Paul Simon - 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (Official Audio)
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2013
- "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon
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Chorus:
You just slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan
You don't need to be coy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Hop on the bus, Gus
You don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee
And get yourself free
Ooh, slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan
You don't need to be coy, Roy
Just listen to me
Hop on the bus, Gus
You don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee
And get yourself free 
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STEVE GADD....iconic drum groove. This is a legendary song in the drumming community.
I woke this morning with this song in my head. Decided to find and play it. I'm 71yrs now and this was a favorite of mine in my youth .
I did the same. My dad listened to it when I was a child. I haven't heard the song in years, but woke up with it stuck in my head this morning.
69…here
72 here . Bought it when it came out. The first thing that his me was Steve Gadds remarkable drumming on this cut.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Me too, 62
A few years ago I quit a toxic job, and this song was playing as I walked out of the building for the last time. Perfect timing. Almost cinematic.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Fifty ways to leave your employer.
I can picture it! Good for you!
Good for you! F#*k em.
yehawww sister/
whoever is reading this, GET RIGHT WITH GOD! GOD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
I heard this song 30yrs ago when I was a child. I was sick, had chicken pox , and was listening to an oldies station when I went to bed. It's one of those inconsequential moments in your life that for some reason never forget. The "Hop on the bus Gus, don't need to discuss much" line has stuck in my head my entire life, having never heard the song again after that night. Finally, 30yrs later the line popped into my head again and I finally searched and found this song. I feel like I was teleported back to my childhood bedroom as a 7yr old kid as soon as this song started playing. The human mind is a funny thing sometimes.
Awww! Love your story! How about this... my brothers name is Gus! We sang this song growing up and I was so happy his name was in it. Haha. We are in our 50s now and we have a ministry together. The great part of my story is... we own a bus and my brother drives it. When we do ministry concerts or go to events, I yell out the bus door to my brother... "HOP ON THE BUS GUS!" Everyone laughs! I think we have this record from back in the day. Anyway, just wanted to tell you all that. Glad you recovered from the chicken pox back then. Now I am off to search for the song A MILLION TO ONE by the Donny Osmand! Haha! You know it?
Peace and a prayer to you!
God bless!
Lynne🍃💜🍃
@@lynnecarnivale5085 .... Your story is sweet too! I found it because I came to listen to this song to refresh my memory ... because I'm in the process of "re-writing" the lyrics for a parody song - "Fifty Ways to Flee Corona!" I figure if we don't keep laughing through times of trouble, we'll succumb to all the fear-mongering. So far, the verse with your brother's name in it goes like this:
"DON'T hop on the bus, Gus,
Be sure you DON'T touch much,
Disinfect all your keys, Lee,
And keep yourself free!
Just stay home and chill, Jill,
And head for the hills, Bill,
DON'T go to your job, Bob,
And DON'T touch a door knob!
There must be fifty ways to flee Corona - fifty ways to flee Corona!"
:-) God bless you, Sister!
It blows my mind the completely random crap I remember from childhood lol
@@dwoodard5717 Me too
Sounds like me, I used to love the oldies station as a kid, at night
I was in a horrible abusive relationship. Trapped in a country with no family or friends. Too long a story...ha! I used to listen to this song at night while I tried to mastermind a way out. I made it out and this song makes me so happy. My freedom song!
Peace,love and light be upon you Forever! #777
I'll be honest, I'd really love to hear that story
So happy for you
Good for you for having the courage and strength to leave.
@@r.pizzamonkey7379 I would too!! Sounds interesting.
THIS SONG IS STILL A PURE CLASSIC AFTER 47 YEARS.
crazy after all these years
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT CHRIS.
GOD BLESS
That's two years after my mom and dad got married, two years before I was born.
@@barbaragentry1188I’m happy they didn’t take the songs advice ❤️🩹
The song is probably a homage to all the girls that he Had and then dumped...
An apology.
(Lamenting)
Paul Simon's lyrics are like poetry.
Because they literally are😮
And the word of the prophets were written on the studio wall.
All good
@Joseph Brennan Poets can.
💯💯💯🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I feel like this song could be released today and it would still make the charts
Definitely! 👍
❤🦘🐨
And most the songs today wouldn't make the charts back then.
Not with people’s horrible taste in music these days.
@@Anthony-V-Music The chords are absolutely gorgeous. I'd imagine there'd be more of an 'atmosphere' as most ballads have these days.
These are the kind of songs that stay with you all your life, regardless of what genre you are into...absolute top quality
That is so true. It was in January of 1976, when I first heard this song, visiting my late grandmother on Xmas/New Year's break from elementrary school. I'm 53 now, 46 years later sound just as good, just timeless.
🔥🦋~*💛.*~
The woman in the song...what a bad lady. Troublemaker.
Paul Simon is one of a handful of song writers that stands head and shoulders above the rest.
My life anthem!
There are certainly 50 ways to love Paul Simon!
I love Steve Gadd’s drumming! The military sound gives the song a sense of defiance. Like Paul or the subject of the song is on a mission to find the answer to their problem. The bass is on point too!
I believe thats Tony Levin (king crimson) playing Bass. I know who Steve Gadd is. I play drums
It really makes the song. Might also have something to do with Steve playing drums for the army for a few years. : )
@@danscott3880 Steve Gadd
@@danscott3880 Saw an interview between Rick Beato and Steve Gadd. Gadd's drums, here.
@@ChristopherKelsall Yes, a great interview with a great drummer. He'll be 78 in three weeks and still playing like he's 28!!!!
the drum 🥁 role on this song is dope
Look up Steve Gadd four sticks. He’s the drummer and is just fucking awesome.
So good!!!
No not really any high school music drummer can play it I do that in my sleep it is very basic
@@jameseveritts8113 There's something to be said for both precision as well as writing it into a tune in such a way that it fits perfectly. I appreciate it even if it's "basic!"
James Everitts this drum beat is not basic
My mom used to turn this song up when it would come on the radio and sing along like she had a memory instilled deeply within her that was important, or dear to her. The last time I broke it off with a girl before meeting my wife of 12 years now I walked to my car, turned the key, and this song played upon the radio. A song and memory unlocked to me as of recent that I had forgotten.
My moms been gone for 12 years now and I never had the chance to ask her about this song, or so many other things, but she didn’t leave until she met the woman I still love today. Anytime this song plays I can’t help but ride down memory lane of her singing to me going down those back roads with the corn growing tall and the sun shining brightly as the innocence of childhood shone inside me at the time.
That's beautiful. Thanks for sharing the memory.
My mom when she used to drink her Julio Gallo loved crankin up
Neil Diamond and" I am Woman hear me roar." By Helen Reddy...
I miss n LOVE HER. She died in Sept 2019. I was grounded ALOT before I hit 18. NOW, I know why and I'm 52 now.. 💘
I love you dude, thank you
and was ur lover ok or do u not care
What a beautifully descriptive memory.... Your mum sounded like a wonderful woman..
My favorite drum intro on any song ever made. Masterpiece by Steve Gadd. Came here because it's Steve's birthday, and wanted to listen to one of his best.
Hey, I appreciate that you credited him. In so many instances there are background musicians and singers that make the song - not just the artist alone.
Steve Gadd is a phenomenal drummer. I love his contributions to Steely Dan tracks like "Aja."
@@makeadifference4all Aja is epic. He’s been so good for so many years. Easily one of my favorites.
First time hearing it today and as soon as it started I was like "oh yeah idk what this is but its a gem"
tell her your gay, Jay.
Not to be that guy but you're
Get out the gun, sun (asian name)
*you're
don't listen to them, frogtank 4407. the punchline still hits
Ok, you got me with that one. Hearing this song for 50 years and I never thought of that line.
Just go break her heart, Bart.
That damn drum line is iconic
Hal Blaine one of the best session drummers ever.
@@thomasgary1219 Steve Gadd was the drummer on this recording.
@@travismiller4707 I stand corrected, I knew Paul Simon worked with the wrecking crew alot, and Hal Blaine was their drummer.
@@thomasgary1219 Blaine is one of the best, so you're not wrong. :)
@@travismiller4707 Thanks my friend
"Go out for cigs, Riggs"
"Leave your kids at the park, Mark"
"Go for a drive, Clive"
Go take a piss, Chris
Go get a massage, Rog
Smoke some grass, Cass
"Better call Saul, Paul" :D
Get on your bike, Mike
Quickly scarper, Harper
Have it away, Ray
Run like fuck, Chuck !
Hahah this comment and replies are awesome!!! 😍
Well, guys - I guess there are mamy more than fifty ways... ;-))
I slipped out the back Jack. Saved my life. I lived this song and love this song.
UGO Girl!!! Best of Luck to you! Stay safe!
Paul Simon is a natl treasure and must be protected at all costs.
My parents divorced when I was 9. I spent every other weekend with my dad but being a daddy's girl, it was never enough for me. He was a big Paul Simon fan and we sang along to his music in dad's car every Sunday when he took me to my mom's. This was always my favorite of all the songs and now that my dad is gone, it always reminds me of him. Thank you for uploading it!
+Kat Rich days come and days go. all we will ever have are the memories. keep them alive
+Kat Rich Yes, I miss my dad (even though it's only been a month and a half, it feels like a year) too, and I was also a Daddy's girl. I can't imagine what a divorce would've been like though, I'm so sorry that you had to experience that. My dad also liked this song though, and many other songs I enjoy listening to, so I'll always have those to remind me.
+Kat Rich Thumbs up.
+SnowLeopard84 fangirl im a single dad
+Kat Rich Thats the beauty of music huh? :) good story
Here after Paul Davis made me appreciate the chord progression!
4 ;)
5!
So am I :)))
I guess I'm 7
I guess I'm 7
Nearly fifty years on still sounds as cool as ever.
The definition of timeless
I'm 51 in November and you're right. Timeless.
"Just tell her you're gay ray" he missed a great additional lyric there lol, Paul Simon's music still holds up to this day! My music producer friend introduced me to the Graceland album 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
😂😂😂😂😂 you could not tell anyone that back in them days😂😂
Yea now they threw them parades
I don't have to because all my exes do anyways.
The kooky LTGB is showing up with pitchforks
Did someone order a yappuccino
god i love how genuine the delivery of the "I appreciate that" line at 2:05 sounds.
As a kid, that was always my favorite line of the song because of this reason
I think it's annoying. :D
@@lorenzmuller3542 I think it's annoying he should have matched it with the chorus
@@bigdawg6308 Agreed
@@lorenzmuller3542 not the best fit with how smooth the rest of the song is, but it feels heartfeltso I give it a pass
Happy 80th birthday Paul Simon!!!
My parents were married over 65 years until they passed. But my mom loved singing this song because her name was Lee. 💖
Of all the incredible songs Paul Simon has written, this is probably my favourite. ❤
Steve Gadd put down a drum line that sounds so simple but is anything but, pure genius!
Steve Gadd on drums...
Indeed. Tasty and understated.
.. it's just not my voice your hearing... Because others are around the television too......it's not just me,
Confused.. abit.
Exactly. The snare section has two distinct but subtle beat variations.
..Not plausible, two of the same objects can make a different sound & even knowing that sound if put with an object of a different class like a spoon or knife will not necessarily makes or differ in sound..... it needs movement and a strong vibration, gotta set the mood & atmosphere Boy's ... 😀
This is Steve Gadd‽
In 1979, when I was 7 years old, my uncle Maher, who is a musician/artist, made a recording of me singing "hop on the bus gus, no need to discuss much..." while he played the the music on an Oud, which is an Arabic guitar. I'm 48 years old now, and still have that recording.
2022 and I'm discovering this song for the first time. The wait was worth it. Love it!
Me too! I agree!
Where you been, Ken?
I also was just discorvering this today. top 10 best songs of all time
There must be, fifty ways to find a gold song
Congrats!
Delicate, beautiful, tormented. Everything we expect from Paul.
that drum line.... 100% gold!
Listen '' requiem pour un con'' serge gainsbourg...
Steve Gadd
Aahh Yesterday, when life would last forever. Funny how fast 40 yrs goes by.
That thought has run through my mind a lot lately. I agree with DFS54.... Funny and scary.... and sad.... then funny again.. lol
Ain't that the truth..?!
Are you still crazy after all these...
You got that right
Insp 453 : They"'ll do anything and everything, including,the commission or through the use of code inciting Murder,to win the election and destroy Donald Trump or anyone that supports him or even mention his name or any member of his family's name.Please don't underestimate them or their supporters,be vigilant and keep a watchful eye and they keep silent when an illegal alien tracks and murders Bambi.Another intent is to kill Police officers and expose CIA agents overseas causing their death.They want to abolish ICE and discourages the reporting of known criminals. Under an amendment of immigration Law and the Constitution, anyone who harbors an illegal or criminal is allegedly guilty of a crime, therefore the governor of California and others are allegedly guilty of a crime.They want to debunk the CONSTITUTION in every aspect and change the make up of the Supreme Court.They have become Extremely Dangerous.
Every beat, every note, every lyric...... perfect.
Thanks you, Mr. Simon for the eternal grooves!!!! ❤❤❤🤙🏽
True greatness, Paul Simon , personified. Art too!
Paul Simon probably has the most soothing voice in all rock and roll history, even daring to give him higher than Paul McCartney
🔥🦋~*💛.*~
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Chris Cornell will always be the greatest singer ever. Give it up.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie But not the most soothing voice.
@@thexdude Of course it is.
2019. This will never not be a badass song 💕
The fuck you talking about? A songwriter extraordinaire as Simon? Go back to sleep with the Woke people.
@@Phish1995 Read it again.
This song be misogynist by today’s standards.
Belie dat
As in i agree with Paul's song writing. He IS the meaning of underrated. Textile mentioned in the latest dictionary. Nigga's flying with no acknowledgment. The muse don't give no shit
45 years later, this remains timeless. Few songs hold up so well through the years.
There is absolutely NO other drummer that could 'compose' the drum part to this Iconic tune...It matches the lyrics and carries the right rythm with the tune. Pure Genious to Steve Gadd.
Stop paying the rent Kent
ha!
Just slip slide away Ray
HAHAHAHA!
Find another agenda Brenda
Sneak out quietly Marie
You don't get many artists covering Paul Simon songs, he has a unique voice, prob one of greatest composers ever
@@fernandoblanc Paul Simon is definitely a composer, you're referring to classical composers
@@LeterPerman A composer is anyone who writes music. Paul writes his music so he's a composer.
@@pirate89RAWR exactly
Kid cudi covered this and it was great
Lol Miley Cyrus has a good cover of this song
Ooh, this was our song. Pete you know who you are and you have gone on to be really something in music. Respect.
Criminal to see he does not have subs I the millions. He’s the GOAT.
Steve Gadd is a drumming genius.
Totally agree!
YEAH....so right there!
bwc3821 he is Definitely a drumming genius!I totally agree!
John R. Didn't know it was Gadd? Wow...
bwc3821 it 's been said others played drums STEVE GADD played music !! brilliant song brilliant playing by GADD!!
I always added "Toss him in the bin, Cin" for my mom, Cinda, before her divorce from my abusive father.
I'm glad she got out of an abusive relationship.
I hope she tossed him in the bin.
They shoulda tossed you in the bin
@@sloanbryan9651 I am guessing you're not against abusive fathers.
Amen🙏🏼❤🙏🏼 #GenX
I'm a lucky bastard. Having fallen in love with this song over 40 years ago, in the very early stage of my enduring love for Paul's songs, *I get to sing this song with the school band that I play in*!! For whatever it's worth, and we're just a band of happy amateurs who reasonably know their instrument, I'm SO looking forward to being able to present this song to our audience.
Particularly because I learned about this song at my own highschool, where it was played in the cantina, and I borrowed the cassette tape to listen to this guy some more, and then some more, and then some more. Still Crazy, My Little Town, I Do It For Your Love, and then this marvellous song. Etched in my ears, and in my brain. SCAATY is such a perfect album, and this is a great song adding to its perfection.
So: I received the song as a student in highschool, and now I will give it back to high school. Only 40 years in between. That's (a) life.
I just have to work on that high note on 'You don't need to discuss much'! 🙂
Absolutely adore this song. Heard it a few years ago, when breaking up an abusive relationship. It reminds me to love myself, to be free, to let die what hurts me (even though it is good in some other ways). Life is too short to put yourself in second place :)
You will never know how much this post means to me. Thank you so much for sharing.❤ I'm not second place.
❤
Ok, mr.Paul Davids. I'm here.
The drumming in this is some of the best i've ever heard.
Great touch and authority!
Mr Steve gadd.
I was a little kid when this song came out. I and everyone else loved then, just like people LOVE this song today. I think it came out in the early 70's
Incredible music and poetry
Steve Gadd put down a drum line that sounds so simple but is anything but, pure genius!
+David Biggart Your grammar conveys exactly the opposite of what you want to say.
Using 'but' means 'anything except pure genius'. Which means that it was not a work of pure genius.
+Napoleon4778 The comma makes his meaning unambiguous.. (The technical acceptability of this brand of sentence-to-fragment comma splice in a casual context is left as an exercise for the reader, but to be perfectly honest there are better exercises.)
AeolianSeventh Haha, perhaps. But people on RUclips comments have a short attention span.
+Napoleon4778 fuck off, grammar nazi!
+AeolianSeventh It's a crappy sentence. The pure genius sentiment should have been expressed in a new sentence.
The lyrics are dope. The drummer awesome. The guitar...AWESOME
Steve Gadd on drums
@@lenadroks recognizable style from 1000
I think the drummer was Steve Gade
@@rc1564 you think?? no it's sure
My first boyfriend, we were both 14 in 1989, made me a mix tape, and this song was on it. My 14 year old self didn't understand the intricacies of this music and dismissed it for about a year. At age 15, I got it, and Paul Simon! 34 years later, I'm still loving this song and everything, Paul Simon. My 14 year old boyfriend was ahead of his time in terms of musical taste. He took his own life 20 years ago... we had been separated for 7 years. He left me with so many nostalgic memories of this song and all of Paul Simon's music. I share this music anytime I can. I love it when my friends connect with it! I'm a professional musician, and sharing music with other musicians is one of favorite pastimes.
Just keep making music Paul. Don’t stop!
This song means so much to me. I am about to 29 this Halloween... But when I was in highschool, it was like my "bestfriend" song with my homie. We just loved it so much like all classic music. But we were particularly fond of this one... Unfortunately my bestfriend passed away coming to my house my senior year in a car accident. But you know what was weird? Is that this song came on the radio when I was driving to the funeral. Of course I busted into tears. At the same time though. It kinda felt like he was reassuring me that he was okay and in a better place. Still to this day.. This song makes me think about everything. Why he was taken so young. All I can come up with is the old saying - the good always die young. Or something to that affect. Because Dusty was a spectacular person. Never in my 29 years met anymore more genuine, caring, talented, and badass as him. Anyway. Hope this doesn't make anyone sad, its not the point. I just had to honestly vent. Even if it is to the "open air" like this text box.
Cody Ferrell Feel you bro
Thanks for sharing ❤️
It's healthy to remaness I think as long as you choose to remember those who pass they they will always exist.
I believe loved ones can communicate if they wished problem is we fear. My mother passed and the next night my sister saw an apparition starting to appear in front of her and closed her eyes and said no. So i laughed at this and yelled at the ceiling that mom could visit me whenever. That next night i was awoken by someone squeezing my leg. I freaked. We will always pass it off as coincidental because we dont 100% believe and fear. But there is life after death, that im positive of..
This "open air" Lets your spirit run free. You're Welcome ✌🏻.
Heard this for the first time on the radio today. That opening drum line is entrancing!
The drum line always gets me. I put it up there with anything Police (Stewart Copeland) for it being so timeless.
I've been listening to the tune for almost 50 years. Just as entrancing then as it it now and will be in another 50 years. Steve Gadd put his stamp on it.
Gadd's drumming on this entire track is iconic.
I'm only 26, but this song has helped me through two heartbreaking break-ups. Whenever I felt sad, I would just dance to this..and I got myself free.
discover islam religion and your heart will be most free from all live miseries
@@boudjellabatensik4788 JazakAllah khairan
@@biancaczifrak9729 you too
Boogie on...
Going through it right now ...Time to slip out the back jack...make a new plan stan...and get myself free....
Real music 40yrs old that is still relatable to how I feel at this moment. I'm 50 ❤️ hop on the bus Gus, don't need to discuss muchhhhh!💯 I believe in the morning you'll begin to see the light!!!! My favorite lines
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Seriously, this song has one of the best intros ever.
There's so much beauty in simplicity.
No one writes songs this good anymore so It couldn’t be released today but I just heard this song on So You Think You Can Dance so hopefully it’ll be reintroduced to this generation to appreciate a master song writer!
I always loved the sound of this song as a child. I'll never forget it!
Me either Brandon!
Thanks Paul Davids. ❤
Lyrics
The problem is all inside your head, she said to me
The answer is easy if you take it logically
I'd like to help you in your struggle to be free
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover
She said it's really not my habit to intrude
FURTHERMORE I hope my meaning won't be lost or misconstrued
So I repeat myself, at the risk of being cruel
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover, fifty ways to leave your lover
Just slip out the back, Jack, make a new plan, Stan
Don't need to be coy, Roy, just listen to me
Hop on the bus, Gus, don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee, and get yourself free
Just slip out the back, Jack, make a new plan, Stan
Don't need to be coy, Roy, just listen to me
Hop on the bus, Gus, don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee, and get yourself free
She said it grieves me so to see you in such pain
I wish there was something I could do to make you smile again
I said, I appreciate that, then would you please explain about the fifty ways
She said, why don't we both just sleep on it tonight
And I believe, in the morning you'll begin to see the light
And then she kissed me and I realized she probably was right
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover, fifty ways to leave your lover
Just slip out the back, Jack, make a new plan, Stan
Don't need to be coy, Roy, just listen to me
Hop on the bus, Gus, don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee, and get yourself free
"Furthermore"...
"Crude". Rhymes with "misconstrued".
Etc.
Good night???
My.eyes hurt about three months ago we got robbed. They used young people to hide behind. My glasses r gone but eye Dr. Is going to for forty seven dollars get me eye glasses again.
@@debbiewhitney9600
You don't need to discuss, Moss.
Ay noooooo!! Que cosas!! Se me había perdido la canción, y la envontré releyendo mi diario. Gracias por la letra Dino, muchas gracias. Siento grsn nostalgia, ahora que ya tengo 60.
Great drum pattern Steve gadd
Hop off the BuS, gus..
Slip out the BacK.. JACK....
Brings back so many memories.
❤😂
I'm still crazy about this song after all these years 👍👍
This was the first Paul Simon single I can recall buying. I loved the drums. Growing up in the singer-songwriter era of the early 70's gave me some great songs that would prepare me for adulthood.
This song entered my life at just the right time!!😁😁
Likewise my friend
Lucky you
As a 70's teen, I must of had at least 50 cassette tapes of songs off the radio. Somehow, I managed to have "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" multiple times on multiple tapes❤ I still have them in 2024!
One of The best lyricists ever!
My dad used to sing this fairly often, especially the line "hop on the bus, Gus" when he and I would take the bus together. I completely forgot about this entirely for many years until this morning when my boss gave my a ride to work really early in the morning just as the sun was coming up. He turned on the radio and this came on and I was like wow, how did I forget about this song.
Thank you, The Tender Bar. Such an amazing OST and feel good movie.
I still have the 45 nearly 50 years later and proud to show my age by saying it. lol Still one of my all time favorites from my youth. I thought about framing it years ago, but decided to keep it locked up in a safe place. It sure takes me back to a time when Life seemed to be so much simpler, even though it really wasn't in so many ways. Thank you so much for the great memories!!
This song was really ahead of its time, in that it acknowledged that men could be stuck in toxic relationships as well as women and also had the right to tell someone and leave. Also, it's fun and catchy as hell.
I don't think it was ahead of it's time. To me it feels perfectly from the time it was released
It's about a guy cheating on his spouse. Nothing suggests anything toxic, nothing suggests his spouse is to blame at all. The only thing we hear is that he is talking to his mistress who wants to convince him to end that relationship and stop two-timing.
So not really "ahead of its time", just a basic criticism of age old behaviour.
@@DrZaius3141 nah, it sounds like someone who he's having a deeper conversation with, the fifty ways to leave your lover sounds somber and understanding
@@aferinx4931 She kisses him and invites him to sleep with her that night.
She said why don't we both
Just sleep on it tonight
And I believe in the morning
You'll begin to see the light
And then she kissed me
And I realized she probably was right
@@DrZaius3141 This is what we call interpretation. Our life experiences, culture and understanding of the language the song is in can drastically change our interpretations of it. One of the reasons music is so great
The distress of having to end a relationship. The cynicism of being on the giving end of hurt instead of the receiving one. It's never comfortable when you actually care. It's hard to describe but the tone of this song does come close. Rhymin' Simon is one of history's greatest balladiers.
Right on brother.
Genius. She's helping her lover make it easy.
this is pure class😂😂😂😂
I was born on Fathers Day in '71 (June 20). I remember my Mom and Dad singing the song, not at the same time, when I was a kid. This might sound like a preliminary to a common sad story, but they are still married. I guess sometimes you need more than 50.
eqsheiky Jesus this made me cry so hard.
My god, I don't think I've ever heard this song except on an a.m. radio. I never noticed those chords on the verse. They are *magic.*
Sweet Tooth 😎✨
Such a smooth delivery. I get rhyming rude and crude, but slipping misconstrued between them without a hitch is just masterful.
I was in a toxic relationship like ten years ago and I constantly heard this song play on radio but,
I’m out of the relationship now and I rarely hear this song play anymore.
Straight coincidence.
Lol this is the most Sigmund Freud thing to say ever
This song is a total victory ❤️
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Steve Gadd killing it on the drums!
Steve Gadds drumming so simple yet so on point..
What a beautiful use of the English language. Amazing lyrics and music.
Here is another bit of beautiful English language just open ur front door and tell the person to p off don't come back did that forty yrs ago he got the. Message. X
He's just SO talented.
Who posted " coy isn't a name though " ?
Got a dictionary I want to send them.
Thank you for this song Mr. Simon
Magic!
What a genius songwriter he is.
Paul Simon was on a roll in the mid 70's!
#PaulSimon
With ya 2023
One of the best songs ever. Beautiful musically.
Paul: Alright I got this song done
Art: What’s it called?
Paul: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Art: Y’know what you should do man
Paul: Yeah?
Art: Give only 5
Ninja_Baseball_Haruhara hahahah
impressive
Seems like something clever here, but it’s whooshing over my head. Can someone ‘splain?
@@jaygatsby1 its 50 ways to leave your lover but theres only 5 ways
Drizzy Bone614 Ah yes. Whooshed over my head initially. Great comment on many levels.
This is without doubt a beautiful song and for me one best from Paul Simon.
Paul Simon has an unbelievable music catalog
Paul Simon and disco don't mix well
My dad played this song in the car when I was a kid , my life now makes me appreciate it more than ever.😞 Lol.
I have heard this song s thousand times since I was a small boy in the 70 . But now as an adult this song cuts deep