The Only Living Boy in New York - Simon & Garfunkel Cover
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Played on my "new" 1969 Martin D-12-35. Recorded on a Zoom H2 in surround mode and a Canon EOS 200D. Edited in Pro Tools and Premiere. No reverb added - tunnel acoustics only.
Who else comes back to this time and time again just to have shivers run down their spine at the sheer perfection of it all????
I just did
Me
Shiver me timbers.
Been here a lot... can't believe it's been 5 years already
You can’t improve on a perfect song - but you can make a perfect cover, and this is a lateral move from perfection to perfection
Beautiful comment.
Well said!
Couldn’t have said it better myself…
I like this cover better then the original it’s faster and sounds better then the original imo
I thought I was commenting on snoop John b but I like this one as much as the original 😊
As far as covers go, doesn't get much better than this.
This is one of the best Simon and Garfunkel covers that I have ever heard. Amazing job.
Sentinel488 arguably?
Damn right
As far as solo covers go, Josh's is the best IMO. However there is a group cover which is my absolute favorite overall...th-cam.com/video/l2tkeeRGBj8/w-d-xo.html
No doubt.
I couldn’t agree with you more. Unbelievable!!
Paul and Art from the same throat. Perfect 12-string. Sheesh!
I was thinking the exact same thing! 👍
Jeff Hale Right? Thought the same, and yet unmistakably Josh.
Throat? Freakin poet much?
If AG could join Josh and add the harmonies, this would be more of a killer than it already is. Well done Josh!
Here he goes again, making everyone's day better with his incredible talent, voice and focus. God bless you, Josh.
Your Paul Simon covers are spectacular. Also, my engagement photos were taken in that same tunnel. Also, this song was on our wedding cocktail hour playlist...
His Paul Simon covers are spot on really his talent is spectacular
I don't suppose 'engagement' refers to a relationship. silly me!
Yes, the vocal timbre, the phrasing, pitch, all of it is creepily like Paul Simon's voice. I hope Paul gets to hear Josh sing & play. It's really uncanny.
The Universe is turning in circles.
Wow! Really? You must be feeling even better among us watching and listening
What an amazing cover. Sounded like Paul and Art and a full band, and it’s just one guy with a guitar. That was mindblowingly brilliant. I’m out of adjectives
i know you have a pretty strict "no requests" rule so i never bother to ask, but the angels came down from the firmament and gave me this S&G cover. thank god, they're just people, too.
I see what you did here.
Comment of the year candidate.
😆 lol
Great performance, vocally and instrumentally. Many TH-cam viewers may not be aware of the background of this song. "Tom, get your plane right on time
. I know your part’ll go fine. Fly down to Mexico". Who is Tom, and why is he flying down to Mexico? Simon and Garfunkle were known initially as ""Tom and Jerry" after the cartoon characters (a tall cat and a small mouse). After achieving success, Art Garfunkle (Tom) got a part in the movie "Catch-22" which was being filmed in Mexico. Paul Simon's part was cut out of the script. Paul wrote the song, and remained behind in New York, for a very long time. And within a year, the group broke up.
For extra credit, "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" eventually featured the "Farkel Family", which included twins named Simon and Gar Farkel.
Paul Simon wrote All the songs words and music. Art is on video saying he just cannot write a song... Didn't matter... No one could write and sing songs like Paul Simon anyway... :)
Garfunkel...
6 strings for Paul and 6 for Art.
I love that sentiment.
Is there anything better than Josh playing Paul Simon?
ilovemypiano -- No.
Paul Simon and Josh playing together?
Paul Simon playing Paul Simon
Josh and First Aid Kit playing Paul Simon
No, but Josh playing Dylan with Carson is close, as is Josh playing James Taylor
I hope Paul Simon sees this, and says, 'that's nice, man' (anything in that vein will do)
Great acoustics. Great job.
I think he will be mesmerized!!!
I showed it to him. He liked it but said he missed the harmonies.
@@bossHogOG I'm not easily impressed, but, that is quite impressive. Through the power of TH-cam and song I have made a literal connection to Paul Simon, I almost know the guy. The next time you see him tell him I'm sorry it didn't work out with Carry Fisher, and that he's one of the people whose words and music I admire most, one of our greatest writers. And tell him not to cut his hair so short, or shorter, I don't mind, both are good.
@Ken Fullman Paul Simon is a Giver, and a Genius, not an assole, so we should be ok.
@Ken Fullman ? whatever. Not your concern is it... although you do seem concerned Ken.
This might be the best cover I’ve seen on TH-cam. Ever.
Agree!
Si
Dude, you’ve said that on several videos now...please....GO AWAY
@@Oh_I_Will I have? 😂 (not going away sorry)
Damn right!
Many people don't know how good this is...just spot on Paul Simon!
And art garfunkel.....
One person, one guitar, one beautiful song.
There’s something that’s always cathartic about the chord progression of the Ahs before the “here I am..” my favorite parts 💛
I'm so impressed by this. My dad (may he forever rest in peace) bought me the Bridge Over Troubled Water album back in 1970, shortly after it's release. That album immediately held deep meaning for me upon first listening, and it still does to this day. I have always loved this song, and have shared that love with MANY people over the years. There was a certain kind of sincerity we used to hear in singers back then, that I just don't hear very often in singers nowadays (maybe it's all that horrible pitch correction software they're using now, which, in my opinion, is a crime against music). Well, you've got the old magic in your voice, and your guitar playing is flawless. Listening to this, I got the same chills the original recording has always given me! Josh, you would have been huge in the late 60s/early 70s, that's for sure. It does my heart good to see and hear a young person performing this music of my youth, nailing it in every way. Bravo.
Man, this comment just almost made me feel as good as the song did. You've put my feelings just perfectly into words.
That pitch correction crap is... well - CRAP. Singing without it is the difference between a true singing talent and the other stuff.
Again, how can anyone give this a thumbs down. He is very talented in every way. Fine young man who still cares about our music.
Wow! The music of my youth being sung by yet another generation! Love it!
Yea, I'm and X-er and this guy is a millennial. I wish his cohort was listening to him. It would be epic if there was a resurgence.
That slight echo sounds amazing!
I don’t know how much he amplified it in post production but he was using it to amazing effect to get the choral voices, it was amazing.
Natural tunnel reverb
He mentioned in his notes below the video that he didnt add any extra reverb, it was the natural accustics from the tunnel.. wow what a fantastic sound he captured.
Wasnt original recorded in cathedral?
I have chills. Josh, I have not heard of you until this moment. The best cover I have ever heard of one of my favorite songs. I hope Paul Simon sees it someday, or has seen it.
I bet in the last two years you have been down the Other Favorites rabbit hole as I have. Incredible talent!
I envy you for all the videos you will enjoy for the first time. You'll also discover several other young artists.
Holy smokes. Ridiculously good man.
The acoustics gave this song magic. If there was a Nobel prize for microphone placement I would nominate you for it. Spot on!
True
Couldn't agree more! You could never recreate this set up ever again. Quality all day long 👌
I bought this microphone because of this video.
My thoughts
You have the best Paul Simon covers on TH-cam. You really can capture the emotion that Simon and Garfunkel put into their music
Heck of a job, young man...you are skilled beyond your years...
I'm a huge Paul Simon fan, now a fan of this guy. Subscribed.
Plays guitar like Simon, sings like Garfunkel. Excellent!
Well, I like that he sounds like Paul Simon because Paul Simon recorded this song.
Can always count on those beautiful nyc tunnels to provide the best acoustics
Amazing....... Absolutely amazing..... Can't believe I'm going to hear this guy live in Liverpool..... Yes.... Liverpool..... Home of the Beatles....
I bet that was a grand show.
@@Tropicalpisces It certainly was..... the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall..... great experience....
LadyWatchingBird Oh yeah! It really was... My wife hadn’t heard him before and she was ‘blown away’... He’s an extraordinary talent.. if you get the chance to hear him live you must take it! Best wishes
This is nothing short of devastating. In a good way. A friend just passed suddenly from a massive stroke and I have been buried in reflexion of how fleeting life is. Was just yesterday I fell in love with S&G’s unique sound and lyrics. Fifty years ago...
sorry Paul...he just blew your song away.
This young man is so so very brilliant and talented.
And his friends? Love when they all let the music out!!!!
Thanks again so much!
Big fan Josh! ❤️
I think the cicadas deserve some credit for the background vocals.
Unbelievable ... I grew up listening to this and it’s one of my favorite S&G songs.. this cover is spectacular.. This man is truly gifted.
Such an amazing song played on an amazing guitar by an amazing guitarist and singer
Obviously Paul Simon is an absolutely incredible artist and his work is beyond any doubt... but I have to say, your cover is spectacular and will be added to my playlist. The Chorus in your version absolutely tears my heart out in the most positive way!
Thank you for the 12 string magic. Great vocals. Glad I'm subscribed.
Yes indeed, especially since I've never even seen a 12 fret, slotted headstock 12 string. Sounds great though!
Minnesota Acoustic Yamaha made a slotted 12 string headstock back in the day. Obviously no comparison to the Martin, but a great guitar.
@@brokenacoustic He said it was a 1969 Martin D-12-35 guitar...
Brilliant. I'm 67 and have loved this song for many years. You've inspired me. I'm going to learn it. Thank you.
Just..wow
I thought you might do this one with Carson, Reina & Toni, but this solo version was just outstanding. Very moving.
The cicadas added to an amazing rendition of the song.
Fantastic rendition. Also, congrats!
Thanks Sammy!
i love your songs.
@@JoshTurnerGuitar who is the Lucky Lady ? everyone wants to know Josh. btw so very pleased we found you guys , your the new sound track to our life.
I love that you can hear the cicadas in the background of the recording. I grew up in the tri state area and the cicadas were part the soundtrack of my childhood. Brings me back to the endless summers of youth... thanks J. T. Great stuff!
Beautifully done Josh. Its amazing to see how much youve grown as a musician since your Sultans of Swing cover. Its been great to watch your Journey.
Metal Otaku Banzai agree! It’s been a great thing to watch!
And that cover is still amazing years later too! Hah
Who needs tv when you Josh and your friends are on the tube ,thanks for all the music you play ,very easy listening 👏👏👏👏👏👍
All ways considered a amazing guitarist. But is obvious you are an amazing vocalist. This video is a great example of your wonderful range. Thanks again for making my day.
I come back to this video every few days. Stunning.
Madeleine Hickman Completely understand, I do that with half of his uploads.
Me too, Madeleine Hickman !!! This version is so, so, perfect !!!
Just got the notification - as usual, not surprised that we have a quality video from the best channel on here. 12 string playing was just superb - you really have come on a lot since I first viewed Cannonball Rag on your Fender about ten years ago. I have viewed every video since that day, but this one really does have something very special going for it. Regards from one of your earliest subscribers in the UK.
Such a beautiful cover of one of my favorite songs. Reminds me of the love of my life who was a true Brooklyn NY guy. Thank you so much.
Great! Your vocal range is impressive, and the acoustics contributed by the location are extraordinary.
Simply lovely. Thank you.
Found myself choking up a little at the end there. Beautiful, man.
I am always amazed that Josh doesn't have several million subscribers on YT. It's a shame, really. The man is so talented, as are the people he allows to join him
Josh, stunningly beautiful... this is an example of taking a great song and propelling it to even greater heights, well done mate! Ps the
Listen to this with high quality headphones. Its mesmerizing.
Josh, you are a national treasure. This rendition of yours here is uncanny -- it gets nearly every aspect, nearly every detail of the recorded song. With only the 12-string guitar and your voice. Musicians like you are rare. Thank you for showing what can be done.... and should be done.
Amazing. No effects!!!! Great tunnel. Reverb and guitar chorus from a tunnel.
You are the king of covers. Period.
This Josh chap is wonderful... I can't get enough of his music. And his pals as well - are all Americans this talented?!! You guys playing such beautiful music with such big smiles on your faces is everything that's good about the world. Much love from Dover, UK
This is the most sacrilegious thing I've maybe ever said, but I'd listen to this over the original any day.
I agree, drums too aggressive on the original although it's s fantastic track....
this is literally the most impeccable cover of this song out there
One of my favorite Paul Simon songs. The "new" twelve-string sounds terrific. Well done! ❤️
Thank you so very much for covering all these Simon and Garfunkel songs. They were the sound track growing up. And now you are the soundtrack all these years later. I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and listening to you play and sing fills my soul with happiness joy and love. These songs mean the world to me and you do them so wonderfully with honor and integrity. I wish you all the best success as s mucican
Create Love Happy May you be carried safely through this journey.
I've listened to most covers of this song and I must say this is the best of them all. You sang it excellently
Great version of one of the best songs ever written.
One of the best versions of this i've ever heard.
You gave this song what it deserves. Pure and superb, I got my eyes and ears on you!
I'm constantly blown away by your talent. Thanks for posting.
Simon & Garfunkle.. Was rockin' in cot to this sweet melody. Nice cover. x
Lucky dudes in the UK. I reckon that gig will blow their socks off. This piece is sublime Josh and so are you.
I'm so gutted that I couldnt make the gig as it was so close to my house! I'm sure binging the videos on TH-cam will supplement it!
That gig (I went to London to see them) was beyond wonderful. This song closed the first set. I nearly wept.
This was Golden!! You, sir, are phenomenal! I liked this better than the original. 😲💖
Josh, all your pure Brilliance, across 12 strings, align with every star, and in every galaxy with your interpretation of this song... Timeless! Cheers
Sublime.
I got nothing to do today but smile...
Love that it's all natural reverb, great job.
I never noticed any people in the background! I loved your choice of location. It suited your choice of song very well giving it that airy S&G sound and was beautiful to look at. Looking forward to seeing you in Leeds and can't miss the Gracelands gig!
Thanks Josh. Just for existing. You make the world better.
I just love your videos Josh...your voice amazes me, but it also soothes my soul. Please keep on letting your voice fill our world with harmony.
Fun Fact. Paul wrote this song about Art while he was in Mexico filming "Catch 22." He refers to him as "Tom" in the lyrics referring to them using the names "Tom and Jerry" when they first got started.
Thanks for that info. It matters to me
I wish I could 'like' this a hundred times!
Lyrics:
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know your part'll go fine
Fly down to Mexico
Do-n-do-d-do-n-do and here I am,
The only living boy in New York
I get the news I need on the weather report
I can gather all the news I need on the weather report
Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile
Do-n-doh-d-doh-n-doh and here I am
The only living boy in New York
Half of the time we're gone
But we don't know where,
And we don't know where
Half of the time we're gone
But we don't know where,
And we don't know where
Tom, get your plane right on time
I know you've been eager to fly now
Hey let your honesty shine, shine, shine now
Do-n-do-d-do-n-do
Like it shines on me
The only living boy in New York,
The only living boy in New York
Thanks captain!
This is, by far, my favourite video on TH-cam.
Know that tunnel-like my right hand. Central Park and an incredible artist, goes hand and hand- Josh Turner.
This gave me chills. Love it.
Your voice imitates his nuances so well, really impressed with this one!
This is just mesmerisingly beautiful
I keep coming back to this. Amazing cover.
Dude you've been killing it. Pink Moon and then this? Excellent!
Excellent falsetto, Talented chap.
Beautiful. I love the sound of the 12-string. Hey, even the locusts liked it.
You absolutely slayed this.
I always feel that saying this is a backhanded compliment, but, as a vocalist, you just keep getting better and better. This is outstanding!
Fabulous.
One of my favorites off of this album for sure. 100% nailed it. Thanks for the smiles, Josh :)
Oh yeah, the acoustics are magical.
Thoroughly enjoyed your cover. Such a clear voice particularly the falsetto and an absolutely great guitar sound. You did the song proud!
I don't know how this became on of my favorite S&G songs, especially because they have so many I love, but it has ... Amazing cover! Thank you for sharing.
Simply breathtaking. I never get tired of this. You give me light, peace and joy. Thank you.
What a great ear for the original, with the talent to make it new.
Genre defying, Joshua seems perfectly comfortable with any style. A great cover, thank you.
I discovered Josh in 2020 during the lockdown in Victoria, Aus. Twelve months and six lockdowns later, I'm still here most days listening to his amazing music.
He a unique talent. Epic voice with an epic range. Guitar technically perfect.