You would think this song would be impossible to perform live, with anything resembling the original power and impact, without Ladysmith Black Mombazo or at least some group taking their place, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but they utterly nailed it and Paul Simon's performance just defies description.
These are music GODS, simply brilliant, beautifully creative, and eternally loving! THANK YOU; PAUL. Please come back to Phoenix and play all night! We love you. NEVER STOP.
If you haven't found out yet, it was VIncent Nguini. He was in Paul's band for 30 years and a major part of his band's sound both in recordings and live. He died 5 days ago. Sad day.
I think this may be the best live version of Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes that I've seen/heard.
Oh man, I love this so much, the guitar slide at 3:14 and then bit at 3:30 is beautiful, not to forget the drum solo at the end, musical perfection.
You would think this song would be impossible to perform live, with anything resembling the original power and impact, without Ladysmith Black Mombazo or at least some group taking their place, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but they utterly nailed it and Paul Simon's performance just defies description.
Just impressive seeing him this old but with exactly the same voice.
always a pleasure to listen to the great Paul Simon along with his wonderful musicians
These are music GODS, simply brilliant, beautifully creative, and eternally loving! THANK YOU; PAUL. Please come back to Phoenix and play all night! We love you. NEVER STOP.
Truly incredible live performance. Also really well recorded/mixed.
thanks for uploading. this is one of THE most musical things I've heard!
Thanks Paul. It's always impressive and inspiring
Such a good song! Love it!!!!
and that ladies and gentlemen is how you do a drum solo....
Musical genius.
THAT IS GOOD MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh man! Listen to Bakithi! My lord, wow!
Maravilha Mestre!!!
perfect weather, hopes its like this in hyde park this july!
They are good wine!
bakithi kumalo is one badass bass thumper !
the greatest badass bass thumper!!
Didnt really know the song till i saw this at glastonbury
Paul Simon has a totally American voice.
Bakithi rules.
ACE!
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1:07 the AUSSIE flag...hell yeah !!!
What is this vid from? I want to buy the whole thing! Fantastic!
1:18 Pikachu's flag on the left x)
Who's the guitarist at 3.31? Brilliant.
If you haven't found out yet, it was VIncent Nguini. He was in Paul's band for 30 years and a major part of his band's sound both in recordings and live. He died 5 days ago. Sad day.
the same voice isnt it?
danny devito lost some serious poundage / i didnt know mini strats came in that color.
isn't that the most dead crowd you've seen? they're standing still
That is because the are just feeling humbled at the immense artistry surrounding them.