I loved seeing Carly and wow she her voice is as powerful as ever! She brought a big grin with her vivacious presence. Well done Stephen for this performance with her. What a treasure!
Carly and James Taylor had a huge hit with MOCKINGBIRD in the mid 1970's...and we absolutely loved watching Carly do this with Stephen. Carly is amazing as always...she looks fabulous...and she recently turned 70!!
This was fun. I love that she went along when she really didn't seem too sure. One of the rare times when it did not seem rehearsed and Colbert getting his guests to play along is absolutely his strong suit.
wow this is going to sound super cheesy, but I don't remember seeing such a wholesome moment on TV in a very long time. Stephen and Carly Simon look like they were genuinely enjoying the moment. And you have the whole audience involved! However, I question whether this performance was rehearsed or not, but it is wholesome nonetheless.
I don't think it was rehearsed. The second half had a lot of made up words but pros that they are, they just kept going. You could feel the connection. Spontaneous and real. He seems to lean toward the older audience, like me, a true baby boomer who loves Carly Simon and James Taylor. Oh the good old days of 60s folk music and hootenannies!
How in the world did he know how to sing that offset harmony with her so well? He's a real showman, always up to the task. This was just the best that entertainment ever gets! And what a blessing to see and hear her, still captivating the audience.
When I'm older I also want to sing my favorite songs with my favorite singers. I love to see Colbert live the dream, the whole thing is just awesome. :)
This is one of the best things i have ever seen on TV. I'm sure there was some preparation, but it was joyful, genuine, spontaneous, human and wonderful.
Realmente é muito mais legal perdermos algum tempo vendo algo assim, como Carly. Que mulher sensacional, ùnica e verdadeira de grande exprecividade. Voz maravilhosa e músicas excelentes. Te amo Carly! Sempre foste o garnde amor de minha vida, pois gosto de você do jeitinho que você é, ainda hoje e até partir deste vida terrena, sempre vou lhe amar.
EVERY TIME I SEE AN OLD ARTIST GET CALLED ON TO DO A SONG WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG AS CARLY JUST DID SO WELL I AM HOPEFULLY REMINDED THAT OUR SOULS ARE ETERNAL AND FOREVER YOUNG AS WE WILL BE IN HEAVEN
Is there anything Stephen Colbert isn't good at? He has wonderful rhythm and dances very well. He did a very fair version of James Taylor's part of Mockingbird with Carly Simon and it was so cool. She's finally conquered her stage fright!
Not sure why there are so many comments about "contrived" or "rehearsed" when you can clearly see that Stephen loses the lyrics and is following Carly several times. I think it was a surprise to her, and wow, so lovely! Just a great moment.
Brilliant. Absolutely wonderful to see this. A classic moment that will be compared to Johnny Carson and Bette Midler's song together on his next to last show..
Knocked.It.Out.Of.The.Park! Wish it'd been about a minute longer, but know I'll be back for way, WAY more! Posting 6-25-22. Happy Birthday, Carly Simon, and many more!
