@@dragonflyparade8143 If someone pressures me for an instant response for my favourite song of all time I'll say The Boxer. I have about 20 top favourite songs I rate equally. But in a panic my go to is The Boxer
@@patcon314 Had a teacher in 6th grade, a "hippy nun," who mimeographed the lyrics to this song and handed them out to her class. She was hoping to discuss the song with us. It was a little deep for 12 year olds.
One of the few songs to mention oral sex on a woman. "Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia up in my bedroom. I got up to wash my face, when I come back to bed, someone's taken my place."
Simon and Gar funkel were VERY POPULAR IN THE 60s and 70s , Bridge over Troubled Waters is from 1970 ,, One of there best songs Thanks Rob Squad For your reactions
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are poets, with music. Art is the taller one with blonde curly hair and has the voice of an angel, their harmonizing is perfect. Try 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters'. Your wife will love it.
Bridge over Troubled Water was a hit when my dad passed away suddenly in February 1970 when I was only going on 15 years old. Miss him to this day & whenever I hear that song---it is a beautiful, melancholy song--but tears my heart out every time I listen.
The infamous song “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel is the unofficial anthem of an extramarital affair. It’s the unofficial anthem of the older woman. It’s the harmony-driven song of the sultry suburban tryst. It’s also one of the greatest American pieces of music of the 20th Century.!
Jordan, you get HUGE respect from me. I appreciate your complete and raw honesty. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see your mind opening up to so much great music, more than you could have possibly imagined. And you are a very lucky man to have such a great lady by your side to help you out. Peace. ✌
This song was written for the film “The Graduate” (Dustin Hoffman’s breakout role) - and the song will feel deeper and more layered after you’ve seen the movie, which I highly suggest. It’s a cinema classic!
No, the song was written before the movie. It was originally titled Mrs. Roosevelt, after former First Lady Elenor Roosevelt. When S&G were contracted to write songs for the film, they changed the title to Mrs. Robinson to fit the film.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle; "Bridge Over Trouble Water", "Sound of Silence" "The Boxer""I Am a rock", "Homeward Bound" just a few. Used in the movie the Graduate, Mrs. Robinson was having an affair with a College Graduate....
Paul Simon wrote all the music, they sold over 100 million records - very successful duo. Paul has some great solo music, he is a very underrated acoustic guitarist, his song Kodachrome is fantastic.
This is considered folk music. Don't worry J, you can like many genres and still be kool. There's only a few genres I don't like, my tastes and playlists are all over the place.........and I LOVE it!! I don't care what anyone says, I like what I like, from soup to nuts! Good music is good music 💜🎶💜✌
I'm not real partial to Opera mostly foreign languages but "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers seems Operatic to me and I love that. So it may only be the language difference holding mme back.
Mrs Robinson is the woman of the movie " the graduate", this is one of the s&g' s songs of this movie. Dustin Hoffman is the graduate, and his mother's girlfriend tries to seduce him.
Have you guys never covered Simon and Garfunkel? and you didn't start off with "Bridge over troubled water" or "Sounds of Silence", way to be different.
@@jacklewis5452 They made the song different, not better. I have come to appreciate covers by artists but I always appreciate the original intent. One shouldn't compare. Each has its own merit
It’s Folk Rock. The Boxer is awesome. “I am just a poor boy though my story is seldom told”. I listened to the vinyl records so much in my teens that when I hear a song from them I automatically go to the next on the record in my mind.
I do the very same thing.. I also was so used to where my LP would skip or pop at a certain part in the song.. the young-uns of today don't know much about vinyl.
I’m a big fan of “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard “ a fun one . Also you guys , ( Amber especially ) would love John Hyatt , Feels Like Rain. It’s one of those songs that will take you somewhere else
There is nothing wrong with liking various types of music. I like everything from Heavy Metal to Soft rock to show tunes to Celtic traditional and blue grass.
The Boxer live in Central Park is so good. They had fallen out and hadn’t spoken in years but reunited for this concert. The subtle looks and ‘back pats’ they give each other is beautiful. Forgiveness, people 🙏❤️
the song “Mrs. Robinson” was actually written in reference to Eleanor Roosevelt, who served as First Lady of the United States for a record 12 years (1933-1945). She was First Lady throughout major events such as the Great Depression and World War II - and was highly-regarded for her contributions to the Presidency. In fact the song was originally entitled “Mrs. Roosevelt”, with Simon & Garfunkel changing the name to “Mrs. Robinson” in order to make it applicable to the movie it was featured in, The Graduate (1967). As such, the character featured in the song and the one portrayed in the movie have little, if anything, in common.
I don't know that the characters of the song and the movie have as little in common as all that. The last verse and chorus speak to an empty suburban existence and a longing for an idealized past. The middle verse is about an unmentionable secret, which could easily be interpreted as her affair with her friends' son. And the first verse implies her first day in some sort of mental hospital, which I infer could've been the result of a nervous breakdown following the events of the film. The song, for me, paints the internal life of Mrs. Robinson, her private thoughts, fears, and regrets which we're not privy to in the film.
Great song. But if you cover Simon & Garfunkel and don’t cover “The Boxer” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”… then you haven’t covered Simon & Garfunkel.
I would like to add another track to the list. Are you going to Scarborough Fair. It's an old English folk song and they elevate it to something amazing
I'm a 50 year old punk with a Mohawk and I love the looks I get at stoplights when the person next to me and sees me blasting Beethoven, Mozart or Hank Sr😉
Check out some more of Paul Simon - “50 Ways to Leave your Lover” and “Still Crazy After All These Years” are amazing. And More of Simon and Garfunkel - “America” , “The Boxer” and “The Sound of Silence”.
Paul Simon eventually went solo. "You Can Call Me Al" is a really fun song, and the video is silly and fun to watch - Chevy Chase (A Saturday Night Live alum and comedian/actor) joins Paul in the video for shenanigans.
Just wanted to let you know you’ve both become my favourite reactors! This is purely due to your dive into the 80’s my absolute favourite music era, thank you 🙏🏼 😊
This duo were folk rock performers. Their "Bridge over Troubled Waters" was both album and song of the year 1970. It is so beautiful, it will take your breath away!
Simon & Garfunkel great Mrs. Robinson from The Graduate movie. They were folk rock…they were 60’s/70’s….i love that you can hear everything they are singing and all their music. The music from the 60’s and 70’s is so unique and amazing. 🎥 🍿
You absolutely must do the “Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel, then react to Disturbed’s version! You will be blown away by how epic Disturbed covers the already massive hit the song is!!
I feel like crying when i hear this one and when i was a child,i always cried while listening to it.there s something really powerful ,a softness and at the same time,a deep sadeness in this song.
Hey, I'm a hard rocker from way back: Zep, Rush, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Van Hallen. But my sister turned me onto the mild side: Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, etc. Great artists are great artists. You'll be fine, bro. All is well.
I encourage all to watch the movie - The Graduate - with Dustin Hoffman -- this song was on the soundtrack - you will see Mrs Robinson and her story :-)
This song was written for the movie “The Graduate”.....the meaning of this song has been highly debated for years. It was said that the song represents the dilemmas society, as a whole, was living in the late 60’s. You guys should watch the movie. Simon and Garfunkel were one of the best selling music groups of the the 60’s. Personally, I thinks that’s debatable.....I believe it had to a lot longer than that. Some of their biggest songs were “The Sound of Slilence” of course “Mrs. Robinson” “ The Boxer” and the one I considered to be one of the greatest songs ever written. “Bridge over Troubled Water.”
I am 67 years old and had four older sisters that loved music. I just cant imagine not growing up with these guys. " The Sound of Silence " I consider one of the best songs ever written. Back then,many of us believed these were the heralds of the coming new age..
Way back when, the 2 most discussed questions musically were A) when are the Beatles getting back together and B) when is Simon and Garfunkle getting back together. We keep telling you that we didn't really hear genres back then. Most radio stations play a variety of music. It had show tunes, swing, jazz, opera, polka, country and gospel all during the day.
This is one of the songs from the soundtrack of a generation... the generation that ya'll love. They used it in the full soundtrack they did for a seminal movie of that generation, The Graduate.
One of the great acts of the 60’s. Paul Simon went on to have a great solo career. Check out his album Graceland, with musicians from South Africa, a classic! Simon was the songwriter. Art Garfunkel has an amazing voice. Their harmonies are remarkable.
Give "Three Dog Night" a listen you might like them late 60s early 70s "Jerimiah was a Bullfrog" is a classic. Oh the 70s were so much fun as a teenager. Also America A Horse with no name is a another classic
Once you start stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring, you'll be amazed at how much is out there, especially if you search without regard for what the music is called or when it was made. There is more there than any one person could ever hear in their lifetime...
@@SC-gp7kt I loved the original but the Disturbed cover is off the chart - his voice is made for - yes I would even say do them back to back in the same reaction
Always loved the original more. I like the darker sound that Disturbed used. And i can clearly see and hear why people like it. However they also used audiotune, not to correct the singers pitch cause the man can sing, but for the effect it gives on the parts, where he sings high notes. And it turns me off immediately.
Simon and Garfunkel’s Sound of Silence was a warning about what we are doing to our environment and to each other. Disturbed racked it up to a condemnation for the fools we have been for not listening to the warning. Both are brilliant!
If you like this one you will love their song Cecilia. Mrs Robinson was from the movie The Graduate, she was a cougar preying on a kid on his gap year. Great movie.
"Clear as day" yesss! Grew up with 8-track of S&G playing in the car, such great music back then!! Echoing the shout out for more Simon & Garfunkel - Please!! Bridge over troubled Water, Sound of Silence, The Boxer.
You guys rock. I must confess sometimes it's odd that a famous song is something you haven''t heard, but it's great to see you light up when you hear a classic for the first time.
To see a younger generation enjoying the folk music my parents listened to and I enjoyed, is priceless! It's so refreshing to see your generarion broaden their exposure to different sounds. Great reaction!
This song was originally about Eleanor Roosevelt, but was then re-written to be the theme song for "The Graduate" (which is about Dustin Hoffman having an affair with his parents' friend, Mrs. Robinson)
You can't beat their great harmonizing and Paul Simon's genius guitar playing. Paul Simon, the dark-haired guy, Art Garfunkel, the tall, lighter haired guy. This song was HUGE in the 70's and you can see why. Please check out their "Song of Silence" - the original version of that song because others have done covers (Disturbed and Pentatonix). Their other great songs people have listed below. Great reaction guys!
To fully understand the lyrics you need to watch the film "The Graduate". A very young Dustin Hoffman and Ann Bancroft. Paul and Art did several of the movie's songs. They were in a class by themselves.
Welcome to the world of Art Garfunkel & Paul Simon two of the greatest folk male voices that the music industry has ever seen or created. Harmony geniuses of the 60 & 70 era that "BALLADS" from life experiences of love, drama & even sadness. Thank you BOTH for playing music of my life time that I still listen today & just very happy & proud that you wonderful folks have this musical channel to reflect & inspire!
It's absolutely cool to like many different genres of music. Screaming heavy metal, raw punk rock, folk, blues, old rock & roll, Beethoven, it doesn't matter as long as it's good.
This is from the movie, The Graduate. Mrs. Robinson has an affair with a young student played by Dustin Hoffman. It's a classic. I don't really equate this song to the context of the movie. They might have written this, and updated it with the name of Mrs. Robinson for the movie. The lyrics sound like an elderly woman going to a care home or mental facility.
I always interpreted it as a epilogue to the movie- for instance, in the lee of the affair, Mrs. Robinson has a mental breakdown and is institutionalized.
It's wild stepping out of your comfort zone with music, and how as we grow, we learn there are things to appreciate about all genres of music. I'm happy you're having fun with it, and are sharing it with all of us.
Simon and Garfunkel, you couldn't get more Jewish sounding names if you tried. In fact Art Garfunkel said that when the record company wanted the two of them to release music using their real names he said "Why, it sounds like a law firm!"
A must: Simon& Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Waters.”
My favorite song of all time
@@susanwlasiuk9190 I also really liked The Sound of Silence, which I failed to mention.
Preferrably the Concert at Central Park live version, if you ask me...
WATER.
@@kennbicknell5492 Thanks. I really do know better. Song came out in the winter of 1970 I believe. Remember that part fairly vividly.
You must do The Boxer next and then Bridge Over Troubled Water and for up tempo Cecilia..... please
This....Also The Sounds of Silence and Scarborough Fair.
Agreed, “The Boxer” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” “Sound of Silence” and “America”.
Definitely The Boxer.
Yes , yes, and yes!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@@dragonflyparade8143 If someone pressures me for an instant response for my favourite song of all time I'll say The Boxer. I have about 20 top favourite songs I rate equally. But in a panic my go to is The Boxer
Another song to hear is "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"
Absolutely! Love that song!
Agree - that song is perfection.
MOST DEFINITELY!
still gives me goosebumps, such a beatiful song and lyrics!!
Now imagine someone like these two 100 years from now listening and watching these two.
“I Am A Rock” has some of Paul Simon’s best lyrics and is a gorgeous production from start to finish!
I am a Rock spoke to me in high school.
I grew up with my mum playing Simon and Garfunkel in the '70s. I still get the feels when hearing I am A Rock.
One of their best songs. I love I am a Rock.
@@patcon314 Had a teacher in 6th grade, a "hippy nun," who mimeographed the lyrics to this song and handed them out to her class. She was hoping to discuss the song with us. It was a little deep for 12 year olds.
Mrs. Robinson was banging her daughters boyfriend so she pursue her college career.
This is who did the original Sound of Silence.
You heard the Disturbed version on the podcast the other day.
Yes must listen to song
Please do Sound of Silence (the original) guys :]
Simon and Garfunkel original version is much better thanDisturbed.
@@jhrapsky2255 That's all a matter of personal taste. Both versions are good.
Not a fan of Disturbed version👎👎👎
If you want a feel good, fun vibe - check out Simon and Garfunkel's "Cecilia".
Cecelia your breaking my heart
British ice dancers Torvill and Dean did a fun routine to Cecilia. It's on YT if anyone wants to check it out.
One of the few songs to mention oral sex on a woman. "Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia up in my bedroom. I got up to wash my face, when I come back to bed, someone's taken my place."
@@shannonjohnson2530 I actually knew a girl called Cecilia in school. And she did actually break my heart :P
This song always reminds of her, haha
“The Boxer” for sure. Probably their most famous song is “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” which you will love, Amber! Keep up the good work! 👍
Definitely!
Simon and Gar funkel were VERY POPULAR IN THE 60s and 70s , Bridge over Troubled Waters is from 1970 ,, One of there best songs Thanks Rob Squad For your reactions
Killer piano in Bridge Over Troubled Water. Slow song, but so deep.
Love The Boxer!
Absolutely The Boxer! Was just about the suggest the same 😊
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are poets, with music. Art is the taller one with blonde curly hair and has the voice of an angel, their harmonizing is perfect. Try 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters'. Your wife will love it.
Yes, but it MUST be the Concert in Central Park version. Artie's voice is incredible in that rendition.
Paul Simon wrote all the songs and lyrics. Garfunkel didn't write any poetry but his harmonizing was definitely poetic.
It’s not about being a softy. Good music is good music. “I like what my ear holes like.”
Absolutely.
Paul Simon is singing main vocals here, Art Garfunkel is just harmonizing, just wait til you hear Art G singing lead! MAGIC! Bridge over Trouble Water
Totally agree one of the best vocalist ever👍👍👍👍
Art Garfunkel has the voice of an angel!
Yes I agree very underrated
True words spoken, I would even recommend 'Bright Eyes' by Art Garfunkel.
His voice is so beautiful..y'all have to do Bridge Over Troubled water!
Liking this is absolutely NOT being a softy. This music is incredible.
"The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel. A MUST listen!!! Promise!
And "Scarborough Fair"
Bridge over Troubled Water was a hit when my dad passed away suddenly in February 1970 when I was only going on 15 years old. Miss him to this day & whenever I hear that song---it is a beautiful, melancholy song--but tears my heart out every time I listen.
@@lindajardee wow, it makes me cry too and I don't have any strong memories associated with it.
I hope it gives you some comfort.
The Sound of Silence was also redone by the band Disturbed. Both versions are fantastic!
I agree the songs you mention are a must to hear!
The infamous song “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel is the unofficial anthem of an extramarital affair. It’s the unofficial anthem of the older woman. It’s the harmony-driven song of the sultry suburban tryst. It’s also one of the greatest American pieces of music of the 20th Century.!
Jordan, you get HUGE respect from me. I appreciate your complete and raw honesty. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see your mind opening up to so much great music, more than you could have possibly imagined. And you are a very lucky man to have such a great lady by your side to help you out. Peace. ✌
This song was written for the film “The Graduate” (Dustin Hoffman’s breakout role) - and the song will feel deeper and more layered after you’ve seen the movie, which I highly suggest. It’s a cinema classic!
No, the song was written before the movie. It was originally titled Mrs. Roosevelt, after former First Lady Elenor Roosevelt. When S&G were contracted to write songs for the film, they changed the title to Mrs. Robinson to fit the film.
Anyway. You have to watch: "The Graduate".
@@JKTritt Thank you. Lyrically there's almost no match with the movie character, even! Makes much more sense for Eleanor Roosevelt.
@norman smithers In addition to being a legendary baseball player, of course.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle; "Bridge Over Trouble Water", "Sound of Silence" "The Boxer""I Am a rock", "Homeward Bound" just a few. Used in the movie the Graduate, Mrs. Robinson was having an affair with a College Graduate....
College graduate
@@leannmiller7153 thats right!
A Classic movie and they paly all their old songs!!! Great movie
Hazy Shade of Winter
I love "punkys dilemma" for some reason song is fun
Paul Simon wrote all the music, they sold over 100 million records - very successful duo. Paul has some great solo music, he is a very underrated acoustic guitarist, his song Kodachrome is fantastic.
Kodachrome is one of my all0time favorite Paul Simon songs, along with Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes, and Me and Julio Down by the School Yard.
@@julieharden2433 beautiful choices, I have a soft spot for "Only Living Boy in New York"
Mother and child reunion is the bomb
What about "50 ways to leave your lover"......
@tom haan -- glad to see you talking up Paul's guitar chops. He really is under-appreciated.
The sound of silence is a must!! Also Scarborough Fair. Their harmony is unbelievable!!
This is considered folk music. Don't worry J, you can like many genres and still be kool. There's only a few genres I don't like, my tastes and playlists are all over the place.........and I LOVE it!! I don't care what anyone says, I like what I like, from soup to nuts! Good music is good music 💜🎶💜✌
I'd say "folk rock". I lost my harmonica, Albert.
Folk rock, not folk.
@@hopefletcher7420 Same diff
I'm not real partial to Opera mostly foreign languages but "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers seems Operatic to me and I love that. So it may only be the language difference holding mme back.
@@marshawargo7238 I here ya! Labels do not really mean anything. Music is a universal language 💜✌💜
Simon and Garfunkel’s "Hazy Shade of Winter" is great
The Bangles did a really great cover of that song!
@@movieswithsammykitty Indeed they did. For my money, a superior performance.
The Lemonheads have a very good cover of Mrs. Robinson
Simon and Garfunkel are a huge part of the history of music. And it's *Mrs*
Two of the most beautifully harmonized voices ever!
The entire Bridge Over Troubled album is one of the best albums ever.
I always loved “America” by Simon and Garfunkel
Quite rightly. Why doesn’t ‘America’ get more love here? It’s a beautiful and astonishing song.
“I’m empty and I’m aching & I don’t know why”
When they used this in a Bernie commercial it made my heart ache for what we lost when Bernie lost.
Mrs Robinson is the woman of the movie " the graduate", this is one of the s&g' s songs of this movie. Dustin Hoffman is the graduate, and his mother's girlfriend tries to seduce him.
His girlfriend's mother, not his mother's girlfriend.
@@tommccafferty5591 LOL Yes, and she doesn't TRY to seduce him, she does! That is why you need to pray for Mrs. Robinson.
@@rk41gator worse than that- his fiancee's mother.
Ouuups!! 😱 Girlfriend's mother!!! Yes, merci!
@@exos282 S'okay.
Paul Simon is a musical genius who elevated folk music to new heights.
Up there with Lennon and McCartney
u should check out the boxer by them
Have you guys never covered Simon and Garfunkel? and you didn't start off with "Bridge over troubled water" or "Sounds of Silence", way to be different.
Sound of Silence is their top song.....and the cover by Disturbed in 2015 made the song even better.
@@jacklewis5452 They made the song different, not better. I have come to appreciate covers by artists but I always appreciate the original intent. One shouldn't compare. Each has its own merit
Then listen to Disterbed version of Sounds of Silenace
@@jacklewis5452 you cant beat the
Original with headphones. You may be able to come close but you cant improve on perfection
@@derayokable that's freakin' awful.
It’s Folk Rock. The Boxer is awesome. “I am just a poor boy though my story is seldom told”.
I listened to the vinyl records so much in my teens that when I hear a song from them I automatically go to the next on the record in my mind.
I do the very same thing.. I also was so used to where my LP would skip or pop at a certain part in the song.. the young-uns of today don't know much about vinyl.
It's a beautiful thing when ones musical taste grows. Mines been growing for over 50 years, it never stops... thank you internet.
"A Hazy Shade of Winter" is a song that needs to be heard. And, yes, most of the duo's material is acoustic, though not always as mellow as this.
Have you listened to Joni Mitchell yet? "Help Me" or "Big Yellow Taxi" are great places to start! Love you and your videos.
Joni is the female Dylan. She is an artist beyond compare.
Oh yes! And this made me also think of Carly Simon - "You're So Vain". Great artists, both of them!
I’m a big fan of “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard “ a fun one . Also you guys , ( Amber especially ) would love John Hyatt , Feels Like Rain. It’s one of those songs that will take you somewhere else
I love that song and also "late in the evening." Although technically they are both Paul Simon solo.
Oh god yes! Get some John Hiatt happening.
The cameo with Mickey Mantle playing stickball against Paul was hilarious.
There is nothing wrong with liking various types of music. I like everything from Heavy Metal to Soft rock to show tunes to Celtic traditional and blue grass.
Amen to that! Listening to the same kind of music all the time is like eating the same food every day.
The Boxer live in Central Park is so good. They had fallen out and hadn’t spoken in years but reunited for this concert. The subtle looks and ‘back pats’ they give each other is beautiful. Forgiveness, people 🙏❤️
I was at that concert. It was pretty amazing.
the song “Mrs. Robinson” was actually written in reference to Eleanor Roosevelt, who served as First Lady of the United States for a record 12 years (1933-1945). She was First Lady throughout major events such as the Great Depression and World War II - and was highly-regarded for her contributions to the Presidency. In fact the song was originally entitled “Mrs. Roosevelt”, with Simon & Garfunkel changing the name to “Mrs. Robinson” in order to make it applicable to the movie it was featured in, The Graduate (1967). As such, the character featured in the song and the one portrayed in the movie have little, if anything, in common.
i never knew that
@@blueseaswimmer1 Here's Paul Simon discussing it with Dick Cavett th-cam.com/video/sDqIsuIpVy4/w-d-xo.html
Thank You, if I knew that; I needed to be told again. ...Newk from Kentucky
Again the session musicians who played the music in this song were known as The Wrecking Crew
I don't know that the characters of the song and the movie have as little in common as all that. The last verse and chorus speak to an empty suburban existence and a longing for an idealized past. The middle verse is about an unmentionable secret, which could easily be interpreted as her affair with her friends' son. And the first verse implies her first day in some sort of mental hospital, which I infer could've been the result of a nervous breakdown following the events of the film. The song, for me, paints the internal life of Mrs. Robinson, her private thoughts, fears, and regrets which we're not privy to in the film.
Great song. But if you cover Simon & Garfunkel and don’t cover “The Boxer” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”… then you haven’t covered Simon & Garfunkel.
I would like to add another track to the list. Are you going to Scarborough Fair. It's an old English folk song and they elevate it to something amazing
You can like different types of music. It’s called having an eclectic taste in music and makes a person well rounded!
I'm a 50 year old punk with a Mohawk and I love the looks I get at stoplights when the person next to me and sees me blasting Beethoven, Mozart or Hank Sr😉
Check out some more of Paul Simon - “50 Ways to Leave your Lover” and “Still Crazy After All These Years” are amazing. And More of Simon and Garfunkel - “America” , “The Boxer” and “The Sound of Silence”.
"In My Little Town", El Condor Pasa", and "Late in the Evening".
Add ‘I AM A ROCK’ to the list, too!
Me and Julio Down by the School Yard.
Paul Simon eventually went solo. "You Can Call Me Al" is a really fun song, and the video is silly and fun to watch - Chevy Chase (A Saturday Night Live alum and comedian/actor) joins Paul in the video for shenanigans.
LOVE THAT ONE!
Love that one...try it
Call Me Al is fun, also need to listen to Kodachrome
Just wanted to let you know you’ve both become my favourite reactors! This is purely due to your dive into the 80’s my absolute favourite music era, thank you 🙏🏼 😊
Simon and Garfunkel "Sound of Silence", "Bridge over Troubled Water" and "The Boxer". AWESOME!!! ❤️❤️
Their harmony is unbelievable. Y'all pick gems! 💜💜
“Bridge Over Troubled Waters” “Sound of Silence”
This duo were folk rock performers. Their "Bridge over Troubled Waters" was both album and song of the year 1970. It is so beautiful, it will take your breath away!
Simon & Garfunkel great Mrs. Robinson from The Graduate movie. They were folk rock…they were 60’s/70’s….i love that you can hear everything they are singing and all their music.
The music from the 60’s and 70’s is so unique and amazing.
🎥 🍿
You absolutely must do the “Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel, then react to Disturbed’s version! You will be blown away by how epic Disturbed covers the already massive hit the song is!!
Then the Pentatonix version of course.
Then the Puddles Pity Party version.
Yes! Gotta listen to both! Paul Simon heard disturbed's cover and he LOVED IT!
Pentatonix has an amazing version, as well.
Amber would start to blubber if she heard "Bridge over troubled water" Its a classic.
I feel like crying when i hear this one and when i was a child,i always cried while listening to it.there s something really powerful ,a softness and at the same time,a deep sadeness in this song.
Hey, I'm a hard rocker from way back: Zep, Rush, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Van Hallen. But my sister turned me onto the mild side: Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, etc. Great artists are great artists. You'll be fine, bro. All is well.
Music lovers are music lovers.. We appreciate all!
I love Zappa too.
It's great how your tastes in music change when you listen to something outside of your lane.
The reason you guys are successful is that you both are humble and honest.
It’s okay dude, I’m a headbanger myself, but I still like Simon and Garfunkel, just give into it lol
If Cliff Burton (RIP) liked Simon and Garfunkel, I guess we are allowed to like them too :)
Well, there's some disguised dark subject matter in most of their songs.
I encourage all to watch the movie - The Graduate - with Dustin Hoffman -- this song was on the soundtrack - you will see Mrs Robinson and her story :-)
I just said the same thing
Absolutely
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Great movie…you’d love The Graduate.
This song was written for the movie “The Graduate”.....the meaning of this song has been highly debated for years. It was said that the song represents the dilemmas society, as a whole, was living in the late 60’s. You guys should watch the movie. Simon and Garfunkel were one of the best selling music groups of the the 60’s. Personally, I thinks that’s debatable.....I believe it had to a lot longer than that. Some of their biggest songs were “The Sound of Slilence” of course “Mrs. Robinson” “ The Boxer” and the one I considered to be one of the greatest songs ever written. “Bridge over Troubled Water.”
I totally agree with everything you wrote.
I am 67 years old and had four older sisters that loved music. I just cant imagine not growing up with these guys. " The Sound of Silence " I consider one of the best songs ever written.
Back then,many of us believed these were the heralds of the coming new age..
Check out Cat Stevens- “The Wind”, “Wild World”, ……they’ll speak to your soul!
Cats in the Cradle is a Harry Chapin song.
Cat Stevens - completely unique and well worth listening to various songs...
Next up, Paul Simon and Chevy Chase, "YOU CAN CALL ME AL".
I love that video.
You guys have to do some more Paul Simon. “Late in the Evening,” “ 50 ways to leave your lover”, and “You can call me Al”.would all be good choices.
Oddly discussing cartoons.Simon and Garfunkel,earlier in their career went by Tom and Jerry.
More More MORE! Paul Simon also had a great solo career!
Way back when, the 2 most discussed questions musically were A) when are the Beatles getting back together and B) when is Simon and Garfunkle getting back together. We keep telling you that we didn't really hear genres back then. Most radio stations play a variety of music. It had show tunes, swing, jazz, opera, polka, country and gospel all during the day.
They were considered Folk Rock..so much talent!
Bridge over Trouble Water is a MUST too:)
This is one of the songs from the soundtrack of a generation... the generation that ya'll love. They used it in the full soundtrack they did for a seminal movie of that generation, The Graduate.
Even death metal fans like Simon and Garfunkel. It's universal. They are one of few artists that I could agree with my parents about.
One of the great acts of the 60’s. Paul Simon went on to have a great solo career. Check out his album Graceland, with musicians from South Africa, a classic!
Simon was the songwriter. Art Garfunkel has an amazing voice. Their harmonies are remarkable.
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@@kwillette1701 yea, definitely😀
Watching someone's mind open and expand before your eyes is a beautiful thing. You're growing up, bro
Give "Three Dog Night" a listen you might like them late 60s early 70s "Jerimiah was a Bullfrog" is a classic. Oh the 70s were so much fun as a teenager. Also America A Horse with no name is a another classic
Its Called Joy to the World By Three dog Night ,,From 1971 ;A Very big hit FOR 3 Dog Night PLEASE Rob Squad,
Here’s another Three Dog Night recommendation that I’m sure you’ll both like. The song’s called
Easy To Be Hard. You guys are doing a great job!
Simon and Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water, a song you need to hear, trust me.
Jolting Joe has left and gone away. Another time. Beautiful lyrics...
Once you start stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring, you'll be amazed at how much is out there, especially if you search without regard for what the music is called or when it was made. There is more there than any one person could ever hear in their lifetime...
Still gota say I really think you will like Al Stewart "Year of the cat".
Absolutely!
PLEASE try Paul Simon's great song "Mother and Child Reunion" you'll both love it.
Paul Simon got the idea from eating a chicken and egg salad sandwich. For real.
@@ediefolta9494 Love it! Thanks!
Starting to fall for melodic music with great (understandable) lyrics doesn’t make you soft, Jordan! 😁 Keep up the good work, Amber! 😉
Thanks to you guys too. It's fun watching you broaden your musical tastes.
The band Disturbed did a cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence.” Listen to S&G’s first and then Disturbed’s cover. Blow your mind.
I have never liked this song ever!! But the cover is stunning and I love it!
@@SC-gp7kt I loved the original but the Disturbed cover is off the chart - his voice is made for - yes I would even say do them back to back in the same reaction
I was going to suggest the same thing, glad I read your post 1st, both are amazing.
Always loved the original more. I like the darker sound that Disturbed used. And i can clearly see and hear why people like it. However they also used audiotune, not to correct the singers pitch cause the man can sing, but for the effect it gives on the parts, where he sings high notes. And it turns me off immediately.
Simon and Garfunkel’s Sound of Silence was a warning about what we are doing to our environment and to each other. Disturbed racked it up to a condemnation for the fools we have been for not listening to the warning. Both are brilliant!
Their names are Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel... What's going on? You're learning to appreciate the broad spectrum of awesome music... Cheers!
If you like this one you will love their song Cecilia. Mrs Robinson was from the movie The Graduate, she was a cougar preying on a kid on his gap year. Great movie.
Watch “The Graduate” tremendous Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack.
Great acoustics and vocals they were a great duo all great songs from them
"Clear as day" yesss!
Grew up with 8-track of S&G playing in the car, such great music back then!! Echoing the shout out for more Simon & Garfunkel - Please!! Bridge over troubled Water, Sound of Silence, The Boxer.
Art Garfunkel's voice is so ethereal 🙌
You guys rock. I must confess sometimes it's odd that a famous song is something you haven''t heard, but it's great to see you light up when you hear a classic for the first time.
Paul Simon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" is classic.
To see a younger generation enjoying the folk music my parents listened to and I enjoyed, is priceless! It's so refreshing to see your generarion broaden their exposure to different sounds. Great reaction!
Love the Rob Squad! You guys just make me happy.
Edgar and Johnny Winters version of tobacco road live from 1970 please
True dat
yes please
Yes please
Y’all need to listen to their song “the Sound of Silence” and then the cover by Disturbed.
This song was originally about Eleanor Roosevelt, but was then re-written to be the theme song for "The Graduate" (which is about Dustin Hoffman having an affair with his parents' friend, Mrs. Robinson)
scanned the reply's to see if anyone mentioned this....
You can't beat their great harmonizing and Paul Simon's genius guitar playing. Paul Simon, the dark-haired guy, Art Garfunkel, the tall, lighter haired guy. This song was HUGE in the 70's and you can see why. Please check out their "Song of Silence" - the original version of that song because others have done covers (Disturbed and Pentatonix). Their other great songs people have listed below. Great reaction guys!
To fully understand the lyrics you need to watch the film "The Graduate". A very young Dustin Hoffman and Ann Bancroft. Paul and Art did several of the movie's songs. They were in a class by themselves.
Coocookachoo!
Check out some of Paul Simon's solo work: "Me and Julio down by the schoolyard", "You can call me Al", "50 ways to leave your lover".
other good songs by them The Boxer, Sound Of Silence, I Am A Rock, Cecila, Scarborough Fair
Welcome to the world of Art Garfunkel & Paul Simon two of the greatest folk male voices that the music industry has ever seen or created. Harmony geniuses of the 60 & 70 era that "BALLADS" from life experiences of love, drama & even sadness. Thank you BOTH for playing music of my life time that I still listen today & just very happy & proud that you wonderful folks have this musical channel to reflect & inspire!
It's absolutely cool to like many different genres of music. Screaming heavy metal, raw punk rock, folk, blues, old rock & roll, Beethoven, it doesn't matter as long as it's good.
Just discovered you two last night and I immediately subscribed. I love your vibe and authenticity!
This is from the movie, The Graduate. Mrs. Robinson has an affair with a young student played by Dustin Hoffman. It's a classic. I don't really equate this song to the context of the movie. They might have written this, and updated it with the name of Mrs. Robinson for the movie. The lyrics sound like an elderly woman going to a care home or mental facility.
I always interpreted it as a epilogue to the movie- for instance, in the lee of the affair, Mrs. Robinson has a mental breakdown and is institutionalized.
Mrs. Robertson was in a scadalalistic affair in The Graduate. She was an equivalent to today's Cougar!!!
I always thought that she was either in rehab or a mental institution.
@@bethcrumpton476 Yes. Just being checked into a mental institution.
Some talent is so undeniable that it can transcend all boundaries including your musical taste. Great reaction!! :-)
It's wild stepping out of your comfort zone with music, and how as we grow, we learn there are things to appreciate about all genres of music. I'm happy you're having fun with it, and are sharing it with all of us.
Simon and Garfunkel, you couldn't get more Jewish sounding names if you tried.
In fact Art Garfunkel said that when the record company wanted the two of them to release music using their real names he said "Why, it sounds like a law firm!"
If you need a large folk music settlement, call Simon & Garfunkle now for a free consultation.
Simon and Garfunkel sounds better as a Law firm than their original name - Tom and Jerry. T&J has a Lionel Hutz feel about it.
"If I had a million dollars, well I'd buy you some art: a Picasso or a Garfunkel" -- Barenaked Ladies