This version is absolutely killer. Armand Sabal-Lecco providing the low end with such precise chops, Tony Cedras giving his all on accordian, Steve Gadd on drums, Chris Botti on Trumpet, and sax master Michael Brecker (may he rest in peace) providing the jazzy flavour to the mix. It's a wonderful rendition of a wonderful song, Ala unplugged.
Rest in peace to Forere Motloheloa of the Sesotho Traditional band Tau Ea Matšekha. He was the accordionist on this song. He passed away on 9 February 2021 from a short illness, at the age of 74. Rest in peace. 🙏🏿 Robala ka khotso Ntate 🇱🇸
lol my grandparents got me hooked on paul simon. this was the song that we called my happy feet song back when i was 7 or 8 years old. course i was tapping my feeet to the tune lol
is that steve gadd on drums now if it is ...steve gadd is the best really that man can play ...he is better than the late (drunk and wife beater) john bonham
I discovered this song when Peter Gabriel covered it last saturday. Amazing... I definitively love it.
Thanks Mr Simon for such beautiful songs...
This version is absolutely killer.
Armand Sabal-Lecco providing the low end with such precise chops, Tony Cedras giving his all on accordian, Steve Gadd on drums, Chris Botti on Trumpet, and sax master Michael Brecker (may he rest in peace) providing the jazzy flavour to the mix. It's a wonderful rendition of a wonderful song, Ala unplugged.
best version i've seen
thanks for all this info. What a song! What a rendition! What great musicians. Paul Simon truly is a great.
Rest in peace to Forere Motloheloa of the Sesotho Traditional band Tau Ea Matšekha. He was the accordionist on this song. He passed away on 9 February 2021 from a short illness, at the age of 74. Rest in peace. 🙏🏿
Robala ka khotso Ntate 🇱🇸
The master at wrok!
MASTERPIECE
The most brilliant ab
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absolutely amazing album/musician/song.... 10/10 no question :D
Genius performance
Lo máximo Paul Simón te admiró mucho un abrazo a la distancia bendiciones
the best song on a brilliant album,
lol my grandparents got me hooked on paul simon. this was the song that we called my happy feet song back when i was 7 or 8 years old. course i was tapping my feeet to the tune lol
that is one otherworldly riff
I love him/them!
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The bass line is one of the biggest reasons I love this song, and I couldn't hear it ... :l
Impressive
Listening to music and lyrics, one can understand why Pete Townshend is a huge fan of Paul Simon.
Great genius!
So do I!!
@Stormy4ya Jim Keltner I think. A friend and drummer to Beatles, S & G and all others.
Fanfeckingtastic
the disturbing lyrics make one realize how amazingly we have passively co-operated in the destruction of our own freedom.
I'm a big fan of both. Unfortunately that's not Bakithi Kumalo on bass - it's Armand Sabal-Lecco.
@Ceefefnejk It was even more amazing listening to it live years ago.
All Hail to Jim Keltner drumming away.
in memory of colin (the cockerel) bettison
Steve Gadd!
quality
is that steve gadd on drums now if it is ...steve gadd is the best really that man can play ...he is better than the late (drunk and wife beater) john bonham
Oh here we go again! Look, when will you guys realise that music is a matter of choice.
Hugh Laurie/ Dr House plays drums? xD
Steve Gadd.
One of my favorite songs, but too many instraments , i cant hear you Paul.
Is that the Graceland band???
I know isn't it great?
Steve Gadd is god
This vid is the shizz
That's Steve Gadd. But they do look alike...
no. I don't want to ruin what I just heard by hearing some hack version.
@Stormy4ya Sorry no
A bit of a mess
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