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Simon and Garfunkel the boxer music reaction.The combination of Paul Simon and Art Ganfunkel has blessed up with some.of the greatest music ever!
This song has an incredible melody and the sing along lie lie lie lie or la lala la(however you choose to interpret it),is one of the most memorable sing alongs in music on par with Hey Jude by the Beatles.
Enjoy this Simin and Garfunkel the boxer reaction.

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@Peter-oh3hc 3 года назад

"A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest". Love that line

@craigmccausland1183 3 года назад

Ain't it the truth!

@despinakollas 3 года назад

Pure poetry!!! 💕

@cspringer333 3 года назад

I saw a psychologist on a talk show talking about peoples' beliefs. She said if you take 10 people who have a false belief system and you show them that they are being lied to only one out of ten will believe the truth. The rest will only "hear what they want to hear". Now think about millions that refuse to listen to the truth.

@oldspiritart 2 года назад

We humans do that sometimes…

@axil62 3 года назад

"... and he carries the reminder of every glove that laid him down or cut him till he cried out in his anger and his shame "I am leaving, I am leaving!" But the fighter still remains." Best line in the whole song

@matthawkins8880 3 года назад

One of the best lines ever written.

@redpammy 2 года назад

@@matthawkins8880 9PM

@paulf4358 Год назад

Yeah we know the lyrics dude

@axil62 Год назад

@@paulf4358 read it again and try paying attention this time "dude". I wasn't implying anyone didn't know the lyrics "dude". I was simply commenting that that is an awesome line "dude". Jeasus Christ... dumb ass.

@Bastikovski99 Год назад

Great metaphor for life

@ChuckHackney Год назад

Once again one of their absolute most iconic songs.

@falcon215 3 года назад

Paul Simon performed this song on the first episode of Saturday Night Live after the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001 with about a dozen of New York City police and firefighters standing behind him. still dusty with debris. It was one of the most stoic and powerful things I ever watched.

@jeffmartin1026 3 года назад

That brought me to tears - it was so needed at that moment.

@talltulip 3 года назад

Wow, really? I will have to look for that on youtube...

@yolandalefort8148 3 года назад

Yes. I remember it so well. In fact when Sept. 11 happened I could no longer listen to any music but Simon and Garfunkel. It is because their music is so soothing, like hymns.

@nycbigbear Год назад

I was born in 1950, so you are just discovering the soundtrack of my youth. It is exciting to see it anew in your eyes And I am stealing your expression "diamonds in my ears"

@williaml.nowell2243 3 года назад

If you describe The Boxer as "diamonds in your ears", you'll be speechless when you hear Bridge Over Troubled Water. It is a musical MASTERPIECE.

@donw804 3 года назад

I have to agree that Bridge is probably Simon's most shining composition, and Garfunkel's crowning vocal performance. It truly is a masterpiece.

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 3 года назад

I have heard it called the Jewish National Anthem nonetheless it is very beautiful by both S&G and Elvis.

@kurtsaxton9665 3 года назад

That can be said pretty much about every Simon and Garfunkel tune.

@wuwei128 3 года назад

DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@donw804 3 года назад

Their two voices blend so perfectly. A match made in heaven for sure.

@geonerd Год назад

I'm not sure Art would see it that way. ;)

@eileenrichards3540 Год назад

“They could be singing ‘I’m going to the loo’” What a RIOT!!!! This is why I love you Harry!!

@Elerad 3 года назад

I've heard this song hundreds of times, and it still gives me chills each and every time. The variety of instrumentation combined with the absolutely gorgeous harmonies and soulful lyrics is just extraordinary. The first time I heard this as a teen it was almost like a religious experience.

@ardentynekent2099 Год назад

"A pocket full of mumbles that are promises." It's just gorgeous. Lyrics are very fine. Thanks

@richardfrankowski3136 2 года назад

The word you're looking for is magical, but better, indescribable.

@melvisroberts3715 Год назад

Simon truly is a musical genius, he writes and composes and plays many instruments. Early, when he was with Art, he wrote and composed for Art's voice and then after their split Simon just took off and always has tried to keep his music new and ever changing

@ChuckHackney Год назад

My new favorite saying...Diamonds in my ears. Love it!❤❤❤❤❤

@rigelmoon9030 Год назад

The endless masterpieces of the 60's and 70's remain masterpieces of all time. This is one.

@paulauvray1962 2 года назад

I am 74 today and this is the music of my youngest years never forget thank you to share 😍

@hongfang2508 3 года назад

Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters of the modern era, 1960 to today. You could react to a different Paul Simon song each hour for a week and not find a bad song.

@MoMoMyPup10 3 года назад

Paul knew as soon as he heard them sing together for the first time that they had something very special. Can't think of another duo to match their magic harmonies.

@talltulip 3 года назад

"Still a man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest." Boy oh boy, is that ever our current times in a nutshell, or what?

@dahveed72 3 года назад

Unfortunately it also covers the entire span of human history

@MsBabylove11 2 года назад

Pure poetry to music.... This whole album was my favourite to listen to at night and fall asleep as a kid... So it still makes me feel all cosy and sleepy now when I hear it!.... The one line at the end of this that starts "in the clearing stands a boxer"... Well whenever he says "I am leaving I am leaving but the fighter still remains"...that bit always gives me shivers to this day! 🤗

@talltulip 3 года назад

Harry, every time you spontaneously break into applause, I am charmed. You're such a delight. :-)

@anonamoose5673 10 месяцев назад

Makes me cry, back in high school two of my class me sang this together and 50 years later the did it again at our reunion

@aerynoftalyn1307 3 года назад

I totally agree about Paul Simon's distinct style of guitar playing. It's so incredibly expressive and crystal clear too.

@futurereflections4097 3 года назад

King of Finger Picking. Nobody did is as well at the time. If you like that, definitely check out Nick Drake. Finger picking master and took it to a whole nother level I think.

@dagnabbit6187 2 года назад

@@futurereflections4097 Nick was virtually unknown in his time . In the 1990s Nick Drake long after he died emerged a Superstar

@debbiechang5781 3 года назад

This duo did harmonies as well as the best in the business. It’s just soothing and wonderful to close your eyes and take it all in. They could do it on stage as well as in the studio. Great song. Great reaction 😘

@axil62 3 года назад

One of my top 5 favorite songs of all time.

@epluribusunum1460 Год назад

It seems to me that what we hear in Simon and Garfunkel singing together is authentic humanity.

@kurtsaxton9665 3 года назад

My favorite Simon and Garfunkel song. But they definitely have an amazing catalog.

@georgeringley2667 3 года назад

What a great duo. I've listened to them since their first hit. A magical sound that woos you into the story. Try them in their cover of El Condor Pasa.

@cherylhughes8212 2 года назад

El Condor is a BEAUTIFUL song! 💃

@trudywolfe2795 3 года назад

This is really a beautiful song. Thank you for listening to it and sharing it with us.

@craigmccausland1183 3 года назад

Love their song "Ceciia"

@bjspeck4337 3 года назад

They did pure poetry that Paul Simon wrote and composed, Art's and Paul's voices just turned it into the most beautiful songs that lent insight into the human soul.

@TangoEliott 3 года назад

The Boxer is really a metaphor for the plight of this young man. He remembers every glove that hit him. Life has hit this young man hard and he remembers, like a boxer would. It is strength of character that allows a boxer to get up and possibly take another hit. Such is life. Such is the brutal winter and the lack of jobs and the lack of friends. He is just comparing the life of this young man to a boxer. This is my opinion and I believe others might agree.

@andreleibee354 3 года назад

so poignant. just an epic song..the pathos, the music, the voices all come together so beautifully it makes your heart feel the trap the guy is living in the story they're telling. so beautifully sad and if honest we can all relate somewhere in life what this song conveys. it really tugs at my heart....

@brianorzel1873 3 года назад

"America" tells another beautiful, clever story.

@emilycathcart7387 Год назад

This song is a masterpiece.

@margaretervin8895 2 года назад

Paul Simon is a poet for real

@jessicajackson8064 4 месяца назад

I think the happy ending comes with knowing the boy/man keeps trying, he doesn't give up and so that is inspiring.

@danacasey8543 3 года назад

Any of their songs from their Concert In Central Park is fabulous. I have tears in my eyes watching it!

@carmenbanayat4555 Год назад

I love your comments . Perfect harmony yo the max. Only a pair but they sound like an orchestea. I am so lucky i grew up listening to the music of the best and greatest duo of all time.

@The5thGen 3 года назад

A real masterpiece!

@johnlowther4927 3 года назад

Maybe the most stirring finish to any song of my generation. Glad you liked it.

@yamforlife Год назад

Found this Channel tonight.......I lived through this.......amazing....does not get any better!!! Shows you are alive and have a soul listening to this!!!

@neilmartin99 3 года назад

Diamonds in my ears...BOOM. I have my new catch phrase to describe music that speaks to me. No worries, harry, I'll give you credit. : )

@dcramblermusic317 2 года назад

Great reaction to my favorite song ! Their producer Roy Halee got that vocal sound by having them sing together on one mic then record them separate...That's why it has such a full sound..

@suzannesellers7383 Год назад

I believe this works on so many meanings and levels. To me, it speaks to what people will endure to live a dream even if they fail over and over, they keep trying.

@fatovamingus Год назад

When that bottom comes in it just blows you away you just don't think it can get any more intense. They were Masters at crescendo

@johnrawker4487 3 года назад

Hey it's John Surfer from San Diego California we had five kids and Irish family and my mother made us clean the house to this entire Bridge Over Troubled Water album I loved it and moves me and I know you like this stuff so I'm happy for your brother

@edjasper92 Год назад

Another beautiful song they did that always brought back memories from growing up in a small town, was My Little Town. Also, we had a parakeet named, Simon and a cat named, Garfunkel, when growing up.

@susansapp6136 Год назад

I agree with you on Paul Simon's style with the acoustic guitar. It does have a great lead for those harmonies. Singing it over and over ... and having it bounce around in your head for days ... That is called an "earworm". I have them all the time.

@ronrr9875 3 года назад

Thank you for another heart felt reaction Harri. Music clearly touches your soul. I grew up to Simon and Garfunkel and have also enjoyed many of the covers of their classic songs over the years. Peace ✌

@elevown 3 года назад

great reaction to a great song :) Hope you do scarborough fair/canticle and bridge over troubled waters by them too :) Not that they dont have quite a few other great songs like hazy winter (tho its very short) and El Condor Pasa etc - those 2 are my favs of that you've not heard yet.

@stephenqualtrough7322 3 года назад

One of the greatest S and G tracks. Try their " America "'for a trip across the US landscape story

@Jacob-er5xb 3 года назад

Who else can't wait for Harri's reaction to "Bridge" now?

@jgreg9659 3 года назад

To me "Lie, lie, lie" is over all feel of the experience of that young man in a world devoid of familiarity. A song I love by Paul Simon is "Slip Sliding Away."

@aaronbredon2948 Год назад

And it refers back to "such are promises, all lies and jest"

@ardentynekent2099 Год назад

I always thought it was "Lie, lie, lie", because they've all been lied to-- particularly the Music industry. Thanks again!

@boosuedon 2 года назад

This song just draws you in! It is great story about a guy trying to survive in New York City and then takes an abrupt 90 degree turn to a fighter in a field! Why? But still, it draws you in!

@user-uh3nn9sm1j Год назад

absolutely love your reactions to the music I was fortunate to grow up with, and on!

@mikecasey9647 Год назад

Harri I enjoyed, very much, your analysis of The Boxer, as well as your reaction. This is one of my five greatest songs ever . . . and I'm not normally given to hyperbole (I'm more of the Clint Eastwood demeanor, I suppose.) Now, if you understand the song title you will then understand the 'lie, lie, lie' lyrics in the chorus. He says he's leaving, but he doesn't! Only those who have been beaten down and survived the arena of life will understand and agree. BTW, I'm almost 74, and still lying (only not here.)

@leesmith4028 Год назад

❤ u too pal ❤️

@johnrawker4487 3 года назад

Oh by the way his guitar playing you are spot-on he is a gem if not amazing because it's hard if you look look at music I'm a guitarist and see his patterns he is fantastic and sees at the same time and wrote everything yes Paul Simon is the master of disaster

@johngibson5454 3 года назад

Hi Harri hope your well, I remember the first time I heard this I was struck by the poetry power and symmetry of this song, in fact the the whole album is excellent 👌

@MsBabylove11 2 года назад

I agree that Paul Simons guitar playing is super distinct and in that way he also reminds me of Willie Nelson! 🤗.... Have you ever listened to his song called "the last thing I needed"? ....i absolutely love that song! 🥰

@gevlar 3 года назад

Great, powerful song! You’re very perceptive about Paul Simon’s guitar skills.

@johncurtis7186 3 года назад

My top 3 musical acts of all time: The Beatles; Billy Joel; and Simon & Garfunkel. Paul Simon is such a great and introspective song writer, and Art Garfunkel has a soulful voice, whether he’s singing solo or blending in with Paul.

@vermontmoocow 3 года назад

Art Garfunkel can harmonize with a blender and make it sound better

@jamestaylor2920 2 года назад

@@vermontmoocow too true, but he would insist on top billing and a cut of the song writer's residuals.

@t.r.1708 2 года назад

Thx! The heavy beat in the la la lay part reminds me of a punch in the boxing ring! The struggles in life!

@marktaronji4694 2 года назад

One of the greatest songs ever. Try THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NY. Outstanding tune.

@laurenpeck3609 3 года назад

I love The Eagles for their harmonies. "In The City" and "One Of These Nights" and my all time fave "Take It To The Limit"

@micheledash7269 3 года назад

There is a cover of this with Allison Krause and Shawn Colbine. . It’s beautiful.

@talltulip 3 года назад

Speaking of diamonds... Please react to the Joan Baez song "Diamonds and Rust." She wrote it about her relationship with Bob Dylan. Her guitar is gorgeous, and the composition is also gorgeous, and she sings it beautifully. Very poignant.

@SeviNoHeart 3 года назад

And you hear every blow that brought down the boxer and the boy/man and yet they still remain. Yes, I think that "lie" is important lyric to the meaning of the song.

@buddyneher9359 3 года назад

When you talk about the trance-inducing quality of the "lie-la-lie, lie-la-lie-lie-lie-la-lie"... it does also make me think of the "na, na, na, na-na-na-na" of Hey Jude. Another one you could sing for hours. I've never heard if Simon and/or Garfunkel ever commented on whether they deliberately had that in mind. But their song came out 2 years after Hey Jude....

@christinedorman3383 2 года назад

Paul Simon said in an interview that he wrote lie-la-lie as filler until he could come up with the words for the chorus. Then he realized that lie-la-lie worked and so just left it. Great decision!🙂

@Jrmrmrc 3 года назад

Did you know there is an extra verse to this song? Check one of the live versions, like Concert in Central Park, to hear it

@munizdaniel7 3 года назад

"Now the years are rolling by me, they are rocking evenly, I am older than I once was, younger than I'll be, that's not unusual...nor it is it strange, after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same, after changes... We are more or less the same."

@dawnt5487 2 года назад

It’s also on their Live 1969 album

@celinhabr1 3 года назад

This channel is great, i love to see your reaction to so many great artists.

@edwardcrews2952 Год назад

Perfection

@cherylhughes8212 2 года назад

You might enjoy Paul Simon's, "diamonds on the souls of my shoes." Very upbeat. It will make you smile. 🙂👍And, yes, you're too right- Paul Simon is very under rated. A list of his great solo tunes would be too long for here. I love how he goes to so many different lands to learn from their best, and then makes them a part of it for us all to enjoy.

@JMA335077 3 года назад

Thank you. You might like : 'Scraborough fair / The Sound of silence / Kathy's song. Among others diamonds ..

@edbluez99 3 года назад

Only Living Boy In New York one of my favs from this album. Ending chorus can listen to forever.

@kylebruce3510 3 года назад

Harmonies? Crosby Stills & Nash. Anything by them, Helplessly Hoping would be a good starter.

@bemused9522 3 года назад

I feel blessed to have grown up in a household where Simon and Garfunkel were a staple. I would recommend El Condor, kodachrome, andy personal favorite Kathy's Song. Peace and love.

@famat161 3 года назад

I have suggested it before but know that I am sure you love S&G I will suggest it once more. The song is "American Tune" from their Concert in Central Park. Not "America" which is also in there. "American Tune" was recorded by Simon alone on one of his solo albums. Here, with Garfunkel added in the mix, it takes on a beauty and a poignancy second to only a few.

@stefanstock953 3 года назад

Greetings from Germany..few years ago Paul Simon was on Tour with Sting.. I saw them live..hell yeah, what a expirience. Together they performed their Songs together...awesome fun fact....their first ´Bandname´was........hear this🤣 "Tom & Jerry".....

@B.R.0101 3 года назад

This is beautiful

@despinakollas 3 года назад

Love them. I am nyc born and raised and so are they, one a poet, one a musician, you couldn’t miss.

@JimiBurleigh 3 года назад

And not to leave out The Moody Blues They've got harmonies for days. No really, you could listen to them until days of future passed and not tire of their harmonies. "Isn't Life Strange", "The Story In Your Eyes". "I'm Just A Singer In A Rock & Roll Band", "Question", "Ride My Seesaw"' "In the Beginning/Lovely To See You", "Send Me No Wine"

@jimmalachowsky4052 3 года назад

After the Beatles, the Moody Blues are my favorite rock band of all time! Their 7 core albums are an absolute must listen! 7 of the greatest rock albums ever!

@stephenqualtrough7322 3 года назад

Just whetting your appetite but the S and G version of Bridge over Troybled Water got a standing ovation on its first outing in concert. It was a preview. No one had ever heard the song before but tha audience all stood up after it was performed

@kensmith8152 2 года назад

Once again the quality of musicianship and interpretation of the Wrecking Crew, that played on the majority of the great hits is exemplified here! Watch the documentary on them and you’ll gain some great insights on the music of the sixties and early seventies.

@epluribusunum1460 Год назад

Thank you, kensmith, I am not yet familiar with the Wrecking Crew by name but I’m excited to go learn about them now, because I’m certain that I know the music well. Thanks for pointing me in that direction, I’ll go seek with my whim of iron. 🎧

@DawnSuttonfabfour 3 года назад

It is lie; as in he is lying to himself. My mum's favourite S&G song. This album was played to death in the 70s in our house. Oh, here we go... Those cymbals crashing is like the punches The Boxer takes, I think. Pretty wonderful ain't it Harri? You got great taste guy. Locked down love etc.

@Serai3 3 года назад

Has either of them ever confirmed that? To me, it just sounds like a filler-sound, like la la la or dee dee dee.

@MrDiddyDee 3 года назад

Well, that's not definitive. After their initial 'teen pop' beginnings, they went the route of folk influences, particularly Pauls' first solo record (The Paul Simon songbook) and their first 3 albums together as Simon & Garfunkel, so they could just as easily be singing 'Li - la - li!' , with no inference. To quote, I guess '...a man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest...' you hear what you want to in this song too.

@DawnSuttonfabfour 3 года назад

@@Serai3 I think it's in the lyrics on the back of the album cover and I heard it was true on some other video I think. Must have looked at that cover 1000 times and can't remember!

@laurenpeck3609 3 года назад

Love this!!!

@BuffaloC305 3 года назад

I hope you'll listen to the whole album, several times, and realize the powerhouse opening songs to both sides culminate in SONG FOR THE ASKING. Paul once said "la la" was too vague sounding 'sleepy like a fog' and decided for the brighter, more hopeful "lie lie lie".

@user-gx2uu7jd3v 3 месяца назад

Music is poetry. Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Eminem, 50, Snoop, EASY E, music and lyrics are poetry people.

@kevobeney5308 6 месяцев назад

This was written at Warrington train station in 1965

@JimiBurleigh 3 года назад

My lovely wife asked me to let you know that she suggests The Fifth Dimension for harmonies "Wedding Bell Blues"; "Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In"; "Up. Up and Away".

@jimmalachowsky4052 3 года назад

The 5th Dimension were great!

@edwardwillis8197 3 года назад

If you like harmony then take a listen to The Little River Band.Song is Happy Anniversary.

@bbwng54 3 года назад

Howdy. I came across your channel for the first time and see that you enjoy older music (Beatles, disco, etc.). Have you ever listened to "The Carpenters" They are a Grammy winning brother and sister band in the 1970s/80s with multiple hits. Karen Carpenter was voted by Rolling Stone magazine in 2010 as #94 of the 100 Greatest Singers of all time. She still has legions of fans to this day after dying from complications of anorexia nervosa (eating disorder) at the age of 32. Her full, lower register, lustrous voice was unique and beautiful, and still resonates with people to this day . She regarded herself as a "drummer who could sing". I recommend listening to several songs like "Close to You" (see one where she plays the drums while singing), "Superstar", or Rainy Days and Mondays". A truly memorable singer. I see that you discovered Dimash- some of the greatest singers today that stand head and shoulders above the rest (like Dimash) are (with starter performances) 1) So Hyang (South Korea)- start with "Arirang Alone", "Bridge Over Trouble Water "(Simon and Garfunkel); chooses to sings for God and to comfort others; gospel background and technically flawless singer (per multiple vocal teachers/coaches) who sings with emotion 2) Morissette Amon (Philippines)- "Rise Up", "Never Enough"; a rising superstar You won't regret my suggestions!

@jimmalachowsky4052 3 года назад

Karen Carpenter was one of the best singers of all time! Such a shame we lost her at such a young age.

@Pelza20 3 года назад

Telling lies. Oh my, wait until you hear Paul and Artie doing Bridge

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 3 года назад

SO LONG FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT by S&G and PUNKY'S DILEMMA

@Dee-JayW 3 года назад

Bridge over troubled water, live in Central Park

@cst2437 3 года назад

Since you appreciate some good lyrics, I would love to see you react to one of the greatest songwriters ever- Don McLean. Some suggestions: - Vincent (Starry starry night), about the painter Vincent Van Gogh - American Pie, a musical masterpiece about music and the young generation in the 60s - Empty chairs, the song that inspired the writing of Killing me softly

@jimmalachowsky4052 3 года назад

Actually, the name of the song is "Empty Chairs".

@cst2437 3 года назад

@@jimmalachowsky4052 that is correct 😁 Wrote it in a hurry...

@doughaviland1729 3 года назад

HARRI! PENTATONIX!

@brianorzel1873 3 года назад

Another reactor that I follow pointed out that "lie la-lie" probably isn't just a substitute for "la la-la". The subject of the song is lying to himself when he says the things he says in the song. "I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter still remains". He's not going anywhere.

@jimmalachowsky4052 3 года назад

It's all Lie lie lie. There are no la(s) in the lyrics.