I feel sorry for those of you who say such disrespectful things about Paul Simon. When we get older our voices change. He is one of the best and brightest singer songwriters of our time and you expect him to sound like he did when he was 25? I had a really good voice until a health problem took it away. Now I cringe when I hear my voice in a phone video. I would venture to say it will happen to you. Listen to Lenord Cohen. He can't sing a lot of his older songs but he knocks out the ones he can. RIP, Lennie. You guys need to give respect to what he did and try a little tenderness for what he does now.
Some of Johnny Cash's best performances were done not long before he died and the roughness of his voice lended extra truth to the songs. You just have to listen with your heart not your critic's mind.
I see absolutely nothing wrong with Paul's voice. Yes, we lose control as we age but he's better than so many younger guys out there screaming and screeching. Those who don't remember Simon and Garfunkel should really take a trip through music history to see what real music and harmonies were like with lyrics that told stories of life in ways we could relate to. Disrespect shows ignorance. That's all I can say.
Das mit der Stimme ist so ! Ich war zwei mal bei Joan Baez und sie ist immer noch fantastisch mit 80 Jahren ! Nie würde ich mir erlauben ihre Stimme zu kritisieren! Paul ist ein Toller Musiker und Songwriter!
This song is truly a sequel. It isn't supposed to be the same song as the original. Listen to the words that Paul added to it. It is a beautiful, soulful, poem to the past. A Boxer who's now an old man. What a gift. Thank you Paul Simon. You are an American legend and a treasure.
Check out Pauls recent audio book with Malcom Gladwell, talks a lot about how he has adapted his lyrics to who he feels he is at various points in his life rather than when he wrote the songs!
"The years are rolling by" was part of the song as originally written. Record company thought the song was too long and said cut a verse, and then they replaced it the instrumental.... Go figure....
Paul Simon, you are one of my song writing heroes, along with Bob Dylan and John Lennon! Jerry Douglas you are definitely my dobro playing hero of all time!
JERRY DOUGLAS...Just THE most talented & God gifted DOBRO PLAYER on THE ENTIRE planet. Hope PAUL SIMON realized this moment in time. The entire band... IS SUBLIME.
"Now the years are rolling by me, they are rocking easily I am older than I once was And younger than I’ll be But that’s not unusual No, it isn’t strange After changes upon changes, we are more or less the same After changes we are more or less the same" Actually these verses are included in the original song but cut by Paul in the commercial release in the 70's.
Glad I stumbled across this video. I've revered Paul Simon's unique music and distinctive songwriting since I first heard him in high school, in 1965. His music was the soundtrack of my early adulthood. I heard The Boxer and Bridge Over Troubled Water while on leave from Vietnam, and secured an open-reel (!) copy of the album which I listened to over and over again. Simon's music later accompanied me to college. I learned to play guitar in part because of this music. What a treasure, and Jerry Douglas and the band show such care for the music and respect it is truly heartwarming. Thanks for posting.
This small man will always be a giant amongst singers/songwriters/guitarists! I dare say that since 2012, he has dealt with his vocal problems, healing and maintaining his voice... now that he has retired from performing he willbe missed... although I bet he won't stop writing and creating.
What is so cool about this video is that Paul has reinvented his own song here and I love it! I'm so used to the more epic sound of the original, but this version has a more mournful, lonely and soulful, country feel to it. He is a true artist. I also love the Mumford & Son's version (with Jerry). They're all brilliant. A true homage to Paul's original. Good music is good music.
.....Oh My cup runneth over with joy at finding this thank you so much for posting it for me to see, so far from NYC...thank you thank you.....xxx Mr Simon a fan since the 60's Mr Douglas.... since the early 90 s.... they; will never play in my home town manchester UK so thank you thank you....
Paul Simon has more music in his little finger than most of you collectively have in your whole bodies. He's forgotten more about music and arranging than you'll ever learn. I just watched his concert and this tune with Jerry from the Hard Rock Calling concert in Hyde Park, London from 2012 and their performance was hair-raising.
People have to learn to listen to a song in it's totality. Listen to all the muscians and how they feed of each other. I heard a nice groove, good vocals and nice dobro.
@slimshadyjiggy He's been singing non-stop for over FIFTY YEARS...I don't know of ANY performer who's going to sound as good as they did when they were younger. Even if his voice was in tip-top shape...he's up on stage with country artists so he's GOING to perform it differently, PLUS, he WROTE the darn song so I think he can perform it any way he wishes. The man's amazing.
Really have absolutely no idea what all the whiners on this thread are cribbing about? this is a stellar performance by one of the greatest Maestros of our times. He's not 22 anymore folks - don't expect him to sound like he is. having said that this rendition was as flawless as it could be. don't forget it was probably captured on a small handheld device from someone in the audience. Not the best way to capture and reproduce what went down. Immense respect and gratitude....
with all respect ot the musicians involved, it’s the accompaniment that isn’t needed, except maybe the chorus. Paul’s voice and expression is fine. He’s expressing the great original mood of the song. The other guys are just doing generic, if accomplished, musical decoration, which is really not needed in a song with a singular point of view.
Great camera work on a wonderful performance. Kudos to the audience who was actually listening to the performance instead of interrupting with pointless applause in the middle of the song.
. music is a gift from God just has to be!!!! and Mr Simon; for over 45 years I've truly got so much from his words and music...and the man goes on bless him and his talent....I hope he feels the love..... after all, thats all there is... xxx
A very enjoyable version of probably my favorite Simon tune. Thanks for posting. Check out the performance of this song Paul and Art did on the Letterman show.
Total magic. And how great to hear the original "missing" verse: ~| "The Boxer" was originally written with a verse that is not present in the Bridge Over Troubled Water version: 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 This "missing" verse was performed by Simon & Garfunkel when they went on tour in November 1969 (this version of the song is included on the Live 1969 album), and Paul Simon when he performed it solo after the duo's breakup. Simon & Garfunkel also performed the "missing verse" on Saturday Night Live in 1975 and when they reunited for The Concert in Central Park in 1981, and on Late Show with David Letterman. (Wikipedia)
Not since Art Garfunkel has a voice accompanied the brilliant Simon (failing voice or not) like Jerry Douglas' dobro. He makes it sing, and oh-so-sweetly.
Not a new verse. Was in the original song. Simon and Garfunkel sang it at the Central Park Concert 1981! Just that Paul rarely sings it when playing with his full band. Great performance . .
oh they DID come to UK.... alas its a long time since i could take the train and the strain to London for a concert.... Mr Douglas bring Mr Simon the The Bridgewater Hall....xxx
"The Boxer"is a folk rock ballad written by by Paul Simon in 1968 and included a verse not present in the "Bridge Over Troubled Water "version. (Wikipedia)
It's not a new verse...it was originally written into the song but it never was recorded for S & G's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' album. It IS on their 'Live 1969' album, and their 'Concert in Central Park' album from 1981. Paul has since performed it that way many times at his concerts...seems fitting when you really listen to the lyrics :)
By the way. The Bass player through things off track halfway through and caused Paul to augment his lyric melody to compensate. Bass was reading chart and as often happens with impromptu performances had some trouble. Obviously 'the Boxer' is not normally on his radar.
Sorry to disagree but the original song was written in 1968 and included the "Missing Verse" This was omitted from the recording of the single (1969) and the album release (1970) Also in "The Harmony Game "DVD 2011 made about the recording of BOTW Paul said "Artie wrote a little instrumental section and it was really lovely so I said lets put it in and take that verse out.."
He can sing fine all things considered. The problem is the band are all playing different arrangements for different phrasings he uses to sing the song.
I did not know "The Boxer" was on the "Graceland" album. LOL. Definitely got that sound to it. Yeah it's a different interpretation, but if Simon can't do it, who the hell can? (might just be Paul getting a little long in the tooth, like a lot us.) I like the original better, but doesn't mean I can't listen to and enjoy this one too.
Paul's song. Made a million bucks. He's playing with Jerry Douglas, world renound dobro player in what appears to be a small venue.. He can do it any way he wants. The neg comment really bothers me. Expand your horizons, jackass.
Seriously? People actually disparaged his singing? WTF? I'm 73, learned to play and sing this when it came out in 1970, so YOU do the math! I can play it better now, but my voice...?
Disgusting performance of something that demands respect. I am disappointed disillusioned confused by why one would disrespect a piece that has done so much for his legacy of those who may have believed it was honorable to follow his lead.
+Linda Cirillo your on you tube, consider looking to find out who these "dudes" are. Jerry Douglas is one of the finest musicians on the planet. Love Paul Simon for all his fabulous song writing and contribution to music. With all due respect, his musical (instrumental) talents can't hold a candle to JD. IMHO
+mtchair4me That's what I love about live concerts - Paul was able to do a take on the song that wasn't what you've heard a thousand times. And really only the person who wrote the song can riff on it like that so you really hear it in a non-habitual way. Great job guys.
Wha? Did I miss something. I think his zipper was up. Hmmmm, guess I just ain't as observant as I once was, but that's not unusual. After changes upon changes I am more or less the same. after changes I am more or less the same.
I hate it when people who have done a song 3 gazillion times decide they can just talk their way through it and not worry about timing and phrasing. They should have just put a cell phone on a stool and he could have called it in.
+walkernick86 this song is theatre; it's not just about how he sounds, but how he feels. Top of his game there. (also, the song is adapted from a harmony, so it's never going to sound the same as with a duo.)
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I feel sorry for those of you who say such disrespectful things about Paul Simon. When we get older our voices change. He is one of the best and brightest singer songwriters of our time and you expect him to sound like he did when he was 25? I had a really good voice until a health problem took it away.
Now I cringe when I hear my voice in a phone video. I would venture to say it will happen to you. Listen to Lenord Cohen. He can't sing a lot of his older songs but he knocks out the ones he can. RIP, Lennie.
You guys need to give respect to what he did and try a little tenderness for what he does now.
He WROTE this song!
Some of Johnny Cash's best performances were done not long before he died and the roughness of his voice lended extra truth to the songs. You just have to listen with your heart not your critic's mind.
Absolutly agree with you. Paul and Art are fantastic
I see absolutely nothing wrong with Paul's voice. Yes, we lose control as we age but he's better than so many younger guys out there screaming and screeching. Those who don't remember Simon and Garfunkel should really take a trip through music history to see what real music and harmonies were like with lyrics that told stories of life in ways we could relate to. Disrespect shows ignorance. That's all I can say.
@@sss50845 So well said, thank you
Das mit der Stimme ist so ! Ich war zwei mal bei Joan Baez und sie ist immer noch fantastisch mit 80 Jahren ! Nie würde ich mir erlauben ihre Stimme zu kritisieren! Paul ist ein Toller Musiker und Songwriter!
This song is truly a sequel. It isn't supposed to be the same song as the original. Listen to the words that Paul added to it. It is a beautiful, soulful, poem to the past. A Boxer who's now an old man. What a gift. Thank you Paul Simon. You are an American legend and a treasure.
Check out Pauls recent audio book with Malcom Gladwell, talks a lot about how he has adapted his lyrics to who he feels he is at various points in his life rather than when he wrote the songs!
The ORIGINIAL Gershwin song Prize winner. What more do you need?
"The years are rolling by" was part of the song as originally written. Record company thought the song was too long and said cut a verse, and then they replaced it the instrumental.... Go figure....
it is the original.. where he talks about the years passing by but they did not include that to the album..
Paul Simon, you are one of my song writing heroes, along with Bob Dylan and John Lennon! Jerry Douglas you are definitely my dobro playing hero of all time!
What a treat and honor to see this, the great Jerry Douglas and the Prophet Paul Simon.( read the words of Graceland album carefully)
Une très belle chanson qui traverse le temps et sensibilisé les générations les unes après les autres. Même après 60 ans , c'est toujours magnifique
I love the way that Paul steps over and Jerry plays for him. Mutual respect
and admiration.
Two greats - don't ever sell yourself Jerry- you stand tall among the giants
JERRY DOUGLAS...Just THE most talented & God gifted DOBRO PLAYER on THE ENTIRE planet. Hope PAUL SIMON realized this moment in time.
The entire band... IS
SUBLIME.
I was there with my wife. Simon's appearance capped an incredible night with JD's band!
Who's on drums?
"Now the years are rolling by me, they are rocking easily
I am older than I once was And younger than I’ll be
But that’s not unusual No, it isn’t strange
After changes upon changes, we are more or less the same
After changes we are more or less the same"
Actually these verses are included in the original song
but cut by Paul in the commercial release in the 70's.
Glad I stumbled across this video. I've revered Paul Simon's unique music and distinctive songwriting since I first heard him in high school, in 1965. His music was the soundtrack of my early adulthood. I heard The Boxer and Bridge Over Troubled Water while on leave from Vietnam, and secured an open-reel (!) copy of the album which I listened to over and over again. Simon's music later accompanied me to college. I learned to play guitar in part because of this music. What a treasure, and Jerry Douglas and the band show such care for the music and respect it is truly heartwarming. Thanks for posting.
This small man will always be a giant amongst singers/songwriters/guitarists!
I dare say that since 2012, he has dealt with his vocal problems, healing and maintaining his voice... now that he has retired from performing he willbe missed... although I bet he won't stop writing and creating.
Thanks a lot to Julia Adams for posting this fantastic video!!!...so touching,...!
Like how the drummer is laid back feeling the music.
What is so cool about this video is that Paul has reinvented his own song here and I love it! I'm so used to the more epic sound of the original, but this version has a more mournful, lonely and soulful, country feel to it. He is a true artist. I also love the Mumford & Son's version (with Jerry). They're all brilliant. A true homage to Paul's original. Good music is good music.
.....Oh My cup runneth over with joy at finding this thank you so much for posting it for me to see, so far from NYC...thank you thank you.....xxx Mr Simon a fan since the 60's Mr Douglas.... since the early 90 s.... they; will never play in my home town manchester UK so thank you thank you....
Paul Simon has more music in his little finger than most of you collectively have in your whole bodies. He's forgotten more about music and arranging than you'll ever learn. I just watched his concert and this tune with Jerry from the Hard Rock Calling concert in Hyde Park, London from 2012 and their performance was hair-raising.
Paul Simon...
Oh wow what musical genius...The Boxer!!!
People have to learn to listen to a song in it's totality. Listen to all the muscians and how they feed of each other. I heard a nice groove, good vocals and nice dobro.
@slimshadyjiggy He's been singing non-stop for over FIFTY YEARS...I don't know of ANY performer who's going to sound as good as they did when they were younger. Even if his voice was in tip-top shape...he's up on stage with country artists so he's GOING to perform it differently, PLUS, he WROTE the darn song so I think he can perform it any way he wishes. The man's amazing.
Really have absolutely no idea what all the whiners on this thread are cribbing about? this is a stellar performance by one of the greatest Maestros of our times. He's not 22 anymore folks - don't expect him to sound like he is. having said that this rendition was as flawless as it could be. don't forget it was probably captured on a small handheld device from someone in the audience. Not the best way to capture and reproduce what went down.
Immense respect and gratitude....
with all respect ot the musicians involved, it’s the accompaniment that isn’t needed, except maybe the chorus. Paul’s voice and expression is fine. He’s expressing the great original mood of the song. The other guys are just doing generic, if accomplished, musical decoration, which is really not needed in a song with a singular point of view.
@@philip9106 you cant count on stupid on stupid people to critique
Been there! I had the privilege to see D0c Watson and David Grisman in this same venue. One of my highwater marks!
a big THANK YOU,a big HUG to Julie Adams for sharing this!
Great camera work on a wonderful performance. Kudos to the audience who was actually listening to the performance instead of interrupting with pointless applause in the middle of the song.
. music is a gift from God just has to be!!!! and Mr Simon; for over 45 years I've truly got so much from his words and music...and the man goes on bless him and his talent....I hope he feels the love..... after all, thats all there is... xxx
This sooo much fun... I'm new to doobro greats but no stranger to this lyric genius.
I'm in your camp. Grew up on rock and started studying guitar late, and was introduced to bluegrass in the process.
Favourite version so far.Thanks Paul
Paul Simon is a class act.
Fuck dudes.Years take a toll. He did his best and still trying. Let a legend go out gracefully.
Two of the great ones.
A very enjoyable version of probably my favorite Simon tune. Thanks for posting. Check out the performance of this song Paul and Art did on the Letterman show.
how beautiful - top song ! dobro = extra dimension
amazing. best yet
Paul,,,, carries the whole thing
The original song did have that verse. Listen to Simon and Garfunkel Live 1969 in Concert and the verse is there! !
One lucky-ass crowd!
5 Stars!
Total magic. And how great to hear the original "missing" verse:
~|
"The Boxer" was originally written with a verse that is not present in the Bridge Over Troubled Water version:
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
This "missing" verse was performed by Simon & Garfunkel when they went on tour in November 1969 (this version of the song is included on the Live 1969 album), and Paul Simon when he performed it solo after the duo's breakup. Simon & Garfunkel also performed the "missing verse" on Saturday Night Live in 1975 and when they reunited for The Concert in Central Park in 1981, and on Late Show with David Letterman. (Wikipedia)
RichardFeynmanRules thanks for the info. my favorite by simon and garfunkle. i never knew about the missing verse. great stuff
Hey Anthony R...most welcome...yeah, The Boxer is just epic, easily in my top 5, if not fave...and like you, I a huge fan of S&G!
Not since Art Garfunkel has a voice accompanied the brilliant Simon (failing voice or not) like Jerry Douglas' dobro. He makes it sing, and oh-so-sweetly.
2 greats!
1:40 you can hear him play the theme for Horace and Pete.....Niceeee
I can relate. I lived on the streets @15
so enjoyable...
Excellent
Wow!
Not a new verse. Was in the original song. Simon and Garfunkel sang it at the Central Park Concert 1981! Just that Paul rarely sings it when playing with his full band. Great performance . .
oh they DID come to UK.... alas its a long time since i could take the train and the strain to London for a concert....
Mr Douglas bring Mr Simon the The Bridgewater Hall....xxx
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"The Boxer"is a folk rock ballad written by by Paul Simon in 1968 and included a verse not present in the "Bridge Over Troubled Water "version. (Wikipedia)
It's not a new verse...it was originally written into the song but it never was recorded for S & G's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' album. It IS on their 'Live 1969' album, and their 'Concert in Central Park' album from 1981. Paul has since performed it that way many times at his concerts...seems fitting when you really listen to the lyrics :)
nowhere near as bad as some of the comments here!....for a fairly impromptu performance its great.
like this
Sweet
Jerry Douglas
He's the spitting image of Jiminy Cricket from Pinochio
That's Omar Hakim on the skins, ladies and gents.
Makes me realize just how extraordinary Alison Krause & Union Station are. The drummer and violinist are not bad, but not at the same level.
Nahh, this drummer's a pretty good player. omarhakim.com/history/
the live at central park version came much later. the original didn't have that verse.
By the way. The Bass player through things off track halfway through and caused Paul to augment his lyric melody to compensate. Bass was reading chart and as often happens with impromptu performances had some trouble. Obviously 'the Boxer' is not normally on his radar.
He powers through it quite well. A pro.
I've it Pete Bluebyrd like Bob Dylan
Sorry to disagree but the original song was written in 1968 and included the "Missing Verse" This was omitted from the recording of the single (1969) and the album release (1970) Also in "The Harmony Game "DVD 2011 made about the recording of BOTW Paul said "Artie wrote a little instrumental section and it was really lovely so I said lets put it in and take that verse out.."
When I sing it live I include the missing verse. It's great verse.
@@gregdray8199 I love it too . Very relevant now as the years certainly have rolled by.
Wonderful version AAAAND isn't that Omar Hakim on drums?
Carly Giebutowski
Is that Omar Hakim on drums?
With greatest respect, even the "Greatest" boxer didn't know when to hang up his gloves!
He can sing fine all things considered. The problem is the band are all playing different arrangements for different phrasings he uses to sing the song.
Great !- but I must confess that I always wondered how an elf could sing so well?I am one of the Knights who say Ni- and I demand a Shrubbery
One that looks nice; and not too expensive...
It's freakin' Paul Simon yes but ....he's no Alison and Shawn Colvin. ;-)
You must of just stopped crapping in your diapers with that type of comment
I did not know "The Boxer" was on the "Graceland" album.
LOL. Definitely got that sound to it.
Yeah it's a different interpretation, but if Simon can't do it, who the hell can?
(might just be Paul getting a little long in the tooth, like a lot us.)
I like the original better, but doesn't mean I can't listen to and enjoy this one too.
Bamaboompa The Boxer is not on "Graceland." It's on "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
+Gail Williams You didn't catch the "LOL?" We all know it wasn't on Graceland, but they did it in this video with a bit of a Graceland feel.
Paul's song. Made a million bucks. He's playing with Jerry Douglas, world renound dobro player in what appears to be a small venue.. He can do it any way he wants. The neg comment really bothers me. Expand your horizons, jackass.
The pet rock made a million dollars
Seriously? People actually disparaged his singing? WTF? I'm 73, learned to play and sing this when it came out in 1970, so YOU do the math! I can play it better now, but my voice...?
Who IS that drummer. I do believe he is doing what is known as the "Purdie shuffle." (ref. "Making of AJA"
It's Omar Hakim, pretty much a drumming legend.
MrJDJ001 A drumming legend is Neil Peart
MrJDJ001 Weather Report(!) Thanks..
nook gelwick Indeed, Neil Peart is also a drumming legend.
MrJDJ001 Neil Peart is a legend but another drummer who worked with Paul simon...Steven Gadd...is just as incredible and in the same league.
Simon blew off the drummer
Oh Simon, what happened to your voice man? Were you high or something?
+Jack Duffee he's old man
Give the guy a break - he was 71 here.
Then he needs to retire. I'll be that way soon too. At 63, I'm surprised that people still come to see my shows.
Well, that says it all. I won't be coming to your shows.
GREG GUITARS Oh, I'm so heartbroke
Paul cant carry a tune, anymore. How sad. This is really hard to listen to.
Disgusting performance of something that demands respect. I am disappointed disillusioned confused by why one would disrespect a piece that has done so much for his legacy of those who may have believed it was honorable to follow his lead.
Disrespected by who?? It's Paul singing it, for pete's sake!
+mtchair4me YEAH, Paul is carrying the WHOLE THING,who are these dudes,,,, GEEZ
+Linda Cirillo
your on you tube, consider looking to find out who these "dudes" are. Jerry Douglas is one of the finest musicians on the planet. Love Paul Simon for all his fabulous song writing and contribution to music. With all due respect, his musical (instrumental) talents can't hold a candle to JD. IMHO
+mtchair4me That's what I love about live concerts - Paul was able to do a take on the song that wasn't what you've heard a thousand times. And really only the person who wrote the song can riff on it like that so you really hear it in a non-habitual way. Great job guys.
Wha? Did I miss something. I think his zipper was up. Hmmmm, guess I just ain't as observant as I once was, but that's not unusual. After changes upon changes I am more or less the same. after changes I am more or less the same.
I hate it when people who have done a song 3 gazillion times decide they can just talk their way through it and not worry about timing and phrasing.
They should have just put a cell phone on a stool and he could have called it in.
god, listen to the original . hate to see simon like this
This was terrible paul! not singing... more just whining and a little bit of talking your way through the song!
+walkernick86 this song is theatre; it's not just about how he sounds, but how he feels. Top of his game there.
(also, the song is adapted from a harmony, so it's never going to sound the same as with a duo.)
Terrible performance from Paul. Shame.
Paul Simon is a legend. You can't expect him to sing like when he was young, everyone's voice changes when they get older