I've loved this album since it was released. Paul is confident enough in what he can do and gracious enough to step back and let these musicians shine. Amazing, it always takes my breath away. Wonderful reaction, watching you get into the music with the hint of a smile, nice.
Paul Simon was HUGE, and sings in my kitchen (electronically) frequently! Listen to his song, "Under African Skies," or "Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes."
Don't you know the world-historical fact that Paul Simon's Graceland Project was involved in the birth of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa? Paul Simon is a much greater musician than you think!
Graceland album to me is a top 25 of all time, Paul did such a brilliant job to showcase the African sound, and give credit to them not steal it for his own. My favorite Simon album. @MRLBOYD do yourself a favor go listen to the album.
it's nice to hear you call this poetry so quickly! beyond that, this was a true ALBUM! it's an art lost to us now. the whole thing felt like a journey, perhaps even one story that ties together smaller stories, reminiscent of Canterbury Tales or something.
I would love to see your reaction to another song at this concert, called, “Diamonds on the Soles of her shoes”. The song is as fun and inspiring as this one. 🩷
You have reacted to his earlier work : Simon & Garfunkle. He is a superstar. Note: He was the 3rd voice in USA for Africa! You should react to 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes' or anything from 'Gracelands', one of the greatest albums of all time in my opinion.
I think you are having a senior moment. 😂 You most definitely encountered him before. You have many Simon and Garfunkel reactions on your channel and even some of his solo stuff. In the 80's he really got in to world music. His album graceland (which this is from) had a huge musical and political impact and as mentioned his rhythm of the Saints album is outstanding as well
I believe you have reacted to You Can Call Me Al from the same Album. While the music of Simon and Garfunkel and Graceland were probably his most popular, Paul Simon has a very diverse body of work spanning from the 60s through today. He is an amazing songwriter and his sound has always evolved and changed so you can discover many different styles and sounds from him. As other suggested you could give a listen to Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes from the same concert.
When Paul Simon went to South Africa to record the things he is talking about were happening in South Africa. He was criticized by people in the West for violating the ban on performing in South Africa because of the apartheid there. He was criticized by many people of Africa for appropriating “black” music. If you weren’t alive back then you have no idea the amount of scrutiny in the press and public this album got. BUT, it quickly shot to the top of the charts, people everywhere loved it, it dew attention to South Africa like nothing else and was credited with the helping the world wide demand for the release of Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid. He brought many of the musicians he worked with in South Africa to New York to record with him, these are men who lived in impoverished townships in SA. He had limousines pick them up at the airport and asked the limo company to have white drivers. It absolutely blew these guys away, they were in a whole new world. He talked about them asking him where they could get permissions papers to walk through Central Park when he told them they didn’t need papers they could just go, they couldn’t believe it. Many of these musicians have stayed with him still, in case you didn’t realize he’s still writing and recording.
Paul originally hails from one of the most successful folk rock duos of all time, that duo being Simon & Garfunkel. After going solo in the 70s Paul Simon had a very strong solo career. I suggest you listen to The Sound of Silence live from Central Park (1980) next.
Paul Simon has been around since I was a child and I’m 62. He had so many hits in the 70s and I can’t find a bad one. If you want to see something really entertaining watch Paul Simon and Chevy Chase saying You can call me Al
This is a powerhouse of an album and this is my favorite song on it. It connects the most to me as the fusion between Simon's lyrics and the African rhythms.
I can point to this album as a turning point in my life. My family was very strict Christian, not allowed to listen to "lewd" music. When I heard this song, I tried to convince my Dad that this was empowering and amazing. He disagreed, and I went rogue (musically, religiously, culinari-iy?, etc). My Pop came around, and even played this song for me on his 1986 acoustic guitar that I am looking at right now. He passed in 2019, but he grew as an adult. I hope to do the same. I don't know why I threw that out there, but, I did.
So, a little bit of filler for this song and the Graceland album. Paul traveled to South Africa in 1985 to record this album, this was in the middle of apartheid and the (pretty much) world blockade of South Africa in regards to music. He came under so much fire for this it pretty much looked like he had flushed his legacy down the drain in a similar vain to Queen (who were rescued by the Live Aid concert performance). The Graceland came out and the pitchforks and torches were very quietly put down as the world came to understand what he had done. A great album that showed the world the talents of the South African musicians. Most of the music came from a group called Stimela, you can hear their "sound" through this song and You can call me Al.
Most of the musician were from So Africa which was still under apartheid. Mandela was still in jail. Many of the performers had been banned from performing in their homeland so they moved the concert to Zimbabwe. Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, and other legends came together to support the end of apartheid. They succeeded.
Mr. Boyd, To fully understand this video and the music, you have to understand the circumstances that the album "Graceland" was recorded under. If you don't know, I recommend you dig into it.
The man who's thinking about colonising Mars will likely provide, or force the provision of virtually free energy to those people who are starving. (More than Governments have done) He'll also bring the means for communication and education to those without that luxury and by doing so likely allow them to rise beyond the limits of their current opportunity. . Just sayin'
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One of the greatest song writers of our lifetime
The entire Graceland album is 🔥🔥🔥
If you’ve listened to any Simon and Garfunkel songs you have encountered him.
I love this concert. The music of South Africa is absolutely amazing and Paul really let the musicians shine during the entire performance.
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.
I've loved this album since it was released. Paul is confident enough in what he can do and gracious enough to step back and let these musicians shine. Amazing, it always takes my breath away. Wonderful reaction, watching you get into the music with the hint of a smile, nice.
Paul Simon was HUGE, and sings in my kitchen (electronically) frequently! Listen to his song, "Under African Skies," or "Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes."
Everything Paul Simon is
🔥💃🏽🔥💃🏽🔥💃🏽🔥
Don't you know the world-historical fact that Paul Simon's Graceland Project was involved in the birth of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa?
Paul Simon is a much greater musician than you think!
Graceland album to me is a top 25 of all time, Paul did such a brilliant job to showcase the African sound, and give credit to them not steal it for his own. My favorite Simon album. @MRLBOYD do yourself a favor go listen to the album.
It’s a gorgeous album.
The entire Graceland album is one of my favorites of all time.
This entire concert is up there as one of the best ❤❤🔥🔥❤❤
it's nice to hear you call this poetry so quickly! beyond that, this was a true ALBUM! it's an art lost to us now. the whole thing felt like a journey, perhaps even one story that ties together smaller stories, reminiscent of Canterbury Tales or something.
I would love to see your reaction to another song at this concert, called, “Diamonds on the Soles of her shoes”.
The song is as fun and inspiring as this one. 🩷
You have reacted to his earlier work : Simon & Garfunkle. He is a superstar. Note: He was the 3rd voice in USA for Africa! You should react to 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes' or anything from 'Gracelands', one of the greatest albums of all time in my opinion.
Garfunkel
This album was awesome. Graceland. He has a love for South Africa. He has music with a choir of S.A.
One of my top 10 albums, every track is solid. ladysmith black mambazos presence of the album brings it all together:)
I think you are having a senior moment. 😂
You most definitely encountered him before. You have many Simon and Garfunkel reactions on your channel and even some of his solo stuff.
In the 80's he really got in to world music. His album graceland (which this is from) had a huge musical and political impact and as mentioned his rhythm of the Saints album is outstanding as well
I believe you have reacted to You Can Call Me Al from the same Album. While the music of Simon and Garfunkel and Graceland were probably his most popular, Paul Simon has a very diverse body of work spanning from the 60s through today. He is an amazing songwriter and his sound has always evolved and changed so you can discover many different styles and sounds from him. As other suggested you could give a listen to Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes from the same concert.
When Paul Simon went to South Africa to record the things he is talking about were happening in South Africa. He was criticized by people in the West for violating the ban on performing in South Africa because of the apartheid there. He was criticized by many people of Africa for appropriating “black” music. If you weren’t alive back then you have no idea the amount of scrutiny in the press and public this album got. BUT, it quickly shot to the top of the charts, people everywhere loved it, it dew attention to South Africa like nothing else and was credited with the helping the world wide demand for the release of Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid. He brought many of the musicians he worked with in South Africa to New York to record with him, these are men who lived in impoverished townships in SA. He had limousines pick them up at the airport and asked the limo company to have white drivers. It absolutely blew these guys away, they were in a whole new world. He talked about them asking him where they could get permissions papers to walk through Central Park when he told them they didn’t need papers they could just go, they couldn’t believe it. Many of these musicians have stayed with him still, in case you didn’t realize he’s still writing and recording.
This has been my favorite concert movie since I was 10 I'm 45 now ❤just always stuck with me
Paul originally hails from one of the most successful folk rock duos of all time, that duo being Simon & Garfunkel. After going solo in the 70s Paul Simon had a very strong solo career.
I suggest you listen to The Sound of Silence live from Central Park (1980) next.
Please go check out any other song from that concert or the entire concert it's all good😊
Superstar is an understatement.
Gotta do Diamonds on the soles of her shoes...live in south africa with ladysmith black mambaso. Huge Masekela in the cut as well. Beautiful
Paul Simon has been around since I was a child and I’m 62. He had so many hits in the 70s and I can’t find a bad one. If you want to see something really entertaining watch Paul Simon and Chevy Chase saying You can call me Al
One best song writers of our life time
This is a powerhouse of an album and this is my favorite song on it. It connects the most to me as the fusion between Simon's lyrics and the African rhythms.
This was the first concert in South Africa with a mixed audience.
Paul Simon is from the Duo Simon and Garfunkel, Just brilliant vocals, harmonies and Lyrics.
He spoke the truth of the time in South Africa. Took a lot of heat for this album internationally, during apartheid.
Saw this live in Birmingham U.K. with Ladysmith
One of the greatest songs---it is a piece about troubles in SA and world connections.
This entire concert is a wonder. It was considered radical at the time that the audience was racially diverse. So yes, an age of miracles and wonders.
The whole album is insane
Paul Simon is definitely a superstar but he also has a good heart when it comes to the world around us.
I can point to this album as a turning point in my life. My family was very strict Christian, not allowed to listen to "lewd" music. When I heard this song, I tried to convince my Dad that this was empowering and amazing. He disagreed, and I went rogue (musically, religiously, culinari-iy?, etc).
My Pop came around, and even played this song for me on his 1986 acoustic guitar that I am looking at right now. He passed in 2019, but he grew as an adult. I hope to do the same.
I don't know why I threw that out there, but, I did.
that's beautiful that he grew and learned xoxo it's rare that people get more tolerant as they get older. Special dad! thank you for sharing that :)
@@SAM-dg3vd I am proud of him.
@@SAM-dg3vd He was a good man.
Simon of Simon and Garfunkel
So, a little bit of filler for this song and the Graceland album. Paul traveled to South Africa in 1985 to record this album, this was in the middle of apartheid and the (pretty much) world blockade of South Africa in regards to music. He came under so much fire for this it pretty much looked like he had flushed his legacy down the drain in a similar vain to Queen (who were rescued by the Live Aid concert performance).
The Graceland came out and the pitchforks and torches were very quietly put down as the world came to understand what he had done. A great album that showed the world the talents of the South African musicians. Most of the music came from a group called Stimela, you can hear their "sound" through this song and You can call me Al.
Most of the musician were from So Africa which was still under apartheid. Mandela was still in jail. Many of the performers had been banned from performing in their homeland so they moved the concert to Zimbabwe. Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, and other legends came together to support the end of apartheid. They succeeded.
His album Rhythm of the Saints has a heavy South American influence.
Please check out the whole story of that Album what that album did to lot of African Musicians...
Mr. Boyd, To fully understand this video and the music, you have to understand the circumstances that the album "Graceland" was recorded under. If you don't know, I recommend you dig into it.
Very historic moment. First white man to perform before an integrated audiwnce
i think Graceland was easily his best album!
The first verse deals with apartheid
He's descrolibing
Check out his "Darling Lorraine" please?
Is this set at 1.5 speed?
It sounds faster than I'm used to hearing it?
Graceland is probably the best album ever
Graceland is the best album ever made. Imho.
The man who's thinking about colonising Mars will likely provide, or force the provision of virtually free energy to those people who are starving. (More than Governments have done)
He'll also bring the means for communication and education to those without that luxury and by doing so likely allow them to rise beyond the limits of their current opportunity.
.
Just sayin'
Yeah, you've clearly heard this song before
only Joanie Mitchell blends song/poem intensity as well as Paul..........
Gumboots
Hit me up bro I got u some music😊