"I feel like an adult, listening to that." Greatest one sentence expression of this song that I've ever read.
@user-uh3nn9sm1j
6 ай бұрын
Anyone who talks bad about them doesn't understand the poetic genius of Paul Simon or appreciate the vocals of Art Garfunkel.
@PolferiferusII
6 ай бұрын
Or just trying to be "edgy", have a shocking view that's meant to be controversial, what we might do when we're inmature but want people/our peers to think we're mature ... anyway, I would bet that this is a great song for a lot of folks in recovery. It cuts through crap and gets at basic emotional needs, and is sung with the voice a guardian angel.
@kentmains7763
6 ай бұрын
If this was the only song Art ever sang, he'd still be a legend.
@user-dq5xx9hi4q
6 ай бұрын
This diamond in the rough is an absolute treasure. Such a powerful song. Art really shows his stuff with this one. "THE BOXER" is another fantastic piece of theirs.
@paulehney4581
6 ай бұрын
The Boxer is an epic piece of music.
@mikemicrael5749
6 ай бұрын
Lee must listen to "The Boxer" next from S&G. Also, "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," a traditional English ballad, is one of the great anti-war songs of the period.
@izzonj
6 ай бұрын
Diamond in the rough? Its as polished as can be!
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
We are definitely doing the boxer!
@SANPARR1
6 ай бұрын
I love The Boxer, Mis. Robinson
@Cheryworld
6 ай бұрын
Garfunkel's performance of this song at the concert in Central Park is truely epic singing. The confidence
@artiewithers6980
6 ай бұрын
You are absolutely spot on with your comment.
@thomasmacdiarmid8251
6 ай бұрын
True, but definitely the studio version is the one a person should first listen to.
@georgelynch6139
6 ай бұрын
Art singing this at the Central Park free concert with his hands in his pockets and a microphone. Epic and humble
@ryanr5319
6 ай бұрын
Amen. Epic. Just doing my thing he says. Love that version.
@ddiamondr1
6 ай бұрын
My Mom was a professional pianist. She absolutely loved this song, as I do. Rolling Stone called it a perfect recording. We played this song for my Mom as she was passing away on her 90th birthday. So beautiful.
@gonzalofuster6491
4 ай бұрын
I am 73. This song still moves me.
@fabjen1961
6 ай бұрын
The control Artie has in the begining. Incredible.
@gregjones861
6 ай бұрын
I saw an interview with Paul Simon about this song and he said it's meant to be a gospel hymn, that he was writing about Jesus as the bridge over troubled water who takes your part, comforts you and is on your side when you're down and out. And he said he's Jewish, but just wanted to write a song about Jesus. That final vocal soaring over the orchestra that ends in sustained high strings? I can't prevent the chills it gives me.
@cherylwoodward
6 ай бұрын
I never knew that about the song. That is lovely.
@DavidTateVA
6 ай бұрын
The piano player also won a Grammy, well-deserved.
@boris53703
6 ай бұрын
1970 Grammy Record of the Year, Song of the Year
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
It definitely deserved it.
@victoria2050nin
Ай бұрын
They beat the Beatles too!
@rubbersole79
6 ай бұрын
Art Garfunkel's vocals on this are purely angelic.
@toddfrank3344
6 ай бұрын
This is Simon and Garfunkel's masterpiece.
@aBeatleFan4ever
6 ай бұрын
Bad guess... Art Garfunkel was one of the greatest voices ever. Paul Simon has a lovely voice as well... and he wrote all of their songs.
@user-fc8lz1cg4x
6 ай бұрын
If this song doesn't hit you emotionally, you need to get checked. Thanks for sharing your journey, we've all got a story. Congrats on your sobriety darlin. ❤
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 💓 I appreciate that! I've definitely had some troubled waters since getting clean but I'm still here and still fighting 🙃
@user-fc8lz1cg4x
6 ай бұрын
@@L33Reacts it's not easy to be strong all the time. But, don't beat yourself up when you have moments of pain. This too shall pass. Music soothes the soul. 🥰
@36karpatoruski
6 ай бұрын
So hard to wrap my mind around ANYONE dissing these guys. Top tier songwriting snd singing by any measure. Others have mentioned the Boxer, great choice, but let me add Sounds of Silence and Scarborough Fair. I have no doubt you will like them.
@userpal
6 ай бұрын
Scarborough Fair
@36karpatoruski
6 ай бұрын
@@userpalThanks! Correction noted!
@CalliopeRHJones
5 ай бұрын
I remember enthusing about s&g to an older friend when I was a teen. They were of the age when s& g was popular when they were a teen. They just said " nah, I was into the stones at the time." As if a person couldn't love both!!
@36karpatoruski
5 ай бұрын
Exactly. The same could be said of being a fan of Jimi Hendrix and the Mamas and Papas. Or many other examples. In those days there was such a huge flowering of talent across so many sub genres of rock - folk rock, blues rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, art rock, progressive rock, rock and roll, soul rock, etc. Why not all of them? @@CalliopeRHJones
@kristinemckee9279
6 ай бұрын
These guys were absolutely the voice of what was going on in the world at that time. The whole album is gold. Poetry. The stories of the time.
@Arcadia61
6 ай бұрын
Never gets old. It's powerful every time you hear it.
@perry3928
6 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
@charlesmarshall1309
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simon the entire creative force behind this duo, Garfunkel never wrote a word or a note. Impossible not to admire his soaring vocals, though.
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info! Sorry, still learning about them!
@muriel2267
6 ай бұрын
This whole album is stellar. The Boxer, Cecilia, Keep the customer satisfied, The only living boy in New York, El Condor Pasa…all amazing! ❤ Homeward Bound and I am a Rock are also highly recommended. You’re becoming one of my favorite channels for music reactions. Honest and heartfelt 👌🏽
@PolferiferusII
6 ай бұрын
I grew up listening to this album, and I agree! It's been a while, but all except El Condor Pasa (of those you meantioned) is still strong in my memory. All great songs. Now I'll have to refind El Condor Pasa on youtube. It'll surely come back to me upon rehearing. Those first two were the most played from the album at our house, I think.
@daniellinehan7254
6 ай бұрын
Art G has the most beautiful voice, and this song is one of his best vocals. Another great one of his is "To Emily, Whenever I May Find Her." Find the live version on their Greatest Hits album. It's almost impossible not to be moved by this song; I'm do glad you enjoyed it so much.
@angelagraves865
6 ай бұрын
This is such a beautiful song. I don't think there's a single Simon and Garfunkel song I don't like.
@artiewithers6980
6 ай бұрын
Their catalogue is rich with gems.
@cynergy4
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters/poets ever to live! And pair that with Artie's angelic voice for sheer heaven. You might want to check out some of Paul Simon's solo work as well! Also, you might not want to attract negativity into your life by saying "it could be worse". The universe is listening. Saying 'it could be better" is actually the better option 😉
@hongfang2348
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simon is a top 5 member of the singer/songwriter genre. He is the lead singer on many songs, but Art Garfunkel is lead on this song. Art has a wonderful tenor (high) voice.
@robertmoraga1501
6 ай бұрын
Amen
@tomenrico6199
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simon is one of the most talented and accomplished singer songwriters to emerge from the 1960s and 1970s. He and Garfunkel had a nearly decade long career together, after which Simon embarked on a long successful solo career. From this same album you should definitely react to “The Boxer.” Another emotional song with great production and a killer finish. From Simon's solo career, you should check out his “Graceland” album. A exploration of African rhythms merged with Paul's lyrics and songwriting. Great stuff.
@classicrocklady6288
6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your sobriety! Sorry to hear things have been difficult but hoping it's all getting better from here. Honestly I think sometimes music can help us through. Love that you have this channel!
@jellyrollnorton
6 ай бұрын
Art Garfunkel sings this one, with Paul singing backup at the gorgeous sail on silver girl part. Paul wrote it and Art was heavily involved in its production. Swept the grammys that year.
@willoughby5150
6 ай бұрын
Goosebumps every time fucking amazing
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
I agree. I've listened to it three times now and I can't stop singing it lol
@billalbritton4972
6 ай бұрын
The power of song.
@jeffreythaw3333
6 ай бұрын
That's session musician Larry Knechtel on piano. It took him awhile to nail it. And that was Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine on drums.
@davidschecter5247
6 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Paul's GRACELAND album is one of the all-time greats.
@MattJaissleFilms
6 ай бұрын
Mrs Robinson or The Boxer would be good to do next. I believe they were one of the highest selling acts of the 60s along with The Beatles & Elvis.
@j.h.3777
6 ай бұрын
I can't hear this song without tearing up.
@izzonj
6 ай бұрын
Simon and Garfunkel were childhood friends growing up in NYC, amazingly enough. Art has the crystal clear tenor voice. Paul is one of the greatest Songwriters of the second had of the 20th century. Unfortunately, at some point tensions between them grew to a point they stopped working together. I'll leave it to others to discuss what drove them apart. Paul has had an equally phenomenal career as a solo artist post S&G. Art has had a few hits on his own and did some film acting. But the two did come together again for an epic free concert in Central Park, NYC that is legendary, both for the quality of the performance as well as the electricity of the crowd in setting them together again.
@rghilino6734
6 ай бұрын
The Wrecking Crew strikes again. Amazing session musicians.
@stephanieo2509
6 ай бұрын
I love how Art keeps his voice very soft and subtle in the first verse and then builds it up slowly in the second verse leading up to his crescendo. Just brilliant.
@forfar1956
6 ай бұрын
You need this song in your life - everyone needs to listen to this sometimes
@mapegatkinson92
6 ай бұрын
We all are sailing right behind you.
@kmach1000
6 ай бұрын
The boxer is a must-see next. The powerful crescendo again!
@gillwaugh7212
6 ай бұрын
My heart’s thumping - I don’t know why, I grew up with this song but seeing someone hear it for the first time… it’s like the first time again! Nice reaction 🙏🏽
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
Thank you gill! Yeah this seems like one of those iconic songs that will just always be a treasure to revisit for those who know:) I loved it.
@impudentdomain
6 ай бұрын
Garfunkel had the voice of an angel.
@kimberelyanngunter6341
6 ай бұрын
This song touched me emotionally at age ten when I got the album for my birthday....fast forward 45 years and I'm still floored with emotion each time i hear it...wiping tears.😢
@wendyryder2708
5 ай бұрын
Me too!
@laurenpeck3609
6 ай бұрын
So beautiful and powerful…timeless
@L33Reacts
6 ай бұрын
That's definitely a word that describes this... timeless. What a track.
@hongfang2348
6 ай бұрын
This song has been covered by many. You will love The Boxer, stick with the studio version.
@kmach1000
6 ай бұрын
The studio version, for sure!
@cheezer57
6 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever written...AND SUNG!
@gracedv
6 ай бұрын
Their catalog is epic. The Sound of Silence became sort of an anthem after 9/11/2001 with Paul Simon performing it at sad annual anniversaries.
@mikemiller3069
6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on four years of sobriety. I am proud of you! One thing that someone taught me years ago that I think may be of help to you going forward is to see most of your "problems" as "challenges" rather than problems. It gives you a more productive approach to whatever it may be that is of concern at the time. Realizing that a positive outcome is not always going to happen and that sometimes damage control is your best possible outcome, it is still better to approach it as a challenge. My way of defining it is that, if there are options, it is a challenge and it only becomes a problem when there are NO options (which is seldom but it happens).
@stephenferris5018
6 ай бұрын
Well done for being clean 4 years, keep up the good work on this channel
@davidzimmerli489
6 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs of inspiration ever written. The genius of Paul Simon ....
@wpollock1
6 ай бұрын
This is one song that makes me emotional - it is so powerful and uplifting.
@stlmopoet
6 ай бұрын
Garfunkel's voice soars!
@mamared56
6 ай бұрын
Simon and Garfunkel were truly premier troubadours of the '60s
@stevesandberg2715
6 ай бұрын
This song debuted in a TV documentary on the late Senator Bobby Kennedy in the fall of 1969, where it was run on the soundtrack over footage of him campaigning for President the year before. It was released as a single when the album came out in January of '70.
@louise_rose
5 ай бұрын
Yes, and they began performing it live in concert shortly after that TV special - making them see it was an immediate hit with audiences. - By the way Simon and Garfunkel were furious with Bell Corp, the original sponsors of that TV show. Bell was running the program series and had specifically asked the duo to make a show for them, but were miffed when they saw the finished programme because Paul & Art had decided to use the time to address some real problems in America, notably poverty and racism, and Bell saw that as "you guys are going into politics - we're not gonna take it on OUR hour!". Finally the TV network, ABC I think, bought them out and forced it onto the air as a standalone production. Paul, especially was passionately angry about this experience, and I think it was a moment when he realized what the "Nixon right" really looked like.
@gcofield4498
6 ай бұрын
This was the number one song in 1970.great react
@Humb7757
6 ай бұрын
Every time I hear this beautiful Masterpiece, I have goosebumps… So Emotional song!!
@craigreid7178
6 ай бұрын
Primary lead vocal on this was Art Garfunkel.
@user-tr9de6gm8k
6 ай бұрын
The piano part was written, arranged, and played by studio musician Larry Knechtel.
@johndavids4780
6 ай бұрын
This sone epitomizes the hopes, adoration devotion of every father for a child and for some strange reason even stronger for a grandchild, as I feel for mine. Nobody could keep me from being there for them. Nothing. Hal Blane, and Ringo Starr should be the model for every drummer as a base for their work.
@sylviedelriu2430
6 ай бұрын
This song IS a masterpiece
@mikemicrael5749
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simon is a songwriting genius. Another great song that spoke to me as a kid and still moves me today is John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" I hope it is on your list. :)
@patrickscutella836
6 ай бұрын
Peopme who complain about folk music dont know the history. Bob Dylan playing electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival was a huge controversy tells you how impactful it was.
@DrStrangelove3891
6 ай бұрын
If you cover up Paul Simon's face on the album cover, Art looks like he has an impressive moustache.
@Cheryworld
6 ай бұрын
ha ha. I have thought that for 50 years
@dennismccormick7521
6 ай бұрын
I got my First Kiss during this song. It was about 1970. Thanks
@kevinpolito1529
6 ай бұрын
On November 2, 1969, my girlfriend treated me to the Simon & Garfunkel concert at Kiel Auditorium. It was a great concert (some of it was included in the S&G Live 1969 album, not released until 2008). The encore was Bridge Over Troubled Water. The record would not be released until January 1970, so none of us in the concert hall had ever heard it before. We were floored. People were wiping their eyes. We gave them a roaring standing ovation. There's a good chance it was the first time the song was performed in concert.
@joelliebler5690
6 ай бұрын
Considered one of the greatest popular tunes of all time by one of the greatest harmony duos along with The Everly Bros. ! Art wanted to get into acting while Paul remained true to his craft and transformed his music to another level adapting to a style that fit the era as each era changed many years later. So many unforgettable tunes by the duo and by Paul with such songs as Cecilia, old Friends, Feelin’ Groovy(59th street Bridge song),I Am A Rock, The Sound of Silence, The Bixer, and Mrs. Robinson, just to name a few monumental songs!Not just a lot of musicians, these were the best of the best studio musician with part of the L.A. Wrecking Crew and Randy Becker a whole would become a world class jazz/ fusion trumpet artist!Lee look them up and it will shock you how many studio albums they have played on under some of the biggest names and albums in the music world!
@margueritewood7036
6 ай бұрын
Folk/rock meets gospel…it’s sublime.
@orchidwave2574
6 ай бұрын
Gospel flavored elegance written by Paul Simon and wisely assigned to Garfunkel's almost angelic handling. Remarkable songwriting craftsmanship and execution. This is way way way up there.
@RMLH109
10 күн бұрын
I have always said this is the most beautiful song ever recorded.
@daveburns3886
6 ай бұрын
Paul knew how to arrange music .. art’s voice was unmatched
@peterconnolly76
5 ай бұрын
Art sings like an angel .
@laurateall8847
6 ай бұрын
Art Garfunkel is the main singer on this one, but Paul Simon wrote it----Paul wrote all their songs and he also plays guitar and piano. They grew up together and had a kind of love/hate relationship. Simon and Garfunkel were incredibly successful, w/ many major hit songs and then Paul continued on with a very big solo career. Try Scarborough Fair or Homeward Bound for an early hit, then try 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover for a solo hit....or Still crazy After All These Years or Graceland or You Can Call Me Al....I could keep going...He's amazing.
@michaelkeefe8494
6 ай бұрын
Simon did all the writing and had a legendary solo career. His rabbit hole is a gold mine. Garfunkel sang the awesome crescendo's here, he had a choir voice. "Garfunkel", sadly, became a synonym for "sidekick".
@johnnyfrederick01
6 ай бұрын
I’ve heard that song a million times since it came out, but hearing it through your ears brought me to tears, again. It is one of the most powerful songs of the rock era. That’s Art Garfunkel singing most of the song, with Paul Simon backing. Art’s voice is crystal clear and his high harmonies are unforgettable. His name almost cost them their career. Their first single was under the name “Tom and Jerry” because …. Racism …. the name “Garfunkel" was too Jewish for mainstream radio We were big S&G fans in elementary school. Their many songs were all over the airwaves and on our record players back then. We had a “progressive” priest at our church who played their songs for us to use for discussion in our catachism classes. This song hit and went to #1 quick. Then…. a few weeks later, the Beatles came out with “Let It Be” and knocked it right off the charts. The Wrecking Crew were the backing musicians, a famous (and mostly unsung (pun intended) ) group of fantastic musicians in LA
@garyscharf9232
6 ай бұрын
Thanks again for sharing your life with us. It's great therapy for all involved. Some of my greatest lessons have been learned from the hardest trials. And the more we go thru, the more we can relate to and help others. My wife is a great example. Few have had a more difficult life, but because she's kept her eyes on God, she's lived in forgiveness for herself and others, and is able to help people in ways I never could.
@edwinawilcox663
6 ай бұрын
It's Art on main vocal. :)
@billboyd9028
6 ай бұрын
Simon and Garfunkel were a rarity in that they could get their songs on the radio even though several of them ran longer than the standard 3:00-3:30 "air play" length. You might go from here to "The Boxer" next to follow the S&G thread....
@alrivers2297
6 ай бұрын
They had many great ones. Sounds of Silence and Mrs. Robinson are probably their most well known
@steveowens2505
6 ай бұрын
Pete Drake was the to go steel player who worked on George Harrison and invented the TalkBox used by Joe Walsh, Frampton, and BonJovi. This song is actually a gospel. “Vocally , Gospel then Soul are the most challenging genres” Bruce Springsteen after completing his Soul album of covers. I Am a Rock is early S&G song that you nearly quoted in sharing of your life journey. Should hit home with you.
@cocoboobenstein
6 ай бұрын
You’re doing a great job of discovering all of this incredible music. They just don’t make them like they used too. No autotune here.
@frankp9324
6 ай бұрын
The musicians you read off were among the best studio musicians at that time. Drummer Hal Blaine probably performed on more hit songs of that era than any other drummer, Various genres.
@deechatterton5828
6 ай бұрын
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme--Bookends--Bridge Over Troubled Water--Three of the best albums ever recorded. Art Garfunkel takes the lead on this one which remains one the most spot on lead vocals in rock history. Their catalog is deep and rewarding; well worth your time.
@jellyrollnorton
6 ай бұрын
Gratitude is key. So much to be grateful for.
@lindaulloa4786
6 ай бұрын
The high parts were Art.
@sourisvoleur4854
6 ай бұрын
Congrats on your 4 years sobriety. The lead on this is Artie. He doesn't get as many leads as Paul, but he knocks this one out of the park. Next for S&G I'd suggest The Boxer which was also a huge hit. Really there are no dull songs on this album.
@DocRock71
6 ай бұрын
This song is a warm blanket for me. It's almost hymn like. This song is almost all Garfunkel and is probably his best vocal in their catalog. Just a gloriously gorgeous song.
@bryanhale5254
6 ай бұрын
The start of the song is Art Garfunkel singing then it's Paul doing the harmonies Garfunkul has the soprano voice ......this song inspired Paul Mcartney to write Let it Be which is a song that Paul had a dream about where is Mom who past away came and talked to him in his dream just like the song Yesterday ...heca.e up with the tune while dreaming
@StoneShards
6 ай бұрын
Garfunkel's song! I seem to remember hearing that Simon didn't think much of this song, thought it would flop! "Mrs. Robinson" is another goody.
@georgeseanor
6 ай бұрын
back in those days getting effects done was on a different level ,they got the drum effect by putting the drums in either a big bathroom or an elevator shaft
@davidrauh8118
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simon wrote all their songs and Art Garfunkel just had an incredible voice. But after they broke up Paul went on to have a fantastic solo career.
@tonic8945
6 ай бұрын
Paul Simons words given wings by Art Garfunkels voice ❤
@spreet65
6 ай бұрын
Biggest selling song of 1970. The crescendo last verse always gets me. Just listening to it though, I can't help but think that this song deserves to go through the remastering process for clarity, which the Beatles are doing to their albums. Giles Martin please! Art Garfunkel singing but Paul Simon joins for the last verse. Fantastic that you found and appreciated this one.
@glendurlacher9589
Ай бұрын
You just listen to one of the most beautiful songs ever written!
@JaquelineGoodspeed
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful song always and the meaning. Awesome. Great work ypu did here. Thank you.
@jimwilcox2964
6 ай бұрын
Paul had a hir with Still Crazy After All These Years. Then went on Saturday Night Live and came out dressed a a giant turkey to do the song
@LisaG442
2 ай бұрын
And that base slips in like it always was there .. smooth as silk
@anthonyblakely399
6 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉Bridge Over Trouble Water is one of most beautiful songs in music history. Love this song. The message is so deep. A song for the ages. Also another beautiful song from Simon & Garfunkel is "Scarborough Fair. " Absolutely Beautiful song. Check it out! It's FIRE! GREAT reaction 🎉🎉🎉
@peteralbert1485
6 күн бұрын
I appreciate how you follow the song with both ears and your whole heart. So many other reactors feel the need to talk over sections, to stop right before the build up, etc., but you have the instincts and patience to listen right, and it is far more rewarding for us viewers. Kudos.
@JPLodine
6 күн бұрын
100% correct - Lee gets what makes great music great better than almost anyone. Such an enjoyable channel!
@hannejeppesen1809
2 ай бұрын
This is my go to song, when things are bothering me. I never fails to soothe me. A glass of wine, and this song and it is total relaxation.
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