Simon & Garfunkel - Homeward Bound (from The Concert in Central Park) 

I remember as a young 19 year old in 1967 on my way to Vietnam in a U.S. Navy ship. Singing this new song and already wishing I was homeward bound. Finally in 1968 when my tour of duty ended came back to America, San Francisco, I kissed the ground when I got off the ship. I was home. Here I am age 75 and how this song brings back memories. Where did the last 55 years go to. One moment I'm a kid and the next moment I'm an elderly man.

I was there in Central Park. What a memory and nostalgia. I 'm now 73. Timeless.

Im a Scotsman and i love S and G. When covid is over I will go to Central Park....lay down on the green grass with a bottle of Jack Daniels...put my headphones on and let this full concert flood my brain

Two superb musicians and one guitar. Enough to stop everything. These guys are magic. Sheer magic.

What I wouldn’t give for a time machine.

Damn, I blinked and got old. But I still have this.

2024 anyone?❤️

No light show, no pyro techniques, nothing but the music, because it doesn't need anything else.

January 31 1968 2;45 P.M., I'm on a Medivac flight with My left leg blown all to hell and as that Freedom Bird leaves the tarmac headed for America and the landing gear clunks into place the Pilot plays this song and the entire flight breaks into silence as it sinks in. After all these Years it still moves My soul

Paul Simon wrote this classic at Widnes train station in the north west of England. This is a fact that Widnes is proud of. They have a plaque in the station and it is played during their rugby league team matches. However they don’t get what Paul is trying to say. Basically he would rather be home rather than the shithole he found himself in. Having been born in Widnes I can only concur Paul.

I used to sing these Simon and Garfunkel songs to my children when they were settling down to go to sleep . I do the same now with my grandchildren now . You have left a mark on our family . Thankyou JT

How many people like me grew up with the beauty of these 2 .... Carries me through this time

I allways think these guys are the sound of america

I hope one day, we’ll be able to gather in Central Park again and listen to beautiful live music.

Their very first concert since their split, the very first song, and Art Garfunkel does what he does best. Put his hands in his pockets and belts it out! Awesome.

i'm not sure the chemical reaction i'm experiencing but when they harmonize it makes me almost burst out in tears......

Christmas Eve 1968 in An Hoa Valley....a young Marine with a guitar was singing Homeward Bound. Didn’t know him or his name. He was from Colorado and will never forget him and that beautiful song.

They sound even better live than on recording here. I was actually there at that concert, September 1981. Wonderful memories!

I can't find words to adequately express how moved their music makes me feel. What will future generations think? Who will be their Simon and Garfunkel? Everyone should feel how they make me feel.

I'm sittin' in the railway station Got a ticket to my destination On a tour of one-night stands My suitcase and guitar in hand And every stop is neatly planned For a poet and a one-man band Homeward bound I wish I was Homeward bound Home where my thought's escapin' Home where my music's playin' Home where my love lies waitin' Silently for me Every day's an endless stream Of cigarettes and magazines And each town looks the same to me The movies and the factories And every stranger's face I see Reminds me that I long to be Homeward bound I wish I was Homeward bound Home where my thought's escapin' Home where my music's playin' Home where my love lies waitin' Silently for me Tonight I'll sing my songs again I'll play the game and pretend But all my words come back to me In shades of mediocrity Like emptiness in harmony I need someone to comfort me Homeward bound I wish I was Homeward bound Home where my thought's escapin' Home where my music's playin' Home where my love lies waitin' Silently for me Silently for me

Guys like Art Garfunkel and Robin Gibb singing like angels while casually putting their hands in their pockets! Just pure talent.

Listening this during the pandemic and I feel like crying.

Simon and Garfunkel’s music helped shape a generation. After a more than successful duo career, they both became exceptional solo artists. The concert in Central Park still blows my mind. Throughout all their differences, they were able to come together for my favorite concert ever.

That was 40 years ago. 21 songs. 500,000 people in Central Park, NYC. Can’t imagine that happening today…

Who ever thought this place, Central Park, would be a ward for people dying from a horrible pandemic. Wish it was back to the old days when it was a place people went for beautiful concerts, especially with our boys from Queens.

I'm 72 now and Simon and Garfunkle were the backdrop to my youth. I still love them as much today. Thankyou Simon and Garfunkle for your beautiful music.

They sure try to avoid looking at each other, but man, these voices belonged together.

"Silently for me" sends shivers down my spine. It's just so good. How do they do that?

Art brought so much to Paul's genius. Beautiful complement in harmony

I have been listening to Simon and Garfunkel for over fifty years now..Timeless music Still beautiful...

If only we knew when we were absolutely in our prime, they were most certainly there that night in Central Park

I remember my granddad playing this to me as a kid and singing along to it, even now he's gone I can still remember it so vividly, I hope I can always remember this song and the memory of that moment with it

Why is there no one this good anymore? These two and a few others were the soundtrack of my life for so long. And in some ways still are: This album is part of the #1 playlist on my phone. What fascinates me now is that my kids, 27 and 32, still know this music and appreciate it more than the stuff today's bands and songwriters create and produce. The best music lasts a very long time.

I'm sittin' in the railway station, Got a ticket for my destination, M m m On a tour of one night stands, My suitcase and guitar in hand, And every stop is neatly planned, For a poet and a one man band. Homeward Bound, I wish I was, Homeward Bound, Home where my thought's escaping, Home where my music's playing. Home where my love lies waiting silently for me. Every day's an endless stream, Of cigarettes and magazines, M m m And each town looks the same to me, The movies and the factories, And every stranger's face I see, Reminds me that I long to be. Homeward Bound, Oh, I wish I was, Homeward Bound, Home where my thought's escaping, Home where my music's playing, Home where my love lies waiting silently for me. Tonight I'll sing my songs again, I'll play the game and pretend, M m m But all my words come back to me, In shades of mediocrity, Like emptiness in harmony, I need someone to comfort me. Homeward Bound, I wish I was, Homeward Bound, Bound, Home where my thought's escaping, Home where my music's playing, Home where my love lies waiting silently for me. Oh, Homeward Bound, I wish I was, Oh, Homeward Bound, Bound, Bound, Home where my thought's escaping, Home where my music's playing, Home where my love lies waiting silently for me. Silently for me.

I was 17 years old when they were playing this. I miss those days, I was young, I had hair, and full of energy. Paul Simon actually went to my high school years before I did. Forest Hills High School in Queens New York.

Listening to " Homeward Bound " song March, 2020. A beautiful, precious music.

You know you have talent when you don’t need special effects, pyrotechnics, and other crap. Just the good music pure and simple. Delicious!

Oh I'd love to be homeward bound to beautiful Scotland and see my lovely family. X

I was born in '81 and was raised by a musical family!! And this brings me right on home in 2020 👍😌

These two great singers are such a gift to the whole world. Thank you!!!

New York shall never see a more electric, gritty, limitless and beautiful time. I mourn.

Why can't they make music like this anymore. Classic

Everyone should thank Mr Ron Delsner for getting them back together for this. Ron was always for NY and for the music industry in general. He deserves his rightful place among these great performers from past to present in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

What sounds just as beautiful as their harmony is when they sing in unison. So perfectly matched.

I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel. I sang the songs during my newspaper delivery era. I hope someone was inlfluenced (probably not by me singing but the songs are so strong) so the music will spread throughout time......... They sang the anthems of a complete generation (or 2). We should cherish this music that was sang with such beautifull harmony and social relevance.

Best duo EVER...., as in ever....

these two are the only people that can sing about how theid rather be somewhere else and still everyone loves it..

they never make music this magical anymore

They are shockingly perfect

Paul simon one of d best lyricist ever and art g his vocals jus amazin

Many years ago I was aboard a ship on the boast of Vietnam so far away, this was played often and it made me want to be home so bad my heart ached....

Their harmonizing is something special, some sort of strange magic.

I was there! 1982 I was attending NYU and feeling groovy! It doesnt get better that this! The weather was beautiful....I'm the gal way in the back! One of my greatest memories LV

One of the greatest pairing of two performers ever.

Encore merci pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2024 comme en 1962. 62 ans et toujours pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) ! Ce morceau est sur ma playlist depuis 2008 et n'est pas prêt d'en sortir.

Way back in 1972 when I got my first pay packet I bought Simon and Garfunkel,s greatest hits after hearing my best buddy playing it.I,m am still listening to it..RIP my best buddy Paul,I miss our fun and laughs about old times.

"And all my words come back to me in shades of mediocrity like emptiness in harmony, I need someone to comfort me" - I don't know why but I adore this line so much

The best duo ever. Two of the melloist voices in history.

They sing so good with each other, ya think they would get along with each other.

Man this is one concert I really wish I could have been their for

One of the most beautiful songs ever. It's true that it's timeless. Great. Thanks.

SImply BRILLANT! What else can you say about this song and this duo? We are so blessed to be among those who knew of their music and talent

Talk about the perfect song for the times.

There are no words to express... These two young men touched so many souls. How I wish we had music like this today.

Can't think of any song this duo played that doesn't make me feel good inside. This is one. Homeward bound, yes I wish I was homeward bound.

It's amazing they even did that reunion...I'm glad they did though. Those two guys had great chemistry, even if they hated each-other's guts on an artistic level.

I honest to god cannot think how many times I have listened to this. It is unreal, they don't even need anything strange on the stage.. pyrotechnics.. nothing, as far as I am concerned this is the best song of S&G. It is amazing at the start... when they start they whole crowd just goes silent. It is amazing!

I have always liked these guys. Their lyrics saved me..

God I wish I had been alive to see them. Here I am in college listening to these amazing gentlemen, wishing I was homeward bound.

THEIR HARMONY WAS WORLDWIDE SPREAD! I was born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil,and I'm glad and proud to say that they are part of my life sound track!!!!!God Bless'em🤩✌

this song sounds like good life should be, smooth and light

The music in the '60 '70 and '80 is the best.....

I lost a dear friend a few days ago and here I am, listening to this song, yet again. All I can say is Simon and Garfunkel have seen me through the hardest times in my life. I am fifty and have been listening to them since I was five, on my dad's cartridge player. Thank you for the music and the loveliness, xx

Paul Simon : one of the greatest song writer.

Simon and Garfunkel right there with the Everly Brothers.... Heaven on earth. And I'm the speck on the wall. It's been great to live in their century.

this song makes me feel homesick even when im at home

I was at that concert 11th. Row. I had a great time, the concert was amazing. With my boyfriend Tim 🍻

Forget ego.They compliment each other perfectly.

I know the feeling, Paul. Seems in the final chapter of life all you have left is memories.

Would love to go back in time were my brother was still alive. He loved Simon and Garfunkel which influenced me to love them as much as he did. Great music and so many great bands back then. R.I.P. brother.

Just superb..no artificial lighting, hi-tech sounds,but only original music... Love it❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful. You see Paul giving this loving look and smile in many live videos...he loves the harmony.

I feel your pain I served early on during that era, I never went to V N but, when someone says thank you for “your service” it brings a lump in my throat when I think of all of those on “ the wall” never got any recognition.

I am 65 and finally home. On the road for 50 years and now home to stay. Heaven...

S&G - just awesome - their music just touches my soul. What I'd give to be transported back in time to experience this concert.

Quel merveilleux moment. Je les ai vus en direct à la télévision française en 81 : c'était magique même si je n'étais pas à New-York !

This song makes me cry every every time I listen to it. The day either of them dies will be a sad day for humanity.

For 2 guys who had gone their separate ways and did great things as solo acts to come together and put on a performance of their old songs, to this level of perfection is testimony to their true talent.

one of the great all-time singer/songwriters.... Paul Simon

I lived on the road many times... having nowhere to hang my hat but every morning I woke to an adventure. It was the most free and pure I ever was but when I'd hear this song I longed for being "home" That is called song writing...

Where are the odds that 2 boys age 15 from high school will meet and form band and both have these amazing voices and talent

Ach wie schön das ich euch wieder hören darf ich hatte euch in den 70gen 80ger immer gehört. Danke für die schönen Songs 😍👍🏼.

Never possible to choose wich one have the most beautiful voice...

One of the all time great singing duos and songs! I remember when Bridge Over Troubled Waters became a huge hit in 1970, another great one! Thanks for sharing!

I was so lucky to listen to them in Offenbach in 1982 - a concert I will never forget, it was really brilliant.

One of the few good things my ex did for me was buy us tickets to see them in Dallas August 1983. Hurricane Alicia was tearing up the gulf and it rained like hell but that didn't stop the show. I'll never forget it. Paul had just married Carrie Fisher and when they took their final bow she came onstage and waved to us.

Si tuviera la posibilidad de viajar en una máquina del tiempo solo por una vez, pediría ir a este concierto, que grandes músicos . Mis respetos a Simón y garfunkel,

This song is so marvelous.Wonderful lyrics and the music is unbelievable. Paul Simon is a genius.

Mesmerizing...I am listening to them since 80s. Still get goosebumps

What a duo - they are AMERICA - this is what AMERICA IS!!!