Who's your favourite songwriter? In today’s video we examine Paul Simon’s Genius. Paul Simon is one of the greatest American song writers of all time. During a recording career that spans an epic 66 years so far, and that has yielded five Simon & Garfunkel studio albums and fifteen solo albums, Simon has written countless classic songs. Simon has been called “America’s Most Intelligent Songwriter,” and has not only given the world many great songs, he’s also an outstanding singer, guitarist, arranger, producer, and musical innovator.
I've always loved Sheryl Crow's songwriting on her first two albums, including the marvelous production, still among my studio reference favorites. Another underrated one is Suzanne Vega; in particular I feel "Nine Objects of Desire" is such a great, overlooked collection of songs. On the harder edge, Billy Corgan with the Smashing Pumpkins comes to mind. Kudos for the great show as always, Warren!
A while back I came to the conclusion that Bach is Classical and Coltrane is Jazz and this guy is Songs. He might be the GOAT of all American music. He makes you think, makes you soar, and can make you cry. Dylan, the Jazz guys, the Golden Age guys, Bacharach, Smokey, Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Carole King... We've had some stellar American figures but Paul Simon seems to touch the highest spots. He seems like the truest of them all. Weigh in!
Simon has a low key sound that sometimes leads people to overlook his brilliance. He was never as in your face as other greats from his era, but his songs burn deep into your soul. They get better and better with each listen because he packs so many subtle surprises into them. He never stopped growing and developing as an artist. To this day, he’s still releasing fascinating experimental albums. Other artists making great late career albums have sort of settled into their roots. Simon on the other hand, is releasing some of the most experimental work of his entire career as a guy in his 80s. If only he could live forever haha
The song Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of my earliest musical memories. So I have been a fan about 50 years now. Simply adore his music, lyrics and guitar playing!
Like a lot of people I suspect, i mainly knew of Paul Simon through the singles. More recently I've picked up albums, and I have to say I've been very impressed. A wonderful summary of a wonderfully talented man. I'd say that the early Simon and Garfunkel albums lacked consistency, but the talent was there clearly. Bookends and Bridge Over Troubled Water are great albums, and I'd say the move to solo work kept up this quality. I'd go for There Goes Rhyming Simon as my very favourite, but all his 70's output is terrific. And indeed One Trick Pony carries on with that. As you say maybe the zietgeist had moved on, but there is a quality and a feel to the music that perhaps Steely Dan would be familiar with, certainly the perfectionism which is a trademark in all cases. Hearts and Boneswas critisised because of the so called 80's influence. Perhaps on the opening track that is true - maybe. The rest though is just as good to my ears as his earlier stuff. Graceland is talked about so much that it could be accused of being overrated - perhaps it is - just. Cannot help but admire the way it came about, and is one more example of being persistent and not being afraid of trying things differently. Indeed like many great artists it could have been so much different if Paul Simon had given up, whic could have happened many times. He split with Art Garfunkel twice as you note before they became famous. And the Sound of Silence version that became a big hit was not of Paul Simon's preference to put it mildly. OK you need the lucky breaks too, which don't always happen. But what was always there from Paul Simon was the talent to make the most of that luck It is perhaps the trickiest thing to balance expectations from people. Get big success and people often expect more of the same. You give it to them and they become bored with it. You change and people say they want more of the old stuff. Paul Simon is a master of dealing with that expectation, and indeed a master songwriter and performer. We are truly blessed.
My favorite songwriter and singer. The words just seem to come naturally. The voice is unforgettable. The words always tell a story that relate to all. From little star to big Star! Thank you.💐🎶⭐️
Phenomenal video of absolute songwriting artistry and life! Indeed the soundtrack to many of our lives, Simon has left his legacy in music history. Well done And thanks Warren 🎶
Paul Simon is part of the ground my feet are on in music. I would say, interchangeably so with the Beatles and perhaps very few others. It is easy to get distracted by the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds, the stars, but I'm lost and immobile without such solid ground to stand on.
Thank you very much for the amazing attention to detail! Absolutely superb in weaving time in a tapestry of music in a great catalogue as you can’t pin him down to one musical influence. Paul Simon is in my opinion incredible in how he has adapted in world music. His influence lives on in ears… hearts and our veins!
Nice job, Warren. Thanks! I was hoping for a nod to The Dangling Conversation. At the time of its release Clive, Artie and Paul all had high expectations, thinking it one of Paul's best poetry. Saddened and disappointed by its less than great success as a single, Paul ultimately pulled away from the song saying it 'sounded like a college kid could have written it'. Other interesting Simon bits include the real meaning of 'the whores on 7th Avenue' from The Boxer. It was a reference to 'the suits' at Columbia Records, which had executive offices at 799 7th Ave in Manhattan.
Thanks for this wonderful video. Many people will say that the best songwriter is Bob Dylan ou Paul McCartney and so on... But, for me, Paul Simon is the best combinaison of huge talents: great melodist, great lyricist, great singer (not the best voice technically speaking but his voice is touching, it speaks on a personal level to the listener), great guitarist, great musicianship. The man was able to recreate himself in every album and in the same time, to stay true to his personality. He is highly professional but music is still his passion after more than 60 years of career. I highly recommend the documentary released recently about his career and the making of 7 Psalms, In Restless Dreams. By the way, it is Paul Frederic (with a C not a K) Simon.
Most songwriters would be more than thrilled to have written a classic song like ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘Bridge over troubled water’, or ‘Still crazy after all these years’. Paul Simon wrote all of them and many more. Unbelievable, so good!!! ❤❤❤
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful musician. Loved the explanation of how Graceland was made. Always loved the album but your video gave me new appreciation of the process and the man. Thank you.
There was so much studio stuff for such a long time on this channel - I reall missed this kind of content! I actually prefer the hearts and bones album, not Graceland. The latter was a great introduction to lady blacksmith Mambazo though.
great to see Paul get some attention, as great as he has been in the world of music he seems to often slip thru the cracks, often to the detriment of whatever entity is doing the presenting and The Wrecking Crew? (altho you only touched on them here) only some of the best musicians of our lifetime...possibly worthy their own vid? or have you already been there? anywho...anther great job covering a one of a kind artist...thank you 😄
Hey Warren you literally caused me to stop and really take in your awesome presentation on this epic musician and artist Paul Simon. As soon as I open my email I saw that you were presenting Paul Simon, I had to forget everything and watch this episode, thanks a million. Great memories emerged from some of the songs while I was younger. And I appreciate the journey, you nailed it. Thank you!?
Loved this presentation. As a kid in the sixties and seventies, Simon’s music was always there. Just a slight comment about The Graduate soundtrack. We mustn’t forget the great contributions of Dave Grusin on that. When I hear the soundtrack in my head I always hear the opening riff of Mrs. Robinson and Grusin’s Sunporch Cha Cha Cha. 😉
Simon is up there with the greatest songwriters ever but can we give some love to Tom Wilson who knew what the assignment was on "Sound of Silence". An incredibly underrated producer.
Fantastic video! Paul Simon stands all of 5’3” but he is a towering giant of a songwriter. I love playing many of his songsJust playing them is a lesson in songcraft. I still perform many of them. Well done.
Excellent video, thanks Warren! Paul Simon has been a major influence on my life . . . the first seven single I bought at the age of 7 was Sounds of Silence, the music blew my mind and the words turned me on to poetry. As a South African, Graceland was a huge thing and made us immensely proud of our musical heritage. One of my top fave songwriters ever
One of the best ever for sure. Glad he (and Art) were able to get their career going after several attempts. I don't think they would get the same chances today, which is sad.
Thank you so much for making this video!! Paul is my alltime favourite artist and the main influence on my own songwriting for 30+ years. As you rightfully pointed out, his lyrics perfectly encapsulate the human condition and have at many times in my life understood me better than I could ever understand myself. I’m going to watch 10 minutes a day to treat myself to your wonderful content over the whole week! Thank you!
They Played when no walls existed before the growth of song in the category. Where now? Now at 80 he will do well as he is the one to chase . .well Done Warren as this tribute will be noted in history.
This music was the sound track of our family stereo system. My dad was an upright bass player in the folk group called The Highlanders and then switched to electric in the late sixties. So folk, blues, bluegrass, and Simon and Garfunkel.
Loved everything from Paul Simon. He came to my town in 2013. What an awesome event that was - full range of his work. Hey Warren, how about focussing on John Fogerty? His songs are still favourites with even with many teenagers in 2024 - one look at the audience at his concerts show a full range from baby-boomers to the latest generation. Not deep and meaningful like Paul Simon, but every tune is memorable and instantly catchy either with CCR or solo. Would be a good and popular choice. Cheers Kim Perth Australia
Simon and Garfunkel have a unique sound from other musicians in the 60's and Paul's songs were very special. I listen to them regularly but its a shame Paul couldn't write to such a standard as a solo artist. Art did have some input though not as a songwriter persie, obviously had an impact on the finished product.
For some reason, Paul Simon and his oeuvre just don't leap to mind when I take mental inventory of the musicians who've made a lasting impression on me, and yet I've quite a few of his tunes in my digital library. I don't know why.
I’m just in the middle of a mixing cover of Mrs Robinson and picking apart the original mix - it’s pretty wacky, the vocals are panned hard left and right and the acoustic guitars right up the middle. I’m trying to recreate the old mix, the performances are very good but I can’t get anywhere close to the same vibe on the mix!
Great film again. How about a left field choice for a future programme - The Shadows. They were the original guitar group, owned the first Srat in UK and did so much on 2 track.
This was a great segment. When I was a kid, my dad told me "Scarborough Fair" was related to our family. When I got to college, I realized that was a story a Dad tells their kid. When I saw Paul Simon at the Hollywood Bowl, (I think 2016), it was one of the worst live shows I've seen. Paul and his band were completely out of sync, and it seemed like he was actively messing with his fans. He was so high he didn't seem to even understand the tempos of his songs. His band seemed lost at times. It's the only show I've ever left early because it was so bad. It was like he was making fun of all the fans who wanted to sing along, but he was too cool to sing it that way he recorded it. I haven't enjoyed his music since then. I know it's petty, but I've never left a concert so angry.
Slip sliding away was supposed to be for The Oakridge Boy's but Paul like it himself which he recorded with The Oakridge Boy's singing background vocals
Hi Warren! I wrote to support on Saturday, but haven't heard anything back yet. I thought maybe since it was the weekend that support wouldn't respond until Monday (or Tuesday). But it's now Wednesday, and I'm stilling anxiously awaiting a reply... I'm not usually an impatient person, but my message is regarding the current mix contest, so I want to make sure it gets resolved before the deadline. Thanks for everything you do and all of the knowledge you share! --Justin
@@Producelikeapro Well, I did something stupid... I sent in the wrong version of my mix. I realized this only a few hours after I sent it in, but there was no way to unsend the email. If I sent in another email, it said I would be disqualified. So, I was trying to figure out if there was a way to have my first email deleted or something so I could send in my REAL entry. The best I could do was to delete my uploaded youtube entry. I know this is completely my fault, but I would be extremely disheartened if there was no way to fix this. I'm not trying to cheat in any way, I just want to showcase my best work.
Most young people under 40 living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan would probably never recognize Paul Simon at a fruit stand or buying a newspaper these days. They would just see an old guy from the neighborhood.
I love all of Simon's work with Garfunkel. His solo work, less so but I regularly listen to There goes Rhymin Simon, Hearts and Bones, Graceland, and his self titled debut album. I couldn't stand CapeMan and especially One Trick Pony. Awful work. But a musical legend? Absolutely.
Anecdote: Beginning of the 1970s, a music competition in RIO. A German female singer takes part. Paul is on the jury. Under no circumstances would he give the German candidate at the Festival da Canção Popular even one point, declared jury member Paul Simon in 1971, even before the singing competition in Rio had begun. Background: Paul's ancestors (and Art's) fled from Europe to the USA to escape poverty and the pogroms in Europe. Many years before the Nazis took power in 1933. What Paul did not know: She is the daughter of an Auschwitz survivor of the Sinti and Roma group. Like the Jews, they were persecuted by the Nazi criminals and were also killed in the concentration camps. She became one of the most famous singers of the last 55 years in Germany, selling many millions of records. Source: The german female singer, in her biography and in Talk shows.
Controversial hot take: Paul Simon should have received the Nobel Prize for Literature instead of another singer/songwriter. 😏🤔😉 Paul's music was my rock growing up, and is the soundtrack to some of my best childhood memories.
And yet he’s nothing compared to Joni Mitchell. You’re making a series on artist that change music without Joni Mitchell? No one can take you seriously. Joni should’ve been the first on this list
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 88 | คู่เอก "ป้อมเพชร vs อัสลามจอน"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ZqTVVbMgbo/mqdefault.jpg)
Who's your favourite songwriter? In today’s video we examine Paul Simon’s Genius. Paul Simon is one of the greatest American song writers of all time. During a recording career that spans an epic 66 years so far, and that has yielded five Simon & Garfunkel studio albums and fifteen solo albums, Simon has written countless classic songs. Simon has been called “America’s Most Intelligent Songwriter,” and
has not only given the world many great songs, he’s also an outstanding singer, guitarist, arranger, producer, and musical innovator.
Bob Dylan!
I've always loved Sheryl Crow's songwriting on her first two albums, including the marvelous production, still among my studio reference favorites. Another underrated one is Suzanne Vega; in particular I feel "Nine Objects of Desire" is such a great, overlooked collection of songs. On the harder edge, Billy Corgan with the Smashing Pumpkins comes to mind. Kudos for the great show as always, Warren!
Carol King and Geezer Butler I often confuse them.
@@univon4892master
@@gilbertspader7974that’s worrying you are confused! Why does it not surprise me though? Hahaha
Simon's the gold standard for how an artist can keep their songwriting fresh deep into their career by taking up new genres.
Very well said! Thanks ever so much
A while back I came to the conclusion that Bach is Classical and Coltrane is Jazz and this guy is Songs. He might be the GOAT of all American music. He makes you think, makes you soar, and can make you cry. Dylan, the Jazz guys, the Golden Age guys, Bacharach, Smokey, Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Carole King... We've had some stellar American figures but Paul Simon seems to touch the highest spots. He seems like the truest of them all. Weigh in!
Simon has a low key sound that sometimes leads people to overlook his brilliance. He was never as in your face as other greats from his era, but his songs burn deep into your soul. They get better and better with each listen because he packs so many subtle surprises into them. He never stopped growing and developing as an artist. To this day, he’s still releasing fascinating experimental albums. Other artists making great late career albums have sort of settled into their roots. Simon on the other hand, is releasing some of the most experimental work of his entire career as a guy in his 80s. If only he could live forever haha
How do you squeeze 66 years of musical innovation into under one hour? Nice one Warren... And most importantly huge thanks Paul... 🎉
Thanks ever so much! Agreed, so much incredible music
The song Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of my earliest musical memories. So I have been a fan about 50 years now. Simply adore his music, lyrics and guitar playing!
Mine too! Masterpiece
Like a lot of people I suspect, i mainly knew of Paul Simon through the singles. More recently I've picked up albums, and I have to say I've been very impressed.
A wonderful summary of a wonderfully talented man.
I'd say that the early Simon and Garfunkel albums lacked consistency, but the talent was there clearly. Bookends and Bridge Over Troubled Water are great albums, and I'd say the move to solo work kept up this quality. I'd go for There Goes Rhyming Simon as my very favourite, but all his 70's output is terrific.
And indeed One Trick Pony carries on with that. As you say maybe the zietgeist had moved on, but there is a quality and a feel to the music that perhaps Steely Dan would be familiar with, certainly the perfectionism which is a trademark in all cases.
Hearts and Boneswas critisised because of the so called 80's influence. Perhaps on the opening track that is true - maybe. The rest though is just as good to my ears as his earlier stuff.
Graceland is talked about so much that it could be accused of being overrated - perhaps it is - just. Cannot help but admire the way it came about, and is one more example of being persistent and not being afraid of trying things differently.
Indeed like many great artists it could have been so much different if Paul Simon had given up, whic could have happened many times. He split with Art Garfunkel twice as you note before they became famous. And the Sound of Silence version that became a big hit was not of Paul Simon's preference to put it mildly.
OK you need the lucky breaks too, which don't always happen. But what was always there from Paul Simon was the talent to make the most of that luck
It is perhaps the trickiest thing to balance expectations from people. Get big success and people often expect more of the same. You give it to them and they become bored with it. You change and people say they want more of the old stuff. Paul Simon is a master of dealing with that expectation, and indeed a master songwriter and performer.
We are truly blessed.
Thank you for the brilliant look at Mr Simon.
Thanks ever so much!
My favorite songwriter and singer. The words just seem to come naturally. The voice is unforgettable. The words always tell a story that relate to all. From little star to big Star! Thank you.💐🎶⭐️
Phenomenal video of absolute songwriting artistry and life!
Indeed the soundtrack to many of our lives, Simon has left his legacy in music history.
Well done And thanks Warren 🎶
Thanks ever so much!
His music will last forever and that's not easy to do. Great in depth video of a timeless sound. Thanks very much
Thanks ever so much Joey!
Paul Simon is part of the ground my feet are on in music. I would say, interchangeably so with the Beatles and perhaps very few others. It is easy to get distracted by the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds, the stars, but I'm lost and immobile without such solid ground to stand on.
Bless you, Paul Simon. I am so grateful that my time on this earth has overlapped with yours. Thank you for sharing
your genius.
Thanks for this excellent post.
Thank you very much for the amazing attention to detail!
Absolutely superb in weaving time in a tapestry of music in a great catalogue as you can’t pin him down to one musical influence.
Paul Simon is in my opinion incredible in how he has adapted in world music. His influence lives on in ears… hearts and our veins!
Nice job, Warren. Thanks!
I was hoping for a nod to The Dangling Conversation. At the time of its release Clive, Artie and Paul all had high expectations, thinking it one of Paul's best poetry. Saddened and disappointed by its less than great success as a single, Paul ultimately pulled away from the song saying it 'sounded like a college kid could have written it'.
Other interesting Simon bits include the real meaning of 'the whores on 7th Avenue' from The Boxer. It was a reference to 'the suits' at Columbia Records, which had executive offices at 799 7th Ave in Manhattan.
Thanks for this wonderful video.
Many people will say that the best songwriter is Bob Dylan ou Paul McCartney and so on...
But, for me, Paul Simon is the best combinaison of huge talents: great melodist, great lyricist, great singer (not the best voice technically speaking but his voice is touching, it speaks on a personal level to the listener), great guitarist, great musicianship.
The man was able to recreate himself in every album and in the same time, to stay true to his personality.
He is highly professional but music is still his passion after more than 60 years of career.
I highly recommend the documentary released recently about his career and the making of 7 Psalms, In Restless Dreams.
By the way, it is Paul Frederic (with a C not a K) Simon.
Most songwriters would be more than thrilled to have written a classic song like ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘Bridge over troubled water’, or ‘Still crazy after all these years’. Paul Simon wrote all of them and many more. Unbelievable, so good!!! ❤❤❤
Fantastic presentation about a true master. Really beautiful and I love the techno details of gear and processes. Brilliant!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful musician. Loved the explanation of how Graceland was made. Always loved the album but your video gave me new appreciation of the process and the man. Thank you.
Paul Simon songs make it into every show I play! Cheers Warren!!
Thanks ever so much for sharing
I love his honesty about origins of songs
Agreed 100%!
There was so much studio stuff for such a long time on this channel - I reall missed this kind of content!
I actually prefer the hearts and bones album, not Graceland. The latter was a great introduction to lady blacksmith Mambazo though.
Thanks for watching! Great to back to what we are all making music! Because we LOVE it!
great to see Paul get some attention, as great as he has been in the world of music he seems to often slip thru the cracks, often to the detriment of whatever entity is doing the presenting
and The Wrecking Crew? (altho you only touched on them here) only some of the best musicians of our lifetime...possibly worthy their own vid? or have you already been there?
anywho...anther great job covering a one of a kind artist...thank you 😄
Thanks for a great episode, Paul Simon, such a huge body of work to cover!
Thanks ever so much! Yes, truly one of the greatest songwriters of ALL time!
This is great, Warren! He’s one of my all time favorites
Paul Simon, in my opinion, is the GREATEST songwriter, composer of my generation.
Thanks ever so much for sharing your opinion!
I actually had no time for this video at all, but it was absolutely worth it to leave everything. Thanks!
Great overview of a true musical giant. Thank you so much for putting this together....outstanding!
Always wondered how they got that drum sound on "The Boxer". 🙂
Thanks Warren and Crew - this series never disappoints!
Thanks ever so much!
Great writer, singer and plays a wicked guitar.
Yes, yes and YES! Agreed 100%!
Thank you.
Thanks ever so much
Many thanks!
You're welcome!
LOVE ME SOME PAUL SIMON!
Me too!
Hey Warren you literally caused me to stop and really take in your awesome presentation on this epic musician and artist Paul Simon. As soon as I open my email I saw that you were presenting Paul Simon, I had to forget everything and watch this episode, thanks a million. Great memories emerged from some of the songs while I was younger. And I appreciate the journey, you nailed it. Thank you!?
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate your support
I Interviewed him in Paris on 1982 when he did a tour with Art Gufunkel…a great soul…may he live to be 100..
Very well said!!
Where can I find that interview?
It is always surprising how deep Art's speaking voice is.
This was the first cassette I got when I finally had something I could play it on. It was the Concert In The Park.
YES! So amazing!
A master songwriter and performer always. But his work on Graceland is mind boggling. Pure genius.
Absolute genius, truly
Loved this presentation. As a kid in the sixties and seventies, Simon’s music was always there. Just a slight comment about The Graduate soundtrack. We mustn’t forget the great contributions of Dave Grusin on that. When I hear the soundtrack in my head I always hear the opening riff of Mrs. Robinson and Grusin’s Sunporch Cha Cha Cha. 😉
Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Great work, very educational documentary. I really enjoyed the technical details! Smooth visuals too
Many thanks Warren!
Simon is up there with the greatest songwriters ever but can we give some love to Tom Wilson who knew what the assignment was on "Sound of Silence". An incredibly underrated producer.
WOW! Thanks Warren.....you must have put in a ton of research...!....excellent awesome video!
His “America” is a masterpiece. And Yes’ cover is one of my favorites
Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for sharing
Fantastic video! Paul Simon stands all of 5’3” but he is a towering giant of a songwriter. I love playing many of his songsJust playing them is a lesson in songcraft. I still perform many of them. Well done.
Thanks ever so much!
Another great video!
I'd love a decent explanation of the Los Lobos/Graceland debarclé one day…
Never did get my head round that one!
Brillant! Thank you so much for the steady content. This is the most reliable music TH-cam by far. 😊
You’re very kind! Thanks ever so much!
Excellent video, thanks Warren! Paul Simon has been a major influence on my life . . . the first seven single I bought at the age of 7 was Sounds of Silence, the music blew my mind and the words turned me on to poetry. As a South African, Graceland was a huge thing and made us immensely proud of our musical heritage. One of my top fave songwriters ever
One of the best ever for sure. Glad he (and Art) were able to get their career going after several attempts. I don't think they would get the same chances today, which is sad.
Now that was a great episode.
Thanks ever so much Clive!
Means alot coming from you! You have the best taste
Thank you so much for making this video!! Paul is my alltime favourite artist and the main influence on my own songwriting for 30+ years. As you rightfully pointed out, his lyrics perfectly encapsulate the human condition and have at many times in my life understood me better than I could ever understand myself.
I’m going to watch 10 minutes a day to treat myself to your wonderful content over the whole week!
Thank you!
Superb vid Warren - as always!
Thanks ever so much!
Fantastic, Warren. Thank you. So Beautiful is such a wonderful album, and I'm really excited to see your extended take on Seven Psalms.
Many thanks! Yes, coming soon!!
They Played when no walls existed before the growth of song in the category. Where now? Now at 80 he will do well as he is the one to chase . .well Done Warren as this tribute will be noted in history.
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it
Love this series Warren! Very high quality work!
Thanks ever so much
Great one again Warren. A big part of my childhood musical memories too.
This music was the sound track of our family stereo system. My dad was an upright bass player in the folk group called The Highlanders and then switched to electric in the late sixties. So folk, blues, bluegrass, and Simon and Garfunkel.
A bad day is when you lie in bed and think of things that might have been.
So many times in my many years these words have come to mind.
Mother and child reunions song title was actually a menu item at a Chinese restaurant- Chicken + Egg or Mother and Child reunion……
Loved everything from Paul Simon. He came to my town in 2013. What an awesome event that was - full range of his work. Hey Warren, how about focussing on John Fogerty? His songs are still favourites with even with many teenagers in 2024 - one look at the audience at his concerts show a full range from baby-boomers to the latest generation. Not deep and meaningful like Paul Simon, but every tune is memorable and instantly catchy either with CCR or solo. Would be a good and popular choice. Cheers
Kim Perth Australia
Outstanding video Sir! That is an enormous amount of info lovingly delivered. Thanks ❤
What a career-love hearing about the recording details. Great guitar player too!
Absolutely! Thanks ever so much for opinion
Simon and Garfunkel have a unique sound from other musicians in the 60's and Paul's songs were very special. I listen to them regularly but its a shame Paul couldn't write to such a standard as a solo artist. Art did have some input though not as a songwriter persie, obviously had an impact on the finished product.
For some reason, Paul Simon and his oeuvre just don't
leap to mind when I take mental inventory of the musicians
who've made a lasting impression on me, and yet I've quite
a few of his tunes in my digital library. I don't know why.
I’m just in the middle of a mixing cover of Mrs Robinson and picking apart the original mix - it’s pretty wacky, the vocals are panned hard left and right and the acoustic guitars right up the middle. I’m trying to recreate the old mix, the performances are very good but I can’t get anywhere close to the same vibe on the mix!
Great video. Thanks!
Excellent, cheers Warren.
Great film again. How about a left field choice for a future programme - The Shadows. They were the original guitar group, owned the first Srat in UK and did so much on 2 track.
Paul Simon’s Lyrical imagery is at par with Bob Dylan’s and John Prine’s song.
Absolutely
Bookends is America’s Sgt. Pepper.
Marvellous!
amazing story. cheers
Thanks ever so much
This was a great segment. When I was a kid, my dad told me "Scarborough Fair" was related to our family. When I got to college, I realized that was a story a Dad tells their kid. When I saw Paul Simon at the Hollywood Bowl, (I think 2016), it was one of the worst live shows I've seen. Paul and his band were completely out of sync, and it seemed like he was actively messing with his fans. He was so high he didn't seem to even understand the tempos of his songs. His band seemed lost at times. It's the only show I've ever left early because it was so bad. It was like he was making fun of all the fans who wanted to sing along, but he was too cool to sing it that way he recorded it. I haven't enjoyed his music since then. I know it's petty, but I've never left a concert so angry.
I love Paul Simon's Bert Jansch influence most! There's a witchy vibe to it.
Slip sliding away was supposed to be for The Oakridge Boy's but Paul like it himself which he recorded with The Oakridge Boy's singing background vocals
Would most love to share a beer or two with Paul.
Yes, indeed
my soul needs a George Michael episode
I’m a huge fan of
Thx!❤
Funny, I‘m just on tour with one of the best Simon & Garfunkel Tribute shows ever.
Marvellous!
Thats a great one!
Thanks ever so much
Hi Warren!
I wrote to support on Saturday, but haven't heard anything back yet. I thought maybe since it was the weekend that support wouldn't respond until Monday (or Tuesday). But it's now Wednesday, and I'm stilling anxiously awaiting a reply... I'm not usually an impatient person, but my message is regarding the current mix contest, so I want to make sure it gets resolved before the deadline.
Thanks for everything you do and all of the knowledge you share!
--Justin
What’s the question Justin?
@@Producelikeapro
Well, I did something stupid... I sent in the wrong version of my mix. I realized this only a few hours after I sent it in, but there was no way to unsend the email. If I sent in another email, it said I would be disqualified. So, I was trying to figure out if there was a way to have my first email deleted or something so I could send in my REAL entry. The best I could do was to delete my uploaded youtube entry. I know this is completely my fault, but I would be extremely disheartened if there was no way to fix this. I'm not trying to cheat in any way, I just want to showcase my best work.
Awesome 🙏
Thanks ever so much
Have a good time!
No shit Sherlock! He´s one of the best!
Most young people under 40 living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan would probably never recognize Paul Simon at a fruit stand or buying a newspaper these days. They would just see an old guy from the neighborhood.
Small error in the video: ‘You’re the One’ had a nomination for Album of the year; but it did not win.
Graceland and So killed shred guitar for me. Songs were so much more important.
Amazing songs!! Both albums
A rare GIANT
Yes! Very much so
The emphasis on GarFUNkle is killing me
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks ever so much!
I love all of Simon's work with Garfunkel. His solo work, less so but I regularly listen to There goes Rhymin Simon, Hearts and Bones, Graceland, and his self titled debut album. I couldn't stand CapeMan and especially One Trick Pony. Awful work. But a musical legend? Absolutely.
👍👍👏👏
Thanks ever so much!
Anecdote:
Beginning of the 1970s, a music competition in RIO.
A German female singer takes part.
Paul is on the jury.
Under no circumstances would he give the German candidate at the Festival da Canção Popular even one point, declared jury member Paul Simon in 1971, even before the singing competition in Rio had begun.
Background:
Paul's ancestors (and Art's) fled from Europe to the USA to escape poverty and the pogroms in Europe. Many years before the Nazis took power in 1933.
What Paul did not know:
She is the daughter of an Auschwitz survivor of the Sinti and Roma group.
Like the Jews, they were persecuted by the Nazi criminals and were also killed in the concentration camps.
She became one of the most famous singers of the last 55 years in Germany, selling many millions of records.
Source: The german female singer, in her biography and in Talk shows.
Controversial hot take: Paul Simon should have received the Nobel Prize for Literature instead of another singer/songwriter. 😏🤔😉
Paul's music was my rock growing up, and is the soundtrack to some of my best childhood memories.
There are definitely times when I prefer Simon's heartfelt economy to Dylan's cryptic layers.
And yet he’s nothing compared to Joni Mitchell. You’re making a series on artist that change music without Joni Mitchell? No one can take you seriously. Joni should’ve been the first on this list
You should know what we do better before commenting. Over 2 years ago we featured Joni Mitchell th-cam.com/video/dpoymwfsF60/w-d-xo.html