIP. What a great harmony she sings on this track. Really brings a sort of power and majesty to the song.