I am now 75 years old. I was blessed with total recall from birth. It got me through 11 years of college and grad school rather easily. Now, my memory is fading terribly and all I can do is cry when I listen to this song that I have always loved. Yes, friends, cherish your memories, but even those will fade.
Such a beautiful song. Sad that people would post comments that show they personally judge others as they are missing the beauty of the lyrics. To me the song speaks of love that ended but was powerful. It was a wonderful time, when they were young but possibly too inexperienced in life to make the relationship work. They were naive and confident in life, but perhaps too young to navigate through the hardships life offers to make it work. But the love was pure enough to be able to look back and say they were confident in believing in it and to remember it was a beautiful time.
You have a big, beautiful, tender, loving soul and I am grateful to have read your comment and know there is such a dear sweet person in the world as you. You've given me a gift today, Bonnie. All respect and love. Pam Miller.
There are still some of us left with a truly caring heart and soul. I recently had a house fire and lost almost everything. No truer words could be said than, *"Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you.'* at this point in my life. I'm grateful for the few things that were salvaged, and of course for not having lost anyone personally nor having to suffer any injuries from the fire. Simon and Garfunkel have always had a way of touching my soul. Take good care, everyone. Even with CoVid, we'll be through this too. And there will be more happier times. Stay safe. And please consider getting vaccinated. It could save your life.
This song takes me back to the early 70s & my Australian girlfriend. It was exactly as the song says, innocence & confidences. She was my first long-term girlfriend after some brief ones, & even after all this time I still think of her almost every day. I have never forgotten her nor stopped loving her & I never will. Unfortunately she went back to Australia & ended up marrying someone else, but I don't hold a grudge. We had great times together, always remembered with fondness, but, as in the lyrics, all I have is a photograph & the memories of a lovely time in my life.
I started on the railroad back in 1976. I was 21 years old. I always thought of the old timers that I worked with when I heard this song. I retired from the railroad 6 1/2 years ago. I’m now an old timer. Where did the time go?
Interesting thought! To become what you've always wanted to be as a person should be the aspect that gives real happiness! Actually, to dare to accept who you are and develop in it and not falling for tempetation to be a "copy" of someone or something else! God bless you!
Chances are they are not together Such is life I lost two daughters One at eight One at twelve Love does not conquer all All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.
If you listen to this on the Bookends record it the dovetails into old friends ,for myself this takes me into another dimension as I am now 68years old . One of the lines in the song goes how terrible strange to be 70. I was 18 when I first heard those songs.It is so strange to be nearly 70.
What sustains me in times of the joy of sharing and caring and the days of departing and never returning: “it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all…
Exactlly, my wife and were separated 13 years ago and i still had his photograph here in my wallet when im listening to this song my tears roll ah, that was long time ago
Because it invokes a memory in you from long ago. Something we once had but now long gone and can't get back. The midst of time changes things so quickly that the distant past is now just images of a time , so innocent , we were so free. Value every moment because with each day we get older, the further and further we leave it all behind.
"Long ago, it must be I have a photograph Preserve your memories They´re all that´s left you..." But unlike the song, I do not have the courage to see your photograph, the only one that could remind me of your face, which is fading from my memory
MAny people come and go in our lives. Some we get to be close to. Some we don't get to know to well before they are gone. A few leave a huge impact on us when they leave. Fewer still are close enough to feel the loss of when the absence is felt. The dark night hours tend to be closer together now than they were before. Endings are always lonely. The empty time is just , alone. I miss you, always will. I can only hope I made a difference in a positive light in your life with me. Be good. I'll be right here.
No se lo que ha pasado entre vosotros .Podria ser una ruptura , o incluso algo peor. Yo la tengo reservada para cuando mi mujer o yo ya no estemos. Mejor una ruptura , de eso todos nos rehacemos, tarde o temprano...; )
No, la primera parte es Old Friends y esta es Bookends. Originalmente concebidas por separado, pero en una sola tienen todo el sentido... Dos amigos que temen llegar a viejos y después cuando el destino los separa.
I am now 75 years old. I was blessed with total recall from birth. It got me through 11 years of college and grad school rather easily. Now, my memory is fading terribly and all I can do is cry when I listen to this song that I have always loved. Yes, friends, cherish your memories, but even those will fade.
You’re bless to reach an age most will pray. Whatever you’re going through I pray you find peace and comfort in your journey
One of the shortest and most beautiful songs ever sung
This is one of my all time favourite songs! It's so poignant and beautiful.
absolutely
Such a beautiful song. Sad that people would post comments that show they personally judge others as they are missing the beauty of the lyrics. To me the song speaks of love that ended but was powerful. It was a wonderful time, when they were young but possibly too inexperienced in life to make the relationship work. They were naive and confident in life, but perhaps too young to navigate through the hardships life offers to make it work. But the love was pure enough to be able to look back and say they were confident in believing in it and to remember it was a beautiful time.
You have a big, beautiful, tender, loving soul and I am grateful to have read your comment and know there is such a dear sweet person in the world as you. You've given me a gift today, Bonnie. All respect and love. Pam Miller.
well said my dear bonnie..love is beauty
Bonnie Senftner - You have an understanding and compassionate heart. God bless you.
Absolutely
..so beautiful and so true ( a photograph is all I have from my time of innocence of confidence...
There are still some of us left with a truly caring heart and soul. I recently had a house fire and lost almost everything. No truer words could be said than, *"Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you.'* at this point in my life. I'm grateful for the few things that were salvaged, and of course for not having lost anyone personally nor having to suffer any injuries from the fire. Simon and Garfunkel have always had a way of touching my soul.
Take good care, everyone. Even with CoVid, we'll be through this too. And there will be more happier times. Stay safe. And please consider getting vaccinated. It could save your life.
True story. We all return to dust. What a brief and wondrous life. Love to all.
Absolutely beautiful. May have it played at my funeral.
It was played at my best friends funeral in March, a reminder to live life well - to make happy memories. Take care, Xx
This song takes me back to the early 70s & my Australian girlfriend. It was exactly as the song says, innocence & confidences. She was my first long-term girlfriend after some brief ones, & even after all this time I still think of her almost every day. I have never forgotten her nor stopped loving her & I never will. Unfortunately she went back to Australia & ended up marrying someone else, but I don't hold a grudge. We had great times together, always remembered with fondness, but, as in the lyrics, all I have is a photograph & the memories of a lovely time in my life.
Awwwww. So sweet. She was probably the greatest love of your life. Can I ask if you ever married another person?
You made me cry
I started on the railroad back in 1976. I was 21 years old. I always thought of the old timers that I worked with when I heard this song. I retired from the railroad 6 1/2 years ago. I’m now an old timer. Where did the time go?
It is gone in a blink.
Beautiful song..I remember listen this when I was 7 years old and is given me so beautiful memories🙏 Thanks to memories a time..
“I don't know what's worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to become what you've always wanted to be, and feel alone.”
Both...
Be happy. You may not know who you are but you know who you are not.
Interesting thought! To become what you've always wanted to be as a person should be the aspect that gives real happiness! Actually, to dare to accept who you are and develop in it and not falling for tempetation to be a "copy" of someone or something else! God bless you!
Bookends ,what a beautiful song their harmonies beautiful😘😘💖💖🌈😘👌👍✌💖😘
Brilliant video...young love and loss...but at least you still have the photographs and memories...life what is it but a dream...
Chances are they are not together
Such is life
I lost two daughters
One at eight
One at twelve
Love does not conquer all
All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.
A la Blade Runner ...
May God bless you
La Blade Runner......yes
So truthful "lost in time"
Love does not conquer all, do you not still love them even after they are gone?
Love can be excruciatingly painful. Still, love is very good.
I just lost my mother a few weeks ago. Couldn't go see her in the hospital. Only one at the funeral. Can't get this song out of my head.
If you listen to this on the Bookends record it the dovetails into
old friends ,for myself this takes me into another dimension as I
am now 68years old .
One of the lines in the song goes how terrible
strange to be 70.
I was 18 when I first heard those songs.It is so strange to be nearly 70.
Dear Ronald, I hope time has at least taken a little of the sting out of your pain. l lost my Mom eight months ago. So, so painful. Hang in there.
That is such total BS. I am angry on your behalf. Wow!!
I hope you are doing well. So sorry for your loss x
❤
Bittersweet, haunting, beautiful
What sustains me in times of the joy of sharing and caring and the days of departing and never returning: “it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all…
Takes me back to college and my first love.
this song is so deep.. i can't hold my tears
me too...hard to listen without crying!
Exactlly, my wife and were separated 13 years ago and i still had his photograph here in my wallet when im listening to this song my tears roll ah, that was long time ago
I have trouble lessening to this beautiful song as every time I do I find myself on the verge of tears . Don't know why .
Because it invokes a memory in you from long ago. Something we once had but now long gone and can't get back. The midst of time changes things so quickly that the distant past is now just images of a time , so innocent , we were so free. Value every moment because with each day we get older, the further and further we leave it all behind.
@@Loverboy19691 so true as I set here at 3:46 a.m. with ghost all around me .
It's so lonely...
How are you?
@@il2276 I'm okay . I don't sleep as well as I should . Another in my family passed away before their time .
nicely done..... the black and white photos fit in very nicely with the song.... bein hecho, amigo
"Long ago, it must be
I have a photograph
Preserve your memories
They´re all that´s left you..."
But unlike the song, I do not have the courage to see your photograph, the only one that could remind me of your face, which is fading from my memory
Man, javierwarner, you said it all.
Pero es su canal y puede poner lo que quiera… súbela y escúchala tú cómo quieres en tu canal, 😒
@@mariaaydeemarquez5553 ???
@@javierwarner lo siento , perdóname
No leí bien… 🙏🏻
Profound.. and beautiful given the chance to really listen and absorb. ❤️
🙏🙏🙏 thank you for the share. It's hitting home tonight too.
I remember my youth days playing guitar...how i wish ive learned to play this song in guitar too...
Beautiful song.....and not a bad video
For my Louise. Wherever you are now in the afterworld.
I wish you peace tony. Such a beautiful song to remind anyone of a loved one.
You both look peaceful together like 2 souls meant to be together, I hope you both still together
I Think about you all so much. Susanna, Fredrik, Chrille, Matthias, Leka, Mia, Sofia. It seems so long ago. An entire lifetime.
What happened
@@amaka8086 We just lost contact. And some are dead.
Ive got good memories of my innocence.... and glad that my trust was never let down by the ones I had my confidences with...... or Am I just lucky....
Great choice to forge your memories for posterity
Yes , just memories , solo recuerdos
What a tearfull song
Touching.
Simon & Garfunkel❤❤ 💕💕💕
Beautiful yet hurts
I think most of us can relate to young love
MAny people come and go in our lives.
Some we get to be close to. Some we don't get to know to well before they are gone.
A few leave a huge impact on us when they leave.
Fewer still are close enough to feel the loss of when the absence is felt.
The dark night hours tend to be closer together now than they were before.
Endings are always lonely.
The empty time is just , alone.
I miss you, always will.
I can only hope I made a difference in a positive light in your life with me.
Be good.
I'll be right here.
Definition of a sad song
Not really totally sad. It's bittersweet for me. As memories often are.
I don't want any sadness. No one's communicating with me. Feeling heavy.
Existe-t'il une chanson plus mélancolique que cette chanson de Simon And Garfunkel ?
preserve all your memories that's all that's left you
William, respóndeme, te tengo que decir algo...
May the Peace of G-d be upon you. ❤
Pamela, my love, forever.
500 days of summer
Who come in?
😢
Damn memories...
There all that's left you now.
❤❤❤❤
Still has good now 2021
A place in time.
Who is here after watching 500 days of summer
virus sucks...anotherone gone!!!
Head empty, just ash and eiji
No se lo que ha pasado entre vosotros .Podria ser una ruptura , o incluso algo peor.
Yo la tengo reservada para cuando mi mujer o yo ya no estemos.
Mejor una ruptura , de eso todos nos rehacemos, tarde o temprano...; )
:'v
Sfal
La canción se llama old friends, no es bookends.
In the lyrics "Old friends, sat on their park bench like bookends"... it interweaves and it's brilliant.
No, la primera parte es Old Friends y esta es Bookends. Originalmente concebidas por separado, pero en una sola tienen todo el sentido... Dos amigos que temen llegar a viejos y después cuando el destino los separa.
@@Metfull como sea es una cancion especial
@@hectormacias9264 sin duda. Una belleza.