James Taylor & Alison Krauss - The Boxer: Paul Simon Tribute
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- James Taylor and Alison Krauss pay tribute to Paul Simon at the 2002 Kennedy Centre Honours tribute to Paul Simon. The truncted version of the song is typical of the Kennedy Centre Honours...
Two of my favourite singers paying tribute to my 'absolute' favourite... Love it!
www.kennedy-center.org/program...
Also honoured in 2002 were James Earl Jones, James Levine, Chita Rivera and Elizabeth Taylor. - บันเทิง
I love James Taylor and Paul Simon with every fiber of my being, but Alison Kraus.. wow.. Every song she sings she makes it sound like it made just for her to sing in that angelic voice of hers. Hearing her voice literally brings tears of emotion and joy....
FACTS. ;-)
And the way she handle the fiddle is even more awesome ❤
Same!!! Amazing video!
I agree!!! ❤
She could sing the phone book and it would sound amazing
“Man hears what wants to hear and disregards the rest.” So profound.
I’m sorry, what? 😂
@@gman3451 Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest... what's the problem? It's a fantastic line by an amazing poet. It was only partially quoted but disregard the rest lol
When respect for talent & humanity meant something.
One of my favorite sentences in the English language is, "Ladies and gentlemen, Alison Krauss." That instantly makes any song better.
She is fantastic. Extremely talented. Also gorgeous. At least to me.
You don't know the truth of that statement
I don't know who is more incredible, beautiful Allison of unbelievable James
I LOVE Ms. Krause’s artistry. But I she did not add to this song.
It would have been better to f JT would have kept his mouth shut and let the better singer sing.
Alison Krauss is so low key and understated and her awesome singing and playing seem effortless. She's amazing.
Yes!
amen
She looks clinically depressed.
Love her vocals. Classic
27 grammys. no one can touch her.
Paul Simon's total absorption and appreciation of this performance is a delight to see.
Alison is one of the finest voices in the business and a fantastic musician.this is a great version
Except that Taylor made the song!
@@FaithfulServant316 i was talking about alison as a singer and musician. What has that to do with James Taylor
@@jamesryan5436 exactly....it's about James Taylor singing and performing....DUH!!
@@FaithfulServant316 i know its a James Taylor song but my comment was in relation to Alison not James Taylor so what has changed i never mentioned James Taylor
@@FaithfulServant316 If that were true, he wouldn't have been singing the minor harmony.
Clearly, Alison was supposed to be highlighted. The sound crew obviously screwed this one up.
2020 And I’m still Listening On This Song , Anybody Here👍🏻❤️
I am here lol. Was brought into the world hearing Simon & Garfunkel. Adore the “Boxer”; loved hearing James & Allison’s version! ❤️ agree with all.
Me...still love them after all these years...and Paul Simon tearing up..we had the very best music back then..
Me, May 2020
5/28/2020 Sheltering in Place in California....now 72 and finding my art studio away from home a sanctuary in these Bizarre times amidst this pandemic...listening to good vibes...stay well and safe my friends...
Me
I have been admiring Krauss since she was about 16 - she's a national treasure as well and still perfect in very way, Taylor ain't so bad himself. What a duo.
Except that Taylor made the song!
@@FaithfulServant316 what are you talking about? Paul Simon wrote it. Taylor was singing in tribute; Allison Krauss - one of the best harmonists alive- did what she does well.
James Taylor is great but he didn’t write that.
@@fishhuntadventure nor did he do a very good job until his voice got lost in Alison’s. listen to his intro if you can.
Two of the greatest voices in the music industry singing one of the greatest songwriters song. ❤
If angels sing among us, Alison Krauss is certainly one. Her voice is unmatched.
Have you heard her singing thesexdreamsxluve with heart? She nails the song.
she is an angel incarnate
I could listen to Alison Kraus all day. She has the voice of an angel
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I try to listen to her almost every day. Everything about her is beautiful. Her latents and gifts are unmatched! Her voice. No words to describe 🤗
It's rather strange seeing Paul hearing them sing his song for him. Must feel odd that they do it so well yet slightly differently. I've always loved the way James sings, it's somehow understated & yet lovely, this is, an excellent blend of voices.
I was noticing how misty Paul's eyes got listening to this. It must be quite a mixture of feelings.
I would say there is no better compliment...the National treasure standing with his mouth agape in astonishment....shining like a National Guitar....
Being a legend in his own rights, JT honoring the Legendary PS. The sheer respect and this legendary tribute says it all.
That's what we like to call real respect he JT doesn't need to be part of this but actually wants to be this is not about money or getting some fame he just totally respects Paul Simon
Totally
Alison a very talented musician herself. All three a gift to our world. ♥️♥️♥️
What's not to love, two superb artists performing a brilliant song.
Absolutely agree. But I kept waiting for Alison to play her violin (fiddle?), but she just held it in her hand. Did she play it in another song?
I am a rocker at heart but I saw James Taylor early on and then was blessed to see Simon and Garfunkel in their Central Park reunion concert. Two of the best shows I ever saw. ❤
Yeah, I saw James at Blossom. Couldn't believe how he delivered so much in his performance. I played in rock concerts, but he left me in the dust.
I am about to have a 70th birthday and my teen years growing up in a "cold winter" Australian country town gives me many memories of early Simon & G songs. The Boxer, I am a rock etc. Thank you Paul.
We love you frank
@@brianmahogany3216 Gee. Thanks Luther.
I also had the privilege of sitting one row away from Art Garfunkle and Shirley Leverne? In a Sydney movie theatre. Had the fleeting chance to say hello.
It's my 78th birthday today. The music still resonates and moves me.
Compared to you, I'm only a 'lad' (well, okay, I'm actually 64!) but I agree 100% with what you say! Although I preferred the more upbeat Simon and Garfunkel stuff... And, for what its worth, may I wish you a (very?!) belated happy 70th! :-)
Hia frank,im a 65 yr old (gal) lol, living and still loving S&G and i just listened to james taylor singing The Boxer..good but not as great as their version i think..im in Derby UK and its a monday night oct 11th and getting cold here now its autumn but isnt it weird how when u listen to the songs you love from the past you instantly go back there in your mind?keep listening frank,it keeps you sane in this mad fast world we're in now..luv to you over in ozz.sis in law lives in perth but shes still a true geordie..best wishes denise.😉👋💫☺🎤🎼🎶🍺🍺👍
The look on Pauls face,,'priceless'.
My life long obsession with music started before I was even old enough to speak coherently back in 1974 with 2 albums I asked my Grandma to play non stop while I stared at the record sleeves lying on the floor in front of our big cabinet stereo. I was all of 5 yrs old. Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits was one of them. Kris Kristofferson Silver Tongue Devil was the other. Thank you, Grandma. May she Rest In Peace ❤️
I was waiting for her to play the violin!
She has the voice of an angel..james is fabulous! ❤️
Hello Elise, how are you doing?
Except that Taylor made the song!
I've been listening to James since I was a teenager, when Fire and Rain came out. I've only gotten to see a few shows and treasure each one! Thank you James, see you next time you're around Tulsa!!
DOESNT GET ANY BETTER THAN FIRE AND RAIN : JAMES HAS BEEN THRU THE FIRE !!!!!!
If James Hetfield says she has a voice of an angel, you know there's no doubt then.
Hello 👋 Jeanette how are you doing today?
My two favourite artists on stage, singing and playing together! And a Paul Simon song at that! Does not get better than this!
"All lies and jests, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest."
I reference this often when debating the state of the world.
Just one example of the truth in plain sight.
I love the truth in it and the entire song as well...it is indeed a lyric that boils the human psyche down to the lowest common denominator.
Chris Smith mentioned the many memories attached to this song. Watching the hypnotized look on Paul Simon's face, I couldn't help wondering about the memory he was re-living as he watched this
I was born in 1968. I figured out what a gem this song was about a year ago. What a beautiful tribute.
Simply amazing how two inimitable voices can blend so well together.
You must be joking.
I don’t believe they necessarily blended well, but they do sing well together
Yes and both artists enjoy nothing more than a nice big shot of smack with their morning company. So let us follow their example and get high and create art. They have shown the way!
James Taylor and Alison Krauss are two of my favorite singers. Three, if I count Mr Paul Simon.
Alison Krauss brings harmony and beauty to whatever she sings and whoever she sings with. She has an amazing voice and doesnt look half bad either 🙂
Neil Johnson While this may be true, she was assigned the MELODY in this performance and was overwhelmed by JT’s harmony part. I blame the person manning the mixer.
Love Allison Krause. She is so talented. And James Taylor is great!
Allison has a beautiful voice, she is able to sing with such a range of different singers.
This was always one of my favorite S & G songs...so beautiful. And JT and Alison are perfect on this.
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
Just look at Paul as he looks at them....no condescending bullshit, ..just pure appreciation and admiration....he is just the best so underrated as a songwriter
I believe he is looking at them shocked at how bad it is.
@@ceebee6694 HA you're right!
You must be seeing something different than me. He didn't seem pretty much expressionless the whole performance. Almost like...so what.
I can't imagine how many people have memories linked to this song, how many strove to play it when they learned to play a guitar and how many tears and smiles this song must have pulled. Gives me goosebumps every time. God bless Paul Simon and the joy he has brought to so many.
+Chris Smith I'm with you, Chris...and still this rendition brings me to tears-sp. seeing Paul's face throughout!
+GenLeeConcepts I was thinking all of the same things! You know you knocked one out of the park when the writer and performer of a song you're paying stares in rapt attention with misting eyes while you're playing it.
Well said, all.
Agree, Chris. I had just bought a Gibson Hummingbird, as Paul's first album came out. This song is like Duncan, and I was I was
playing my guitar, Lyin' underneath the stars.
Just thankin' the Lord For my fingers, For my fingers...
Yes, Paul has.
There remains that quality in JTs voice that can break your heart.
YES THERE DOES !!!!!
James is so nervous at the beginning. But when Alison starts singing, as incredibly as she does, he totally relaxes and the magic follows.
Alison got him in tune. She's just pure perfection and makes everybody else sound good.
sweet baby james...and sweet baby alison.....just beautiful
"The Boxer" is a transcendental song. It is a song that will always crush my heart. As it should.
I have always loved james...but Allison is a voice of an angel
Alison and James are naturally matched as a duo. Their performance of this Paul Simon classic is simply BRILLIANT!!
You can tell that these ordinarily humble geniuses are star-struck by each other's presence and nerves got the best of them. Oh if only we could relax and enjoy these great moments!
Well said!
Just not caring for James singing. He's just not in tune with Alice.her voice is wonderful. I always enjoy her singing. But his voice over took hers.
@@annward4149 Man I would've felt like a disgusting pig standing next to that angel. I cannot blame him if that's what it was.
In her spare time, Alison gives singing lessons to angels. Beautiful lady, outstanding voice!
Amazing. Two of my favorites singing another of my favorites.
I am immersed in pleasure while listening to their exquisite performance .
From Tokyo in Japan
I've always love Alison Krauss, she's got an amazing voice, she sings like an ANGEL 👼James has an amazing voice too, their voices sounds very good together, great job.🤗💖🤗💖👋👋👍👍😍
Except that Taylor made the song!
This song reminds me of when I lived in Rome so many years ago. Riding around on my Italian boyfriends moped singing this song at the top our voices - bitter sweet memories x
Hello 👋 Clare. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
@@markclifford1857 Hi Mark - hardly a country girl - I live in London and love the City life xxx
@@clarewalsh7247 that's nice. I have been to London some years ago and it's nice there, I will love to visit again. I'm presently working in Alaska Arctic ocean. Have you been to Alaska before?
From one national treasure to another, JT to PS. They have made the world better with their music.
Love Alison Krauss. Her beautiful voice reminds me of the open fields of Oklahoma...singing with the great James Taylor, who could ask for anything more???
I have always loved both these artists. Two "National Treasures" to quote Taylor. I surprise myself to say that I prefer another rendition of "The Boxer" by Alison Krauss. I think her amazing harmonies are better with other artists. Two Great Ones, to be sure.
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@@cjpreach Do you mean the version where she sings vocals, with Shawn Colvin and Jerry Douglas backing up with guitar and steel guitar? -Oh wait, you do; I see you posted a link to the performance. Yes, it's better in my opinion.
james taylor needs to give it up. i prefer dylan!
@@Robin-zb8qy Slow Train Comin. My fave Dylan song is "When He Returns." Love it.
To hear this song.. Brings back memories of my young life and all my experiences of my youth...
Alison raises the level of everything she touches!! An American Treasure!!??
I love how mesmerized Paul Simon looked as they sang this. And the Love on James Taylor's face for him was just so beautiful
That's exactly the way I saw it too. Moving!
Alison Krauss is what happens when you take all the best things in the world and make a person out of them.
Just a remarkable talent.
Yes
We think these icons will live forever, and in one way they will. Talent like this is treasured.
I've got more albums by these two greats than any other artists. Individually of course.
What a performance. I loves the parts where they showed Paul Simon paying rapt attention. I think it's safe to say he was overwhelmed with the harmonies, maybe as much as I am. That said, Paul REALLY does a great job of bringing the guitar to the forefront of the music, while James demurred. I think the only thing that could improve this version is if Paul had played guitar, and done that, but refrained from singing himself. I've always adored this song. The lyrics are just so evocative, and then there's Paul Simon's unparalleled guitar work, which is just stunning. This song still sends shivers down my spine; periodically, I just have to hear it again, one more time.
One of the top ten songwriters that ever lived.
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Profound. Paul always hits you on about seven different
levels.
Best comment. 💖
Luv am both..wonderful tribute
Hi Sheree, How are you doing?
Alison came to my small hometown and I did not go see her! Still kicking my self in the.......
They both did a great, fabulous job. I love Paul even more for his gracious clapping and smiling.
I’m very please to know that am not the only one that like him. How are you doing?
I love Alison Krauss's harmonious voice. It gives a great feel to any song she harmonizes. Love you Alison....
A stirring performance of a Paul Simon classic.
You know that anything Alison does is going to be great. But this song....with James Taylor....what could ever be better than that?
Actually what would have been better if they knew the words to the song and didn't have to read them off the teleprompter
Beautiful Harmony on the "Boxer".
Amo,amo,amo James Taylor. Tive a alegria de assistir um show ao vivo dele 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏memorável, inesquecível
One folk legend paying a wonderful tribute to another great legend of folk music. Alison Krauss has a lovely voice too, so hearing them sing this wonderful song together is a delight. Thanks to Paul Simon of course for writing such an amazingly beautiful song.
“The Boxer “ has always been one of my favorite songs .
Great performance. Allison is such a beautiful woman
You have to feel a bit sorry for anyone who sings a duet with Alison Krause. She leaves everyone in the dust. What a beautiful voice she has.
Her's and Robert Plant's voices blended quite nicely.
And, if you watch, she has tremendous respect for anyone on stage with her. Never a diva.
music is for everyone to enjoy, not a competition at all
you make a false comparison.. Krauss is Crystalline... Taylor is Taylor...
She's very good I've always liked her but Vince Gill makes her and everybody else lacking
Absolutely lovely. Alison's enchanting tones and James demonstrating yet again how terrific he is performing duets.👏👍👏
Allison Krauss, living Legend, purest voice that ever came out of a human.
Well done James Taylor! Didnt go for too much. Just got in the groove and nailed it.
As Chris Smith said we all learned to play this song on guitar and have all sung it thousands of times in a thousand different ways.
I like this version.
And Paul Simon, you are a treasure to all humanity. Thank God you were born.
Touching and beautiful, my favorite song by those two amazing writers performers
Her voice is amazing and unmistakable, but so is James Taylor's! Love them both! That harmony!!! ,😍
What soaring pure voice Alison Krauss has!
my first album, I shoveled alot of snow to buy, Bridge over Troubled water. I passionately and deliciously tasted every word on the album in my heart as it pored from my lips, singing along as my mind and youth danced. .
Paul Simon could not help but to bow his head in appreciation for such a beautiful tribute
I had the pleasure of seeing Paul Simon at Hyde park in London last year. Even well into his 70s he is still a great performer and perhaps even more importantly it’s clear that he is a genuinely warm and kind man not the least bit self indulgent in the fact he has helped shape the world we live in.
i was privileged years ago, to be invited to see Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch at the ShowBox in Seattle, it is a small venue and everyone there had front row seats.. I didn't know either of these amazing performers, and by the end of the night, i was in love.. There were cloggers just feet from us, it made us feel we were a part of the music. An amazing night i will never forget.
i am 53 and luv the sing - I also lived right off the NJ Turnpike at Grover Cleveland rest area and saw so many faces their that the song Homeward Bound - when they sing about the NJ Turnpike - gets me along with some of the bad storms and winters and Hurricane Sandy which devastated us - Paul is a native and we luv him
Gawd! 2 of my favorites of all time!!!! Isn't this great!
Alison Krauss is a bluegrass musician with James taylor together they sound divine please do more match made in heaven
All 3 are class ,super people
Beautiful Tribute
Hi how are you doing?
Alison is so very beautiful in so many ways.beautiful!
I've loved JT since I was 10yrs old n he never let me down .I will always love u JT💖
They are both a very humble man and great song writer composer....We LOVE YOU thank you to the great & beautiful songs
Love this guy. Have seen him in concert three times! A treasure and unparalleled songwriter.
I like the way she compliments his voice! Beautiful.
I waited until Allison would play her violin. 😭😭😭
Three of my favorites, Simon, Taylor, & Krauss!
WOW! Simply W-O-W! Her voices....
two of my all time favorites... they are the best
beautiful. thank +. superb rendition ! the air in my head is swirling
Having listened to this I am left with the distinct impression of how this was so written with ART in mind for his voice and all that he leant to it. As much as I love all these folks that are on the video it just seemed like a sad moment.
Nice little gem I found, thank you for the post
It was nice seeing Allison Krauss with her violin,even If she didn't play it.
I love how they trade off the lead.
These Kennedy Center Honors show are the best entertainment of the year.
Both iconic artists in their own right what an amazing collaboration