Paul Simon - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (from The Concert in Hyde Park)

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  • Paul Simon performing "Diamonds on the Soles Her Shoes" from The Concert in Hyde Park
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    Available for the first time ever, Paul Simon - The Concert in Hyde Park chronicles the legendary artist's historic concert at the 2012 Hard Rock Calling Festival with an epic career-spanning set including Simon's most enduring hits, fan favorites, and two Simon & Garfunkel classics.
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    Lyrics:
    (a-wa) O kodwa u zo-nge li-sa namhlange
    (a-wa a-wa) Si-bona kwenze ka kanjani
    (a-wa a-wa) Amanto mbazane ayeza
    She's a rich girl
    She don't try to hide it
    Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
    He's a poor boy
    Empty as a pocket
    Empty as a pocket with nothing to lose
    Sing Ta na na
    Ta na na na
    She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes
    She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes
    Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
    Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
    #PaulSimon #DiamondsOnTheSolesofHerShoes #LadySmith
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Комментарии • 1,6 тыс.

  • @donrexthehustler5346
    @donrexthehustler5346 9 месяцев назад +8

    I'm here in 2023 jamming the song as a Nigerian born in Nigeria
    Music is a universal language, any time I listens to this song it gives me goosebumps and nostalgic feelings.
    What a CLASSIC!

  • @mariodiplock3788
    @mariodiplock3788 3 года назад +218

    You can be anywhere in the world, but when you hear that base style, you’re know where the music is from. South African jazz is distinctive.

    • @debitolar3143
      @debitolar3143 2 года назад +7

      The Bass is Amazing! As are the other musicians.

    • @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901
      @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901 2 года назад +2

      What about d tootsies.

    • @neotlholoe4229
      @neotlholoe4229 11 месяцев назад +3

      And don't forget to mention that dance move of the Lady Smith Black Mambazo, very impressive.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Год назад +116

    It's the tightest most relaxed band on the planet

    • @tiffanyh1274
      @tiffanyh1274 Год назад +2

      So true. They make it look effortless. They’re all great.

    • @pkalnin1
      @pkalnin1 Год назад +3

      You defined genius perfectly here

    • @Andre-si6ls
      @Andre-si6ls 5 месяцев назад

      Unbelievable good, crazy! 😁

  • @dtrix102
    @dtrix102 2 года назад +273

    Watching this in 2022. That entire Graceland album is Paul Simon's masterpiece. What a treasure.

    • @1jackroo
      @1jackroo Год назад +3

      ❤❤ amazing xx

    • @AngelusNielson
      @AngelusNielson Год назад +6

      It's my favorite album of all time.

    • @janecammann1545
      @janecammann1545 Год назад +1

      Total treasure! Also watching and singing along November 2022!

    • @gogoyubari366
      @gogoyubari366 Год назад +2

      You got that right honey child.

    • @dougriske7818
      @dougriske7818 Год назад +2

      Dancing in 2023 to the tunes of Graceland. Contagiously Happy Music! Hats off and a deep bow to all those legends who gifted humanity with these exquisitely beautiful harmonies.

  • @sammyboiiify
    @sammyboiiify 4 года назад +459

    Much respect to the lost legends,
    R. I. P Dr Shabalala
    R. I. P Ray Chikapa Phiri
    R. I. P Bra Hugh
    Thank you Paul Simon for getting everyone together and create masterpieces like these. Respect to bass guitarist Bakithi Khumalo

    • @jazzartdesign
      @jazzartdesign 2 года назад +24

      RIP Vincent Nguini as well

    • @ralph9725
      @ralph9725 2 года назад +15

      Rip charlie watts

    • @elulugnie4250
      @elulugnie4250 2 года назад +19

      Don't forget Tau Ea Matsekha from Lesotho who provided the intro for The Boy in the Bubble.

    • @markmcallan973
      @markmcallan973 2 года назад +10

      Respect brother 🤟

    • @MlandoMvubu
      @MlandoMvubu 2 года назад +18

      The drummer, Mr Issac Mtshali "Bro Mnca", also passed on.

  • @colinross2339
    @colinross2339 4 года назад +134

    Woman at 0.09 seconds just knows she's in for a treat

  • @sabelontuli9300
    @sabelontuli9300 4 года назад +117

    I'm literally watching this for the first time. Wow it's crazy to see our south African artists being appreciated like this abroad, more than here at home even. Wow

    • @janmelantu7490
      @janmelantu7490 3 года назад +20

      Paul Simon collaborated with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many other South African artists to create the album Graceland, which showcased black South African music during the height of Apartheid. And, well, the music is really good.

    • @frankie7529
      @frankie7529 2 года назад +2

      @@janmelantu7490 I really has got the best out of their talents.

    • @helenpaterson7046
      @helenpaterson7046 3 месяца назад

      😂🎉

  • @michellebabine9851
    @michellebabine9851 3 года назад +183

    We lost my mom in 1994 in a car accident , this was her favorite song. An every time I play it , I swear I can feel her dancing in the kitchen and the warmth of her smile ..... God Bless you.

    • @lawrencesetsiba9866
      @lawrencesetsiba9866 3 года назад +4

      God rest her, the man I loved and literally adored Godfrey Setiba was so fond of this group, may rest in eternal peace your dearly loved by your family...

    • @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901
      @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901 2 года назад +4

      Mother..earth
      Father ...sky
      Both limitless yet they bless u
      Always.v cannot pay the price for the love.

    • @laurahanson3749
      @laurahanson3749 2 года назад +2

      Aww how lovely so comforting fir me right now Thank you x 💓💫⭐️

    • @concertvideojoe7936
      @concertvideojoe7936 2 года назад +2

      God bless you n your mom. My most fav dancing song. Makes one dance I wish she had gone w me to show and sit on first row. Me and a gf went. Everyone everyone sitting this song plays and I b darn if I sit I dance and spin and dance and kick I love this song people shout sit down I keep dancing gf says sit down I tell her get up and dance w me…wth…I am only one anywhere up close dancing… Paul sees me points yea he knows what I’m talking about… he saw me and timed his verse music w me. Your mom be thrilled. She got it. So do I and Paul. After show he purposely come to me as I walk out n he on stage point at me come to me and shake my hand. My most fav song. Just a happy dance song. Sorry mom gone physically. So glad your mom love and dance to this song and life. God bless

    • @paracleteconsult8677
      @paracleteconsult8677 Год назад

      Bless up Mama Lawrence.

  • @AlecCosing
    @AlecCosing 6 месяцев назад +64

    Who is here in 2023 appreciating this classic?

  • @HopeMkunte
    @HopeMkunte 2 года назад +12

    This music belongs in a pharmacy because oh Lord it brings healing to souls.

  • @RoseMaryNjiru
    @RoseMaryNjiru 2 года назад +194

    After all these years, this 80's song never runs old to me....listened to it as a child, still listening to it now...2022 😊😍😍🇰🇪

    • @ekiaam59
      @ekiaam59 2 года назад +4

      me to from Holland Europe

    • @wattienewton5447
      @wattienewton5447 2 года назад +4

      Yes for sure the greatest song's
      The best forever from NewZealand

    • @jimmyyoung4187
      @jimmyyoung4187 Год назад +5

      Listening in July 2022 & from when I first heard this song back in the 80's, it seems to get better with age.
      Like a very fine wine.

    • @5bellaboo
      @5bellaboo Год назад +2

      Listened to it when my kids were “kids”. Music never dies!!

    • @jaderunes
      @jaderunes Год назад

      Dude...wha? The first time I heard this was on SNL or Stephen Colbert or something. Like, when Obama was still president or something? I've been deprived!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LenoxMhlanga
    @LenoxMhlanga 3 года назад +175

    Iconic line up with Bakithi Khumalo on bass, Isaac Mnca Mtshali on drums, Ray Phiri on guitar, Hugh Masekela on Flugelhorn and a host of other greats!

    • @collinsnoel6153
      @collinsnoel6153 2 года назад +3

      They are amazing souls I tell you

    • @evannicholls4784
      @evannicholls4784 2 года назад +1

      Onya big fella

    • @debitolar3143
      @debitolar3143 2 года назад +3

      Thank You for this information 🙂

    • @makungumahawane7066
      @makungumahawane7066 2 года назад +8

      Ray Chikapa Phiri on guitar

    • @adamskushi9949
      @adamskushi9949 Год назад +1

      I had to go watch the Graceland Harare concert again, and realized same guys who featured on instruments then, are still the ones playing instruments in this concert. Quite impressive

  • @titusbomber3270
    @titusbomber3270 5 лет назад +499

    THIS RIGHT HERE BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, UNITY , TOGETHERNESS, AND HARMONY IN MUSIC , WHY CANT LIFE JUST BE LIKE THIS

    • @ladybirdmclean0987
      @ladybirdmclean0987 4 года назад +24

      LOVE..why do you and I cry when we hear this song? Because it fills us with a sense of HOPE.
      ...WHY CAN'T LIFE BE JUST LIKE THIS? Not everyone can afford Diamonds...But being able to stand side by side with people from different nations and sing and dance together I pray for ANOTHER day ...I cry PEACE

    • @peggydeffley2194
      @peggydeffley2194 4 года назад +15

      Titus Bomber , look at their faces, that massive crowd. No one wants to hurt anyone, they are all so happy to be there, to be in this great, great music. What a great gift to the world, music like this! Thank you, Mr. Simon.

    • @aasbjrnpalshaugen5179
      @aasbjrnpalshaugen5179 4 года назад +10

      @@ladybirdmclean0987 Yes, wht can't it.........Attend the concert in Hyde Park - a memory of a lifetime

    • @ladybirdmclean0987
      @ladybirdmclean0987 4 года назад +5

      ​@@aasbjrnpalshaugen5179 Blessed

    • @amandalyons1719
      @amandalyons1719 4 года назад +1

      When we get rid of the globelists we'll have a ball 😊 Queen E rules the cool she wants rid of them as well 😂😂 Trump 2020 America

  • @kaiuluitova6369
    @kaiuluitova6369 4 года назад +169

    Rip Ray Phiri lead guitarists and black mambazo founder and lead singer Dr Joseph Shabalala..
    Thnx for the memories 😍♥️

    • @PeerHond69
      @PeerHond69 4 года назад +3

      rip

    • @rayleon7938
      @rayleon7938 3 года назад +2

      Oh nooo... Ray Phiri passed away? That's reslly sad. He was in the original African concert.

    • @ernestzwane6270
      @ernestzwane6270 3 года назад +1

      Evergreen

    • @MlandoMvubu
      @MlandoMvubu 2 года назад +2

      Lead Drummer also passed away last year, Mnca Mtshali

    • @aregaali3587
      @aregaali3587 2 года назад +1

      @@MlandoMvubu Yes, sad. May he Rest In Peace.

  • @jimharris5734
    @jimharris5734 4 года назад +107

    RIP Joseph Shabalala, I feel incredibly lucky I was able to see you perform at this show

    • @zenzohlaseka4720
      @zenzohlaseka4720 4 года назад +4

      RIP Joseph Mshengu Tshabalala, what a legend great performer.

    • @Fsixnow
      @Fsixnow 4 года назад

      @@zenzohlaseka4720 Was
      I feel so lucky to have seen him. He brought so much light.

    • @nicholassmith4665
      @nicholassmith4665 4 года назад

      Ditto

  • @Peacecore09
    @Peacecore09 2 года назад +98

    If this doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will. Love it! 🙌

    • @brmbkl
      @brmbkl Год назад +2

      I get what you're saying, but for me, the beauty and happiness of the performers is so overwhelming, it brings tears.

    • @wimcrama7047
      @wimcrama7047 Год назад

      ​@@brmbkl hy

  • @kakomabuchi5036
    @kakomabuchi5036 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you guys. I saw all your comments from 2021. Still jamming to this classic as we close 2023. My condolences to everyone that has lost loved ones. ❤.

  • @dougstrickland6545
    @dougstrickland6545 5 месяцев назад +18

    Paul Simon has brought us soooo much wonderful, and, forever music! Paul, thank you for everything you've given us and future generations!

  • @kakomabuchi5036
    @kakomabuchi5036 3 года назад +947

    Who is here 2021 appreciating the great music.

  • @svenmarkert6368
    @svenmarkert6368 2 года назад +34

    In case anyone else is looking for more information about the male vocal choir featured here, they're called "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" from South Africa, founded by Joseph Shabalala in 1960. As he is still leading the choir in this video, he has since passed away in 2020 at age 79. The only founding member still left in the group is Albert Mazibuko, the second man from the left. He was 64 at the time this video was shot in 2012.

    • @f.wiltshire5962
      @f.wiltshire5962 11 месяцев назад

      A mate of mines dad painted some album covers for them

    • @user-lc9ke6zr6p
      @user-lc9ke6zr6p 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for giving brief history I do appreciate

    • @arminitter2668
      @arminitter2668 5 месяцев назад

      Toll ❤danke für die schöne aber auch traurige Info..😢..aber das ist die geschichte und der Lauf des Lebens..

  • @michaelappiah3938
    @michaelappiah3938 4 года назад +286

    That bass guitarist is going to heaven

    • @phtooey
      @phtooey 4 года назад +13

      he's going to live forever!

    • @MrHadluve
      @MrHadluve 4 года назад +12

      My GoodNesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

    • @thewarclawshow
      @thewarclawshow 3 года назад +27

      Bakithi Kumalo, living legend right there

    • @djmakedzana9917
      @djmakedzana9917 3 года назад +13

      Wow Ray Phiri was enjoying the lead guitar . RIP Stimela

    • @hux2000
      @hux2000 3 года назад +5

      I hardly even saw the bass player - he was in the background and never seemed especially overjoyed. Did you maybe mean the guy with the gold guitar? (Not a bass.)

  • @roseopoku6026
    @roseopoku6026 Год назад +6

    I'm still here in 2023... appreciating Great Music, love you Paul....!!!!🥰😍😍🥲😋😋😋😍😍😍😋😋😋😋😇😇😘😘🤩😘😘😘🥰

  • @samirnaji5257
    @samirnaji5257 2 года назад +2

    Corona is going but we are luky thiri's liké Paul Simone make us happy.

  • @buitenwesten8444
    @buitenwesten8444 2 года назад +26

    The argument that Paul Simon was exploiting African culture was a
    precursor to the "Woke-movement". What was intended to bond and unite
    was taken by negative people who only could see their own point of view.
    I see so much love in this video, it's breathtaking!

    • @haleyrichardson8818
      @haleyrichardson8818 2 года назад +6

      He wasn't exploiting African culture, he was embracing it 💗

    • @royfowkes
      @royfowkes 2 года назад +4

      That very spirit of criticism, jealousy & negativity you have nailed it right there - thank you!

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 2 года назад

      NIGERIAN princes are jealous.

    • @timtibbitts1017
      @timtibbitts1017 4 месяца назад

      “Wokeness” is a false, undefinable pseudo-concept dreamed up by MAGA right-wingers who need an object of hate to rally around, and feel righteous about.

  • @mrstambourinegirl397
    @mrstambourinegirl397 2 года назад +7

    the woman at 11seconds represents all of us when we hear this song!

    • @charlierich9840
      @charlierich9840 3 месяца назад +1

      I saw that too. Great comment and God bless.

  • @roro-on-1463
    @roro-on-1463 Год назад +8

    Growing up in Ghana this song played in our house everyday, it’s weird sitting in my house in the US listening to this song and finally realizing it was a Paul Simon song all along.

  • @marchurlbert586
    @marchurlbert586 3 года назад +133

    How do African guitarists manage to make that wonderful ringing sound from their guitars? Love it!! I'm so grateful for paul Simon for bringing these wonderful musicians into the limelight!!!

  • @loreleimorphee5162
    @loreleimorphee5162 4 года назад +25

    RIP Joseph Shabalala. The most beautiful and powerful voice of South Africa. His son took over of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

    • @josephtravers2002
      @josephtravers2002 4 года назад +1

      Such an amazing voice. I had the pleasure of hearing him perform live. Captivating.

    • @loreleimorphee5162
      @loreleimorphee5162 4 года назад +1

      @@josephtravers2002 fantastican you are lucky, I have been living in South africa for so many years, I've never had the chance to see him perform. Respect.

  • @kitkat97284
    @kitkat97284 7 лет назад +459

    incredible how this song and these performers still hold up after all these years! it's a pretty good testament to their talent

  • @Maxx102
    @Maxx102 4 года назад +10

    I just want to pass on my condolences to Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the family of Mr. Joseph Shabalala who passed away on February 11th, 2020. Thank you Mr. Shabalala for your music that we were so fortunate to hear.

  • @bangcartoons2477
    @bangcartoons2477 12 дней назад +1

    the closest i think i ever got to a true transcendent experience at a concert was seeing Paul on the Graceland Tour at Meriwether Post Pavilion in Maryland. Ladysmith Black Mombazo were mesmerizing, Hugh Masakela and Miriam Mikeba sounded like heaven on Earth.
    I felt lucky to be there. I've never forgotten the feeling of love and togetherness in that crowd.

  • @Guitarista1992
    @Guitarista1992 3 года назад +134

    What tasteful, smooth bass playing by Bakithi Kumalo! Such a legendary bassline! ❤️

  • @ruthierochford7666
    @ruthierochford7666 5 лет назад +120

    Graceland was Paul's Masterpiece. He is in charge, an unwavering perfectionist in his lyrics and his percussion. All arrangements by Paul Simon as well. He is a master of his craft.

    • @nathanrelles2503
      @nathanrelles2503 4 года назад +11

      My understanding is that late great guitarist Ray Phiri was the musical director and did the arranging for the South African musicians.

    • @karaninamunyu6072
      @karaninamunyu6072 4 года назад +13

      Ruthie....This sound here is totally African. You can't take away all that beauty in the composition and pretend as if it's P Simon who put up all that single handedly

    • @victoriasedafia170
      @victoriasedafia170 3 года назад +1

      U guys r good

    • @jazzartdesign
      @jazzartdesign 2 года назад +3

      @@nathanrelles2503 They worked together on it. Paul has talked about how he would give Ray an idea and Ray would take it and improve it and blow his mind.

    • @megavega4
      @megavega4 2 года назад +4

      @@karaninamunyu6072 1000000% African. Taking nothing away from the mastery of Paul's lyrics and melodies. But the Mbaqanga and other rhythms would never be present without Ray, Bakithi and the others.

  • @pascaltienga5115
    @pascaltienga5115 5 лет назад +93

    Respect to this bassist.

    • @Zlatan246
      @Zlatan246 5 лет назад +15

      His name's Bakithi kumalo

    • @TMthe33rd
      @TMthe33rd 4 года назад +3

      @@Zlatan246 thanks man

    • @barbarabauciak5336
      @barbarabauciak5336 Год назад +2

      Ilekroć Ich słyszę, zawsze wracam pamięcią do mojego śp. Rysieńka. ❤️

  • @mikeellis4345
    @mikeellis4345 3 месяца назад +2

    Ahh yes!! The great old days when people could attend a live concert such as this!

  • @JellyBean-jb7em
    @JellyBean-jb7em 8 месяцев назад +5

    I love how Paul decides to add in 8 bars and cue the acappella group for choreographic presentation at 3:20. What a wise and inspired performance decision! 🤩

  • @reubenj.cogburn8546
    @reubenj.cogburn8546 3 года назад +5

    Will life ever be this fun, ever again?
    Is this already, nostalgia?
    God help us.

  • @ellenclerk5874
    @ellenclerk5874 4 года назад +31

    this is what I call music not the nonsense crab we have been hearing lately

  • @moleteramatla6406
    @moleteramatla6406 3 года назад +4

    Africa will always love Paul Simon, what a great concert. The concert is full life, no race card played, we are all brothers and sisters enjoying the universal language which is music.

  • @zzismu
    @zzismu Месяц назад +5

    The best Album ever made

  • @beefy142
    @beefy142 5 лет назад +97

    I think this is as close to heaven as you can get on earth.
    I imagine that when my time comes and you enter the kingdom, people of all colors are singing and dancing in abundant joy to incredible music.

    • @eugenedewet1157
      @eugenedewet1157 4 года назад +2

      TOTALLY AGREE

    • @yasminesimpson4235
      @yasminesimpson4235 4 года назад +4

      Now that would be such. Welcome
      These Beautiful People Rhythm run through there blood
      Music to feed the soul .
      You cannot help smile along with these wonderful people
      And The Timeless Paul Simon ♥️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @aregaali3587
      @aregaali3587 4 года назад +1

      Amen!

    • @geraldgideon360
      @geraldgideon360 3 года назад +1

      Thank you...God bless you sir. I’m crying right now cos I can’t help it.

  • @nighthiker2709
    @nighthiker2709 7 лет назад +161

    What can be said....THANK YOU GOD FOR PAUL SIMON!!!!!

  • @luvtheceltics
    @luvtheceltics 3 дня назад

    The genius of Paul Simon and one of the great collaborations of all time.

  • @patriciarussell6683
    @patriciarussell6683 Год назад +16

    As someone else said: Graceland is an absolute TREASURE and I love this song. I always have to dance gleefully to it.

    • @davidmoore2325
      @davidmoore2325 Год назад

      Hello dear,how are you doing?

    • @PaulSimonpvt-fc
      @PaulSimonpvt-fc Год назад

      Hey 👋there
      Are you also one of my music entertainment fans out there?

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Год назад

      ​@@davidmoore2325ciao david! 🙋‍♀️😘💘🍀

  • @michealbiznet1395
    @michealbiznet1395 4 года назад +39

    I can’t believe I didn’t travel all the way to be part of this live.
    What a remake of the pre-democratic version. Awesome!!!! Please South Africa say no to racism and xenophobia.

  • @cwburns32
    @cwburns32 4 года назад +8

    RIP to the 222 poor souls who have no idea what good music is

  • @SamuelEMPowell131
    @SamuelEMPowell131 Год назад +18

    Paul Simon's music is the definition of timeless and this performance is crazy good! My music producer friend introduced me to the Paul Simon when we were 16 and I've been hooked ever since, Such good memories hanging out in his basement blasting Paul Simon. I wanna throw my friend some love as we've been through a lot together try searching Lonely Gimmick - Beaches, it's his latest single and it gives me Paul Simon vibes, I'm honestly so impressed with it, its one of those songs that makes you happy when you listen to it

  • @CraigMinds
    @CraigMinds Месяц назад +2

    This song makes me so happy! Serious I smile from start to finish.. Smiling right now!

  • @braawake
    @braawake 7 лет назад +171

    Sounds of Africaaaaa...... Music never dies and a great sound forever remains in the heart of people. I can't stop dancing.

    • @caspermakondo711
      @caspermakondo711 4 года назад +1

      braa Ray phiri on lead guitar remind our own stiger solar in botswana.i wish one-day Paul Simon can invite him

    • @willstorm8331
      @willstorm8331 4 года назад +1

      Give you heart wings and don't stop ......... ever.

    • @omermiranda3466
      @omermiranda3466 4 года назад +1

      noooo...nunca muere....menos la musica africana!

    • @christienelson1437
      @christienelson1437 3 года назад +1

      QUAMI ACHEAMPONG True it moves your Soul!❤️🌅💕

  • @Paisley194
    @Paisley194 7 лет назад +233

    what a killer bassline

    • @BluePiano7
      @BluePiano7 6 лет назад +13

      So many of his songs have great basslines (Call Me Al, Late in the Evening etc.) When people say that Paul Simon is a great song writer they're probably mostly thinking about his lyrics, but he's a very underrated composer in terms of his music. No one else has incorporated so many different genres and musical styles (African, Brazilian, Latin, Cajun, reggae, jazz, gospel etc.) while always remaining true to themselves.

    • @jakejohansen1889
      @jakejohansen1889 5 лет назад +3

      Right on bluepiano... Paul Simon is a master composer of music in many styles while maintaining originality. Jerry Garcia is another master of many genres while not sounding derivative of everything else. Garcia played folk, bluegrass, blues, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, and more while maintaining his ethos of always improvising musically & never playing a song the same way. Jerry Garcia & Paul Simon are my two favorite artists to come out of the 60's. Their musical legacies will still be appreciated many generations from now.

    • @ferdijunifoums6538
      @ferdijunifoums6538 5 лет назад +5

      Vincent Nguini (a Cameroonian) was the bass player...rip

    • @Zlatan246
      @Zlatan246 5 лет назад +17

      @@ferdijunifoums6538 Actually it's Bakithi Kumalo from South Africa

    • @Augfordpdoggie
      @Augfordpdoggie 5 лет назад +7

      @@ferdijunifoums6538 vincent nguini is the other guitarist, bakhiti kumhalo is the bassist

  • @marcio5863
    @marcio5863 2 года назад +3

    With this record, Simon influenced the liberation of South Africa

  • @larshansen2340
    @larshansen2340 3 года назад +47

    Goosebumbs, tears in my eyes. Thanks for all Mr. Simon 🙂

  • @henry1974villa
    @henry1974villa 5 лет назад +44

    We missed the original 1987 Graceland gig in Harare by a week, so getting to see the Hyde park gig was like a dream. Ladysmith stole the show again... Just pure raw magic. I wept.

    • @xfurryfriendx
      @xfurryfriendx 4 года назад +3

      I saw the concert on TV in 87 while I was in Texas. I had the chance to see Paul Simon a few times when back in Germany. And the great Miriam Makeba ❤

  • @olufemilonge796
    @olufemilonge796 3 года назад +29

    Such discipline, such beautiful harmonies. What would my life be without music.

    • @lindaguthrie2566
      @lindaguthrie2566 3 года назад +1

      I know the feeling! I could live without music...but wouldn't want too

  • @brendonpizzati20
    @brendonpizzati20 3 года назад +15

    Extraordinary. I was privileged to see Paul Simon in concert in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
    I remember feeling the full range of my emotions. The man and his music brought me to tears of joy.
    I believe the Paul Simon Canon will still be relevant for generations.

  • @FinarfinNoldorin
    @FinarfinNoldorin 2 года назад +16

    Have Covid, and slept all day..woke up and listened to all of your beautiful talents..feel MUCH better. It is amazing how your music can heal the soul. Thank you, Paul..all of you.. for your wonderful concert. I have "Diamonds on my Shoes" now, and am up dancing. :)

    • @voscowbinder9458
      @voscowbinder9458 2 года назад +1

      Have Covid listening to the jam

    • @FinarfinNoldorin
      @FinarfinNoldorin 2 года назад +1

      @@voscowbinder9458 I know what you mean, Voscow...that is all I have the energy to do is listen to some good tunes. lol...get better soon :)

    • @derekbuckler9888
      @derekbuckler9888 Год назад +1

      Been there fin, me and my mother both had COVID several months ago. My mother almost didn't make it, didn't think I would a few times either. And your right, both sound waves, and music, do heal. Btw go look up healing music on RUclips here, most, if not all of it, work. Especially for fighting bacterial, and fungal infections of every kind. Hope all is well now, God bless, and take care

  • @yanyantaupa8863
    @yanyantaupa8863 7 лет назад +169

    his music is timeless, one of the best song writers of all time. hope you dont grow older 😉

    • @patsavage1245
      @patsavage1245 3 года назад +1

      The man is a composer of music.

    • @nikitaglushkov8473
      @nikitaglushkov8473 3 года назад +1

      @@patsavage1245 He's one of the greatest songwriters and lyricists of the last century.

  • @CHWEESE69
    @CHWEESE69 9 месяцев назад +3

    Paul Simon. Genius.

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Год назад +2

    It. Means, Women stop hiding how brilliant and brave and caring people beautiful you are. J. Xxxxxxxx 💖❤️🦊

  • @247tonytipon
    @247tonytipon Год назад +22

    This was extremely nostalgic 😍 I remember watching the Graceland concert repeatedly with my late father way back when. This particular brought back loads of memories. Thank you Paul for gathering this great souls and creating this evergreen masterpiece. Loads of love from pH Nigeria 💚💛♥️💝💝❤️♥️💛💚💛💚♥️💚💛

    • @osonduprecious9702
      @osonduprecious9702 Год назад +3

      Same here
      How this song got to Nigeria I still don’t know in the early 2000’s

  • @OhSnapItsAbi
    @OhSnapItsAbi 5 лет назад +80

    this literally makes me so happy, and all their voices are still as pure as they were when graceland was first released, love it, love love love it

    • @aboawladi1912
      @aboawladi1912 2 года назад

      A love you azil le bruiteur vocal akindouch abdallah code secret professionnel allah zeprexa abilify 28 12 1970 ❤yttggf

  • @jabjones2165
    @jabjones2165 4 года назад +26

    Like the way he interacts with other cultures to make good music.

  • @wproct11
    @wproct11 4 года назад +44

    I never get tired of this!! Absolutely a classic.

  • @jeannjala609
    @jeannjala609 Год назад +1

    That time we didn't have aTV set in our home so we would go and watch from our neighbour ..they had a video cassette for Paul Simon and black mambazo. Those good old days 🥰🥰

  • @northpants
    @northpants 8 месяцев назад +4

    Magnificent

  • @galengakane6612
    @galengakane6612 4 года назад +5

    To know one of Botswana's legendary guitarists,
    Blackie Selolwane was strumming his guitar here makes me proud to be from a SADC member state. Guy we are big

  • @henrymkandla.
    @henrymkandla. 4 месяца назад +1

    Whose watching in 2024 4th of Feb. I've watched this video religiously for the past 4 years. Still my all time favorite

  • @finnmcginn9931
    @finnmcginn9931 11 месяцев назад +2

    The man sure knows how to pick a band.

  • @merlecooper1850
    @merlecooper1850 2 года назад +35

    Love Paul Simon, He is simply Fantastic. 👌

  • @1946nimrod
    @1946nimrod 4 года назад +70

    While Bakithi Kumalo, the finest bass player on the planet, stands quietly at the back making magic......

    • @omermiranda3466
      @omermiranda3466 4 года назад +3

      y por eso kumalo es fundamental....grande Bakithi!!!

    • @adsteedley
      @adsteedley 4 года назад +6

      and Hugh Masekela, and Ray Phiri, amazing - all artists in the original concert.

    • @seandoyle2983
      @seandoyle2983 2 года назад +3

      So true.

    • @debitolar3143
      @debitolar3143 2 года назад +3

      It is like a Magical Bass🙂

    • @robertluke9955
      @robertluke9955 2 года назад

      There is Ugandan Sammy Kasule plays the bass guitar as well. Same class.

  • @stuartshackell5254
    @stuartshackell5254 Год назад +2

    As empty as a pocket with nothing to lose. A little gem (intended) tossed into this masterpiece.

  • @christineconrad4269
    @christineconrad4269 5 лет назад +46

    love this guy has remained true to his friends and they to him after all these years, love the soundz

    • @jnurse6989
      @jnurse6989 3 года назад +1

      What a pure heart and clean spirit. Love is the glue. Honor to PS. He found Ancestral Favors. Blessings on them all.
      Ma'at

    • @kofid10
      @kofid10 3 года назад +1

      Good music never dies, well done to the entire crew.

  • @jamesbadham9665
    @jamesbadham9665 3 года назад +8

    It still blows my mind that someone can have the creative juice to manifest this kind of thing. Formidable!

  • @jameswright7189
    @jameswright7189 Год назад +1

    Imagine being liquid enough to be able to hire this band and all of its marvelous charms, to have them flown in to perform for you and 30 of your best friends, and then flown away. I'll bet that, or a reasonable facsimile, actually happened. Just wow the appeal of this man's music and the presentation of it. Such Presence...

  • @MarioPerez-xy4ti
    @MarioPerez-xy4ti Месяц назад +2

    I saw them in Central Park NYC Simon and Garfunkel it was awesome

  • @gcinethenisamuel9929
    @gcinethenisamuel9929 3 года назад +3

    Thank you Mr Paul Simon to put our African music into world map.It has never been underrated.

  • @jamescox2931
    @jamescox2931 6 лет назад +21

    I dont think words can say how much this and the rest of paul simons music means to me

  • @alebri5652
    @alebri5652 Год назад +1

    A Concert in Italy, in1991!!!!!! I was there!!!!! Beautyful. I always remember 😍

  • @larrylaye9276
    @larrylaye9276 2 года назад +2

    The African people in general ....beautiful people. The joy of life they show..... Though they endure strife ... So beautiful. Paul,ThankYou for incorporating them into your music. Art to the nth degree . Beautiful.

  • @dynjarren8355
    @dynjarren8355 Год назад +3

    This song shouldn’t work and yet it does in a pop context! Brilliant how Simon brought this music to the publics attention. Wonderful when they find the right notes it rings out like a Bell! Thanks!

  • @rasputin4u1
    @rasputin4u1 6 лет назад +18

    Paul Simon is Gods gift to mankind

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
    @melaniamonicacraciun9900 7 месяцев назад

    Let only music rule the world fans & let it sound just this good, hang on be strong Maestro Paul, let's ask everybody sing along and forget war disputes, when every war is over, survivors must get along on top of ruins, start to sing and enjoy the joy of life, let's skip war hostilities and start to paaaarty right away, you are such a huge inspiration for everybody, never stop believe in ❤

  • @valeriefields7902
    @valeriefields7902 2 года назад +2

    Lady Smith Black Mambasa!! Impossible to get tired of them!!

  • @ellenblack286
    @ellenblack286 2 года назад +6

    One of the best songs from one of the best albums EVER

  • @alwynturner7735
    @alwynturner7735 2 года назад +48

    2021 and the sheer magic of the song and beat vibrates through the being of ones soul. Paul Simon and his band is and will be respected for all time !!

  • @kevinoconnor6398
    @kevinoconnor6398 2 года назад +2

    I am a Brit, who coaches Uganda's top female sprinter. This is our theme tune, "She's Got Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes". How true Shida Leni, National Record Holder for the 400m and 200m.

  • @DaniloDamjanovic-ed3qe
    @DaniloDamjanovic-ed3qe 16 дней назад +1

    PAUL SIMON,TRULY LEGEND.

  • @Tiberius291
    @Tiberius291 3 года назад +7

    I like the entire song especially that bass. 💍 💎

  • @andrewmiti584
    @andrewmiti584 Год назад +3

    Take me back to my child hood ... Beautiful music

  • @alexoh9671
    @alexoh9671 2 года назад +2

    Who can hate this? Absolutely beautiful song

  • @margaritaresta6390
    @margaritaresta6390 2 года назад

    Perhaphs in the deeper of Mediterranean Sea are resting many talents Africans like this musicians are . How many refugees crying help in those boats. God save Africa!

  • @johncodee9175
    @johncodee9175 5 лет назад +31

    What a talent of an ensemble!!
    Only discovered this album 32 years after its release and what a gem it is! I heard 'You Can Call Me Al' on the radio over the years and loved it and the accompanying video, but 'Graceland' the album is an escape; an escape from the dire pop music dominating the air waves today!

    • @mrjasondylan
      @mrjasondylan 4 года назад +1

      Seen the Graceland tour here in the UK back in the 80s unbelievable show.

    • @peterludek
      @peterludek 2 года назад

      @@mrjasondylan me too .saw paul simon and the others when they were on uk graceland tour.needless to say it was incredible

  • @ibrahimconteh3910
    @ibrahimconteh3910 4 года назад +22

    Wow! this performance is superb. I can't stop listening to any version of this song.
    Listening right here in 2019 from Sierra Leone
    .

    • @owendureke5148
      @owendureke5148 4 года назад +3

      I am listening to his music in Ireland. Have a good life Ibrahim. God bless you.

    • @ibrahimconteh3910
      @ibrahimconteh3910 4 года назад +3

      @@owendureke5148 Yeah Owen, thanks and God bless you too. Sound too good

  • @poltallach
    @poltallach 2 месяца назад

    I have attended many concerts in my life but the Graceland concert is on top of my list. My boyfriend at the time surprised me with tickets and told me that he loved me that night, for the first time. It has been many years, yet my ex and I keep in touch and we reminisce about this beyond wonderful night at Maple Leaf Gardens.

  • @spiderfox7810
    @spiderfox7810 2 года назад +1

    Seeing so much South African legends sharing the stage fills my heart fr

  • @rondakroth3199
    @rondakroth3199 Год назад +4

    Paul is wonderful for bringing great talent to the rest of the world!

  • @essowilfriedakpes6511
    @essowilfriedakpes6511 5 лет назад +19

    God bless you shabalala and simon for that big song in God we trust forever

  • @SkumBagHarry
    @SkumBagHarry 2 года назад

    I’m 26 and I grew up listening to Paul Simon. My grandfather just died this week and he loved him too. Rip pawpaw. Ty Paul Simon

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Год назад +1

    Paul Simon took on every music director and kicked their arse. Politicians? My. Eye. We love this.. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🦊

  • @estheblessed81
    @estheblessed81 3 года назад +10

    I was there! What a pleasure to see these guys live!