I cried through much of this just completely overwhelmed with nostalgia. Now the years are rolling by me They are rockin' evenly I am older than I once was And younger than I'll be; that's not unusual Nor is it strange After changes upon changes We are more or less the same After changes we are more or less the same
I went with my friend never expecting there to be that many people. Peaceful, dancing and singing along, not one problem at all and 300,000 people were there. Those were wonderful times.❤❤❤
The anticipation from the audience and the media must have been huge, but the pair at the centre handle it with consummate skill. What a great collection of songs!
As is well known, Paul and Art were barely on speaking terms at this point, but they still had great respect for each other as men and as artists. They also had great respect for their fans, and they knew how much it would mean to their fans if they did this. So they buried the hatchet for a night and gave one of the greatest live performances in music history. Thankfully this video will live on for future generations to enjoy their greatness.
Same thing that Fleetwood Mac did with the 1993 Presidential Inauguration of Clinton. Put aside their differences for a couple of hours and become the stars of the show….
It was one of the best days of my life. I was in college and went with my sister, her BF, and my roommate. I saw so many people that I knew; it was weird. I saw people I grew up with in NJ. We got there really early but, not knowing how many people would show, didn't sit that close to the stage. We are still in the video, though. Amazing concert. I later met S&G after a different show (I knew someone whose dad was their lawyer). Garfunkel is not tall; he's just tall in comparison to Paul Simon.
considering that they barely spoke to each other at that time,it is incredible that this concert is/was probably,the best live perf they have ever done...
Makes me sad to think we will never have another duo like this again. They'll never make music like this again. So glad it's immortalized for many more generations to forever see
I'm watching this concert for the sixth time Paul & Art harmonize and complement each other so well and sound so well live! Absolutely flawless!!!! Thanks guys!! Still crazy after all these years!!
Exactly, I went to see the Dixie Chicks n they had a vail hidding their backup band! N no mention of them - I'd come to see their Dobro player! Yeeps, so to this day, when I hear their music on the radio, I change the station!!😊
My girlfriend at the time, soon to be wife, and I, were both there to see this concert. Got married at the end of the next month. She was a huge S&G fan. Hard to believe that we are coming up on 42 years since this occurred. We are still together which is maybe even more amazing.
2 nice Jewish boys appearing before 500,000 people in a park in New York and not a banner, flag, knife, not a megaphone to be seen, only love for 2 great musicians! You'd never get that today!
Have you seen pictures of the Taylor Swift concert in Munich this month? Not that I want to compare her to S&G in any way 😜. 70.000 people in the stadion, 70.000 on the hill behind in the Olympia Park. All peaceful, calm, happy! I went to a festival style concert of a hip hop artist few weeks ago in a mid sized town, 30.000 people of literally all ages swinging and singing in the evening summer sun. Just to say: there is still hope for humanity, and music still unites the masses!
Brilliant lyrics, wonderful song composition and beautiful harmonizing!! So fortunate to have their recordings!! Simon & Garfunkel are of my generation and I love them as much today as I did when I was living in San Francisco in the late 60s, early '70s!! Filled with nostalgia watching and listening to this - the greatest duo ever!!
I remember Paul Simon coming to Grimsby (a little Town in Lincolnshire England) in the mid 60s and playing at the Folk Club.. He was so good and a really nice guy... He stayed at my friends flat that night and sang us some songs that later became so well known.... Also smoked my last cigarette and talked all night about so many topics of the day... They were magic days and unforgetable...
I am in my seventies. I remember a good friend who was raving after he returned from attending this event. He was excited that it was a great show and he was especially enthusiastic to tell me that New York had legalized pot. He insisted. "I was there. I saw the mayor (Ed Koch) there and he introduced them. Later Paul Simon told us how the people selling loose joints were paying money to the city." As it turned out, he had enjoyed a temporary truce, not real legalization. We were ahead of our time. Note how there was no trouble in that whole massive crowd of people all so close together. You can thank cannabis for that.
I was 26 and worked with a Rhode Island theater that was hired to build part of the set for this concert. I got to drive a truck with set pieces to Philadelphia to pick up the last materials and take them to Central Park that morning. The Stage Manager offered for me to stay for the concert but that would have meant about an 8 hour wait and I'd been working/travelling for a couple of days so I said no, thanks though I love S&G. I've always a little bit regretted that I didn't find a way to stay for this, but I helped build and deliver their set, so there's that!
My family and I surprised my late grandparents to this concert and it was my grandfather's 70th birthday present ever. My grandparents listened to their music in the 60s and she would play some of their hits on the piano. What a moment.
A year later there was a million people marching against nukes. A million people, with cops just watching from the wings with no body armor, no heavy equipment, no automatic high powered rifles, no helicopters hovering above watching the crowd. If there's anything I miss is the feeling of marching in that protest when I was not quite 20. Good concert, too.
@@wickednwyldI watched it too and I was 39. I have this concert on cd and it sounds better on Bose but it is easier to find on utube than in my cd cabinet.
I was actually was there in Central Park. Unreal happening I'm now 75 and it feels like yesterday , but yet another time in life. ! Sadly, never to be repeated again.
Paul was a brilliant song writer with the Soul of a poet ♥ Art had the voice of an Angel ♥ Once upon a time they were the closest of friends - and they were always better together than they were apart - There are always two sides to every story , and playing the blame game is never wise , so I will simply say this : no matter who said or did whatever , it's in the past now ; it no longer exists - so , Paul , Art , let it go - let it go ; get together , shake hands , share a cup of coffee and be friends again - "A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature" Ralph Waldo Emerson . - "Think where Man's glory most begins and ends , And say my glory is I had such a friend" William Butler Yeats .
Yeah. Paul is a GREAT songwriter and musician - a national treasure!! But,... Art Garfunkel is a PERFECT singer. He so reminds me of Graham Nash (or vice-versa).
Ones of the best concert in the history of music industry (my personal opinion) Simon and Garfunkel music brings sunshine. Remembering a less complicated life back then. Thank you for uploading. Appreciated.
Put on your earbuds and enjoy your visit to the astral plane. If there is a God he gave his voice to AG. Poetry spoken to the perfect frequency of sounds. Simple! Yet the power of expression and emotion thru song is one of humanity’s grandest gifts.
I was there with so many that night 🌙 came late and purpose and parked myself and friends at the edge of the park... I'll remember that night... Thank you for your shared words ... live venue preserved to share with friendsandfamily & seemingly no commercial breaks. What a utube gift .... Their music and soul mates will live on together
@shadow play - A truly fantastic concert. Unfortunately, it is completely impossible to fit anywhere near that many people in that park space in Central Park. Here is a link for the correct number of 48,500. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Concert_in_Central_Park
@@shadowplay2801- How the hell do you know if I was there?!? Also, it doesn't change the fact that 500k was a flat out lie!! 48,500 is the max it could have been. FACT!!
I was there! I was 13 going to visit my Dad on his lunch break and a young man, walking the opposite direction at a brisk pace told me, "Hey Simon & Garfunkel are getting back together and doing a show in Central Park!" I said, "Dad, let's go!" So we did. He called in and his boss totally understood. NYC was a very different place back then!
What a great story.Glad you managed to go,I have heard of Simon And Garfunkel but aren't a fan.My dad has Bridge Over Troubled Water on one of his records.
America's voices...personal musical heroes. Art's voice is so unique and smooth there's no mistaking who is singing. It completely broke my heart when they split up...I couldn't accept it. Still makes me sad. Perfect harmonic duo, and to this day their songs are so relevant. 🎸🎶❤️
I am a fifty year old canadian. My friends listened to Metallica and I listened to gordon lightfoot, rush and simon and Garfunkel. My friends moms were impressed with my music choices.
@@planes3333 The only song I ever liked by Metallica wasn't even theirs: it was the Irish folk song Whiskey in the Jar (taught to them by one of Thin Lizzy guitarists).
I really enjoyed listening to this. When I was a little girl my mom had a "hippy party" and we all got to stay up late and dance to Simon and Garfunkel! Mom made us hippy costumes and the four of us kids had the best time that night! My brother and I were playing guitar last friday night and did a couple of their tunes, my brother brought up this memory. Isn't it wonderful mom made that memory for us and gave us the love of this music!
Incredible today I found this wonderful concert, I was at it, a magical evening, a first level event with the technology of that time, with a level better than expected It is true that there were more than 500,000 people enjoying it, without disturbances, all with respect for the artists and each other. What a thrill, at 66 years of age, I didn't expect such a wonderful gift. That was true music, today's are bands or artists that last 1 year, if that. I love music, it's one of my greatest passions in my life.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are geniuses. Art has such a beautiful voice makes me feel so good whenI hear it. April Come She Will my favorite beautifully written by Paul and so beautifully sung by my boy Art.
During The Boxer, I never knew, for 35 years, that Art came in too early with "I have squandered..." near the beginning of the song. The look that Paul gives him is priceless! OMG! I always thought that was supposed to be part of the song.
Original renditions of the song had no rest between verses. Several years after, Paul added a 2-bar rest before "I have squandered...". It gave the opening verse a bit more depth.
Whenever I’m resting from a daily chores and I thought about turning on Yutube to watch Simon and Garfunkel concert in the Park and I came across your comments and you had mentioned that it is Artie’s Birthday on Nov. 5 I just forgotten all about it and today is the 9th. ‘Belated Blessed Birthday Artie ‘ and have more to come. This two are Magnificent I will never get tired of listening to their songs. I have been listening to them as long as I can remember for 50 yrs. Tkank you Simon and Garfunkel there are no other like you anymore. Thank you for giving us joy and happiness. Loved Artie’s angelic voice you both are talented. Thank you Ellen.
81? Good grief! That makes me feel old and he has 40 years on me. If you are 'middle age' and have heroes from your youth, thank 'em now or regret never had.
Up there with best live performances ever. 'Look for America' feels as relevant to me today as it did 40 years ago in college. Still Crazy After all these Years. Well, maybe not me so much.
It's sad how much amazing music was lost to years of ego conflict because together they were far more amazing than apart even if Paul Simon had a successful solo career it did not compare to what they were together. I'm glad they found common ground again.
Since Paul Simon did the writing, he was the lead of the duo. Also his South African album was as good as the S and G collaboration. Just different. His music evolved with the times. As it should.
This teo guys are telling a story by singing !! Beautiful words, beautiful melody, beautiful voice, they are eternal !! unlike todays untalented...half naked.. shouting and screaming !!
You can actually see when the fan rushed him he got startled but went straight back to his music, astounding performance! and recovery! my favourite song in this concert is Scarborough Fair, currently trying to learn it, quite a complicated yet simple structure in nature, beautiful medieval melody!
This is one of those precious moments where everything in the Universe aligns just right so the world and all of its problems cease to exist for Everyone in Central Park for the next hour and a half. And not even "Charlie Brown with Snoopy" will be able to ruin it. The "Magic" of Music lol :)
Happier times. Real musicians singing and playing the absolute hell out of their instruments. Musical precision with feel, groove and passion. A lost art anymore.
How important is "The Boxer" to the american songbook. And here is maybe the finest rendition of the song, even with the false start, that has ever been recorded. Simple and straight forward acoustic arrangement, without the unnecessary orchestration of the album version and also including the "missing" verse. "The Boxer" as one song, just about captures all of Simon & Garfunkel's prominent themes.
I guess I’m getting old, but I was kid when this dropped and my sister and I would play the hell out of the songs, and today it just makes me wonder… what happened to music? Kind like watching Breaking Bad, The Wire, Sopranos etc. and thinking what happened to TV? Or like pondering on past films and wondering what happened to movies? We know the answer of course, good stories, writing and capable casts no longer was the objective. Same with music, it’s so processed and electronic today that even if absent melodies it lacks authenticity and originality. Things present in every S&G song. “The words of the prophets are written on subway walls in tenement halls.”
Garfunkel Simon you are 👍 singers in 2024 in my eyes and my mom really liked them to. I'm going to listen to more songs of you. Great music and any day any month😊😅❤
I'm revisiting this gig. I just noticed that at the start of 'Old Friends' in the encore, Artie gives the almost missable, tiniest of nods to Paul and they begin to sing in perfect harmony, on a dime. Damn, they were good!
My cousin Brandon passed away this past Sunday (Sept 4th, 2022), he was 48. When we were kids we would go over to his house (my sister's and me, and my mother) and we would go swimming, would barbeque, and hang out as a family with his brother and my oldest cousin Brian, aunt Sonja, and my uncle Rodger. And in the faint memories I remember a peace and happiness, and music would always be playing. 38:13 - Simon and Garfunkel, Slip sliding away rings as clear today as it did 43 years ago. I love you buddy.
Unforgettable memories! When I was a kid, my cousin and I were sometimes listening to that concert in central Park because his sister had got the vinyl LP of it... At this time, I was learning to speak English but I was not able to understand all their lyrics, because they're full of poetry. Still it remains not so easy for me to get everything, but can you realize, that even without understanding everything, I already was enjoying their songs, cause their music is so great... And now, after all these years, I really do appreciate improving my English level, by listening to them and trying to understand all the messages they sent to us at this time! This concert was undoubtedly one of the best given in all times, among some others like Woodstock or some of Whitney Houston. It was THE PLACE TO BE, that day!!! And even if I confess I don't like Simon so much, because he doesn't smile, always seems sad (even if he might have some good reason for it, with his love stories...), I find him brilliant and astounding with his guitar, every note is played so sharply that it seems to be easy, that's crazy! He is an extraordinary musician! And Arthur was able to bring something more, something emotional, his presence is remarkable. It is not like feeling love, because we know Art and Paul, were a little bit in conflict, maybe a rivality. However they were able to stop time that day and it is a strange feeling we can never forget!
I was at this free concert that was held on the great lawn in central park on September 19th 1981 with 500,000 people in attendance and me and my girlfriend had a great time. I was 22 years old at the time 😎
I wasn't at the Central Park concert, but my best friend and I saw them at Oakland Stadium on their US tour. Paul brought Carrie onto the stage about halfway through. She got a huge ovation. My 3 top concerts are 1. Simon and Garfunkel 2. Styx with Pat Benetar opening 3. Little River Band
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my entire youth was supported by S&G. I am quite sure that I would not be around today, if I hadn't had their help. Love to both of you! God bless you!
Musicians have this uncanny ability to keep the tune going almost no matter the distraction. It's amazing...they're self-trained to the level of soldiers.
I know it. When that man jumped on stage as Paul was singing "The Late Great Johnny Ace", even though he was a bit shaken, I said out loud, "Wow, he didn't miss a beat.".
I’m a pro touring musician. It’s a combination of “the show must go on” and just being locked in to the task at hand. Stopping cold is an absolute no no.
It was like the universe was feeling the pain of John getting ripped away so senselessly….Yeah, that dude was probably nuts but I totally understood his pan….
Too bad Art Garfunkel was such a vindictive egomaniac. He had been given a gift in his beautiful voice but not the graciousness to acknowledge Paul Simon was the greater talent: composer, poet, performer and musician.
And this was only a month after MTV had debuted. Music audiences had not yet been "MTVised" with the jump cut editing, and constant 1-2 second shots. Fun to actually see how the musicians and S & G are doing their show.
Simon and Garfunkel have been a part of my life for a long time they definitely have god-given talents and they have shared them with us throughout the years❤❤❤
They would have been! Just as good playing for a crowd, under a street lamp or old oak trees, day or night unknown in a unknown location, how lucky you could have been to be, in the middle of nowhere, well I’m on my way,don’t know whereabouts I’m going, but I still live in dreams of fantasy, remembering, memories of the past and your dreams of the future, They are all this, let us never forget, tears of hope, happiness, joy so much more, still relevant crazy after all these years. Only one day, there will be a lamp, hopefully over shadows of them older oak trees, and in the clearing, maybe a . BOXXER That, now that is what, perhaps a little far fetched. In my dreams, and God only kidding? Two older geaser , one with a guitar? Emerging from the trees, and remembering all of the crap that, I’ve heard, me I can’t believe my eyes, You take it from here on, I’m getting weary,as the darkness comes we all have a time to shine.
Vocals: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel Guitars: Paul Simon and David Brown, and Pete Carr Bass: Anthony Jackson Drums: Steve Gadd and Grady Tate Keyboards: Richard Tee and Rob Mounsey Trumpets: John Eckert and John Gatchell Saxophones: Gerry Niewood and Dave Tofani
Thank-you very much. I've always been impressed with Steve Gadd ! Have you seen him in Eric Clapton's live version of Layla in Madison Square Gardens? Eric's best version of Layla !
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I cried through much of this just completely overwhelmed with nostalgia.
Now the years are rolling by me
They are rockin' evenly
I am older than I once was
And younger than I'll be; that's not unusual
Nor is it strange
After changes upon changes
We are more or less the same
After changes we are more or less the same
Me too, didn't it feel great?
I went with my friend never expecting there to be that many people. Peaceful, dancing and singing along, not one problem at all and 300,000 people were there. Those were wonderful times.❤❤❤
That was then, would never happen now😢😢😢😢
@@bethewalt7385 Patience 😊
Probably the best concert performance ever. They are both so damn good.
I actually attended this concert and will say it was THE best show I have ever seen!
Lucky you! @@BrianDarby-ru5vt
I agree.
The anticipation from the audience and the media must have been huge, but the pair at the centre handle it with consummate skill. What a great collection of songs!
I have videos of the Beatles, when they first came to America.
Art and Paul were one of the greatest duo's of all time. The writing, music and harmonies were simply perfect.
Simon & Garfunkel: that says it all. Amazing talent!
I'm just asking...Were any songs lip synced?
Like #2?
@@noongourfain I highly doubt it; however, anything is possible.. right
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Yes they were
As is well known, Paul and Art were barely on speaking terms at this point, but they still had great respect for each other as men and as artists. They also had great respect for their fans, and they knew how much it would mean to their fans if they did this. So they buried the hatchet for a night and gave one of the greatest live performances in music history. Thankfully this video will live on for future generations to enjoy their greatness.
Same thing that Fleetwood Mac did with the 1993 Presidential Inauguration of Clinton. Put aside their differences for a couple of hours and become the stars of the show….
I did not know this so thank you for writing this out
Why were they fighting?
Pride, mostly.@@megalomaniac7972
This must be one of the best concerts ever. It's perfect. Still perfect. So true.
It was one of the best days of my life. I was in college and went with my sister, her BF, and my roommate. I saw so many people that I knew; it was weird. I saw people I grew up with in NJ. We got there really early but, not knowing how many people would show, didn't sit that close to the stage. We are still in the video, though. Amazing concert. I later met S&G after a different show (I knew someone whose dad was their lawyer). Garfunkel is not tall; he's just tall in comparison to Paul Simon.
considering that they barely spoke to each other at that time,it is incredible that this concert is/was probably,the best live perf they have ever done...
Such a shame that happened its good to know they have made amends
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Makes me sad to think we will never have another duo like this again. They'll never make music like this again. So glad it's immortalized for many more generations to forever see
Amen brother. I have been saying that sentiment allot the last year - year 1/2. So much great beautiful music was given to us the listeners 70's - Y2k
Never say never! You can not tell what is to come! But , yes it is great we can play this and find the joy!
You're so right!
KIngs of Convinience?
I'm watching this concert for the sixth time Paul & Art harmonize and complement each other so well and sound so well live! Absolutely flawless!!!! Thanks guys!! Still crazy after all these years!!
I've read through many of the boring, typical comments. Not one mention of the excellent musicians who backed them up that night.
They mentioned Steve Gadd on drums. He was one of many excellent musicians backing them up that night.
You seem triggered and possibly this music isn’t for you.
Exactly, I went to see the Dixie Chicks n they had a vail hidding their backup band! N no mention of them - I'd come to see their Dobro player! Yeeps, so to this day, when I hear their music on the radio, I change the station!!😊
@@4985booThat's a heck of an assumption!!
Art singing Bridge Over Trouble Water, has to be one of the best live performances of all time !?!
My girlfriend at the time, soon to be wife, and I, were both there to see this concert. Got married at the end of the next month. She was a huge S&G fan. Hard to believe that we are coming up on 42 years since this occurred. We are still together which is maybe even more amazing.
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Congratulations!! Fidelity is hard to find these days!! #blessed
Beautiful! Life was better(simpler) then. May the good Lord bless y'all!
Congrats I am so glad that you guys are still together!!!
2 nice Jewish boys appearing before 500,000 people in a park in New York and not a banner, flag, knife, not a megaphone to be seen, only love for 2 great musicians! You'd never get that today!
Stop with the Doom and gloom. Yes, it was a great concert but things were not that much better back in the day. Enjoy what we have today.
Have you seen pictures of the Taylor Swift concert in Munich this month? Not that I want to compare her to S&G in any way 😜. 70.000 people in the stadion, 70.000 on the hill behind in the Olympia Park. All peaceful, calm, happy! I went to a festival style concert of a hip hop artist few weeks ago in a mid sized town, 30.000 people of literally all ages swinging and singing in the evening summer sun.
Just to say: there is still hope for humanity, and music still unites the masses!
@@seaturtledog Amen
@@dannyd5727Taylor Swift is a joke.
And just around the corner John Lennon lives! Rock on...🏄🎸🥁😍🤗🎶🍷🌊😎🎨🏞️☺️🥰
Simon and Garfunkel are and always will be the best ever in music. We love them!
Brilliant lyrics, wonderful song composition and beautiful harmonizing!! So fortunate to have their recordings!! Simon & Garfunkel are of my generation and I love them as much today as I did when I was living in San Francisco in the late 60s, early '70s!! Filled with nostalgia watching and listening to this - the greatest duo ever!!
I was there then too! I'm so homesick for those days.
There will never be another duo like these guys. Bridge over troubled waters helped me thru tough times - love these guys forever.
Bridge over troubled water is a great song for a great duo!! Art did a great job! The perfect song for Art and at the perfect time!!!
I remember Paul Simon coming to Grimsby (a little Town in Lincolnshire England) in the mid 60s and playing at the Folk Club.. He was so good and a really nice guy... He stayed at my friends flat that night and sang us some songs that later became so well known.... Also smoked my last cigarette and talked all night about so many topics of the day... They were magic days and unforgetable...
I am in my seventies. I remember a good friend who was raving after he returned from attending this event. He was excited that it was a great show and he was especially enthusiastic to tell me that New York had legalized pot. He insisted. "I was there. I saw the mayor (Ed Koch) there and he introduced them. Later Paul Simon told us how the people selling loose joints were paying money to the city." As it turned out, he had enjoyed a temporary truce, not real legalization. We were ahead of our time. Note how there was no trouble in that whole massive crowd of people all so close together. You can thank cannabis for that.
AT The Age of 71now I can't remember ONE Song they Sang that I didn't Love They were and still Are my favorite. ❤❤
Same here!
Im am 71 ! Like you. You have the same musical taste. Greetings.
At 71 myself, these guys provided the backdrop to my high school and college years. Will always bring back fond memories.
Those were the good old days. Good music and great harmonies are unforgettable. Thanks Paul and Art.
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It's a shame that they are refusing to talk to each other. They are both 82 years old! Make up already!
Old friends
@125:46.... Maybe that's why?? Nevertheless, this was a great performance
Talk?
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Yes forgive each and make friends. Life's tok short to be in a huff with each other for too long. Kiss and a Big Hugs. Make up. Please 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
I was at that concert, I was the eleventh row, with my boyfriend Tim. The best years of my life 😅
Sounds like a great memory.
I was 26 and worked with a Rhode Island theater that was hired to build part of the set for this concert. I got to drive a truck with set pieces to Philadelphia to pick up the last materials and take them to Central Park that morning. The Stage Manager offered for me to stay for the concert but that would have meant about an 8 hour wait and I'd been working/travelling for a couple of days so I said no, thanks though I love S&G. I've always a little bit regretted that I didn't find a way to stay for this, but I helped build and deliver their set, so there's that!
So, you were a simple layman 😢
@@wadesaleeby2172 laywoman! :)
My family and I surprised my late grandparents to this concert and it was my grandfather's 70th birthday present ever. My grandparents listened to their music in the 60s and she would play some of their hits on the piano. What a moment.
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Beautiful story and even better memories with your family!!!
Art's finest performance of "Bridge Over Troubled water".
He has an amazing voice! ❤️✨✨✨
I agree .
I love how at the end of it he steps back, and kind of punches his fist at his side as if to say to himself "nailed it."
It's amazing that over 400,000 people have watched this but only 5000 people liked it. These guys are awesome!
If someone does not like Simon & Garfunkel they have a problem, not S & G…!!!
500 thousand people there and no problems. It was a different world…
Indeed...We were educated (born in 59).
...and maybe more!
A year later there was a million people marching against nukes. A million people, with cops just watching from the wings with no body armor, no heavy equipment, no automatic high powered rifles, no helicopters hovering above watching the crowd. If there's anything I miss is the feeling of marching in that protest when I was not quite 20. Good concert, too.
Absolutely. With different songs and lyrics.
No it wasn't. I lived through those times. Don't be deceived by tv series
Remember watching this live on HBO in 1982 and my girlfriend in my lap the entire time. Must have been about 20 of us in that room singing along.
Yep! Was watching every moment at home that night. I was 12.
@@wickednwyldI watched it too and I was 39. I have this concert on cd and it sounds better on Bose but it is easier to find on utube than in my cd cabinet.
I was actually was there in Central Park. Unreal happening I'm now 75 and it feels like yesterday , but yet another time in life. ! Sadly, never to be repeated again.
You experienced some of the very best there has ever been. The atmosphere must have been incredible too.
They did a concert in 2009 in Madison Square garden but it was not as good as this one.
U never know it just might be repeated once again 4u ..take me with ..
I know what you mean. I'm so homesick for those days.
I'm 77 now.
Pure magic!!!❤
Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan are the greatest songwriters ever!❤❤❤
It’s 2024, I’m 64, and I’m totally diggin this! This music is timeless! Fantastic concert! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I'm 64, too. Enjoying...
I'm 73, and I'm right there with you.
I am 54 years old and totally enjoying this performance 😊🎵🎤☮
I was very young in Brazil and I heard about Simon and Garfunkel all the time! Now I know why!! Lucky and happy crowd!! What a show!!
Paul was a brilliant song writer with the Soul of a poet ♥
Art had the voice of an Angel ♥
Once upon a time they were the closest of friends - and they were always better together than they were apart
- There are always two sides to every story , and playing the blame game is never wise , so I will simply say this : no matter who said or did whatever , it's in the past now ; it no longer exists - so , Paul , Art , let it go - let it go ; get together , shake hands , share a cup of coffee and be friends again
- "A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature"
Ralph Waldo Emerson .
- "Think where Man's glory most begins and ends ,
And say my glory is I had such a friend"
William Butler Yeats .
Yeah. Paul is a GREAT songwriter and musician - a national treasure!! But,...
Art Garfunkel is a PERFECT singer. He so reminds me of Graham Nash (or vice-versa).
Both influenced by the Everly Brothers.
I was at central park when they were there, only thing I have to say was,it was amazing 😀
Ones of the best concert in the history of music industry (my personal opinion)
Simon and Garfunkel music brings sunshine.
Remembering a less complicated life back then.
Thank you for uploading. Appreciated.
Put on your earbuds and enjoy your visit to the astral plane. If there is a God he gave his voice to AG. Poetry spoken to the perfect frequency of sounds. Simple! Yet the power of expression and emotion thru song is one of humanity’s grandest gifts.
I still play their music every day. It makes me feel good. Just looking at Artie does that every time.
Better than drugs
This concert was one of their best, a reunion of S&G will never resound more powerful and beautiful as this night, appropriately in Central Park, NYC.
I was there with so many that night 🌙 came late and purpose and parked myself and friends at the edge of the park... I'll remember that night... Thank you for your shared words ... live venue preserved to share with friendsandfamily & seemingly no commercial breaks. What a utube gift .... Their music and soul mates will live on together
i was one of the 500,000. the vibe, the music was the best live show i ever saw.
Me to!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🎶🎵🎼🎼🎼🎼🦋☮️🌻🌻poet ...new York will always be my home....all these songs forever etched in my brain and heart!!!♾️
@shadow play - A truly fantastic concert. Unfortunately, it is completely impossible to fit anywhere near that many people in that park space in Central Park. Here is a link for the correct number of 48,500. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Concert_in_Central_Park
@@Frunobulax74 that was reported n 1981. to bad you werent there.
@@shadowplay2801- How the hell do you know if I was there?!? Also, it doesn't change the fact that 500k was a flat out lie!! 48,500 is the max it could have been. FACT!!
@@Frunobulax74 your generation likes to rewrite history, go at it.
The planets must have aligned over Central Park that night.
I was there! I was 13 going to visit my Dad on his lunch break and a young man, walking the opposite direction at a brisk pace told me, "Hey Simon & Garfunkel are getting back together and doing a show in Central Park!" I said, "Dad, let's go!" So we did. He called in and his boss totally understood. NYC was a very different place back then!
What a great story.Glad you managed to go,I have heard of Simon And Garfunkel but aren't a fan.My dad has Bridge Over Troubled Water on one of his records.
Love this, thank you.
These two are legends
These two are music legends
Something very moving about this concert. I can only imagine what a nostalgia it is for Americans?
America's voices...personal musical heroes. Art's voice is so unique and smooth there's no mistaking who is singing. It completely broke my heart when they split up...I couldn't accept it. Still makes me sad. Perfect harmonic duo, and to this day their songs are so relevant. 🎸🎶❤️
Great concert🎵✨
Beautiful song 🎵🌌
They was so young 🔥
S and G FOREVER 🇺🇸
FROM JAPAN 🇯🇵🙋
I am a fifty year old canadian. My friends listened to Metallica and I listened to gordon lightfoot, rush and simon and Garfunkel. My friends moms were impressed with my music choices.
67 Yrs old here. Hoping for new REAL talent to emerge.
As good as this.
These are fine musicians and your choices match mine. Forget about Metallica!
@@Mel-k8v1w Ha ha yeah I here you. Metallica does have a couple good tunes as well though. Rush blows them out of the water though musically.
@@planes3333 The only song I ever liked by Metallica wasn't even theirs: it was the Irish folk song Whiskey in the Jar (taught to them by one of Thin Lizzy guitarists).
I really enjoyed listening to this. When I was a little girl my mom had a "hippy party" and we all got to stay up late and dance to Simon and Garfunkel! Mom made us hippy costumes and the four of us kids had the best time that night! My brother and I were playing guitar last friday night and did a couple of their tunes, my brother brought up this memory. Isn't it wonderful mom made that memory for us and gave us the love of this music!
Incredible today I found this wonderful concert, I was at it, a magical evening, a first level event with the technology of that time, with a level better than expected
It is true that there were more than 500,000 people enjoying it, without disturbances, all with respect for the artists and each other.
What a thrill, at 66 years of age, I didn't expect such a wonderful gift.
That was true music, today's are bands or artists that last 1 year, if that.
I love music, it's one of my greatest passions in my life.
Thank you very much for sharing
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are geniuses. Art has such a beautiful voice makes me feel so good whenI hear it. April Come She Will my favorite beautifully written by Paul and so beautifully sung by my boy Art.
During The Boxer, I never knew, for 35 years, that Art came in too early with "I have squandered..." near the beginning of the song. The look that Paul gives him is priceless! OMG! I always thought that was supposed to be part of the song.
I always thougt as you
Original renditions of the song had no rest between verses. Several years after, Paul added a 2-bar rest before "I have squandered...". It gave the opening verse a bit more depth.
Just live overdubs.
When Garfunkel intuitively puts his hand on Paul's back at about the one hour mark. Killer. After all the changes, we are more or less the same ...
Artie has a birthday coming up on Nov. 5 -2022. He will 81 and i still love him. I hope he is still singing.
Whenever I’m resting from a daily chores and I thought about turning on Yutube to watch Simon and Garfunkel concert in the Park and I came across your comments and you had mentioned that it is Artie’s Birthday on Nov. 5 I just forgotten all about it and today is the 9th. ‘Belated Blessed Birthday Artie ‘ and have more to come. This two are Magnificent I will never get tired of listening to their songs. I have been listening to them as long as I can remember for 50 yrs. Tkank you Simon and Garfunkel there are no other like you anymore. Thank you for giving us joy and happiness. Loved Artie’s angelic voice you both are talented. Thank you Ellen.
81? Good grief! That makes me feel old and he has 40 years on me. If you are 'middle age' and have heroes from your youth, thank 'em now or regret never had.
50년 전에 싸이먼, 가펀컬의 노래를 길거리 전파사에서 처음 들었을 때의 감동을 지금도 잊을 수가 없다
Up there with best live performances ever. 'Look for America' feels as relevant to me today as it did 40 years ago in college. Still Crazy After all these Years. Well, maybe not me so much.
I was there. the best performance .I don't think they ever really Hated eachother
48:43 Simon didn't miss a damn chord when that guy stormed the stage! A true pro!
See his perplexed face,that was close.
Also, it happened right after he says the lyrics about John Lennon getting shot by a crazed fan....so dark!
I remember seeing that scene when this came out. Kinda freaked me out when I was a kid…
Sometimes people can be creeps. But yep Simon just kept on going
Why would security allow that? I know this was back in the day? Seems odd the guy wasn't held back before that point?
Huge, huge crowd. I love S & G, they’re the best among the rest!
It's sad how much amazing music was lost to years of ego conflict because together they were far more amazing than apart even if Paul Simon had a successful solo career it did not compare to what they were together. I'm glad they found common ground again.
Once. Only. Shame.
@@thomassicard3733they did it again in 2009 at Madison Square garden.
Since Paul Simon did the writing, he was the lead of the duo. Also his South African album was as good as the S and G collaboration. Just different. His music evolved with the times. As it should.
Wow, if only to be able to go back in time! ✌️
Back when we actually believed that we could change things that were bad for the better. I'm too cynical now.
This teo guys are telling a story by singing !! Beautiful words, beautiful melody, beautiful voice, they are eternal !! unlike todays untalented...half naked.. shouting and screaming !!
You can actually see when the fan rushed him he got startled but went straight back to his music, astounding performance! and recovery! my favourite song in this concert is Scarborough Fair, currently trying to learn it, quite a complicated yet simple structure in nature, beautiful medieval melody!
He could have been next, after all.
I wonder if the guy ever got to talk to him😅
@@jacobjinglehymer8789 Obviously not. LoL
"Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike" and that crowd response...well, that's about as goosebumps a moment as you can get.
Pittsburgh
Love and good music may last for our lifetime. May I live, for a long time.
Look at it the way they dress it’s humbleness’s simple with gorgeous voice perfect! Thank you for putting up !😘🎶🎶🎶🎶 /12/18’22
This is one of those precious moments where everything in the Universe aligns just right so the world and all of its problems cease to exist for Everyone in Central Park for the next hour and a half. And not even "Charlie Brown with Snoopy" will be able to ruin it. The "Magic" of Music lol :)
It was raining most of the day but cleared up just in time for the concert. Amazing.
Happier times.
Real musicians singing and playing the absolute hell out of their instruments.
Musical precision with feel, groove and passion.
A lost art anymore.
There are still some that keep it alive
that central park , New York Eve moment I never forget the times..when I was in my 40s .now I am 82 year old..😊
How important is "The Boxer" to the american songbook. And here is maybe the finest rendition of the song, even with the false start, that has ever been recorded.
Simple and straight forward acoustic arrangement, without the unnecessary orchestration of the album version and also including the "missing" verse. "The Boxer" as one song, just about captures all of Simon & Garfunkel's prominent themes.
I guess I’m getting old, but I was kid when this dropped and my sister and I would play the hell out of the songs, and today it just makes me wonder… what happened to music? Kind like watching Breaking Bad, The Wire, Sopranos etc. and thinking what happened to TV? Or like pondering on past films and wondering what happened to movies? We know the answer of course, good stories, writing and capable casts no longer was the objective. Same with music, it’s so processed and electronic today that even if absent melodies it lacks authenticity and originality. Things present in every S&G song. “The words of the prophets are written on subway walls in tenement halls.”
Garfunkel Simon you are 👍 singers in 2024 in my eyes and my mom really liked them to. I'm going to listen to more songs of you. Great music and any day any month😊😅❤
I'm revisiting this gig. I just noticed that at the start of 'Old Friends' in the encore, Artie gives the almost missable, tiniest of nods to Paul and they begin to sing in perfect harmony, on a dime. Damn, they were good!
👍🏽Thank you very, very mutch 4uploading that wonderfull Concert🎸
Hi from Switzerland
My cousin Brandon passed away this past Sunday (Sept 4th, 2022), he was 48. When we were kids we would go over to his house (my sister's and me, and my mother) and we would go swimming, would barbeque, and hang out as a family with his brother and my oldest cousin Brian, aunt Sonja, and my uncle Rodger. And in the faint memories I remember a peace and happiness, and music would always be playing. 38:13 - Simon and Garfunkel, Slip sliding away rings as clear today as it did 43 years ago. I love you buddy.
Unforgettable memories! When I was a kid, my cousin and I were sometimes listening to that concert in central Park because his sister had got the vinyl LP of it... At this time, I was learning to speak English but I was not able to understand all their lyrics, because they're full of poetry. Still it remains not so easy for me to get everything, but can you realize, that even without understanding everything, I already was enjoying their songs, cause their music is so great... And now, after all these years, I really do appreciate improving my English level, by listening to them and trying to understand all the messages they sent to us at this time! This concert was undoubtedly one of the best given in all times, among some others like Woodstock or some of Whitney Houston. It was THE PLACE TO BE, that day!!! And even if I confess I don't like Simon so much, because he doesn't smile, always seems sad (even if he might have some good reason for it, with his love stories...), I find him brilliant and astounding with his guitar, every note is played so sharply that it seems to be easy, that's crazy! He is an extraordinary musician! And Arthur was able to bring something more, something emotional, his presence is remarkable. It is not like feeling love, because we know Art and Paul, were a little bit in conflict, maybe a rivality. However they were able to stop time that day and it is a strange feeling we can never forget!
Hold on to those good memories forever ☺
Condolences to you. Great for you to have shared a love of music with your cousin, the memories of which will last you forever.
So sorry for your loss. What great memories!
You shared an experience that bonded you forever and forever can be today as you hear the music. Love is forever
Outstanding performance from Simon&Garfunkel.
I was at this free concert that was held on the great lawn in central park on September 19th 1981 with 500,000 people in attendance and me and my girlfriend had a great time. I was 22 years old at the time 😎
I was 24, I feel like you are my brother now, we lived through societies best days
I am happy to brag that I attende this nostalgic experience; in the presence of two, great iconic legends!!
God bless them!!
I wasn't at the Central Park concert, but my best friend and I saw them at Oakland Stadium on their US tour. Paul brought Carrie onto the stage about halfway through. She got a huge ovation. My 3 top concerts are 1. Simon and Garfunkel 2. Styx with Pat Benetar opening 3. Little River Band
Timeless, endless talent. Thank you to the forces of the universe that brought these two together.
לא הפגישו הכוחות.הם גדלו ביחד באותה שכונה.יהודים שההורים שלהם ניצולי שואה והיגרו לאמריקה.פול הוא הכותב המוכשר.ארט יותר עם הקול היפה שלו.הם שרים יחד בצורה יפה.
Simon & Garfunkel are the "Class" in American Pop/Folk music!- Michael McClary, Professor of Trumpet 🎺, Georgia Perimeter College and GSU 🎉😢😅❤
my entire youth was supported by S&G. I am quite sure that I would not be around today, if I hadn't had their help. Love to both of you! God bless you!
Me too. Glad we both made it to 2024.
Thank you to Simon and Garfunkel. What a Great Concert !
One of my Favorite bands of all time. Your music live on forever in the hearts and souls of us who enjoyed you.
Good Lord in Heaven. Art Garfunkel's voice is touched by the Creator.
No Autotune back then just pure talent from Legends!!!!!😊❤
Simon and Garfunkel are my favorite poets. The music is so angelic.
Musicians have this uncanny ability to keep the tune going almost no matter the distraction. It's amazing...they're self-trained to the level of soldiers.
I know it. When that man jumped on stage as Paul was singing "The Late Great Johnny Ace", even though he was a bit shaken, I said out loud, "Wow, he didn't miss a beat.".
I’m a pro touring musician.
It’s a combination of “the show must go on” and just being locked in to the task at hand. Stopping cold is an absolute no no.
It was like the universe was feeling the pain of John getting ripped away so senselessly….Yeah, that dude was probably nuts but I totally understood his pan….
@@patton303 They're pros. They don't let anything distract them.
Too bad Art Garfunkel was such a vindictive egomaniac. He had been given a gift in his beautiful voice but not the graciousness to acknowledge Paul Simon was the greater talent: composer, poet, performer and musician.
So nice to see the audience actually watching and not filming on a mobile/cell phone and missing it all.
Those do that have no respect to S&G and the audience!
@@AllenChen-dr2xgit also helped that in 1982 there were no mobile/cell phones.
And this was only a month after MTV had debuted. Music audiences had not yet been "MTVised" with the jump cut editing, and constant 1-2 second shots. Fun to actually see how the musicians and S & G are doing their show.
And Artie singing lead on American Tune is so special and perfect. That's the way that song should have always been
What a great evening in another life. I'll never forget it, free concert, people all over the park.
IDK any better harmonizing than these 2 on Scarborough hill. Pure magic by masters
The song is titled "Scarborough Fair," and the thyme is not the kind Croce put in a bottle...
Did Paul write this song? It seems like a song from days when fair maidens were about in Merry Ole England. 😍☺️🥰🎶🍷🌊🤗
@@wadesaleeby2172 English folk song, I believe. Paul wrote the lyrics to Canticle part of it
the sound of great America that I will remember forever
The band and the arrangement make this one of the best performances ever.
They always played and sang beautiful songs to their audience.
Simon and Garfunkel have been a part of my life for a long time they definitely have god-given talents and they have shared them with us throughout the years❤❤❤
They would have been! Just as good playing for a crowd, under a street lamp or old oak trees, day or night unknown in a unknown location, how lucky you could have been to be, in the middle of nowhere, well I’m on my way,don’t know whereabouts I’m going, but I still live in dreams of fantasy, remembering, memories of the past and your dreams of the future,
They are all this, let us never forget, tears of hope, happiness, joy so much more, still relevant crazy after all these years.
Only one day, there will be a lamp, hopefully over shadows of them older oak trees, and in the clearing, maybe a . BOXXER That, now that is what, perhaps a little far fetched.
In my dreams, and God only kidding? Two older geaser , one with a guitar? Emerging from the trees, and remembering all of the crap that, I’ve heard, me I can’t believe my eyes, You take it from here on, I’m getting weary,as the darkness comes we all have a time to shine.
1:03:40 This is why Simon and Garfunkel are the GREATEST DUO of all time.
The Everly Brothers were pretty good too.
I was only 11 yrs old when i first heared of them and their songs. Have been following and enjoying them since then.
I was 11 too, when I first saw the concert, back in 1982, and became a fan, especially of Paul Simon.
Their voices just naturally blend perfectly. After all these years. Magical concert
Vocals: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Guitars: Paul Simon and David Brown, and Pete Carr
Bass: Anthony Jackson
Drums: Steve Gadd and Grady Tate
Keyboards: Richard Tee and Rob Mounsey
Trumpets: John Eckert and John Gatchell
Saxophones: Gerry Niewood and Dave Tofani
Thank-you very much. I've always been impressed with Steve Gadd ! Have you seen him in Eric Clapton's live version of Layla in Madison Square Gardens? Eric's best version of Layla !
So glad this concert is still available on RUclips. Most of the offerings associated with the concert have disappeared. Don't know why that happens??
They almost never look at each other, and sing from seemingly two different planes of existence, yet harmonize perfectly
Wer mit diesen beiden Ausnahmestars groß geworden ist, lässt mir ein like da.
Hab Pipi in den Augen.
Wie alt sind Sie ? Nicht besonders schön "pipi" in den Augen. Ein neumodischer Ausdruck ? Ich spende dennoch ein Like. Ich bin Französin.