Paul Simon “The Boxer” w/ Lukas Nelson, Natalie Merchant and friends at Newport Folk, July 23, 2022 

The line, "Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest" is more appropriate than ever. Paul Simon at 82 !

Lebende Legende !

Paul Simon is a national treasure. With all his other talents for singing/songwriting, it is easy to forget what a great guitar player he is.

This festival has me in a puddle tears, for my lost youth, lost dreams and more The tenderness of folk music still melts my heart completely. ❤️

Our greatest songwriter. 60 years of incredible words and music. Thanks Paul!

Paul Simon is still perhaps the finest guitar player in the world.His chording is effortless.

true honor to hear this man play; thank you Paul for a lifetime of songs. these songs are the fabric of my life.

The old man sings to us all. His heart pours out the words and brings us to tears. We love you, Paul Simon!

Amazing song writer

By golly, the old man can still jam that guitar !!!! I love it !

Amy- you are the Great Folk Fest chronicler. Thanks for EVERYTHING

FOREVER YOUNG AND BEAUTIFULL MUSIC, SO FRESH SO TERRIBLY PRESENT.

I was fortunate enough to see him live in Glasgow, UK, a few years ago. Despite his age he put on a good show that was unique - he didn't just rest on his past success and songs but made it a special and well thought out concert. Poet and song writer - a rare combination!

Have you all ever noticed there is a timelessness to real works of art?

ICON! LEGEND!

The voice of generations! A pivotal musical force! Immortal and immeasurable! His lyrics speak to time eternal! The voice of the common man! That is Paul Simon! Timeless!

Hearing such beautiful music in 2022, who knew?

Thanks to Paul and Jerry and friends.

I am an old man, been to many concerts and will never forget the reunion tour concert of Simon and Garfunkel held in Dallas. The best concert I ever attended.

this just made me smile......alot

NOTHING tops the beauty of the human singing voice (as proven here), nothing

Still remember Paul Simon singing this on Saturday Night Live shortly after Sept 11. Stark, stunning, heartbreaking, yet so very, very triumphant. What America needed that night.

Paul is a national treasure. Legend of legends💚

My lifelong friend at 82. Thank you so much for this.

This was fantastic! Paul has given us some amazing music over the years. But he was in good company on that stage. Especially the guys on stage.. Lukas Nelson is even more so talented than his famous dad, Willie, and his band is phenomenal. Nathaniel Rateliff is a really amazing songwriter, singer and musician and his band is also incredible! There are many amazing artists out there, you just gotta find them! But we can thank Paul for all of his contributions to music in general. He is one of the great legends of our time, no question.

Just watched the Joni M videos and then this. It was a great year at Newport!

What a legend.

Tears of joy, here. What a moment. So glad we have, and have had him. We are all the better for it.

You know I use to be a freelance writer and had over 200 articles published. But there are no words that can truly convey how great of a song writer, singer and performer. Paul Simon is!

This song will never die! Paul Simon BRAVO!!!!

The Sweats will remember that for the rest of their lives, my fav’ band with the greatest composer of contemporary songs ever, there will never, be another like him.

Thx Paul Simon

PS is the best - thank you so much, Paul Simon

Man, the number of fantastic musicians on that stage is amazing. Lucius (well 2/5ths of them), Rihannon Giddens, Natalie Merchant, Nathaniel Rateliff, just an amazing group.

I Know we probably will never hear Paul and Artie sing together again. I've watched both Paul Simon videos in this show and man !! Listening to the power, purity, vulnerability, beauty of his aging voice makes me wonder if we as humans will be able to contain our hearts and emotions listening to those 2 harmonise again without totally breaking down in tears. Sadly I don't believe music and songwriting will ever get to this level again.

Paul Simon, you are one of the world's greatest songwriters. You are America's treasure.

This was the first song I learned on guitar as a 15 year old some 48 years ago, and I still play it to this day. What a classic it is.

This is a perfect song. One of his many!

Voice is more beautiful than ever...

Mir hat es einfach die Füsse weggezogen .... Danke , Paul !!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an absolute legend. His music has inspired and augmented so many moments of my life and as a musician. Incredible performer.

I first met and chatted with Simon and Garfunkel backstage after a taping of the “Smothers Brothers” program in 1967, and I attended the Phoenix S and G reunion tour concert (with guests The Everly Bros) about 12 years ago. I never thought I’d still be listening and enjoying this artist for more than 55 years. Everyone posting here has used “national treasure,” so I won’t. Simon’s life would only be better if he’d had a chance to play 2nd base for the Yankees.

Forever lailalai.... Hymn. Epic. Paul Simon.

Thank you Mr. Simon! Thank you for what you wrote, for the joy that you brought. Please come back to perform, even if it is only a short session. My god is this music good

Jerry Douglas ..one of the best dobro players

Amy , you are so generous to share these magic moments with us- thank you so very much.

Great song still. I often quietly sing the chorus “Lie la lie…” while at work, most of my patients instantly know the song and join in with me, smiles all round ❤️

For some reason, this had me balling like a baby. Positively beautiful.

Wonderful to see him on this big stage. He is still at the top!

Thank you Paul!!!! A true poet who can sing and play.

The greatness of Paul Simon cannot be overstated . And through his wonderful music he will live on long after all of us have gone . Excellent video , Thank You so Much for sharing it .

This song is a timeless masterpiece. Thank you Paul and Amy

Pure America music at it best. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

i love u paul...i love u i love u i love u......xoxoxoxoxooxoxxoxoxoxoxoxo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the greatest songs ever written. It blew me away when it was first released, and it continues to effect me still; "... and the fighter still remains".

An American musical legend. I wish I had gotten to see him more than I have.

The master at work. Chokes me up, who cares if he misses a few notes.

Paul Simon is a national fount of creativity. One of our finest artists. Damn good on SNL all those times as well.

Solutes to the legend 👍👍👍👏👏👏

Thank you Amy

Beautiful song...never get tired to listen to!!

Thank you, Amy! ❤️

This is a fantastic surprise to see Paul Simon singing this great, classic song with these wonderful artists such as Natalie Merchant, thank you so much for posting this! This is also a great quality video, thank you again! 🎸 Brad in Cleveland

What a beautiful beautiful blessing. Thank you

So fine is the music and the minds who create and share it with us all.

Bob Dylan, Paul Simon & Stevie Wonder.... the Mt. Rushmore of American songwriters in the winter of their years. Oh, how I will weep when they are gone.

I was 14 when I saw Simon & Garfunkel in Central Park. My first concert, an amazing show.

A National Treasure. At age 80 we don't have a lot of time left with Paul Simon....ditto Bob Dylan (81), Jerry Lee Lewis (86) and legend Brian Wilson (80). Enjoy them while we can!

I'm brazilian, i love Paul Simon,the master of masters!

Hope Paul finally has the ability to actually enjoy moments like these. To have all his fame, fortune, accolades, respect & legacy tucked safely into his trunk of keepsakes, and just genuinely ENJOY these moments in his later years. So sad that he never could manage that in his prime. He had every reason then, too. Tons of respect & gratitude for the many songs, Paul. A fan for decades now, I've yet to be able to choose a favorite. Be well, Sir...

Still one of my favourite songs! Saw Paul live a few years ago in Perth W.A, totally amazing!💙

My Mom loved Simon and Garfunkel

6:34 Also tears in my eyes.....

This is great. Paul Simon still rocks! Thanks for posting this video.

Outstanding!!!!!!

Listening from AUSTRALIA It’s December 2022. Let me ask you all to embrace this tightly. Take this into your hearts. There will never be a time like now to understand what these moments mean. To you all I embrace the music, I embrace the hope. 🥰❤️🐨🦋🇦🇺

Great to see.

Beautiful! Jerry Douglas is awesome, too.

Thank you Amy for this wonderful document of history.

Outstanding 👍

Wow Natalie Merchant too! Joni, Natalie, Paul... My TOPS!!! ❤️ I miss seeing them regularly - sending These 3 SO MUCH LOVE and GRATITUDE. I'm Ecstatic 😊

So good to hear Paul Simon it reminds me of the days when I was driving to high school in my 59 Chevy listening to Simon and Garfunkel songs that Will remainin my heart for the rest of my life thank you Paul Simon God bless

Thank you！👏🙏

My favorite song 🎵 ❤️ sung by all of my favorite artists... so fucking cool 😎 ... namaste 🙏 👋

I feel connected to my past years. Thank you

Legend!!🙏🏻

I love the Nelson family and Paul I was just saying

Such a beautiful song

Beautiful poet, how you’ve made life better!

Lukas and Lucius are ADORABLE! 🥰🥰🥰

Amazing!

The original studio version of The Boxer has to be the most 'complete' recording ever made - immaculate lyrics, beautiful harmony, a crowd singalong chorus, melody, acoustic warmth, ethereal sound for the solo, the echoing drum hits, and the deep, rumbling sounds coming in right at the end. It's hard to think of another recording which comes close - possibly Good Vibrations, or A Day In The Life perhaps, but none which top The Boxer.

again - Jerry Douglas - a treasure, for sure

Amazing sound and footage! I never tire of hearing this Paul Simon (and friends) classic.

Great!

What a moment to remember for everyone involved

Another great song from a legend. I’ve been a big fan since Sounds of Silence first came out. Thanks RT

Thank you ! So much for posting this.

The greatest simon

Wow!! Amazing, thank you!!