A love that! “Face melting harmonies.” In the 90’s Paul Simon did a retrospective of his work in the forum above Madison Square Garden and many people he worked with in the past were there: Dixie Hummingbirds, Phoebe Snow, Ladysmith and Art Garfunkel performed.
Such a great song! Paul Simon is such a great singer songwriter. After his success with Simon & Garfunkel in the 60's, Paul Simon went solo in 1970. He has a huge library of songs such as "Mother & Child Reunion", "Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "Still Crazy After All These Years", "Gone At Last", "My Little Town", "Kodachrome", "The Boy In The Bubble" etc.
Hello and love from Ontario, Canada Sara! A dear friend of mine - Howard Carroll - performed on that song. He was the guitar player and baritone vocalist in a gospel band called The Dixie Hummingbirds. The Hummingbirds are singing the "face-melting" gospel background vocals in this song . Brother Howard passed away in October 2017 in a Philadelphia hospital. He was 92 years old. He was my mentor and an absolute genius. If you get the chance, there are a few videos of The Hummingbirds on TH-cam. Howard is the big man holding the guitar ;)
Very catchy indeed, Sarah..Number 1 in less than a month after it's release and stayed in the top 40 for almost 5 months afterwards..It's one of those crossover songs that's likeable by everyone: Backwoods bayou folk, country music lovers, kid rockers and church people alike.Props to the Dixie Hummingbirds for the back-up vocals and to you for picking such a killer number!
Paul Simon knew what good music is.....and this is it. A little up beat gospel? Sure. Why not. He and Peter Gabriel liked to promote 'world-beat music'. So they heard a lot of great music to borrow from.
When my son was 6 i use to sing this song to him, all of it. Id get down on my knees and start singing 🎶 ✨️ my boy you are loved strong and hard like a rock. Today hes 44 and he still remembers it. Love to my son Daniel ❤❤
Many years ago when my son was very rebellious~ I said "one of these days ~you're gonna realize just how cool your Mama Is ~and then I sang that song To Him ~ is 54 Now ~ long story there ~ love this song ! Very Special to me ♥️Awe ! Couldn't get through Life 🗝With Out Music 😊
Some songs just take you back. This is one of them. Rhymin' Simon
Always love this song it's a sing along
Amazing, singer and songwriter! There’s somethings always have meaning! This is how I love my son. Like a rock!
Oh this is one of my favorite by Paul Simon
A love that! “Face melting harmonies.” In the 90’s Paul Simon did a retrospective of his work in the forum above Madison Square Garden and many people he worked with in the past were there: Dixie Hummingbirds, Phoebe Snow, Ladysmith and Art Garfunkel performed.
Such a great song! Paul Simon is such a great singer songwriter. After his success with Simon & Garfunkel in the 60's, Paul Simon went solo in 1970. He has a huge library of songs such as "Mother & Child Reunion", "Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "Still Crazy After All These Years", "Gone At Last", "My Little Town", "Kodachrome", "The Boy In The Bubble" etc.
And I can sing most of them from memory. 😊❤
I know them all by heart too ❤
This is just a song that just makes you smile . I was in high school then . It made me smile watching you enjoy it.
That's the Carolina gospel of The Dixie Hummingbirds. He wrote it with them in mind. Classic!
Hello and love from Ontario, Canada Sara! A dear friend of mine - Howard Carroll - performed on that song. He was the guitar player and baritone vocalist in a gospel band called The Dixie Hummingbirds. The Hummingbirds are singing the "face-melting" gospel background vocals in this song . Brother Howard passed away in October 2017 in a Philadelphia hospital. He was 92 years old. He was my mentor and an absolute genius.
If you get the chance, there are a few videos of The Hummingbirds on TH-cam. Howard is the big man holding the guitar ;)
Very catchy indeed, Sarah..Number 1 in less than a month after it's release and stayed in the top 40 for almost 5 months afterwards..It's one of those crossover songs that's likeable by everyone: Backwoods bayou folk, country music lovers, kid rockers and church people alike.Props to the Dixie Hummingbirds for the back-up vocals and to you for picking such a killer number!
Check out Paul's duet with Phoebe Snow called "Gone at Last." It's another gospel-flavored hit of his from the early '70s. Wonderful.
Paul Simon with the Dixie Hummingbirds.
Could you ever imagine life without music?
Oh how I love this song and your beautiful reaction, I hope Paul Simon watches you🥰😇
Excellent 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Paul's so awesome 😊
"St. Judy's Comet" - a terrific lyrical ode to a son...
Thank you for making me remember this song Sarah Dangler
I love how impossible it is to not sing along with this.
You got the groove. Simon used these voices later on
Koda-chrome is another classic I'm betting you would enjoy. Wonderful reaction. 🌹👍
Check out Hearts and Bones. Incredibly beautiful song about his break up with Carrie Fisher (aka Princess Leia)
His "Mother & Child Reunion", is another terrific song.
He was very devoted to his mom.
Paul Simon with the Dixie Hummingbirds
Was that the Jordanaires in the background? They worked with Elvis?
It was The Dixie Hummingbirds.
@@MrMondo-xf2ji Way to help out, Thank you:)
Paul Simon knew what good music is.....and this is it. A little up beat gospel? Sure. Why not. He and Peter Gabriel liked to promote 'world-beat music'. So they heard a lot of great music to borrow from.
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Mr Simon sold his soul to the devil
When my son was 6 i use to sing this song to him, all of it. Id get down on my knees and start singing 🎶 ✨️ my boy you are loved strong and hard like a rock. Today hes 44 and he still remembers it. Love to my son Daniel ❤❤
Check out Cat Steven's ( Father and Son ) and ( Wild World ) you will ❤them..
Many years ago when my son was very rebellious~ I said "one of these days ~you're gonna realize just how cool your Mama Is ~and then I sang that song To Him ~ is 54 Now ~ long story there ~ love this song ! Very Special to me ♥️Awe ! Couldn't get through Life 🗝With Out Music
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Now you are going old school girl!!! Sang every one of those words from all those years ago. Bless you child!
The Dixie Hummingbirds are the background singers. Awesome❤
Jewish soul. Fabulous.
Reminds me of Marc Cohen's, "Tell me, are you a Christian, child?
Ma'am, I am tonight".
Fantastic song! 😅 Nice to see you enjoy it! 😅
Thanks 😆
I love the way you feel this so. I also cannot stay still. It is beautiful
The Dixie Hummingbirds
You're such a cutie. Thanks for being so sweet 🎉
♥