"Never, never say never" my friend : i keep hoping that there will be other human beings to live on this earth who will be as talentuous as Paul Simon ... Maybe these people already exist and you are not aware ... ♥

@@Cybi0 It is certainly possible. The probability of that is astronomically low

I was always afraid to say so - because I thought I was the only one with that opinion. I rate him higher than Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, whoever... Also, if they had to award the Nobel prize in literature to a singer-songwriter, in my book, that should have been Paul Simon. Just consider even his deep cuts like Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall, A Dangling Conversation, Learn How to Fall, A Hazy Shade of Winter, Cloudy, Slip Sliding Away, Papa Hobo, One Man's Ceiling is Another Man's Floor, Something So Right - the list goes on. And in his lyrics, it's the seemingly ordinary folks, everyday situations and themes he chooses, how he handles them so empathetically with simple everyday words - it's profound commentary on the lives of everyone of us without ever seeming to be so. Maybe the Nobel committee can act while there's still time - and maybe some of the hordes of Paul Simon illiterates will see the light and get a taste of this therapeutic ambrosia that they and many others could be missing out on during their short stay on this planet.

That’s beautiful.

The nostalgic quality of that folk music ringing in the tube tunnels can wrap you right up in your memories and transport you back in time. As an 8 year old my big sister strummed her guitar and sang S&G with deep feeling. I can close my eyes even now and be right there by her side, each lyric being inscribed on my heart 💕

Deepest condolences 💐

Love the buskers when I was in NY one time a group was playing the beatles tunes and a bunch of people joined in

He is immortal. We will all cry when his last breath leaves him, but we will always have the beauty, the memories, the highs and lows, from the magnificent catalogue he has left us- many of us it being the soundtrack to our lives.

@@InigoMontoya- Very true. Paul Simon "the man" is a stranger to me, as I have never spent time with him, but his music & lyrics are timeless. _And his music makes me feel, like he's a close friend._

Well said.

All things must pass 🕉

@@nedrobinson7490as the great George Harrison once said

Absolutely!

I feel the same.

America at its best

For me it was the 80s. He is iconic.

I remember seeing his and Art on the “old friends” tour and amazing that they were in their 60’s. I think they were 62. Now I am 62. Times marches on. Just wow. A legend.

He's beautiful.

He's got songs for days.

not that rare

I feel the same way. Not only are they giants in the music industry but they are the fabric of my lifetime. When they go, a part of me will go too. Thank goodness we have their music to keep us company on those cold & dreary days. My favorite Paul Simon songs are "Old Friends" & "Bookends". When they turned 70, I wondered how they felt about those 2 songs; I bet their meanings were deeper. Now they're almost 81 & G-D bless them always.

@@dee_dee_place They are probably my two favourites as well. Brilliantly moving, both of them.

@@dee_dee_place I agree, I am 70 years old I don't dwell on dying but when I see my old heroes And their voices have changed and they are fragile, It makes me very emotional. Maybe I'll get to see them again someday. Peace out

I was thinking that very same thing while listening to these videos. I’m so glad I grew up in the 60s and 70s with these songs as the soundtrack of my life. I don’t know if we’ll ever have music and performers like this again. I saw Paul in concert back around 2003 (?). He gave his all. Even when the band took a break, he kept playing and singing. He is amazing.

And good riddance.

And they really love Paul’s music like we do Gary!!!

Not just for America, but _A treasure for humanity._

@@moodyrick8503 correct.

That's a beautiful thought ❤

I had the same experience. He was the first singer I went to a concert and I wanted my son to see him. It was painful to watch him but all I felt was love.

❤️ saw Merle on that tour as well. Front and center I sat

My sentiments exactly. I hope Paul will make a new album soon. What’s your favorite Paul Simon songs?

These six years?

So good with starting more foreign wars, just less orange guy. Biden is more ill-tempered than anytime I know.

Six years since what?

I needed your words.Thank you

Yes, mine too

Likewise.. Along with Sound of Silence 😭

@@shoWbitz The Joni Mitchell performances are also magical.

Me too ❤

Like Mozart & Beethoven, some of the true greats will still be listened to centuries from now. But unlike Mozart & Beethoven, we have their actual recordings, which makes the bond even stronger.

I suffered with suicidal depression. I began to heal by volunteering in my local community, and kept myself too busy to indulge in the "me, me, me" of depression. I didn't use therapy or prescription drugs. I used meditation and volunteering, along with creating a healthier lifestyle; but some do need drugs to get better. Try everything until something helps. Good luck everyone, and all the best.

Hang in there brother. Try music- maybe write some- could be poetry. Sometimes that is the best lyrics of life. Going through some of same feelings. But either way- tomorrow coming. Bless you tomorrow

Focus in & hang on to those "halcyon days", as they were & are just as real as any of the bad days. Best wishes to you in your struggles.

Life sure can be heavy duty. I was feeling down and lonely with all the social isolation of COVID; I ended up getting a part time job delivering for Uber eats. Boy, did it lift my mood! Because I need people interactions. Plus I take a multi B comlplex vitamin alternating days which is an important supplement to take for central nervous system health and it helps with mood. I don’t know if these suggestions will help Kitebuggy but you are not alone and others care.

The Uber eats work doesn’t pay too much but the few hundred monthly it does provide sure is welcome BTW!

The partition for the solo was written by Art Garfunkel

His recent albums Stranger to Stranger etc... have been nothing short of masterpieces too !

👏🧡👏👏👏

Just saw him and his band at Wolftrap. His guitarist is absolutely phenomenal.

@@jasmadams I saw that show too. Micheal Seale. Awesome guitarist. His (Jerry's) band is really really good. The rest of that show at Wolf Trap was great too. I was fortunate enough to have row C seats for it. As a dobro player myself, Jerry is my hero and someone I've met many times going back to the 80s. Very down to earth unassuming guy. I'd go as far as calling him a friend. In Alison Krauss' words, one of the finest musicians on the planet. Simon is obviously an icon.

If you haven't already check out Alison Kraus & Shawn Colvin w/Jerry Douglas doing Boxer.

Hello Colleen how are you doing today?

Paul appearing at the Festival is a family reunion...and I'd like the sweet potato pie over here, if you please.

Hello Lisa how are you doing today?

Like the Beatles & Stevie Wonder as well.

Agreed. Centuries from now his music will still be relevant. (timeless) But unlike Beethoven & Bach we have the 1st person recordings & can watch him play them. _(simply awesome)_

See Bob Dylan

Hello Trish how are you doing today?

Hello Linda how are you doing today?

No disrespect intended to the legendary Paul Simon, though! What a songwriter!

@@dereknolin5986 But this is State's Exhibit #1 as to why old singers whose voices are but a very poor shadow of their former efforts should admit they just can't do it anymore. sad to see and hear.

@@MrWahooknows My comment wasn't meant to be about how anyone's singing voice was bad; it was instead about how awesome the legend Jerry Douglas is! I'd rather listen to his Dobro than most singers of any age.

Playing a Dobro slide guitar that well takes many, many years until you aren’t playing it as much as it becomes an expression of you.

@@wadesorchids7219 I've been teaching myself squareneck reso for about 5 years now. It took me a good six months of playing several times a week just to get to the point where I could consistently play in tune. I play a lot of different instruments, but lap steel/ Dobro is definitely one of the harder ones. Check out AJ Ghent's slide guitar to hear another amazingly expressive player!

They’re basking in the moment and it’s beautiful.