I don't think enough folks appreciate how groundbreaking his music was. He was always outside the norm, leading the way. In my opinion, he is genius on the level of any member of the Beatles. His album "Graceland" was brilliant in its innovation and artistry.
Yes! Graceland is a perfect album, beginning to end. Remember it very well from when it came out, still have it on vinyl, is a great memory of listening to it with my dad so many times. There's just so much lyrical and rhythmic genius dumped into that album. And who can forget Paul Simon and Chevy Chase acting like fools in the video for You Can Call Me Al 🤣
I long ago reached the conclusion that Paul Simon is one of the few artists who can write a song using ANY genre of music... as he has clearly demonstrated throughout his career. This Latin beat is merely one instance.
His first couple of solo albums are replete with great songs including "Loves Me Like A Rock", "Mother And Child Reunion", "Duncan" (classic story song), "Peace Like A River", "Kodachrome", "American Tune".
Jay & Amber, you'll Love his "Loves Me Like A Rock" and "Kodachrome" !!!! Today's song almost was placed on his Grammy winning 'Still Crazy After All These Years' album, but ended up on his 'Greatest Hits, etc' album (1977).
@@sammytheface8821 - Today's song was not on the 1977 Greatest Hits album. And it was not considered for his "Still Crazy..." album. You are confusing "Late In The Evening" with "Slip Slidin Away".
Great suggestions 👍 I think Amber especially will appreciate "Loves Me Like a Rock"❤ I love the drums on "Obvious Child", and the incredible vocals from Ladysmith Black Mambaso on "Homeless " Happy New Year 😊
This song is bloody genius. Telling his story of how music hit him when he was young. He is up there with Lennon and McCartney in songwriting terms. This song makes this oldish woman feel like dancing 💃🏾 lucky to have seen him live, on the Graceland tour and a couple of years ago in Manchester England. A very hot day in July and this song hit home like never before. The man is a certified genius.
He surrounded with monstrous bass and drum players...and great musicians on all instruments, so what else to expect from the genius of Mr. Paul Simon 🤷🏻♂️...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
OMG! You picked my favorite Paul Simon song! Excellent! As a latina, I've always appreciated the latin flavor this has! (I just prefer the studio version though.)
Paul Simon is pure gold. Remember that he wrote & arranged every song from Simon & Garfunkel as well. He’s a musical genius. Check out Kodachrome, Rene & Georgia Magritte & their dig after the war, Mother & child reunion, Loves me like a rock.
This song is so special to me. My husband surprised me with tickets to see PS. He and my son took me to the concert and I will always remember the three of us dancing together to this song that night. I will treasure that memory for the rest of my life!
Kathy's Song is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's a Simon and Garfunkel but is basically a Paul Somon solo performance. It's very simple and heart felt.
Every household back in the day had a Simon & Garfunkel or Paul Simon album in their rotation. Paul Simon is the standard in music lover essentials. I miss the day of albums and stereos. ✌🏽
If you are into classical music, Paul Simon's American Tune is a must. It is based on a song in the Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach, who was inspired by the earlier composer Hans Leo Hassler von Roseneck (early seventeenth century).
Mother and Child Reunion, Love Me Like a Rock, Still Crazy After All These Years, Slip Sliding Away. Your really cant go wrong with almost any Paul Simon song
Steve Gadd on the drums playing a Mozambique grove holding 2 drum sticks in each hand is so cool. Steves drumming in this song is so good other drummer do videos on how good it is. 👍
😎Awesome vibe here from Mr. Simon. Love it. He grew up in NYC one of the most diverse cities in the world and he absorbed it all and gave it back to us in such great ways.
The incomparable Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin on bass, Richard Tee on keys… Paul knows how to fill a room with top musicians who naturally lock into a groove together. All of his backing bands have been superb.
I MUST recommend "Graceland" and "Boy In The Bubble". Some of his best solo work. Love your channel and listen to quite a few of your reviews every week. Have a great New Year!
I love his ability to pull from his travelling. Whether it’s from his New Orleans trips, his African adventure or just his open ability to bring diverse musicians together. You see Paul Simon’s name on a track, you know it’s going to be amazing ❤
Paul Simon - one of the icons of contemporary music. He has been contributing his particular brand of music genius since the late 60's. As far as I'm concerned "Late in the Evening" is one of Simon's very best. If this song doesn't get you up and moving then you must have passed away without anyone noticing.
From his magnum opus, Still Crazy After All These Years, try - Gone at Last - a gospel flavored duet with Phoebe Snow. Once you hear it, you'll want to hear more of Phoebe, which you certainly should do.
What a killer session band playing with Paul on this track. Steve Gadd on drums, has played with Paul McCartney, Chuck Mangione, Chic Corea, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Aretha Franklin. Tony Levin on bass, has played with John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, David Bowie, Buddy Rich, Lou Reed, Carly Simon, Pink Floyd and Ringo Starr. Eric Gale on guitar, has played with Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, and Quincy Jones. There’s alot of talent on that stage with Paul Simon
Love it! Nobody reacts to this classic. Thanks. For Simon I highly recommend "The Obvious Child" Also: That bald bass player is Tony Levin - King Crimson, peter gabriel and Levin Brothers. Which is a perfect segue to do peter gabriel "In Your Eyes" from Secret World Live.
This song came from the 1980 movie "One Trick Pony" which starred Paul Simon as a washed-up folk singer named Jonah Levin. It bombed at the box office, but did feature music from The Lovin' Spoonful and The B-52s. "One Trick Pony" is worth your reaction on the movie channel.
Simon with Garfunkel and solo Simon are both worthwhile. I guess I'd take the former if I had to choose, but I'm glad we have both. For your next Paul Simon song, I'd do one of his first 2 solo singles: "Mother and Child Reunion" or "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard". Both fine songs, and the latter has a fun video with Mickey Mantle and John Madden in it.
I like this kind of music because it is smoothing and perfect to relax to. He was very discreate with his smoking a joint in his song. But today's artist are ALL OUT there in their song. They sing it so bluntly, even using bad words like it is the same as saying good morning or hello.
Reminiscing to early 1980s. I played the sax in my high school band. We played this song for our regional competition. Loved this song. Great memories!
The Entire album is probably one of my favorite Paul Simon solo albums. Brilliant and this was part of a movie soundtrack. Album is - One Trick Pony - which is the same name as the film. I saw Paul live in concert three times and this is one song he's constantly tweaking.
Another underrated song of his is "Allergies." Besides using Steve Gadd on drums he utilizes jazz guitarist Al Di Meola. A listen to this song will add Al to your guitar heroes list.
I've watched a lot of ur videos if u want a stunner try the group BLUE TEARS the song is TRUE ROMANCE. They also have one called HALFWAY TO HEAVEN both r ballads from the 90s.
I vote for “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” or “Still Crazy After All These Years” as the next Paul Simon song to react to. But if you do Still Crazy, listen to the studio recording THEN watch the SNL performance. (Paul Simon hosted Saturday Night Live 5 times, BTW)
Steve Gadd on the drums, Tony Levin On the bass, and a host of top-tier players, how could you go wrong? The amazing Paul Simon, truly an American treasure. For a very meaningful and beautiful song try "American Tune". He is one of the very best! Thanks for doing this - always gets me moving!
Great combo - Richard Tee (keyboard, vocals), Eric Gale (guitar), Steve Gadd (drum virtuoso), tight, tight horn section and Paul Simon (guitar, vocals). Many of these musicians were in the group called Stuff.
Paul Simon is an amazing artist, while the S&G album Bridge over Troubled Water album was a great disc of music and a must have at the time (and still today). Paul Simons work after S&G has been both entertaining and ground breaking, his Graceland album is also a must have. Late in the evening, great song…..Happy New Year folks, 🎉😎🍺☮️
Simon & Garfunkel was a folk duo from the 60s. By the time they split up, folk was near-death. Paul didn't give up on folk, or music from around the world, but he figured out a new sound for the current rock era. Just another aspect of his genius.
Hi Amber & Jay, I just got back from my trip to Puerto Rico N I spent Christmas over there, N u would be surprise to hear Paul Simon has a song from Puerto Rico N it is called I Was Born In Puerto Rico. U guys should react to this song or video. Great song, great Caribbean type music from Puerto Rico.
Masterful drumming by Steve Gadd who has played for MANY artists (e.g. Steely Dan) in all genres of music and has been with Paul Simon since his early years
I’m so glad you guys are reacting to this song! I’ve been requesting it on all my fave reaction channels for a couple of years or so. I’m so STOKED!! I like this version but my favorite one is the video with the cover of his One Trick Pony album. All the instruments are clearer and there’s more bass.
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I don't think enough folks appreciate how groundbreaking his music was. He was always outside the norm, leading the way. In my opinion, he is genius on the level of any member of the Beatles. His album "Graceland" was brilliant in its innovation and artistry.
Well said Patrick!! Graceland phenomenal
Masterpiece
This. He doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough when people talk about the artists that really changed music.
For decades I have pondered if Simon and McCartney would very probably been even better than the two real-life pairings.
Yes, better, I believe!
Yes! Graceland is a perfect album, beginning to end. Remember it very well from when it came out, still have it on vinyl, is a great memory of listening to it with my dad so many times. There's just so much lyrical and rhythmic genius dumped into that album. And who can forget Paul Simon and Chevy Chase acting like fools in the video for You Can Call Me Al 🤣
A MUST HEAR Classic,, Paul Simon "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard"..TRUST ME!!
That is SUCH a GREAT song
I'd highly recommend that you listen to 'Mother & Child Reunion'. You can't beat classic Paul Simon!
Yes, please!!!
Also "Loves Me Like A Rock" and "American Tune".
The other side of that single Paranoia blues
Great choice I love that song 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
“Me and Julio Down by the School Yard”, yet another awesome tune for you to check out by Paul Simon.
Don`t bother that's not one of his best
@@telstar4772, it’s a good song. Don’t crap on my request, please.
@telstar4772 I disagree. It's a cracker and my suggestion too!
I long ago reached the conclusion that Paul Simon is one of the few artists who can write a song using ANY genre of music... as he has clearly demonstrated throughout his career. This Latin beat is merely one instance.
Studio version POPS way more than the LIVE version ..
#masterpiece
Wrong. Usually opinions can't be wrong...But; yours is...Levin and Gadd MAKE IT AMAZING!
@@godbluffvdgg Wrong! :)
hard agree.
1000%
@@a2zme HOW DARE YOU! ~Gretta~
His first couple of solo albums are replete with great songs including "Loves Me Like A Rock", "Mother And Child Reunion", "Duncan" (classic story song), "Peace Like A River", "Kodachrome", "American Tune".
Oh, "Loves Me Like A Rock"! Great song!
I would love to see your reaction to " Still Crazy After All These Years". I think Amber would love the saxophone.
Still Crazy After All These Years is another amazing Paul Simon song 🎧
Still Crazy After All These Years. Incredible Sax solo. You'd love it. Some of the best by Mr. Simon.
Paul Simon= Musical genius ❤
Jay & Amber, you'll Love his "Loves Me Like A Rock" and "Kodachrome" !!!!
Today's song almost was placed on his Grammy winning 'Still Crazy After All These Years' album, but ended up on his 'Greatest Hits, etc' album (1977).
"Kodachrome". yes!
@@sammytheface8821 - Today's song was not on the 1977 Greatest Hits album. And it was not considered for his "Still Crazy..." album. You are confusing "Late In The Evening" with "Slip Slidin Away".
@@shyman99 Only thing I know is, I like the song "Kodachrome"...Never knew what album it or any other song is from.....Only heard songs on the radio.
@@sammytheface8821 - Sorry, my message was intended to the OP who messed up.
Great suggestions 👍
I think Amber especially will appreciate "Loves Me Like a Rock"❤
I love the drums on "Obvious Child", and the incredible vocals from Ladysmith Black Mambaso on "Homeless "
Happy New Year 😊
This song is bloody genius. Telling his story of how music hit him when he was young. He is up there with Lennon and McCartney in songwriting terms. This song makes this oldish woman feel like dancing 💃🏾 lucky to have seen him live, on the Graceland tour and a couple of years ago in Manchester England. A very hot day in July and this song hit home like never before.
The man is a certified genius.
He is a humble genius
He surrounded with monstrous bass and drum players...and great musicians on all instruments, so what else to expect from the genius of Mr. Paul Simon 🤷🏻♂️...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Steve Gadd 💯🔥😎
Tony Levin on bass... he played on Double Fantasy
Tony Levin in bass. Paul and Peter Gabriel knew talent .
OMG! You picked my favorite Paul Simon song! Excellent! As a latina, I've always appreciated the latin flavor this has! (I just prefer the studio version though.)
Samesies about the studio version!!
I third the studio version!
Regardless of who you are, if you are hearing a song for the very first time, it should be the studio version. I will die on this hill.
@@Johnny_Socko I'm standing on that hill wicha.
Mine too
A great song by a great songwriter. An American treasure.
Paul Simon is pure gold. Remember that he wrote & arranged every song from Simon & Garfunkel as well. He’s a musical genius. Check out Kodachrome, Rene & Georgia Magritte & their dig after the war, Mother & child reunion, Loves me like a rock.
I love this song! I definitely recommend checking out the studio version’s more polished sound. It has a different vibe.
This song is so special to me. My husband surprised me with tickets to see PS. He and my son took me to the concert and I will always remember the three of us dancing together to this song that night. I will treasure that memory for the rest of my life!
Shout out the great and innovating drummer Steve Gadd. A legend. I see Tony Levin on Bass also. Another legend.
He always had the cream of the crop playing with him, even from the beginning. ✌️
One of the greatest songwriters of all time gets who he wants for sure.✌@@andymageen5308
Kathy's Song is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's a Simon and Garfunkel but is basically a Paul Somon solo performance. It's very simple and heart felt.
Loves me a rock, Baby driver, Me and Julio. Just a few to check out
You need to check out Kodachrome by Paul Simon, you'll love that one!
My high school marching band played this in our show my senior year. I had a trombone solo on it where the trumpet solo was.
Love the whole Graceland album.
Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin on bass. Stellar rhythm section.
A couple of legends.
What a fantastic song from a true American poet!
Try 'Homeless' Paul Simon with Ladysmith Black Mambazo - an acapella band from S Africa
My favorite Paul Simon song.
Paul is a pure genius! His artistry is unique and unmatched in many ways!
You'd also love Kodachrome and Me and Julio Down By the School Yard by PS.
Me and Julio is epic
@@yankeesmegw. My fave too!
@@thecynic9232 great video too
Paul Simon hasn't disappointed me with a song yet! Love his music!
Every household back in the day had a Simon & Garfunkel or Paul Simon album in their rotation. Paul Simon is the standard in music lover essentials. I miss the day of albums and stereos. ✌🏽
I've loved this song " literally" all my life...This song moves you!!❤
One of the best songwriters ever. Rock on.
If you are into classical music, Paul Simon's American Tune is a must. It is based on a song in the Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach, who was inspired by the earlier composer Hans Leo Hassler von Roseneck (early seventeenth century).
Loved this song as a kid... 60 now and still love it.
Grew up listening to Paul. It was an awesome era
Mother and Child Reunion, Love Me Like a Rock, Still Crazy After All These Years, Slip Sliding Away. Your really cant go wrong with almost any Paul Simon song
Cool live version. Awesome song. The most incredibly talented Paul Simon.
📸 "Kodachrome" 🎶another upbeat big hit of Paul Simon a must to follow up 👍
Totally Agree with Amber. You can’t put him in a category. So many different feels to songs!
Seeing Paul Simon in concert is almost a spiritual experience when he toured with Sting, it elevated the experience to something other worldly.
Paul is so good as a solo artist. Good song. Here's to you Mrs. Robinson.
💕 Graceland, Studio Album 💕🎶
My favourite Paul Simon song, lifts my mood immediately.
Steve Gadd on the drums playing a Mozambique grove holding 2 drum sticks in each hand is so cool. Steves drumming in this song is so good other drummer do videos on how good it is. 👍
Simon & Garfunkel "A Hazy Shade Of Winter"..Nuff Said.
😎Awesome vibe here from Mr. Simon. Love it. He grew up in NYC one of the most diverse cities in the world and he absorbed it all and gave it back to us in such great ways.
The incomparable Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin on bass, Richard Tee on keys… Paul knows how to fill a room with top musicians who naturally lock into a groove together. All of his backing bands have been superb.
I was wondering if that was Tony Levin on bass! Love him with Peter Gabriel.
I MUST recommend "Graceland" and "Boy In The Bubble". Some of his best solo work. Love your channel and listen to quite a few of your reviews every week. Have a great New Year!
Boy In The Bubble is SO underrated. LOVE that song
It's about time someone reacted to this song! It's my favorite Paul Simon solo hit. Thanks you, folks.
I love his ability to pull from his travelling. Whether it’s from his New Orleans trips, his African adventure or just his open ability to bring diverse musicians together. You see Paul Simon’s name on a track, you know it’s going to be amazing ❤
paul is an incredible talent. the complete package that will be a part of american music forever
Paul Simon - one of the icons of contemporary music. He has been contributing his particular brand of music genius since the late 60's. As far as I'm concerned "Late in the Evening" is one of Simon's very best. If this song doesn't get you up and moving then you must have passed away without anyone noticing.
From his magnum opus, Still Crazy After All These Years, try - Gone at Last - a gospel flavored duet with Phoebe Snow. Once you hear it, you'll want to hear more of Phoebe, which you certainly should do.
What a killer session band playing with Paul on this track.
Steve Gadd on drums, has played with Paul McCartney, Chuck Mangione, Chic Corea, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Aretha Franklin.
Tony Levin on bass, has played with John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, David Bowie, Buddy Rich, Lou Reed, Carly Simon, Pink Floyd and Ringo Starr.
Eric Gale on guitar, has played with Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, and Quincy Jones.
There’s alot of talent on that stage with Paul Simon
Thank you! I remember Tony from a video of Peter Gabriel doing Solsbury Hill!!
My favorite song from his solo career! It was also a big crossover hit on urban radio stations.
That was an awesome live version of that song I'm surprised I've never seen that before❤
Love it! Nobody reacts to this classic. Thanks. For Simon I highly recommend "The Obvious Child"
Also: That bald bass player is Tony Levin - King Crimson, peter gabriel and Levin Brothers. Which is a perfect segue to do peter gabriel "In Your Eyes" from Secret World Live.
This song came from the 1980 movie "One Trick Pony" which starred Paul Simon as a washed-up folk singer named Jonah Levin. It bombed at the box office, but did feature music from The Lovin' Spoonful and The B-52s. "One Trick Pony" is worth your reaction on the movie channel.
I went to the movie the afternoon it opened. I was the only one in the theater.
Good movie. Very underrated. I have the soundtrack. I also really like his song, "Ace in the Hole."
Simon with Garfunkel and solo Simon are both worthwhile. I guess I'd take the former if I had to choose, but I'm glad we have both. For your next Paul Simon song, I'd do one of his first 2 solo singles: "Mother and Child Reunion" or "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard". Both fine songs, and the latter has a fun video with Mickey Mantle and John Madden in it.
Oh this is one of my favorite Paul Simon songs.
My dance song...👍 Happy New Year guys. 🎉🎉
One of my Drumming Heroes, Steve Gadd on Drums. This is a Live recording. You really need to hear the Studio version.
I love the trumpet! You guys should listen to Jump Jive & Wail by Louis Prima. Louie was a trumpet player and a true showman. ❤️🇨🇦
Wow I had no idea Tony Levin played bass on this song, I became aware of him through Liquid Tension Experiment. Wildly different vibe
Simons album The Rhythm of the Saints is an absolute classic as is S&G Live in Central Park.
Stunning amber. Per usual. Great tune. Thanks kiddos. I dig
Love Paul Simon and love this song. Hope Gone At Last ( with Phoebe Snow ) is up next
I like this kind of music because it is smoothing and perfect to relax to. He was very discreate with his smoking a joint in his song. But today's artist are ALL OUT there in their song. They sing it so bluntly, even
using bad words like it is the same as saying good morning or hello.
Reminiscing to early 1980s. I played the sax in my high school band. We played this song for our regional competition. Loved this song. Great memories!
Have you heard his songs "Slip Sliding Away" and "Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard?"
MUST SEE Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambaso singing "Diamonds on the soles of her shoes" lLIVE from South Africa!!!!!
What's really fun about Paul Simon is all his guest hosting on SNL... definitely worth digging up ....his talent seems endless...
I love Paul Simon, but never heard this song before, he’s had so many great songs. 💜💜
Yes! Yes! This is one of his best solo hits.😊
"Father and Daughter" is another great Paul Simon tune.
Just simply one of the greatest popular music writers ever!
The Entire album is probably one of my favorite Paul Simon solo albums. Brilliant and this was part of a movie soundtrack. Album is - One Trick Pony - which is the same name as the film.
I saw Paul live in concert three times and this is one song he's constantly tweaking.
Another underrated song of his is "Allergies." Besides using Steve Gadd on drums he utilizes jazz guitarist Al Di Meola. A listen to this song will add Al to your guitar heroes list.
Ooh, this is nice, I mean, NICE. Great great voice. 🎼🎙️🎶
I've watched a lot of ur videos if u want a stunner try the group BLUE TEARS the song is TRUE ROMANCE. They also have one called HALFWAY TO HEAVEN both r ballads from the 90s.
He is a legend
I vote for “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” or “Still Crazy After All These Years” as the next Paul Simon song to react to.
But if you do Still Crazy, listen to the studio recording THEN watch the SNL performance.
(Paul Simon hosted Saturday Night Live 5 times, BTW)
I love Paul Simon. I love this song. You guys should hear "Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard". That's a fun song. Also, " Mother and Child Reunion".
I saw him in Drammen (Norway) with this band in oktober 1980, great.
Steve Gadd on the drums, Tony Levin On the bass, and a host of top-tier players, how could you go wrong? The amazing Paul Simon, truly an American treasure. For a very meaningful and beautiful song try "American Tune". He is one of the very best! Thanks for doing this - always gets me moving!
My favorite Simon song.
Your smiles say it all.
Great combo - Richard Tee (keyboard, vocals), Eric Gale (guitar), Steve Gadd (drum virtuoso), tight, tight horn section and Paul Simon (guitar, vocals). Many of these musicians were in the group called Stuff.
Paul Simon is one of the very best. 😊
Paul Simon is an amazing artist, while the S&G album Bridge over Troubled Water album was a great disc of music and a must have at the time (and still today). Paul Simons work after S&G has been both entertaining and ground breaking, his Graceland album is also a must have. Late in the evening, great song…..Happy New Year folks, 🎉😎🍺☮️
Simon & Garfunkel was a folk duo from the 60s. By the time they split up, folk was near-death. Paul didn't give up on folk, or music from around the world, but he figured out a new sound for the current rock era. Just another aspect of his genius.
One of my fav Simon songs
This is the deepest of dives you could get into. The man is a creative genius. I saw him on tour with Bob Dylan in '99. That was one hell of a show!
Hi Amber & Jay, I just got back from my trip to Puerto Rico N I spent Christmas over there, N u would be surprise to hear Paul Simon has a song from Puerto Rico N it is called I Was Born In Puerto Rico. U guys should react to this song or video. Great song, great Caribbean type music from Puerto Rico.
Masterful drumming by Steve Gadd who has played for MANY artists (e.g. Steely Dan) in all genres of music and has been with Paul Simon since his early years
Duncan is one of the great stories.
Paul Simon is an absolute genius.
I’m so glad you guys are reacting to this song! I’ve been requesting it on all my fave reaction channels for a couple of years or so. I’m so STOKED!!
I like this version but my favorite one is the video with the cover of his One Trick Pony album. All the instruments are clearer and there’s more bass.