Paul will be considered one of the 20th century's musical geniuses.

Who hasn't felt the loneliness Paul describes in this beautiful song?

One of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time, a real living legend❤

This song is very arresting at the edge of sadness. It rests in the heart. In appreciation. Thank you.❤💐❤️

One of the Greatest Songwriters of our times

Paul's voice is a tonic for the toxic days we live in.What a treasure this man is ! He has gifted us with such memorable music for some fifty plus years now. So grateful!

I walked in new york in the sixties and early seventies alone and hummed this record (1970)

I never want this song to end when I’m listening to it ❤️❤️❤️

Incredible song. The raw emotion is still there after all these years.

Paul Simon is a musical god.

It is so good to see this. I'm 63 as I write this, and this song evokes images something like the little rings when you skip rocks across a pond, of earlier times. This song sustained me over years, (buoyed by it when little else did). I am likely not alone in that regard. When Paul played in Bend, OR, I called this out when he made a (joking) comment about taking requests. Glad to get to see it here, glad he kept it in his repertoire. Thank you, Paul Simon for the art that you have given us.

What an amazing job he is doing to re-create the effects they had in the studio on especially the "here I am" part and harmonizing just before that.. LIVE. Consider this: first of all, there was the magic of the harmony and the perfect blend he had when singing with Artie. Then there is the fact that on their studio albums, they always doubled their voices to get a more perfect blend and to create a more rich sound. And on top of that: they recorded that part in a literal echo chamber. Yet here is Paul, forty-plus years later, with a microphone and a couple of background vocals, evoking the very same atmosphere it had on the original album. It's simply amazing he can do that, armed with just that beautiful beautiful falsetto of his.

He's one of those amazing musicians you just need to see live isn't he... Can't believe he's still got such a voice after all this time. Phenomenal. Much love❤️

This song is apparently a kind of farewell for Simon and Garfunkel. When they first started out, their group was named Tom & Jerry. So the Tom in the song is Art. And Art took time off from the duo to go make movies in Mexico, leaving Paul alone in NY without Art, even though Art intended to come back. But maybe Paul knew it would be the end of their duo. They'd been having struggles with Paul's prominence in the group in contrast to Art's role and Art wanted to find himself without Simon and make movies. This was the last record they made together. So the song captures Paul's feelings about the separation, including the sentimentality of referring to Art as Tom. They had known each other and sung together since they were 12. They are true soul mates. You can see it even today. They come back together and they part. But they can't stay away from each other. You can see how perfectly they were made for each other. When I see contemporary interviews that bring the partnership up, it seems like Paul has a regret or two, despite his hugely successful solo career. It was like their voices "spooned" together. And once you have that and lose it, you realize how valuable it was. All that said, if it didn't happen, we wouldn't have 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard, Mother and Child Reunion and Still Crazy After All These Years. Anyway, the song takes on new dimension when you listen in the context of his relationship with Art and the separation that would be the end of Simon & Garfunkel.

Song will never be dated-as great now as it was all those years ago.

I feel like I've heard every Paul Simon song a million times, yet every time I hear them again they sends chills down my spine. I just can't get enough.

This kills me in the very best way.

What's all about this Melody! What kinda power gave him this Melody! It's really a gift from God to him.

The beautiful song was written for Tom AKA Art Garfunkel who was flying to Mexico for filming of 'Catch 22' - 'let your honesty shine' is not only great advice but a loving compliment.

That’s Mark Stewart playing the Fender Telecaster and singing backup...he’s my former band mate from 1978. What a tremendous addition to Paul Simon’s ensemble

Heavenly. This for me is the best song on any of their studio albums, though others of course are still amazing. How could they not be!

When I watch this, I grab my guitar and play and sing along. Watching the band in the video kind of makes me feel like I'm playing alongside Paul Simon himself. That would be only a dream.

His voice is absolutely beautiful. Wow.

The man is a national treasure and a tribute to a better time in American artistic culture. I miss that era and these artists immensely.

One of my all time favorite songs. It gets me every time

Paul Simon.......genius at his musical crafts.

In 1981, while serving in the RAF, I listened to a song called Bridge Over Troubled Waters and instantly fell in love with American Folk Music. In the nearest town, I went looking for the song and came across the album (taped version) and next to it was 8 other tapes by the same artists Simon and Garfunkel. I bought them and now have 32 tapes stored away safely!! Paul Simon is the finest songwriter of all time and no one can touch Art Garfunkel when he is singing Bridge Over Troubled Waters.

Brilliant Paul your voice is still young ❤️

Oh what I love this song and Paul`s voice is wonderful

OH MAN, PAUL SIMON! I saw him (you) in Manchester some years ago.. Awesome artist who has helped me through the darkest of days. No more love could possibly go to Paul Simon from this man.

Knowing that he wrote it for Art, on the occasion of Art's auditioning for a film, in a spirit of encouragement and love for his partner and friend, Paul Simon's performance seems bittersweet. There have been a lot of miles since then, and many twists in the road. It's kind of amazing that Simon can still sing this song. And manage, in the end, to fully embrace it.

his voice hasn't aged :D

For me The Great American Songwriter.

Lovely version.. Paul as strong as ever.. surely one of the greatest musicians ever.. He's always great especially with Mark.. and his band.. they perform like one solid unit of talent

Beautiful song from one of the all time great songwriters.

Their music is my life! It's a comfort to me.

Beautiful, undoubtedly one of the greatest singer/songwriters on the planet !

In 2016 I went through a very difficult period and this song helped me see the other end of it: I will always be grateful to Paul Simon (also) for this.

Hey Paul, let your honesty SHINE SHINE SHINE SHINE SHINE! We love you!

you can sense a sadness in this song. Almost like he regrets what happened with him and Art. Maybe pride from Paul got in the way or maybe they were two greats that couldn't co-exist in the same spotlight. But rest assure, Simon & Garfunkel gave us great music and will be forever loved and remembered.

An truly uplifting song from the greatest songwriter and poet of our generation.

One of the best song writers of all time ❤️

Goosebumps! Just as gorgeous in April 2017, as when I heard it on the album forty plus years ago. Magnificent. Thank you Sir

I like the sound of a well made 12 string acoustic. Especially when it’s played by Paul

You can hear Paul getting a bit choked up while singing this song. Quite the emotional rollercoaster.

sweetest bass line of any song I ever heard...

Yes Paul Smon..pure love to you, beautful human being that you are..beautful rendition

little man big voice...beautiful song.

You are a genius, Mr.Paul Simon! I grew up listening to your songs and I am a musician today because of the great influence that your music has had on my life! Thank you for this masterpiece, one of my favorite songs!!

Every time I think I’ve heard all of his masterpieces I find another gem Paul your musical poetry constantly comforts me ❤

Most beautiful song. Makes me miss my 12 string, what an incredibly beautiful sound it makes.

Oh Paul what can I say!!!!! Wow you are amazing 🤫😃😃😃😃

The most beautiful song ever!!

I always wanted to be Paul Simon. Write songs like him, get into the stuff like he does. As time goes by, and the impact of life, love and opportunities get more clear it seems that his songs, voice, "thing" just grabs on to this new life situation of mine.

A beautiful song about friendship and loneliness and so beautiful to be moved by all these old guys playing, not trying to better the original just bringing it alive once again - moving, which is the highest compliment you can pay a piece of art.

❤wow man, i love this song so much!! Here i am ..

One of my all time favorite paul simon songs that I enjoy playing on my guitar and singing.❤

It's been said before but these were the soundtracks to my formative years,I drew them,sang them and loved everything about them,true brilliance

In my opinion the best version I have seen of this great song. Especially fond of the Bass playing. This guy knocks me out.

Paul's talent is endless, what a man, Bloody Genius

Art wanted to make films and was filming in Mexico at the time Paul wrote this song. There had been tensions between the two for some time. Paul being the songwriter of all the records they made. He was happy for Art to sing Bridge but Art didn’t acknowledge that Paul wrote the song.

Infinitas grácias Paul Simon 💪💕🙏

Best version ever👍

What marvelous bass playing!!! (and everything else)

Miss Artie's iconic background...sounded like angels in chorus😇

I don't know how many years later, tears still run down my face listening to Paul Simon and band play this beautiful song.

Paul’s sad farewell to Art, knowing their paths had separated. He knew Art wanted to go into films. His musical genius went on.

I could watch/listen to Paul playing guitar all day long. He also writes beautiful songs of course. The S&G songs were perfectly arranged - the drums on America are stunning

so glad these have all been recently uploaded!!! THE greatest songwriter, in my eyes

Everything ends and changes. Everything. I love this song.

My favourite song on the Bridge album. Marvellous.

beautiful voice and so relax and perfect.

Obrigado! Obrigado! obrigado! Por compor coisas tão belas!

Seguro que en 2050,cuando ya no esté aquí,esta canción seguirá sonando y gustando a otras generaciones!!!!

No hay palabras para describir tanta belleza!

Your music has been part of my childhood, my adolescence, my present and , of course, you´ll be part of my future.... Happy birthday !!!!

After all this time..it still breaks my heart..

Just rediscovered this song watching the ending of the Normal Heart. A heart breaking movie that this song encapsulates so movingly and beautifully.

Paul Simon your still awesome sir. Thank You.

Dear Paul I had a wonderful elder brother who was also called Paul and his voice is just like your wonderful voice! This song especially is truly amazing and every time I listen to it. His name was Paul too and he went to many of your wonderful concerts! I would so love to hear you live too! Lots of love to you Paul Simon and family!

Super schöner Song...gefühlvoll und beruhigend.....

The genius at work! thank u so much Paul! may you live long and healthy

Saw 'em live in Taipei two days ago! This was one of the highlights!

This is so great.

Thank you for the perfect song. It really made me nostalgic :)))

that was perfect in every way. thanks for sharing!

A masterpiece

Such a pretty song!

Oh, Thank you ...the whole team.

The Master at work! thank you Paul ! you r the best!

Makes my heart literally sing to just hear this

he’s gonna shred the strings right off that guitar. absolutely amazing 🤩

Perfection 🙏

I am in awe of this genius.

Paul Simon is one of my favorite groups.

Paul Simon's favorite song from the Simon and Garfunkel days (he said that during a concert I attended)

Play it man I love it 😍

This is my favorite song of Simon and Garfunkel

love this song. too much.

I love! Sweet voice!!!👏🏼👏🏼🎧😍💖🎼✅