I heard this a million times in the 60s and 70s but, until Disturbed covered it, I never FELT it.

Paul Simon wrote this song between 1963 an 1964. words and music at the age of 22 folks. This man is an amazing genius.

And to think, he was actually sick the night of this appearance. An amazing performance.

I love that audience is dead silent until the end.

Always loved the original BUT this is something else. So enlightening. Total BRILLIANCE.

Can you believe he had the flu while singing this! Such a beautiful voice. Yes , I cry every time I hear him sing this. I get chills 💕💕

I love watching peoples reaction when his voice hits their very soul .

David Draiman was trained from childhood to be a cantor (a singer of Jewish religious music) like his famous grandfather, but he chose a different path. On the day of this live performance he had a bad flulike illness but he sang anyway. Amazing. He held that ringing note near the end for eternity. I knew this song but never understood it until I heard him sing it from his heart. I like to think he and the other group members were struck by how their name echoed in the line “No one dared disturb the sound of silence.”

Honestly one of the best live performances of all time. Great original song by Simon and Garfunkel, but brought to a whole new level by David Draiman. This will never fail to elicit an emotional reaction from me.

Probably one of the best song covers of all time! So beautiful! David's voice is beyond amazing. When people hear this version for the first time, are in awe.

This may be one of the best covers of all time imo

Can you imagine opening your mouth and that beautiful voice came out? I’ll bet it feels amazing to sing like that! 💕

I get the chills also and I’m 75 yrs old, I’ve never heard anything like it. I’d never heard of this gentleman. My little grandson used to sing first first line. Then I found it accidentally on iPad and thought I’ll give it a go, I’ve never looked back, can’t play anything else, I think it’s here to stay for me at least. ❤

This got at least a 5 minute standing ovation. Such an epic performance!

Young Man, I just adore you! Your Heart and Joy show so much when you listen to music. Thank you. 💜

He was sick when he was on Conan with 102 fever! And still nailed it!! This is a masterpiece, so powerful!!

David Draiman vocals are epic. When he sings this excellent version, he "sounds" (to me at least) angry that after 60 plus years (the original song coming out in 1964) nothing has changed. "People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never shared,...". Ironic that the band Disturb covers this song. ❤

The Simon and Garfunkel version was one of my brother’s favorite songs. He passed away before this cover was released. I wish he could have heard this.

These reactions have become a drug for me. I search for new ones every day. 99 percent of them are exactly the same. I love how so many are rendered speechless, or all they can say is WOW!

He is awesome!!#!

I love watching your reactions because they come from the heart. I agree with you 100% this is much better than the studio version. Thanks for being so honest

Hard to believe that Disturbed is a heavy metal band or that the lead singer, David Draiman is actually classically trained. Love this. He is amazing and your reaction is, too.

Really incredible voice he has.

Thank you James for opening my eyes and ears to music that I would never have listened to! Love it!👍

If you loved this, you NEED to see their video for The Light - beautiful and so deep!!!!

If you listen closely, you can hear his voice is a bit different from the official version. He was sick that day (I've heard he either had a cold or the flu) and was seated so he could conserve his energy for his singing. His control is unbelievable. I've read in other reaction comments that God asked David if he wanted the voice of an angel or a demon and David just answered "Yes please."

Wow .just wow .deep deep

You and I had the same reaction. Overwhelmingly moving. Such power, sadness, anger. Moved me to tears. Wow, wow, wow.

I have seen a handful of your reactions to videos in your early days. They were not "terrible" because of your genuine and heartfelt reactions. Keep at it. You are a cut above many others.

Deep vibes. Amazing song

My friend you are correct, it is a God given voice, David is a classically train Cantor and Jewish also. I love that you can see how hauntingly beautiful this mans voice is along with the lyrics.

No matter how many times I hear this song. The words R still sooooo true. Smashing.

I ❤️this Paul Simon wrote this away back in the 60s in his early 20 s . Brilliant song writer, unfortunately a lot of the music today will never be remembered in 50 years time. I love this version ❤️❤️👍

I agree that this version is so much more emotional than the official video version. His voice is so rich and warm and deeply emotional. The man is an angel, giving a message. Heed it before it's too late.

Your honest and open reaction to Disturb's powerful, iconic, inspiring performance speaks to me and is how I felt too! ♥️ From 🇨🇦

I love your reaction. You should see the video and read the words along with the music. So much meaning and feeling.

Your reaction just as he started to move up into his range is the most authentic I have seen out all the reaction videos I have seen.

This live version is haunting, as is the official video, which I'm glad you've seen (and I hope you were able to peer around those annoying "up next!" tiny screens at the end to see the moment of hope when the musicians with their instruments in the boat are crossing the water to meet the ten thousand people on the other side.)

David trained as a Jewish Cantor in Israel years ago. Somewhere a synagogue is looking for him! God: Would you like the voice of an angel or the devil? David: Yes.

Revisited “ like” viewing ! Come on! Listen to this man’s singing range. Unreal, outstanding.

I agree with you that this live version knocks the studio one out of the water. I could just listen to this live performance over over over and over.

I have goosebumps and I am in tears right now

Hey JBLETHAL, I loved the fact that you were brave and honest enough to realise that sometimes there are just no words! A wonderfully honest reaction to a truly stunning performance.

I read David wanted to do this cover. The band wasn't aboard with doing any cover. He promised them if they did this song he wouldn't ask for another. It's been years, I guess he kept his promise but this cover was probably their biggest hit

So powerful. Pentatonix' version is also hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.

I have listened to this hundreds of times and still reacted the same as you each time. Memorized. Love your reaction JB. Get ya in the feels won't it? Song takes your heart and soul, mind for a few.

You summed it up perfectly with those 2 words … Hauntingly Beautiful

I love when you talk about your grandpa. ❤️

it was a pleasure sharing this moment with you ......i am painted white. i am out here somewhere and i love you brother : )

Original was Simon & Garfunkel featured in the movie THE GRADUATE STARRING DUSTINHOFFMAN. THANKS FOR BRINGING ME BACK

David Draiman has major talent, great range and awesome control. He can go from baritone to angelic tenor, to rasp/grit/distortion and back on a dime....which is not easy to do. Have seen Disturbed live twice.....they are amazing! Loved your reaction JB.

Love you my brother. You’re an empath. Your Rooster reaction was bomb, too.

I love your humanity. Don't lose it. You're intense for such a young man.

I saw him do this on Conan's show and THEN went looking for the studio version. This was jaw-dropping, tears-bringing, amazing work.

Good advise from your grandfather-revisiting those outstanding pieces from the beginning that you can really do justice to now. Keep up the good work!

I'm so glad you came back and watched the Live version. The visuals of their MV are incredible but nothing beats this Live raw performance. Seen it a hundred times and I'm still stunned and full of goosebumps. David's vocal control is a masterpiece add in the beautiful arrangement and yeah, speechless. ✌💖✨🖤

Chills... Every time. :O Evolution of the human voice to reach out and touch another is truly remarkable! :)

It was incredible to watch this through your eyes!

If i could sing like this, my mouth would be sore from singing.

In High School English class in the early seventies, we studied these lyrics, as well as others from that remarkable time. It was already a classic.

GOD is sending a Very Strong Warning in this song ...& David sings it from the heart.....The Words of the Prophets is written....Beautiful !!!!!!!!!

Flawless. That man is a badass

Speechless is it 100%

Beautiful Version of this song sung live! Yes, a few singers/songs make me have no words after listening! Jonathan Antoine does that for me and many fans! You will love his solo version of 'The Prayer' where he harmonizes with his own voice! Speechless! Also, him singing 'Compass' is very uplifting for you and all of us! You will enjoy them as much, if not more, than your reaction to his version of 'Unchained Melody'! Take care, Janes! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I feel you bro. I get goosebumps and and tears every single time. It makes me mad, no sad, wait, it makes me proud. No it makes me scared and pissed. I'm not sure.

I got one for you…Broken by Seether featuring Amy Lee. Shaun’s gruff voice with her angelic voice is astounding!

For me they are both absolutely brilliant. Yeah the studio version can be tweeked and done over and over until they get the perfect track and then it has the brilliant video perfectly designed to suit the song . But then you get this live version which is perfect even if he was sick when he did it. Sometimes I think both versions are brilliant by some band or singers. Look at dire straits. Perfect studio recordings then you see the Alchemy live performance and it's out of this world.

Great song and he was sick that night too🎵🎵🎵💜

Love your reaction.He sings like an Angel 😇❤️

Great reaction...I agree, much much better than the studio version. Everyone sounds great in the studio. Get out in front of a live audience, sitting alone on a stool...then we will see just how great you sound. You are right, it is hauntingly beautiful...an epic masterpiece. One of the top live performances in music history. Peace, my brother

Love that you let it ride this long. I found this version recently.. awesome!

There's no shame in showing your emotions to music. I grew up on S & G original...I was sobbing the first time hearing this. It really goes deep! Bless you!!

David was very ill with a high fever when he performed on Conan's show....he's a master of his craft and his determination not to let people down is incredible.

Voice sounds like a clear bell, even in distortion. I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel and Disturbed puts soul into the heart of this song.

Anyone mention to you that he had a bad cold that night? Only because i've worn a hole through all their albums can I tell. Much love for DISTURBED 💓💕💖💕💓

That was a fantastic idea from your Grandpa. Love my Grandpa, he's 90. I'm from a beautiful place in Western Australia called Geraldton.

whatever anyone says here about this song is a "I KNOW RIGHT?!" The best cover of any song I've ever heard.

Wow! No words!

Words can’t describe something that extraordinary.

You need to see Disturbed's Video "Hold on to Memories" Next.

This was a great reaction, just from your facial expressions. Adding in your comments made it even better.

If you love this from Disturbed listen to their original song, “Hold On To Memories”. It’s beautiful.

I’m a 80 year old white woman but you and I are kindred spirits - my reaction was the same as yours 💕

Beautiful.

Thank you for your heart felt reaction. Listened to this original song as a teenager and appreciated the intensity of the angel versus society now. David, even while ill, can still belt out a song!!

Another Disturbed song that you might like is Hold Onto Memories - and also he does a great cover of "If Ever I Lose My Failth in YOu " - originally sung by Sting

Love your reaction... Please react to DISTURBED'S...THE LIGHT and PRAYER, REASON TO FIGHT, HOLD ONTO THE MEMORIES

You never disappoint. Great reaction.

this is disturbes best version he sang this amazingly well.

Loved it! Great reaction, and it also prefer this live version.

Very respectful, young man

R. L. Stine is the name of the author you mentioned 🤗💜

Great reaction, this was so awesome. If you want another suggestion please check out Adam Lambert, his solo stuff, and he has been the frontman for Queen for the past 12 years.❤❤❤

You are a sincere person that has some great reactions. Feelings come thru your comments and reactions.

I've seen this song at their concert... it sounds incredible

COVER. Original was the harmony of Simon And Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel was so smooth and Paul Simon blended in his mid range vocals 💙

This was written in 1963 and all that was written has evolved . Paul Simon rang and said this is the best cover of any of his songs he’d heard in my opinion 100% better so much emotion

To me this is an anthem of what's going on in the world today, no ones listening to each other, no one hearing each other...... we need to wake up !!!

I LOVE your reactions!!

Hello darkness my old friend those words open's our souls. Because we all have been in the darkness at some point. This song brings us back to that time and place. A reminder of our own personal darkness!!!!! This its why we all get emotional listening to it. A work of art they killed this song best version ever best remake ever!!!!