Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (Official Video)
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- Official Video for "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" by Paul Simon
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Lyrics:
Well I'm on my way, I don't know where I'm going
I'm on my way, I'm taking my time, but I don't know where
Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona
Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
#PaulSimon #MeandJulioDownbytheSchoolyard #OfficialVideo
I just turned 63. Born and raised near Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn. Married, moved and still living in Queens New York. Felt like this video was shot in my backyard. Definitely brought me to tears and I don’t know why! Peace on earth and the rest will follow…
I am almost 63 ~ grew up in flatbush ~ st jerome's parish ~ not in ny anymore, but always a new yorker ~ peace!
@@pixiestrixie3543 oh wow! I am not a Christian, so I did not belong to a specific parish, but maybe we were at the same school at sometime! I went to Erasmus Hall high school of the performing arts. Graduating class 1979..Ditmas junior high school and PS 139. Kingsboro, community college, and then Brooklyn College.
Childhood memories are like none other. We know that we can't go back and wish that we would have cherished it more when we were living it.
I'm so happy for all of you
Lived in Albany Ave for a while back in the 80s. Remember the junction?
Lol my mom is the double Dutch jumper in the white sweater 😂. Crazy to see this now. Her double Dutch team name was the “Jazzy Jumpers”. They were a big deal in the 80’s.
She was the feature double Dutch jumper, she was very good, IMHO.
Your mom was amazing! How cool to see her in this!
Darren Rozumek yes. Glad to have this visual of her younger self
Wow! That is soooo cool
Cool!😎👍
What I've always loved about Paul Simon is how he embraces all cultures, realizing we are one, to put it simply.
But diversity still sucks.
@@pauldotdotdot2638 no
@@carsx3 Oh yes diversity sucks, troll.
@@pauldotdotdot2638 Force* Diversity sucks. If its organic then I'm down
Oh yes diversity sucks, troll.
This is the Absolute essence of what America Can and Should Be.
You said it brother!
Yep, that's a perfect example
i grew up in a neighborhood like this. Rogers Park . Chicago
Absolutely... but our overlords needs us fighting amongst ourselves in order to swoop in ....
💯💯💯
Paul Simon grew up in Queens. Anyone who grew up in the boroughs in the ‘70s can appreciate this video.
Technically, all of New York City is "the boroughs."
Anthony "Spud" Webb nerd in the glasses who rained them dunks @5'7" 1986 NBA Dunk Champ, Man this video take me back...... wayyyyyy back!!!! Good Times back then. And I had a good friend named Julio!!!!
Thanks for pointing him out! That was one of so many incredible moments in this video! it's one masterful move after another !!
The new school kids don't know jack about this excellent old school music. My condolences. I'm glad I lived this old school era. Another time another era.
Your chance to take care of them. America voted? Duh. Soz. For you. My Anklies are still here. Bye Trumpers. Luck with your tariffs 😮😮😮
Here is something you don’t see at a schoolyard anymore . Thank my parents and god I was a kid in the 80’s and had my local schoolyard full of people like this …
Kids get abducted more now, fix that and maybe kids could play outside again
Happy 82nd birthday to Paul Simon, October 13, 2022
Dang they better have em back on SNL soon
I am 44 years old. A GenX 90's B-Boy from NY, pretty much black, Brooklyn born, but raised in Westchester. Very eclectic. I know everything from Gun and Roses to X-Clan. My question is....how did I not know Big Daddy Kane and the Biz actually opened a Paul Simon video? And Large Professor too? If there ever a mash up, this is it. The mash up of all mash ups before there were mash ups. I know Paul was on some African shit after going solo but this next level.
This has to be one of the happiest songs of all time.
So much sunshine. Always makes me feel like jumping around.
And the song "Saturday., in the Park" they both make me happy!
And it’s funny that the song is about running from the cops after committing a crime. Crazy how the most joyful songs we hear have underlying tragedy.
@@Thegooman67 "Free Nelson Mandela" by the Specials is a great example of this.
Notice the thumbnail.
@@HappySunshineDayPeople should look more into the Mandela Files. Especially regarding "Winnie"
Such a beautiful NY snapshot, all the people singing this American classic ⭐️
What a great slice of NYC multiculturalism from the 70's. We all played in school yards or city parks that could consist of a handball court and a basketball rim to much larger parks dotted all over Brooklyn and Queens. Long live PS 214.
That was long before Obummer came to spoil our acquired multiculturalism and exploited racism for political purposes. What a shame.
I remember those classic urban neighborhood summer days. Clean peaceful fun day at the park & everyone doing their thing in peace n harmony. Different cultures all together in one park having fun. Priceless
The days before woke enforced racism cane to town.
Better times back then now I know the meaning of the phrase back in the good old days
@@ds94703bro needs to learn the definition of racism
@@ds94703 Also before Oxycotin came on the market. The company that made it KNEW it was highly addictive but didn't care as they just wanted profits. Oxycotin destroyed many places.
I have heard this song 500 times in my years alive, this is the first time I saw the video. Paul Simon is just an awesome singer/human.
This is My America.
😍😍😍thank you!
Not yet. Take care of the little uns. Then we will speak. Love and don't let anyone or anything come in your way... Aaaagh. My fish 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟❤️❤️
This is how we grew up in Queens, NY back in the day. Great memories, great video. For those who may not recognize them, that’s Mickey Mantle & John Madden, both RIP, toward the end. ⚾️
John Madden's still living.
@@erinribo8558 not anymore
Did the radical priest give you a release?
Of course we recognize them. We don't recognize Paul Simon. Way too generic-looking for a rock star.
@@marcfriedlander2479 Paul Simon writes and sings folk, world beat and pop. He very rarely rights rock songs. He's certainly not a "rock star". But he's the greatest American singer-songwriter in modern history.
2:41 We just suffered another great loss: Mr. BOOM, himself, John Madden. A great voice and the man with such encyclopedic insight to the best sport in the world. Rest in peace, John.
I think Paul Simon may be the most underrated musician in history. I never hear his name brought up in the articles I read about greatest of all time. He's got to be top ten.
+brugglesby Yes, absolutely
+brugglesby Underrated? Paul Simon? He has been world famous since the 60's, known the world over for his exceptional song writing. His rating is just right.
***** Absolutely!
brugglesby The fuck you talking about? Paul Simon is one of the most famous musicians in history.
He's got to be number 1
Never doubt the street cred of Paul Simon
That boy be O.G., yo.
Original Garfunkel. ;)
David St-Michel I thought I was witty, right on! O.G......I can't stop laughing!
he got more than street cred he went chillin in afrika
oh did I offend you and your entire continent cause I thought it looked kool with a k? you gonna cry? What's your point here? you wanna you wanna look like an idiot or a bully? either way you're nailing it
It's a Queens, New York thing, we all get along
I'm a Londoner, I wish we had a Paul Simon. Dam you NY! -much love!
Paul Simon "s music is a treasure..I love everything about this video. I remember the song, looong ago, but this is a wonderful piece of work, almost 40 yrs later.. Paul, Biz Markie, Spud Webb and Mickey Mantle, and the Kids in the School yard..Only Paul could have put this together ❤
I didn't expect that intro but I'm down with it.
Listen to Markie Mark's "Just a friend"
שיר בש
CAPTMAHI
i wasn't expecting madden at the end.
Me and Julio selling drugs down by the school yard
Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Mickey Mantle and John Madden and Spud Webb........JUST EPIC
Double Dutch. I’m 68 years old and I want to do that again!
Na ma, we smoked vanilla Dutch 😮
My pops used to call me Julio after this song. It always makes me think of him. The best thing he ever gave me was my sense of humor. Oh ya, my name is Julie.
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️
Hi Julie.My dad used to call me Julio also.
Hey everyone, I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad to be precise,this song can really reflect on life as a kid in school, playing games with your friends and having fun,not worrying about a care in this world, like boys pitiching mabels, playing soccer,his and seek, girls jumping rope, playing models,all in the school yard just being children, sharing snacks and drinks and sweet with everyone all in the school yard, and your friend was every one because of off the love we shared as children
Thanks for the acknowledgment
Damn, my respect for Paul Simon just grows and grows .....
;)
Unlike the man himself ;)
Flo Jo why because he’s daring to playing sports with people in the ghetto?
Thanks everyone for the kind words. This was an amazing experience. Back then we didn’t think it was a big deal. We were doing what we loved. It’s great to see how this video captured the essence of our childhood which was playing outside all of the time❤
i am old now, and maybe not much more on thins earth, but my greatest sadness is i never got to meet you, you dont know , but over my trials and tribulations in life, some how just some how you were with me on my road , bit out of the ball rack i know, but you have helped me form the road i have followed to god
One of those songs that you wish was longer.
RIP Mickey Mantle
RIP Biz Markie
RIP John Madden
My all time sports hero, #7 Mickey Mantle. We all could relate to Mickey, he struggled with physical pain and addictions like most of us and in the end he let everyone know what is important and showed so much humility and fortitude. Rest in peace Mick!
Yeah, my very first hero was the Mick!!!
Why was Mickey batting lefty against lefty?
Didn't Micky accept moving up on the organ transplant line as a celebrity ? Took the organ even though they knew because of cancer, he would only get a few months more life with it? Didn't Walter Payton not accept moving up ahead of others on the transport line? And die because of it. And in his case it would have given him a shot at a normal life span?
Wow . I grew up listing to big Daddy Kane , Biz and hip-hop music but became a fan of Paul Simon when I matured and got older. He got two of the most respected rappers of all time to start his video with a freestyle in the hood? It's a wrap for me Im a Paul Simon fan. 💯
Rest in Peace, Biz.
This song, and especially this video, never fails to put a smile on my face. The choreography is perfection, the music is CLASSIC. The energy is united making its total more than the sum of its parts. John and Micky are additional bonuses putting it over the top. Fantastic.
The song was also used in a Saturday Night Live skit where Paul played 1-on-1 basketball against NBA great Connie Hawkins.
Let's not forget Spud Webb
My apologies to Spud. You are amazing! @@wandamanning9198
@@wandamanning9198 Yes! What a fabulous few seconds! He gets missed - in all the other greatness here!
Wonderful song, and the jump rope is amazing. Sadly sometimes there are bullies in school yards, fight for your friends and what is right.
From the sounds of silence to gracelands. Paul Simon is musical genius. Flying under the radar, but so influential. Truly one of the greats. His music was part of my schooling.
It's weird how he has that "under the radar" vibe, he sure does, but he's one of the biggest selling artists in history, Sound of Silence was the biggest selling album of all time until Thriller.
As big as MJ, but still seems under the radar, it's wild, I guess it's humility.
Mine too. I was born in 1945. Grew up listening to Paul. Oh JoY
This song makes me feel good no matter what's happening. It always brings a smile to my face and makes me think of the better times.
A lot of his music had African based instruments, sound, and vibe/culture to it! He truly loves the culture/music and then his lyrics are so moving! Truly one of the best musical genius; Paul Simon will forever be legendary!
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️
Damn it took me 30 years but When I finally found Paul Simons work I have to say he has become my favorite musician.
Oh well. Mind a pup or cat. Xxxxx J Xxxxxxxx
Resting times are settling in. As we get old and face the end of life....we tend to remember the "GOOD TIMES". This song is part of that. THANK YOU PAUL! Memories of that school yard, Bronx, NY. Sabrett hot dogs and a YOO HOO. Smell of suntan lotion...Mommy made us wear it. Funny how kids today don't know true happiness and security. I think Poppa needs to start the INVESTIGATION. Parental guidance and ethics in this sorry world has disappeared. Society does not "take their time" to find out where they are going. Thank you Paul. From someone who took time to see where I was going. God bless you.
And by the way.....double Dutch, hands down..that beautiful girl was a shaker! Back in the 70's, competition was WICKED!
They're gone and we'll never have days like that again.
Bullies along with angelic souls in those downtown schoolyards. God protect the angelic souls who risk their own safety for their family and friends, even when bleeding they won.
Paul Simon has the most up rhythm, uplifting songs!
He and AC/DC.
Agreed! You Can Call Me Al works like chocolate for me when I'm on my period
Paul Simon is among an elite group of celebrity talents that can actually throw a baseball well.
First time seeing this video. I'm very impressed by the way Paul Simon recreated and capture the atmosphere of how it used to be at a schoolyard at any of the boroughs in NYC in the 1970's, in this 1988 music video. Some well known celebrities can be seen in this video. At the 1:36 of the video, playin the Shekere is the Puertorrican Master of Percusion Giovanni Hidalgo. I believe he played on two other Paul Simon projects.
Paul's music just gives me so much joy. Has been the backdrop to countless good times. Was so happy to have had the chance to see him this year on his Homeward Bound tour. The man is one of the greatest songcrafters in history by my measure. Thank you, Paul!
What a classic! I was 16 years old when this came out in 1971, now I'm 65 and it still sounds great!
Aren't we lucky these songs were part of our youth?
@@demophys4883 Yes we are!!!
I WAS IN AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND, NEW YORK, IN APRIL OF 1972. EVERYBODY WAS TALKING AND HOPPING TO THIS SONG. THE BARRACKS NEVER STOPPED PLAYING THIS SONG IN DIFFERENT ROOMS, DAY AND NIGHT. FAN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
Those engines must've been really loud. Sounds like you cant hear yourself talk, you're yelling sir
Mr.James Hooper no need to yell
This came out in 1992...
@Angelo okay
SAC HQ for me. We used to rip up the O Club casual bar with this song!
Biz Markie has passed away. That's him beat boxing in the beginning of the video. I just thought of this video when I heard about his passing.
Me too.
With Big Daddy Kane. Two hip hop legends.
Biz passed!!!!!??????
I didn't hear anything about it
I didn't even see that 😕 RIP Biz!!
So sad..this one my favorite song
Rest in Peace, Coach Madden
And Mickey Mantle
@@dsimms561 and Biz Markie
I really thought I clicked on wrong video because of intro but apparently Paul Simon be in the hood for real
He with Julio in the school yard with Rakim, Tyrone and moesha, even a Chinese kid was in the school yard. Great song about fucking racism , everybody having fun in the school yard.👍👍
Great anti racial song. Only kids missing we're the Indians. They must be in the library studying to be doctors.
@ISLAMATRON that was big daddy Kane and biz markie. I mentioned Rakim , Tyrone and moesha as common names of African Americans and Julio latin. That's why his poppa started the investigation , because it was against the law ,for whites to hang with minority ( latin and Blacks). If I catch that boy I'mma stick in the house of detention. If you listen to lyrics it's about racial acceptance. Madden sarcastically said that's the problem with kids today they just don't listen. Paul's parents didn't want him playing with a Rakim or a Julio.
Them little sisters even in my era the 80s and school put everybody else to shame in double Dutch jump roap.
Paul picked the brother with glasses and a prepie sweater with suspenders and then he was dunking basketball on everybody. Don't judge a book by it's cover is another lesson down by the school yard.
The girl jumping roap at 1:52 is bad as hell. As in good
This is officially the best thing on the internet.
Music is the bridge between the differences in all cultures
I think this is my favorite Paul Simon video.
Actually Happened...........!!!!! This Vid summed up a beautiful day in NYC in 80's.
Awesome
Thank you for this I’m so happy to be a part of this era kids today will never know!
im a kid
This was a great video. Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters and guitar players of our time.
Damn, my respect for Paul Simon just grows and grows .....
Amazing that this song became a hit in 1986 without any drums or keyboards. Genius!
I love ❤️ this song ❤️ 🎵 it's truly a feel good tune,with a fun vibe 🎉🎉 Eveytime I hear this song 🎵 ❤️ it takes me back to when me and my friends used to hangout at the old school yard that we went to school at.
I want a world like this- where people of all colors can sing and make music.
Loved this song the first time I heard it! Played it at least 500 times while living in Washington, D.C. and then in Aspen, Colorado during the 90's. Seeing this makes me wanna pick up my guitar and play! The song is awesome, and the video creates just the right scene for it. LOVE Paul Simon!!!
@Paul Kuhn, I checked out the video because I heard the song a coupla days ago and I picked up my guitar, and a buddy, and we ciphered out the chords and jammed half the day on it. Fun jam, great tune in A/D/E with a latin inspired strum pattern. The "whistle bridge" is tricky while playing the chords
@@DavidHughMusing cool! Glad you jammed on it, it’s got a great groove! And that Brazilian drum, the cuica , at the end is perfect. I didn’t know what that sound was until the advent of the internet!
That's truly awesome ☺️
What a beautiful picture of Simon and Mantle.❤❤❤
He's like the fun art teacher every school should have
This is what it's all about. This is pop music.
Paul Simon owes me a guitar 🎸. ❤❤❤. Yes I will. 😮🦊🎵🎶🎸🎤🐟
Rip John Madden great. Video
I've never IN MY LIFE seen this video. Kane, Biz, AND Madden. What a dope little surprise for my afternoon. Yeah Pablo!
And "The Mick"!!
dragorocky spud Webb too
dragorocky Spud. You forgot Spud Webb.
Mickey Mantle took Paul deep, lol. Plus John Madden!! What an awesome video. First time I've ever seen this.
I think its dope he had Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane beat box and spit a rhyme in the beginning....never expected it
Yeah for a second
Biz, the Mick & now Madden are all gone.
Sad that time takes our legends, but thanks to technology, we can save slices of their good energy for future generations.
I love this Video. It’s so New York!
As a New Yorker Paul Simon fills me with pride
Gone are those days... We miss people like Paul Simon.
Paul Simon is still alive :)
I saw him play a concert in Oakland last night.
Paul Simon is still writing incredible songs. Better than ever before.
That's so cool! I'd love to see my mom at that age... thanks for sharing!
The wee girls doing the skipping-rope dance were amazing.
I named my son Paul, after Paul Simon. I was 39 years old couldn't get pregnant. I had a dream I met Paul Simon. I told him I was having a baby boy and naming him Paul. 2 weeks later I learned I was pregnant. My son would sing this when he was little. So I told him the story. He's 25 years old now and a big Paul Simon fan.
Awwww. What a lovely story. I don't even care if it's true or not, but I believe it is. Love and sweet wishes to you and your son.
That's awsome.
This is, by far, the best live version of "Rocket Man" they ever performed! Goosebumps every time I hear this version. 🎉
We are all people, let's have fun
Carbide Jones peace to all, bless
This should be a mantra the world repeats daily 😀👌
👏👏👏👏
Paul Simon bringing the fucking heat. Who knew he was such a strong pitcher?
Paul simon is a genius.He,s up there with lennon/richards jagger/richards.This song is epic a masterpiece.
My Grama roller skated in Chicago when she was 72
Diversity. Equality for all. Love this ❤❤❤
Amazing. Paul Simon is a hero. I love him... Xxxxx JFox Xxxxx
Love the cameo by Mickey Mantle!
What a different world--I miss it. Being outside hanging in the schoolyard or "Courts" as we called them was some of the best times of my life. Thanks for the memories.
Its from 71!! And people say ,,this,, kind of rap style came more or less with ll cool j and some others in the mid 80s. They say SELF before that it was beastie boys and hammer etc. But I swear!! This is beginning 90s recipe on rap.. GENIUS found, performed and embraced by Mr. Paul.S.. RESPECT man. Only a few that understand the diversity of your music know your the GOAT!!!!!! ❤
DAYUMMMM, THOSE DOUBLE DUTCH GIRLS WERE FIERCE! ...:)
Even the hood love Paul Simon
Amazing that this song became a hit in 1986 without any drums or keyboards. Genius!
Hey what about those grade A bongos man.
1972. It was released on his first solo album
Mother and child reunion is his best in my opinion.
Bongos all over the place! Just look at 1:57
Dude, this is a song from 1972. What is this 1986 shit?
I'm obsessed with this song. I love the rhythm.
Paul Simon is my hero and the 2nd best whistle... 🦊💖
Happily transported back to a much better time - thank you!
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️
Biz and Big Daddy Kane....for real? These dudes are legends in the truest sense of the word, real hip hop respect
She is still on..❤❤❤❤❤
Great to see the Mick
Is anyone going to mention those girls absolutely killing it at the jumprope?
It brought a tear to my eye. One of the great singer/songwriters still in the pop tradition.
Damn this song is good
One time I whistled exactly in tune with his whistling
Thanks to The person who.put this video on TH-cam 😀 😀 😀