Paul Simon: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Kodachrome, Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard so many more. Paul Simon grew up in Queens, New York City and so did I (he is about 15 years older). When I hear Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard, it reminds me of growing up in Queens where my friends and I hung out at the schoolyard. Kodachrome and Cecilia give me those feelings also. Great memories.

I remember this album debut, it rocked our world....now so many decades later, sadly I understand what these lyrics really mean because we are now living the Sounds of Silence. Wake up people!

Paul Simon is a genius. His Graceland album is amazing! He combined South African music with his style and it's incredible! I especially love "Diamonds On the Soles Of Her Shoes" and "All Around the World".

Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al

“The Boxer, Slip Sliding Away, Mother and Child Reunion, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, America, Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover, Homeward Bound, and Loves Me Like a Rock.” You asked for more Paul Simon, some of my favorites! Get busy BizMatic!

My favorite Paul Simon song, "Me and Julio down by the schoolyard." Some cool cameos in the video as well.

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Paul Simons lyrics and Art's dreamy vocals. Perfect combo!

To me the sounds of silence are people's inner truths, feelings, souls and thoughts - live their lives playing out in the world that does not reflect their inner being

It’s about all of which we do not speak of, the important things, that when left unspoken and unresolved forces people to live silently in pain... That’s why it grows ever more intense..

You should check out the stripped down live version they did at Central Park. Their harmonies are impeccable.

it was the number 1 tune in its era. the only tune ever written for the deaf.

For Paul Simon I’d recommend “Call me Al” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes”

Biz, I posted the following Paul Simon suggestions 3 weeks ago, in the comments for your reaction to "The Boxer": "Kodachrome", "Mother and Child Reunion", "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard", "50 ways to Leave your Lover", and then the official video for "Call Me Al". You'll see why Paul Simon was WAY more than 50% of S&G... 👍

Paul Simon songs he does solo: "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes", :"Graceland", "Call Me Al", "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"

It's a song about depression and loneliness in the big city. That feeling of being alone even when you're surrounded by thousands of people.

Late in the Evening is my fave Paul Simon solo song. So groovy. You will want to dance and you will have fun.

Possible reactions for Paul Simons: Slip Slidding Away 2. 50 Ways To leave Your Lover 3. Me And Julio Down By The School Yard

Diamonds on the sole of her shoes ~ Paul Simon

I can’t believe I’ve just seen this… The band “Disturbed” did a haunting version of this song. I know Simon wrote it at 21 while in a bathroom. It aged so well. Just amazing.

Paul Simon is the songwriter and Composer of most S & G tunes. They both sing, and the harmonies are their bread and butter! Art Garfunkel was the higher, angelic lead voice. Paul Simon had the lower voice that also buoys the harmonies, but he goes sing lead on the verses of some songs. For Paul Simon sólo work there are many. His African inspired Graceland album was very successful and included collaboration with many top musicians from Africa to bring authenticity to the rhythms and vibe.

The sound is silence to me is indifference to the suffering of others.

love this version the best... in my opinion, Disturbed's singer vocals just are not right for this song, their version was ok but like the original best.

Slip Sliding Away is my favorite Paul Simon song. I dont actually know if it was a solo release or a Simon and Garfunkel one to be honest. I've only heard him sing it alone.

I see the sound of silence as that which we all are first, and indistinguishable from one another. It's when we speak that our united silence is broken.

Paul Simon..."Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard"

The Sound of Silence is sitting back numb and doing nothing when injustice is around you- seeing the poor write out their pain on subway walls and not trying to understand or fix their problems

This was written and performed by a very young Paul Simon in the Sixties. A lot of great songs off this album and S&G in general, then of course Simon continued to write hits in his solo career. 👍 Generally S&G are both singing in a song of theirs, hitting those harmonies.

"Under African Skies" is a great, underrated song by Paul Simon. Fantastic harmony!

I'm stunned that almost no KZfaqr has reacted to Paul Simon's "Duncan." It's one of the greatest story-songs in music history, along with “American Pie,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" and "Ode to Billie Joe."

Paul Simon- Me and Julio down by the schoolyard, Kodachrome, Mother and child reunion and Late in the evening...

I always saw The Sound Of Solence as people scared to be their own person so they follow along with everything. Even the bad parts of society are perpetuated by people too numb to fight it.

Such great harmony!

Paul Simon has a great catchy song called 50 ways to leave your lover.

"Mother and Child Reunion" by Paul Simon

Since you asked, Paul Simon- Still Crazy After All These Years

This was written during the Vite Nam war when, like now (or maybe always), it was dangerous to speak truth to power. Paul Simon wrote beautiful words that resonate through time. And yet he has a playful side: “50 ways to Leave Your Lover”. I really enjoy listening with you.

Enjoyes that! Requesting Paul Simon's 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover & Kodachrome. The lyrics to these songs are poetic & fun.

Simon and Garfunkel and Arlo Guthrie I heard at a neighbors house as a kid opened my mind past the country music the parents liked and I did not. It started my music journey into the 60s folk and rock and the 70s rock music )

Paul Simon is one of the great songwriters of the Twentieth Century. Try his "Graceland" album.

The was written in a time of where the “sounds of silence “ probably represents tyranny... and the dream is to connect with other people that want to escape.

If you like deep lyrics, Leonard Cohen is your man. Consider: Democracy, Everybody Knows, Steer Your Way, or Puppets, all by Cohen. Kris Kristofferson’s Pilgrim Chapter 33 or Sunday Morning Coming Down (Austin Sessions) are also both superb.

Sounds of silence could refer to the disconnect between the noise & chaos of life and the lack of meaningful communication in it

American Tune is another great Simon song that he wrote after break up of S & G. There are live versions of the song where Garfunkel joins in the singing. I recommend studio version of the original with just Paul Simon. This song is more typical of songs he wrote while with Garfunkel. Deep lyrics, beautiful melody. So my top 2 solo Simon recommendations are 1. Diamonds on the Soles of their Shoes 2. American Tune

When people's voices are silenced there is the sound of silence. Always say what is real.

Yes, they are singing this together. And I would recommend solo Simon song, Diamonds on the Soles of their Shoes. It has African Music influence and performed with a group famous in S. Africa.

Sometimes u gotta have a reckoning within yourself n the truth will present itself..like it or not!

When we see, hear, and understand what is wrong in our world, but do nothing as a people to fix it.

I know for me this song has always felt like a lament that people have been getting less and less real with each other. The polarizing of people, the loss of self. But Idk what they originally intended

Paul Simon: Kodachrome, Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard, Still Crazy After all These Years

...and then, listen to Pentonix take on this classic!

I still have the video of your reaction to the live Disturbed cover of this song from that live stream... I cleaned it up a bit

Paul Simon posted the Distrubed version on his social media site. You should react to Disturbed "Sounds of Silence" live on Conan.

Think back when this song came out and the state US is in.

Simon songs - "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Kodachrome, also America and My Little Town with Garfunkel

Yes Paul was the writer. Amazing song. Numbness/soulless is one way to consider it. Disturbed covered it.

Paul Simon Slip Sliding Away

"You can call me Al" ... do the video with chevy chase... great Paul Simon song

Simon did most, though not all, the song writing. Garfunkel has the angelic voice but when they harmonize, its magic.

Movie Graduate Soundtrack is this song in 1967. Maybe you should watch this movie main lead actor was Dustin Hoffman. His film debut was this movie. This movie and their song Sound of silence is the best much. PS. They have other song for this movie. Mrs. Robinson.

The verse after the verse you like; “people talking without speaking,...” is: "Fools" said I, "You do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you" But my words like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence This to me has meant that people talk but don’t say anything. Please hear but don’t listen to the message. Please write song but they aren’t shared for fear they will disturb the sound of silence, which I interpret as the status quo. He says silence like a cancer grows meaning to me if you stay silent and never challenged the status quo, nothing will ever change. I sure other people will have different interpretations and there is probably something online but I thought I’d share what it means to me.

very good thanks

You gotta listen to Eleanor Rigby. Powerful lyrics

I love the album that Paul recorded in Africa - I think it was 'Graceland' - I loved this album because of the African musical influence throughout - 'Diamonds on the soles of her shoes' OR 'Under African Skies'

The Boy In The Bubble by Paul Simon is a great track.

Alright, now you'll need to listen to the version by Disturbed again, now that you've heard the original. Both versions have their particular merits, it's just up to personal taste. 👍

Paul simon songs are many Duncan' Diamond on the soles of her shoes Peace like a river You can call me al St. Judy's comet Graceland These are the one's I like best. Probably missing huge hits

Paul Simon "Late in the Evening"

I came across this because I had to type reactions from you. Cool I get to see some I missed, but still, it really pisses me off. I get notifications from people I could give shit about! You are my favorite, really. I shouldn't have to beg youtube idiots to do the right thing. ❤️❤️✌️

I believe this song The Sound Of Silence was around the Vietnam era. (may be wrong though) but in retrospect if you think about it, this song could fit in today with all the protesting for justice. People without listening i believe is talking about our goverment. World leaders. This is what this song represents to me.

Songs are just poetry set to music my friend..

This song has been covered by several groups. Disturbed does a fantastic version and you SHOULD react to it. Lyrics to this song are the deepest of any Paul Simon song and that's saying a lot. It's about inability to communicate in society of his day...still applies.

Genius

Please do The Hungry Years…Neil Sedaka

I think the band Disturbed covered this song. Great songwriting by Paul Simon.

"50 Ways To Leave Ypur Lover", if you've not done it yet. (I'm too busy binging to look, lol)

I kind of get the impression that it's about repression of the voice of the common people. "the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls, and tenement halls". Like, they're afraid to speak their minds out loud, so they write their thoughts and feelings anonymously in public places where they can be shared with others.

The song is titled 'The Sound of Silence' not 'The Sounds of Silence'.

Paul Simon solo Mother And Child Reunion (Whitney Houston’s mom sings backup)

If meaningful lyrics are something you love, then let me just say that S&G have some of the most poetic ever. Others that are famous for their lyrics are Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, DAvid Crosby, NeilYoung, James Taylor, Leonard Cohen....all part of the great singer/songwriter period of mid-sixties to the eighties...Best bands for lyrics, IMO are Pink Floyd, The Eagles, Tool, Rush, Yes and some of Zeppelin. And many songs in the grunge genre.

Yes, Disturbed covered this song, in it’s entirety. They just put a completely different spin on it, and made it theirs. David Draiman has a phenomenal Baritone voice. Yes, they are both singing on this. 😀

Paul Simon "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover"

SOUND of silence. Singular.

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You cut off the last word of the song. To me the song is about people carrying on their lives in an unthinking or unchallenging way ignoring the suffering and the poverty around them.

AND IF WATCH MOVIES BIZ, A REAL GOOD ONE WAS : THE GRADUATE 😊, STARS ( DUSTIN HOFFMAN ) AND IT HAS A WHOLE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL SOUNDTRACK 😊

Think of the time this song was written. The anti war and civil rights movement were going. Many people wanted to do as they always he’d and remain silent to the obvious wrongs. “Silence like a cancer grows” a person can speak but not really say anything real and you can hear the commotion but not listen. You have a song in you but are to afraid to share it. Think of the history when that song was written and give it another listen! Oh FYI Simon started this song while having to be “Silent “ while in the library. AMAZING

Paul Simon - Homeless

Simon & Garfunkel Songs America April Come She Will Bridge Over Troubled Water * Cecilia Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her Homeward Bound * I Am A Rock Kathy's Song * Save The Life Of My Child Scarborough Fair | Canticle The Boxer * The Sound Of Silence * Paul Simon Songs 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (1975) American Tune (1973) * The Boy In The Bubble (1986) * The Cool, Cool River (1990) * Crazy Love, Vol. II (1986) Darling Lorraine (2000) Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (1986) * Duncan (1972) Gone At Last (1975) Graceland (1986) * Gumboots (1986) * Hearts And Bones (1983) I Know What I Know (1986) * Kodachrome (1973) Late In The Evening (1980) Loves Me Like A Rock (1973) * Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard (1971) Mother And Child Reunion (1972) * The Obvious Child (1990) Slip Slidin' Away (1977) * Still Crazy After All These Years (1975) * That Was Your Mother (1986) Think Too Much (B) (1983) You Can Call Me Al (1986) Songs with an asterisk (*) are the best.

Paul Simon late in the evening

If you want brilliant lyrics react to their song “The Dangling Conversation”

Eminem sampled this for his "Darkness"

The one thumbs down was legit probably just dyslexic

Do the official video for "Call Me Al" That's by Paul Simon... just FYI

Silence isnt always a good thing, sometimes people need to speak up

Paul Simon 50 ways to leave your lover, call me Al

A lack of communication and indifference to others. This version to me conveys a gentle sadness. The Distturbed version is harsh and angry. I much prefer the Simon and Garfunkel version.

The sound of silence is the sound of people that don't take action when they see something wrong or an injusticebeing done. At least that's my interpretation.

Does anyone else feel like we are entering the sound of silence with all the cancel culture going on?

Disturbed did it . But this original seems to have different vibe and meaning I think, Disturbed version was more dark and harsh.

kodachrome was a hit