@@crafty1096 They never got along about who got credit for what. Simon wrote pretty much everything & Garfunkel directed the layout of the songs. Garfunkel never wrote anything for the two of them. He suggested the 3rd stanza for "Bridge Over Troubled Water", & Simon hated it; he wanted it to be 'a little hymn'. "Sail on silver girl Sail on by Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on their way See how they shine Oh, if you need a friend I'm sailing right behind" Simon also said he should have sang lead in "Sound Of Silence" although his voice wasn't as high as Garfunkel's. If you notice, in this performance, Simon finished the high part at the end... where Garfunkel's voice would have soared. Garfunkel could no longer reach the high notes because of his throat surgery. That's the reason for the key changes & variations in this performance.
Have you tried putting a fair use copyright disclaimer either in the video description with the links or before your title card? that might help with keeping the videos up.
Fun fact: ln the early 60's Columbia Records had formed a new folk band called The Pilgrims in response to Warner Records very popular hit folk trio Peter Paul & Mary. A then little known songwriter came to the studio with a song the producer hoped would be the debut single for The Pilgrims. The producer liked the song and asked the songwriter to record a demo to give to The Pilgrims, but when he heard the demo sung by the songwriter and his buddy he gave them a record contract to record it themselves. The Pilgrims recorded their debut album "Just Arrived" without that song. The songwriter was Paul Simon, his buddy was Art Garfunkel, the song was The Sound Of Silence. The lead singer of The Pilgrims was a black former soldier who was also a very talented Broadway, stage, musical and opera performer/dancer/actor/singer who later went on to star in 2 hit tv sitcoms named "Soap" and "Benson"........ the indomitable Robert Guillaume. Bonus: there are videos of Guillaume on RU-vid doing a fantastic rendition of another Simon And Garfunkel song "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". R.l.P. RG
@@dee_dee_place In a search for people to get along you get all rude. I was talking about people overcoming and you got all clinical and WRONG. Paul Simon has stated they have both gotten along. Garfunkel was the one who alleged Simon went and made an album without telling him. So your information is in the trash. Honestly, I deleted my comment to try to get rid of your comment. It failed. You are the reason people don’t get along.
@@dee_dee_place Here You go genius A journalist asks Paul Simon in 1986 why he and Art Garfunkel dint get along. Paul Simon replies they have gotten along since age 11. It was Art Garfunkel that claimed they didn’t get along. It was later PaulSimon made claims after Garfunkel continued making comments. Here’s the interview. Next time if someone is making a comment about people getting over themselves and getting along as n emotional matter, don’t inject nonsense that’s clinical. You are the reason people have a hard time getting along. You are so rude but factually you were wrong. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PfpxgdDcfwc.html
@@janes.1559 Their first album, Wednesday Morning 3 AM was released in 1964. Next album (Sound of Silence) was in 1966. Also in 1966 was Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme. Bookends was released in 1968. Their final studio album was made in 1970, so Leonarda is correct: it was the late60s when they were at their height.
@@StevesFunhouse My initial thought was this audience but it probably applies more to social media. The audience here had better self-control than many others - particularly American ones!
On the record Paul Simon's voice harmonizes with the guitar, singing the root notes of the guitar chords while Art Garfunkel sings the lead. In concert he harmonizes with Art Garfunkel's voice instead of the guitar.
@@dougdavis8986 The concert version is almost a completely different song if you're singing Simon's part. If you listen to their isolated vocals from the record you'll probably be surprised to hear that Paul Simon's vocal span is about half an octave while Art Garfunkel's vocal span is an octave and a third. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--BBGdtJu37s.html
When they played this at the concert in Central Park in 1981, they sang the line "and in the naked light I saw...10,000 people, maybe more", they were singing to a half million people, who roared at that point. It gave me chills that night.
I was there!!!! Remember when they were thanking people, they thanked the "guys selling loose joints!"? The air was thick that night! One of my favorite concerts... ever!
The reunion made possuble by Lorne Michaels of SNL. I remember watching the episode Paul hosted and was doing a song when Art came out of the audience and joined him onstage for the first time in years. That planted the seed for the concert in Central Park.
I would have given my eyeteeth to be at that concert. I have the DVD video & the CD of that concert. I, too, get chills when the crowd roars at "and in the naked light I saw...10,000 people, maybe more". No matter where I am, I will always be an NYC gal.
Have you watched them in The Concert at Central Park? When they sang some of Simon's solo songs together, it just showed that there isn't a Simon song in the world that can't be improved with a touch of Garfunkel.
Simon and Garfunkel started singing together in the 50s as "Tom & Jerry." When you listen to them in this video from 1990, you're hearing 35-40 years of knowing what the other guy is going to do. Also, just for reference, this song was recorded in 1967 or thereabouts, and here they are singing it 23 years later with even more expression and maturity. They were one of the greatest folk-rock groups of the 60s and 70s. I played their albums so often that I wore them all out.
I walk my cat at night and sing their songs. For Emily, American Tune, I am a Rock all their songs are embedded in my brain. They will forever disturb the Sounds of Silence.
These guys were amazing when this was released in 1964, and even more amazing here. It's a shame the two of them can't patch their relationship up and keep singing--the world needs more of this. Just beautiful.
@@calebclunie4001 Unfortunately they could not. They had a few reunions but never felt the same and according to Paul they will not try again according to Biography.
I know you've heard Elvis sing "Bridge over Troubled Water," but you haven't really heard the song until you've heard Art Garfunkel sing it. His version is a masterpiece.
I can't get over how little Art Garfunkel's voice has changed over the course of 40 years! Listen to other male tenor/counter tenors as they age, and it's a very noticable difference. And yet, even though Paul's voice is more hesitant (if that's applicable) their voices still blend perfectly. Amazing.
Met Garfunkel when I was 10. My friend, Lou Pearlman , and I took guitar lessons together and his parents invited me over for dinner one night. Told me to bring my guitar. I walk in and get introduced to Lou's cousin Art. Had NOOOO idea who he was. We played some guitar together and he gave me his autograph that I still have. Lou went on to form the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
Simon and Garfunkel were such a huge part of my youth. When they perform the song live the audience reaction is part enjoyment of the song and genuine affection for the 2 of them. I know I would be one of those.
I remember the build up to this concert. People were so excited they were reuniting-and live in Central Park no less! I don’t know if you could see, but there was a HUGE crowd of people there that night. I think it was one of the record crowd sizes the park had for a concert. The crowd made it amazing.
Hi, this original Sound of Silence from Simon & Garfunkel I absolute treasure. But I have to admit that Disturb's cover with David Draiman singing it's just amazing. Paul Simon wrote it but he highly praised and gave the okay for Disturb's version.
Check out the cover by Todd Hoffman from the Discovery Channels Gold Rush. Don't know if he has any professional music experience but he pretty much nails this song. Retired professional musician here.
Oh thank you so much. Hearing these two men singing one of their gems from my youth again - brought tears to my eyes. They brought us so many great hits through the years. This is a real treasure.
I think I prefer this version over the studio version. The studio version felt too fast, this seemed more heartfelt. Both are good, though. Truly amazing musicians!
The original Wednesday Morning 3AM version is slower with little instrumentation in comparison to the better known single version released a year later.
The studio version did not originally have that up-tempo rock accompaniment; it was remixed and re-issued as a single because the song just wasn't taking off as it was originally recorded. Paul was "horrified" when he heard the remix; Art, not so much.
Art Garfunkel has one of the sweetest voices, so pure and clear. One of my favorites of his is "All I Know" (written by the great Jimmy Webb)...it was covered by Five For Fighting, and also by Michael McDonald with his wife Amy Holland. If you haven't heard Mike McD's version, you are in for a serious treat!
Jamel, did you notice towards the end when they sang, "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls and whispered in the sounds of silence"? Your buddies in RUSH tweaked the line in "The Spirit of Radio" towards the end with the lyric, “For the words of the profits are written on the studio wall, Concert hall - and echoes with the sounds…of salesmen.” NICE 👌
Did you know that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson did an amazing accoustic version of Cream's "Heart Full of Soul", live on thier R40 tour? Two accoustic guitars (Ged played a rhythm guitar) and one voice. Alex's accoustic guitar playing, as all RUSH fans know, is impeccable. I'd love for Jamal to react to that one, too.
I saw them so many, many years ago in Queens, NY at Forest Hills. They were the openers for the Lovin' Spoonful. We could have listened to them all night!! They were stellar, and it was not their concert! Great memory.
My dad used to play S&G during my childhood 🙂. Art G. had an ethereal voice in his prime, and Paul S. is an extraordinary songwriter and musical artist. Side note: my dad was born in Manhattan and raised in Queens, NY.
your dad sounds awesome lol. queens is where they were from too, well simon was born in NJ. i am from queens also and my dad got me hooked on these guys early. it’s the reason i got into music young, and have been singing since 🤍
@@frehleyscomet8812 yes, you're right 🙂: from what I've read, Paul Simon was technically from NJ. My dad grew up in Middle Village in Queens, and he eventually moved to a desert state (where I was primarily raised, but not AZ), & then a mountainous state. One of his siblings stayed in NY, and 3 of their (now) adult kids. My dad is a highly intelligent, highly educated, thoughtful, gentle, and loving man. 💗💞💕
@@frehleyscomet8812 thank you! My dad is one of my heroes, and one of the best people I've known. He's endured a lot. I wouldn't be who I am without him; hence, why I appreciate, and value, nuance and wisdom. 😃
I'd recommend checking out their live performance of this song, from their infamous concert in Central Park as well. This is a great performance, but they were at their musical peak when they did the Central Park concert.
I clearly remember them in the day, born in '57 I can still vividly remember as a freshman in HS this duo being studied in class. Maybe from that dissection and heavy air play I have to admit some S&G saturation, but then you listen and watch this.........wow! Even out of sync to the video and video being small it's the sound of their voices and it all rushes back! Can I sum this up as flippin amazing !
Their lives and spirits intertwined when they made this music out of truth love and humanity that they will always be able to fit together as singers! They may not get along but the music they created is something they know must be shared they are gracious and humble enough to keep singing truth to us.
This is the one. This is the song that, even as a toddler, always stopped me in my tracks. I’ve always loved Simon & Garfunkel, since I was tiny. I love those harmonies.
Simon and Garfunkel were the OG. And the country at the time Simon wrote this song was such that this song was THE anthem , and their voices WERE the cry in the distance. Amazing duo that should have had a long career, if they could have gotten along. This reunion was considered iconic BECAUSE of their history. Disturbed's reimagining of the song is unique in being almost as iconic as the original, that doesn't happen often. And as good as it is, sometimes you just need to hear the original as intended. Great stuff.
Oh how I have loved this song by these 2 performers -- all the way back since it was released. I have a DVD of this show -- some of the music brought tears to my eyes ... all the memories!!!
They do harmonize so well together. They did so through the 60s as well as each time they reunited. They had the top selling album in 1970 with their fifth and final album; Bridge Over Troubled Water.
👏👏👏👏👏👏 Love them, love this song! I love both audio and live versions! Simon and Garfunkel harmonize fantastically! I sang along with this song! Such a very good and timeless song! Thank you for reacting to this song again! ☮💕
I remember when this aired. It was a childhood favorite, and I LOVED this version. It just so happens that I really like the Disturbed cover-I rarely like any covers-but man. This. One of the best songs in my lifetime. Thanks, Jamal.
You are watching a performance when they were already old. This was their hit from the early 1960's ... without which they were going to break up. Such a simple song that works so well.
I saw Simon and Garfunkel about 15 years ago, it was one of the BEST concerts I have been to, and they sounded JUST as GOOD as they did back in the '60s. WONDERFUL!!
The ORIGINAL and the BEST - literally pure *PERFECTION* - such a haunting & beautiful song💕 Simon & Garfunkel were made to sing together - their harmonies are magical - unmatched by any duo👏
NO ONE can touch the magnificence of Simon and Garfunkel on their own songs. You need to hear their studio version of this song which is absolutely amazing with a full orchestra, etc., but oh those fortunate souls that were able to see this scaled down simple reunion performance in person!
I don't cry easily. This performance, after hearing the original when I was young, and after the bitter split they went through, and coming back together more seasoned and wiser, more compassionate, brought me to tears. I feel sure the song had a deeper, more personal meaning to them this time around.
One of the greatest Duos in modern music History!. The sound as crisp as they did 58 years ago, if this doesnt speak Mountains about their professionalism!!!!🇺🇸✌
Icons in the folk/rock genre. Perfect vocal blend. You MUST listen to the studio version of Bridge Over Troubled Water....epic....and also My Little Town from the early 70's I believe.... great lyrics. 👍🙂🎵🎵
This is our folk music, from the height of the sixties (1965) during a time that we were torn because of the war in Vietnam, and the war in our cities and states for civil rights, the war on poverty. There was a lot going on during that time and here were these two folk singers putting it all to music, subtle and clean. I have lived my whole life with a special place in my heart for Folk Music/Americana, and its ability to put into a wonderful melody our hopes and our fears. It sometimes even gives us a solution if we listened carefully.
I first seen this in the early 1980’s and became a lifelong fan. Their harmonies are just outstanding. Paul Simon’s song writing ability has ensured that he has been a very successful artist
I got to see them at one of Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit shows. This was one that I thought I'd never see, but it happened. It was magical, but Melissa Etheridge's cover of Piece of My Heart stole the night. The other I thought it would never happen but it did, was getting to see Montrose reunited at a Sammy Hagar show, about six months before Ronnie Montrose decided to leave us.
They released two studio versions of this song. The first release was on their debut album with just their voices and a single acoustic guitar. The album was a flop on the charts. The second version was released 14 months later as a single. They took the original master and overdubbed drums and electric guitars into the mix, changing it from a simple folk song into a soft rock ballad. Paul Simon's vocal on the record doesn't sound anything like it does in concert. On the record he sang the root notes of the guitar chords, essentially harmonizing with the guitar. In concert he sang in harmony with Art Garfunkel's voice.
This performance demonstrates the raw talent that existed between these two. Not an exact copy of the original recording but updated arrangement but still familiar enough to not distract. Good choice to review.
