Paul Simon - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (from The Concert in Hyde Park)

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  • @Snappy-ut4bj
    @Snappy-ut4bj 5 днів тому +5

    Killing me Christmas 2024. Thanks the ladysmith men and Paul.

  • @samirnaji5257
    @samirnaji5257 2 роки тому +13

    Corona is going but we are luky thiri's liké Paul Simone make us happy.

  • @kakomabuchi5036
    @kakomabuchi5036 3 роки тому +957

    Who is here 2021 appreciating the great music.

  • @dtrix102
    @dtrix102 2 роки тому +301

    Watching this in 2022. That entire Graceland album is Paul Simon's masterpiece. What a treasure.

    • @1jackroo
      @1jackroo 2 роки тому +3

      ❤❤ amazing xx

    • @AngelusNielson
      @AngelusNielson 2 роки тому +6

      It's my favorite album of all time.

    • @janecammann1545
      @janecammann1545 2 роки тому +1

      Total treasure! Also watching and singing along November 2022!

    • @gogoyubari366
      @gogoyubari366 2 роки тому +2

      You got that right honey child.

    • @dougriske7818
      @dougriske7818 2 роки тому +2

      Dancing in 2023 to the tunes of Graceland. Contagiously Happy Music! Hats off and a deep bow to all those legends who gifted humanity with these exquisitely beautiful harmonies.

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 2 роки тому +8

    It. Means, Women stop hiding how brilliant and brave and caring people beautiful you are. J. Xxxxxxxx 💖❤️🦊

  • @mrstambourinegirl397
    @mrstambourinegirl397 3 роки тому +26

    the woman at 11seconds represents all of us when we hear this song!

    • @charlierich9840
      @charlierich9840 10 місяців тому +5

      I saw that too. Great comment and God bless.

  • @sammyboiiify
    @sammyboiiify 4 роки тому +496

    Much respect to the lost legends,
    R. I. P Dr Shabalala
    R. I. P Ray Chikapa Phiri
    R. I. P Bra Hugh
    Thank you Paul Simon for getting everyone together and create masterpieces like these. Respect to bass guitarist Bakithi Khumalo

    • @jazzartdesign
      @jazzartdesign 3 роки тому +26

      RIP Vincent Nguini as well

    • @ralph9725
      @ralph9725 3 роки тому +17

      Rip charlie watts

    • @elulugnie4250
      @elulugnie4250 3 роки тому +20

      Don't forget Tau Ea Matsekha from Lesotho who provided the intro for The Boy in the Bubble.

    • @markmcallan973
      @markmcallan973 2 роки тому +10

      Respect brother 🤟

    • @StarGazer_KnowledgeSeeker
      @StarGazer_KnowledgeSeeker 2 роки тому +21

      The drummer, Mr Issac Mtshali "Bro Mnca", also passed on.

  • @Trabalhos-r2c
    @Trabalhos-r2c 4 місяці тому +45

    The legendary bass guitar player Bakithi Khumalo can never disappoint us with his bass lines. We respectfully acknowledge you Sir.

  • @mariodiplock3788
    @mariodiplock3788 3 роки тому +255

    You can be anywhere in the world, but when you hear that base style, you’re know where the music is from. South African jazz is distinctive.

    • @debitolar3143
      @debitolar3143 3 роки тому +9

      The Bass is Amazing! As are the other musicians.

    • @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901
      @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901 3 роки тому +2

      What about d tootsies.

    • @neotlholoe4229
      @neotlholoe4229 Рік тому +6

      And don't forget to mention that dance move of the Lady Smith Black Mambazo, very impressive.

    • @thomasagabaonyango7548
      @thomasagabaonyango7548 6 місяців тому +2

      It’s deadly!

    • @Stefan556
      @Stefan556 Місяць тому +2

      Yes, that's Paul Simon tohether with Ladysmith Blach Mambazo from South Africa.

  • @colinross2339
    @colinross2339 4 роки тому +143

    Woman at 0.09 seconds just knows she's in for a treat

  • @michellebabine9851
    @michellebabine9851 3 роки тому +200

    We lost my mom in 1994 in a car accident , this was her favorite song. An every time I play it , I swear I can feel her dancing in the kitchen and the warmth of her smile ..... God Bless you.

    • @lawrencesetsiba9866
      @lawrencesetsiba9866 3 роки тому +4

      God rest her, the man I loved and literally adored Godfrey Setiba was so fond of this group, may rest in eternal peace your dearly loved by your family...

    • @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901
      @ajaypalsinghbhatti8901 3 роки тому +4

      Mother..earth
      Father ...sky
      Both limitless yet they bless u
      Always.v cannot pay the price for the love.

    • @laurahanson3749
      @laurahanson3749 3 роки тому +2

      Aww how lovely so comforting fir me right now Thank you x 💓💫⭐️

    • @concertvideojoe7936
      @concertvideojoe7936 2 роки тому +2

      God bless you n your mom. My most fav dancing song. Makes one dance I wish she had gone w me to show and sit on first row. Me and a gf went. Everyone everyone sitting this song plays and I b darn if I sit I dance and spin and dance and kick I love this song people shout sit down I keep dancing gf says sit down I tell her get up and dance w me…wth…I am only one anywhere up close dancing… Paul sees me points yea he knows what I’m talking about… he saw me and timed his verse music w me. Your mom be thrilled. She got it. So do I and Paul. After show he purposely come to me as I walk out n he on stage point at me come to me and shake my hand. My most fav song. Just a happy dance song. Sorry mom gone physically. So glad your mom love and dance to this song and life. God bless

    • @paracleteconsult8677
      @paracleteconsult8677 2 роки тому

      Bless up Mama Lawrence.

  • @HopeMkunte
    @HopeMkunte 3 роки тому +48

    This music belongs in a pharmacy because oh Lord it brings healing to souls.

  • @Shinobi91
    @Shinobi91 6 місяців тому +23

    My father just passed at 80 yrs old....this is the music i grew up listening in the house....I've been playing this album to remind me of a great man who lived to die old....I am so lucky to have had him in my life for so long,a luxury so many of my friends never had...Rest In Peace Dad ❤

    • @paracleteconsult8677
      @paracleteconsult8677 6 місяців тому +1

      Bless up.

    • @mamycamion
      @mamycamion 2 місяці тому +1

      "There is something stronger than death, it is the presence of the absents in the memory of the living ones" Jean d'Ormeson , sorry if my translation is,'t perfect but this quote helps to comfort..

  • @nanaonero
    @nanaonero Рік тому +11

    The bass guitarist goddam 👏👏👏👏

  • @donrexthehustler5346
    @donrexthehustler5346 Рік тому +28

    I'm here in 2023 jamming the song as a Nigerian born in Nigeria
    Music is a universal language, any time I listens to this song it gives me goosebumps and nostalgic feelings.
    What a CLASSIC!

    • @A_M_638
      @A_M_638 Місяць тому

      Me too, and I am a white dude from The Netherlands :)

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 2 роки тому +132

    It's the tightest most relaxed band on the planet

    • @tiffanyh1274
      @tiffanyh1274 Рік тому +2

      So true. They make it look effortless. They’re all great.

    • @pkalnin1
      @pkalnin1 Рік тому +3

      You defined genius perfectly here

    • @Andre-si6ls
      @Andre-si6ls Рік тому

      Unbelievable good, crazy! 😁

    • @warrenfourie511
      @warrenfourie511 2 місяці тому

      Most of them have passed on in recent years. Truly special people.

  • @buitenwesten8444
    @buitenwesten8444 3 роки тому +37

    The argument that Paul Simon was exploiting African culture was a
    precursor to the "Woke-movement". What was intended to bond and unite
    was taken by negative people who only could see their own point of view.
    I see so much love in this video, it's breathtaking!

    • @haleyrichardson8818
      @haleyrichardson8818 3 роки тому +11

      He wasn't exploiting African culture, he was embracing it 💗

    • @royfowkes
      @royfowkes 3 роки тому +6

      That very spirit of criticism, jealousy & negativity you have nailed it right there - thank you!

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 3 роки тому +1

      NIGERIAN princes are jealous.

    • @timtibbitts1017
      @timtibbitts1017 11 місяців тому

      “Wokeness” is a false, undefinable pseudo-concept dreamed up by MAGA right-wingers who need an object of hate to rally around, and feel righteous about.

    • @lisahind8858
      @lisahind8858 3 місяці тому

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MoiOim-u8v
    @MoiOim-u8v 6 годин тому +1

    Je finis et commence une année Happy ! Vive la Live avec des personnes comme celles-ci. Have a Great live ! 🇲🇦

  • @stanleymwahanga8828
    @stanleymwahanga8828 4 роки тому +26

    Paul Simon is a National Treasure both in America and Africa

  • @bennyfriis601
    @bennyfriis601 4 місяці тому +23

    Are you effcking kidding me. Everyone on this stage has more music in their pinky toes than I do in my entire body.

  • @titusbomber3270
    @titusbomber3270 6 років тому +508

    THIS RIGHT HERE BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, UNITY , TOGETHERNESS, AND HARMONY IN MUSIC , WHY CANT LIFE JUST BE LIKE THIS

    • @ladybirdmclean0987
      @ladybirdmclean0987 5 років тому +24

      LOVE..why do you and I cry when we hear this song? Because it fills us with a sense of HOPE.
      ...WHY CAN'T LIFE BE JUST LIKE THIS? Not everyone can afford Diamonds...But being able to stand side by side with people from different nations and sing and dance together I pray for ANOTHER day ...I cry PEACE

    • @peggydeffley2194
      @peggydeffley2194 5 років тому +15

      Titus Bomber , look at their faces, that massive crowd. No one wants to hurt anyone, they are all so happy to be there, to be in this great, great music. What a great gift to the world, music like this! Thank you, Mr. Simon.

    • @aasbjrnpalshaugen5179
      @aasbjrnpalshaugen5179 5 років тому +10

      @@ladybirdmclean0987 Yes, wht can't it.........Attend the concert in Hyde Park - a memory of a lifetime

    • @ladybirdmclean0987
      @ladybirdmclean0987 5 років тому +5

      ​@@aasbjrnpalshaugen5179 Blessed

    • @amandalyons1719
      @amandalyons1719 5 років тому +1

      When we get rid of the globelists we'll have a ball 😊 Queen E rules the cool she wants rid of them as well 😂😂 Trump 2020 America

  • @roro-on-1463
    @roro-on-1463 2 роки тому +22

    Growing up in Ghana this song played in our house everyday, it’s weird sitting in my house in the US listening to this song and finally realizing it was a Paul Simon song all along.

    • @fayesouthall6604
      @fayesouthall6604 10 днів тому

      Yep he heard the music of Africa on a tape and was inspired. I saw the tour in the U.K. in 1984.

  • @sabelontuli9300
    @sabelontuli9300 4 роки тому +132

    I'm literally watching this for the first time. Wow it's crazy to see our south African artists being appreciated like this abroad, more than here at home even. Wow

    • @janmelantu7490
      @janmelantu7490 3 роки тому +22

      Paul Simon collaborated with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and many other South African artists to create the album Graceland, which showcased black South African music during the height of Apartheid. And, well, the music is really good.

    • @frankie7529
      @frankie7529 3 роки тому +3

      @@janmelantu7490 I really has got the best out of their talents.

    • @helenpaterson7046
      @helenpaterson7046 10 місяців тому +1

      😂🎉

    • @fayesouthall6604
      @fayesouthall6604 10 днів тому

      Paul has been touring with them on and off since 1984 !

  • @AlecCosing
    @AlecCosing Рік тому +85

    Who is here in 2023 appreciating this classic?

  • @michaelappiah3938
    @michaelappiah3938 5 років тому +294

    That bass guitarist is going to heaven

    • @phtooey
      @phtooey 5 років тому +13

      he's going to live forever!

    • @MrHadluve
      @MrHadluve 5 років тому +12

      My GoodNesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

    • @thewarclawshow
      @thewarclawshow 4 роки тому +29

      Bakithi Kumalo, living legend right there

    • @djmakedzana9917
      @djmakedzana9917 4 роки тому +13

      Wow Ray Phiri was enjoying the lead guitar . RIP Stimela

    • @hux2000
      @hux2000 4 роки тому +5

      I hardly even saw the bass player - he was in the background and never seemed especially overjoyed. Did you maybe mean the guy with the gold guitar? (Not a bass.)

  • @victoringati9890
    @victoringati9890 Рік тому +8

    2023 and going strong 🙌🙌

  • @Peacecore09
    @Peacecore09 2 роки тому +107

    If this doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will. Love it! 🙌

    • @brmbkl
      @brmbkl Рік тому +2

      I get what you're saying, but for me, the beauty and happiness of the performers is so overwhelming, it brings tears.

    • @wimcrama7047
      @wimcrama7047 Рік тому

      ​@@brmbkl hy

  • @RoseMaryNjiru
    @RoseMaryNjiru 3 роки тому +197

    After all these years, this 80's song never runs old to me....listened to it as a child, still listening to it now...2022 😊😍😍🇰🇪

    • @ekiaam59
      @ekiaam59 2 роки тому +4

      me to from Holland Europe

    • @wattienewton5447
      @wattienewton5447 2 роки тому +4

      Yes for sure the greatest song's
      The best forever from NewZealand

    • @jimmyyoung4187
      @jimmyyoung4187 2 роки тому +5

      Listening in July 2022 & from when I first heard this song back in the 80's, it seems to get better with age.
      Like a very fine wine.

    • @5bellaboo
      @5bellaboo 2 роки тому +2

      Listened to it when my kids were “kids”. Music never dies!!

    • @jaderunes
      @jaderunes 2 роки тому

      Dude...wha? The first time I heard this was on SNL or Stephen Colbert or something. Like, when Obama was still president or something? I've been deprived!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LenoxMhlanga
    @LenoxMhlanga 3 роки тому +179

    Iconic line up with Bakithi Khumalo on bass, Isaac Mnca Mtshali on drums, Ray Phiri on guitar, Hugh Masekela on Flugelhorn and a host of other greats!

    • @collinsnoel6153
      @collinsnoel6153 3 роки тому +3

      They are amazing souls I tell you

    • @evannicholls4784
      @evannicholls4784 3 роки тому +1

      Onya big fella

    • @debitolar3143
      @debitolar3143 3 роки тому +3

      Thank You for this information 🙂

    • @makungumahawane7066
      @makungumahawane7066 3 роки тому +8

      Ray Chikapa Phiri on guitar

    • @adamskushi9949
      @adamskushi9949 2 роки тому +1

      I had to go watch the Graceland Harare concert again, and realized same guys who featured on instruments then, are still the ones playing instruments in this concert. Quite impressive

  • @kaiuluitova6369
    @kaiuluitova6369 4 роки тому +175

    Rip Ray Phiri lead guitarists and black mambazo founder and lead singer Dr Joseph Shabalala..
    Thnx for the memories 😍♥️

  • @pascaltienga5115
    @pascaltienga5115 6 років тому +99

    Respect to this bassist.

    • @Zlatan246
      @Zlatan246 6 років тому +15

      His name's Bakithi kumalo

    • @TMthe33rd
      @TMthe33rd 5 років тому +3

      @@Zlatan246 thanks man

    • @barbarabauciak5336
      @barbarabauciak5336 2 роки тому +2

      Ilekroć Ich słyszę, zawsze wracam pamięcią do mojego śp. Rysieńka. ❤️

  • @marchurlbert586
    @marchurlbert586 4 роки тому +135

    How do African guitarists manage to make that wonderful ringing sound from their guitars? Love it!! I'm so grateful for paul Simon for bringing these wonderful musicians into the limelight!!!

  • @jimharris5734
    @jimharris5734 4 роки тому +108

    RIP Joseph Shabalala, I feel incredibly lucky I was able to see you perform at this show

    • @zenzohlaseka4720
      @zenzohlaseka4720 4 роки тому +4

      RIP Joseph Mshengu Tshabalala, what a legend great performer.

    • @Fsixnow
      @Fsixnow 4 роки тому

      @@zenzohlaseka4720 Was
      I feel so lucky to have seen him. He brought so much light.

    • @nicholassmith4665
      @nicholassmith4665 4 роки тому

      Ditto

  • @dougstrickland6545
    @dougstrickland6545 Рік тому +22

    Paul Simon has brought us soooo much wonderful, and, forever music! Paul, thank you for everything you've given us and future generations!

    • @Ayenehbotha
      @Ayenehbotha 5 місяців тому

      Just wish he was still on the go.....I could do with this performance right now....he's getting old.....this is pure gold

  • @reubenj.cogburn8546
    @reubenj.cogburn8546 3 роки тому +10

    Will life ever be this fun, ever again?
    Is this already, nostalgia?
    God help us.

  • @MaryHemmings
    @MaryHemmings Рік тому +2

    Dragged my 16 year old daughter to a Stewart concert. She cried when he sang a tribute to his dad. I can’t remember the song, but we hugged back to healing those anxieties.

  • @Maxx102
    @Maxx102 4 роки тому +16

    I just want to pass on my condolences to Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the family of Mr. Joseph Shabalala who passed away on February 11th, 2020. Thank you Mr. Shabalala for your music that we were so fortunate to hear.

  • @moleteramatla6406
    @moleteramatla6406 3 роки тому +8

    Africa will always love Paul Simon, what a great concert. The concert is full life, no race card played, we are all brothers and sisters enjoying the universal language which is music.

  • @ellenclerk5874
    @ellenclerk5874 5 років тому +34

    this is what I call music not the nonsense crab we have been hearing lately

  • @Guitarista1992
    @Guitarista1992 3 роки тому +135

    What tasteful, smooth bass playing by Bakithi Kumalo! Such a legendary bassline! ❤️

  • @loreleimorphee5162
    @loreleimorphee5162 4 роки тому +27

    RIP Joseph Shabalala. The most beautiful and powerful voice of South Africa. His son took over of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

    • @josephtravers2002
      @josephtravers2002 4 роки тому +1

      Such an amazing voice. I had the pleasure of hearing him perform live. Captivating.

    • @loreleimorphee5162
      @loreleimorphee5162 4 роки тому +1

      @@josephtravers2002 fantastican you are lucky, I have been living in South africa for so many years, I've never had the chance to see him perform. Respect.

  • @svenmarkert6368
    @svenmarkert6368 2 роки тому +35

    In case anyone else is looking for more information about the male vocal choir featured here, they're called "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" from South Africa, founded by Joseph Shabalala in 1960. As he is still leading the choir in this video, he has since passed away in 2020 at age 79. The only founding member still left in the group is Albert Mazibuko, the second man from the left. He was 64 at the time this video was shot in 2012.

    • @f.wiltshire5962
      @f.wiltshire5962 Рік тому

      A mate of mines dad painted some album covers for them

    • @MagdaleneKamara-z6r
      @MagdaleneKamara-z6r Рік тому

      Thanks for giving brief history I do appreciate

    • @arminitter2668
      @arminitter2668 Рік тому

      Toll ❤danke für die schöne aber auch traurige Info..😢..aber das ist die geschichte und der Lauf des Lebens..

  • @kakomabuchi5036
    @kakomabuchi5036 Рік тому +4

    Thank you guys. I saw all your comments from 2021. Still jamming to this classic as we close 2023. My condolences to everyone that has lost loved ones. ❤.

  • @thabangobedledwaba2897
    @thabangobedledwaba2897 Рік тому +2

    The guy with the bass guitar 🎸 altogether with Ray Phiri and the others ❤❤

    • @PaoloRicchiardi
      @PaoloRicchiardi Рік тому +1

      Also beautiful drums ans percussions solo at the end...

  • @michealbiznet1395
    @michealbiznet1395 5 років тому +40

    I can’t believe I didn’t travel all the way to be part of this live.
    What a remake of the pre-democratic version. Awesome!!!! Please South Africa say no to racism and xenophobia.

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 11 місяців тому +2

    Peace Rules ❤🎵🎼🎶🦊

  • @nighthiker2709
    @nighthiker2709 7 років тому +163

    What can be said....THANK YOU GOD FOR PAUL SIMON!!!!!

  • @larshansen2340
    @larshansen2340 4 роки тому +50

    Goosebumbs, tears in my eyes. Thanks for all Mr. Simon 🙂

  • @kitkat97284
    @kitkat97284 7 років тому +461

    incredible how this song and these performers still hold up after all these years! it's a pretty good testament to their talent

  • @Baddageneral
    @Baddageneral Рік тому

    2023 & Still Can’t Get Enough of The Beautiful Sound 🙏🏾 Rip Joseph.

  • @1946nimrod
    @1946nimrod 4 роки тому +70

    While Bakithi Kumalo, the finest bass player on the planet, stands quietly at the back making magic......

    • @omermiranda3466
      @omermiranda3466 4 роки тому +3

      y por eso kumalo es fundamental....grande Bakithi!!!

    • @adsteedley
      @adsteedley 4 роки тому +6

      and Hugh Masekela, and Ray Phiri, amazing - all artists in the original concert.

    • @seandoyle2983
      @seandoyle2983 3 роки тому +3

      So true.

    • @debitolar3143
      @debitolar3143 3 роки тому +3

      It is like a Magical Bass🙂

    • @robertluke9955
      @robertluke9955 3 роки тому

      There is Ugandan Sammy Kasule plays the bass guitar as well. Same class.

  • @djstarr-lowery4047
    @djstarr-lowery4047 2 роки тому +1

    This is as God intended 😊

  • @roseopoku6026
    @roseopoku6026 2 роки тому +7

    I'm still here in 2023... appreciating Great Music, love you Paul....!!!!🥰😍😍🥲😋😋😋😍😍😍😋😋😋😋😇😇😘😘🤩😘😘😘🥰

  • @gramorris9430
    @gramorris9430 2 роки тому +1

    You WILL appreciate Paul Simon FOREVER!!

  • @olufemilonge796
    @olufemilonge796 3 роки тому +29

    Such discipline, such beautiful harmonies. What would my life be without music.

    • @lindaguthrie2566
      @lindaguthrie2566 3 роки тому +1

      I know the feeling! I could live without music...but wouldn't want too

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 11 місяців тому +2

    Music rules ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @wproct11
    @wproct11 4 роки тому +45

    I never get tired of this!! Absolutely a classic.

  • @constancejongejan1537
    @constancejongejan1537 Місяць тому

    Deze man is is niet normaal wat een talalent niet vaak zie je dit echt een topper hoop dat hij nog lang blijft❤😊

  • @marcio5863
    @marcio5863 3 роки тому +5

    With this record, Simon influenced the liberation of South Africa

  • @mikeellis4345
    @mikeellis4345 10 місяців тому +2

    Ahh yes!! The great old days when people could attend a live concert such as this!

  • @Paisley194
    @Paisley194 7 років тому +233

    what a killer bassline

    • @BluePiano7
      @BluePiano7 7 років тому +13

      So many of his songs have great basslines (Call Me Al, Late in the Evening etc.) When people say that Paul Simon is a great song writer they're probably mostly thinking about his lyrics, but he's a very underrated composer in terms of his music. No one else has incorporated so many different genres and musical styles (African, Brazilian, Latin, Cajun, reggae, jazz, gospel etc.) while always remaining true to themselves.

    • @jakejohansen1889
      @jakejohansen1889 6 років тому +3

      Right on bluepiano... Paul Simon is a master composer of music in many styles while maintaining originality. Jerry Garcia is another master of many genres while not sounding derivative of everything else. Garcia played folk, bluegrass, blues, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, and more while maintaining his ethos of always improvising musically & never playing a song the same way. Jerry Garcia & Paul Simon are my two favorite artists to come out of the 60's. Their musical legacies will still be appreciated many generations from now.

    • @ferdijunifoums6538
      @ferdijunifoums6538 6 років тому +5

      Vincent Nguini (a Cameroonian) was the bass player...rip

    • @Zlatan246
      @Zlatan246 6 років тому +17

      @@ferdijunifoums6538 Actually it's Bakithi Kumalo from South Africa

    • @Augfordpdoggie
      @Augfordpdoggie 6 років тому +7

      @@ferdijunifoums6538 vincent nguini is the other guitarist, bakhiti kumhalo is the bassist

  • @patriciarussell6683
    @patriciarussell6683 2 роки тому +17

    As someone else said: Graceland is an absolute TREASURE and I love this song. I always have to dance gleefully to it.

    • @davidmoore2325
      @davidmoore2325 2 роки тому

      Hello dear,how are you doing?

    • @PaulSimonpvt-fc
      @PaulSimonpvt-fc Рік тому

      Hey 👋there
      Are you also one of my music entertainment fans out there?

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому

      ​@@davidmoore2325ciao david! 🙋‍♀️😘💘🍀

  • @ruthierochford7666
    @ruthierochford7666 5 років тому +120

    Graceland was Paul's Masterpiece. He is in charge, an unwavering perfectionist in his lyrics and his percussion. All arrangements by Paul Simon as well. He is a master of his craft.

    • @nathanrelles2503
      @nathanrelles2503 5 років тому +11

      My understanding is that late great guitarist Ray Phiri was the musical director and did the arranging for the South African musicians.

    • @karaninamunyu6072
      @karaninamunyu6072 5 років тому +13

      Ruthie....This sound here is totally African. You can't take away all that beauty in the composition and pretend as if it's P Simon who put up all that single handedly

    • @victoriasedafia170
      @victoriasedafia170 4 роки тому +1

      U guys r good

    • @jazzartdesign
      @jazzartdesign 3 роки тому +3

      @@nathanrelles2503 They worked together on it. Paul has talked about how he would give Ray an idea and Ray would take it and improve it and blow his mind.

    • @megavega4
      @megavega4 2 роки тому +4

      @@karaninamunyu6072 1000000% African. Taking nothing away from the mastery of Paul's lyrics and melodies. But the Mbaqanga and other rhythms would never be present without Ray, Bakithi and the others.

  • @merlecooper1850
    @merlecooper1850 3 роки тому +35

    Love Paul Simon, He is simply Fantastic. 👌

  • @yanyantaupa8863
    @yanyantaupa8863 7 років тому +170

    his music is timeless, one of the best song writers of all time. hope you dont grow older 😉

    • @patsavage1245
      @patsavage1245 3 роки тому +1

      The man is a composer of music.

    • @nikitaglushkov8473
      @nikitaglushkov8473 3 роки тому +1

      @@patsavage1245 He's one of the greatest songwriters and lyricists of the last century.

  • @josephkajue9096
    @josephkajue9096 18 днів тому

    Wow! I really love this Paul Simon's track. It brings back a very pleasant memory to me way back in the late 80's when,i was a very young man working for the Sierra Leone Produce Marketing Board(S.L.P..M.B) in Koindu,Kailahun District in Eastern Sierra Leone! Very good old days!!😅😅

  • @braawake
    @braawake 7 років тому +171

    Sounds of Africaaaaa...... Music never dies and a great sound forever remains in the heart of people. I can't stop dancing.

    • @caspermakondo711
      @caspermakondo711 4 роки тому +1

      braa Ray phiri on lead guitar remind our own stiger solar in botswana.i wish one-day Paul Simon can invite him

    • @willstorm8331
      @willstorm8331 4 роки тому +1

      Give you heart wings and don't stop ......... ever.

    • @omermiranda3466
      @omermiranda3466 4 роки тому +1

      noooo...nunca muere....menos la musica africana!

    • @christienelson1437
      @christienelson1437 4 роки тому +1

      QUAMI ACHEAMPONG True it moves your Soul!❤️🌅💕

  • @brendonpizzati20
    @brendonpizzati20 3 роки тому +17

    Extraordinary. I was privileged to see Paul Simon in concert in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
    I remember feeling the full range of my emotions. The man and his music brought me to tears of joy.
    I believe the Paul Simon Canon will still be relevant for generations.

  • @benjaminliswaniso2620
    @benjaminliswaniso2620 Рік тому +3

    It's midnight, and I'm vibing. 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

  • @zzismu
    @zzismu 8 місяців тому +8

    The best Album ever made

  • @beefy142
    @beefy142 5 років тому +98

    I think this is as close to heaven as you can get on earth.
    I imagine that when my time comes and you enter the kingdom, people of all colors are singing and dancing in abundant joy to incredible music.

    • @eugenedewet1157
      @eugenedewet1157 5 років тому +2

      TOTALLY AGREE

    • @yasminesimpson4235
      @yasminesimpson4235 5 років тому +4

      Now that would be such. Welcome
      These Beautiful People Rhythm run through there blood
      Music to feed the soul .
      You cannot help smile along with these wonderful people
      And The Timeless Paul Simon ♥️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @aregaali3587
      @aregaali3587 4 роки тому +1

      Amen!

    • @geraldgideon360
      @geraldgideon360 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you...God bless you sir. I’m crying right now cos I can’t help it.

  • @charlesbarry971
    @charlesbarry971 Рік тому +1

    African harmonies
    Great combination with Paul Simon

  • @ellenblack286
    @ellenblack286 3 роки тому +9

    One of the best songs from one of the best albums EVER

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 2 роки тому +2

    Paul Simon took on every music director and kicked their arse. Politicians? My. Eye. We love this.. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🦊

  • @FinarfinNoldorin
    @FinarfinNoldorin 3 роки тому +16

    Have Covid, and slept all day..woke up and listened to all of your beautiful talents..feel MUCH better. It is amazing how your music can heal the soul. Thank you, Paul..all of you.. for your wonderful concert. I have "Diamonds on my Shoes" now, and am up dancing. :)

    • @voscowbinder9458
      @voscowbinder9458 2 роки тому +1

      Have Covid listening to the jam

    • @FinarfinNoldorin
      @FinarfinNoldorin 2 роки тому +1

      @@voscowbinder9458 I know what you mean, Voscow...that is all I have the energy to do is listen to some good tunes. lol...get better soon :)

    • @derekbuckler9888
      @derekbuckler9888 2 роки тому +1

      Been there fin, me and my mother both had COVID several months ago. My mother almost didn't make it, didn't think I would a few times either. And your right, both sound waves, and music, do heal. Btw go look up healing music on UA-cam here, most, if not all of it, work. Especially for fighting bacterial, and fungal infections of every kind. Hope all is well now, God bless, and take care

  • @Cathomatic1
    @Cathomatic1 3 роки тому +1

    this is such holy material...weeping effects for sure.....

    • @Cathomatic1
      @Cathomatic1 Рік тому

      @paulsimon5845 Well thank you. :) I just absolutely love this!

  • @JellyBean-jb7em
    @JellyBean-jb7em Рік тому +5

    I love how Paul decides to add in 8 bars and cue the acappella group for choreographic presentation at 3:20. What a wise and inspired performance decision! 🤩

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 11 місяців тому +1

    Paul. Hon. Listen to every album he ever made ❤❤❤❤❤. The boys will get.ya. I played this album to my lost pup. ❤❤❤ He just wanted his grub. Good gravy . Brat 😮❤❤❤

  • @alexoh9671
    @alexoh9671 3 роки тому +3

    Who can hate this? Absolutely beautiful song

  • @bangcartoons2477
    @bangcartoons2477 7 місяців тому +2

    the closest i think i ever got to a true transcendent experience at a concert was seeing Paul on the Graceland Tour at Meriwether Post Pavilion in Maryland. Ladysmith Black Mombazo were mesmerizing, Hugh Masakela and Miriam Mikeba sounded like heaven on Earth.
    I felt lucky to be there. I've never forgotten the feeling of love and togetherness in that crowd.

  • @alwynturner7735
    @alwynturner7735 3 роки тому +48

    2021 and the sheer magic of the song and beat vibrates through the being of ones soul. Paul Simon and his band is and will be respected for all time !!

  • @kofibaiden6653
    @kofibaiden6653 2 роки тому +1

    This Song never fades. Thumbs up if you Agree

  • @henry1974villa
    @henry1974villa 6 років тому +44

    We missed the original 1987 Graceland gig in Harare by a week, so getting to see the Hyde park gig was like a dream. Ladysmith stole the show again... Just pure raw magic. I wept.

    • @xfurryfriendx
      @xfurryfriendx 5 років тому +3

      I saw the concert on TV in 87 while I was in Texas. I had the chance to see Paul Simon a few times when back in Germany. And the great Miriam Makeba ❤

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 10 місяців тому +1

    Paul Simon. Rules. Ta 🦊🐟

  • @cwburns32
    @cwburns32 5 років тому +8

    RIP to the 222 poor souls who have no idea what good music is

  • @woolmer608
    @woolmer608 2 місяці тому

    The lady in the audience at the very beginning looks so pleased to be there,as I would have been.Must have been absolutely amazing.

  • @gcinethenisamuel9929
    @gcinethenisamuel9929 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you Mr Paul Simon to put our African music into world map.It has never been underrated.

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 11 місяців тому +1

    Diamond on the ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @247tonytipon
    @247tonytipon 2 роки тому +22

    This was extremely nostalgic 😍 I remember watching the Graceland concert repeatedly with my late father way back when. This particular brought back loads of memories. Thank you Paul for gathering this great souls and creating this evergreen masterpiece. Loads of love from pH Nigeria 💚💛♥️💝💝❤️♥️💛💚💛💚♥️💚💛

    • @osonduprecious9702
      @osonduprecious9702 Рік тому +3

      Same here
      How this song got to Nigeria I still don’t know in the early 2000’s

  • @mandlancube2334
    @mandlancube2334 2 роки тому +1

    Ray Chikapa Phiri...what a guitarist.🤞

  • @rasputin4u1
    @rasputin4u1 7 років тому +19

    Paul Simon is Gods gift to mankind

  • @ThomasJakobMusic
    @ThomasJakobMusic Рік тому +2

    It's criminal that the director never shows a good close-up of the bass player. His feel is absolutely insane.

  • @ChrisHadebe
    @ChrisHadebe 4 місяці тому +3

    I will always remember Dr Joseph Bhekizizwe Shabalala,rest well Mshengu❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn Рік тому +1

    There will be trouble ❤❤❤❤

  • @jabjones2165
    @jabjones2165 5 років тому +26

    Like the way he interacts with other cultures to make good music.

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 11 місяців тому +1

    Only the best ❤

  • @OhSnapItsAbi
    @OhSnapItsAbi 5 років тому +82

    this literally makes me so happy, and all their voices are still as pure as they were when graceland was first released, love it, love love love it

    • @aboawladi1912
      @aboawladi1912 3 роки тому

      A love you azil le bruiteur vocal akindouch abdallah code secret professionnel allah zeprexa abilify 28 12 1970 ❤yttggf

  • @magguskunz122
    @magguskunz122 Місяць тому +1

    My Hero ,one of the biggest ever! We need more of him !

  • @marydentu9144
    @marydentu9144 5 років тому +17

    I love Paul Simon music, I mean all of his music, and he is a legend.

    • @jasonganas7367
      @jasonganas7367 4 роки тому +1

      I mean " every
      body knows what i was talking about"

  • @SkumBagHarry
    @SkumBagHarry 2 роки тому

    I’m 26 and I grew up listening to Paul Simon. My grandfather just died this week and he loved him too. Rip pawpaw. Ty Paul Simon