Paul Simon Talks About Art Garfunkel | Letterman

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  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar4789 2 роки тому +977

    i miss the days of the 'slow interview' where the guest is allowed to go in depth in their answers . this interview was a real treat in that respect .

    • @skendal
      @skendal 2 роки тому +57

      I think podcasts are taking on this role

    • @eduardomeller6926
      @eduardomeller6926 2 роки тому +27

      @@skendal I was just thinking that. How weird is it when Letterman lets the guest answer a question in more than 10 seconds?

    • @erock81487
      @erock81487 2 роки тому +14

      That’s why there’s podcasts now.

    • @garycitro1674
      @garycitro1674 2 роки тому +37

      Indeed, If This were Jimmy Fallon's show, he would ask one silly humanizing generic question with a 15 second answer, then play some dumb game to see whether he or Paul Simon is the first one to get eggs broken over their head.
      You guys are right about podcasts, but you should be able to turn on your damned TV and get a quality interview with a legend.

    • @tonyn1926
      @tonyn1926 2 роки тому +23

      @@garycitro1674 No, Jimmy Fallen asks a question, then goes on and answers it himself. The guest cant get one word in!

  • @johnmcleod8961
    @johnmcleod8961 5 місяців тому +14

    I'm 65 yo and listened to these guys in their heyday...the music was otherworldly...the lyrics, the tune, the harmonies was absolutely extraordinary...nothing like it then or now...even to this day I still listen to those S & G vintage tunes...they transport me back in time.

  • @moodiblues2
    @moodiblues2 2 роки тому +456

    Simon and Garfunkel created some of the best music that made up the soundtrack of my young life.

    • @markread7333
      @markread7333 2 роки тому +3

      As well as the soundtrack to the Graduate…😉

    • @taand4725
      @taand4725 2 роки тому +8

      I was born in '82, and I love their music

    • @moodiblues2
      @moodiblues2 2 роки тому +6

      @@taand4725 it’s such a shame that they couldn’t keep doing music together. Simon is a musical genius and Garfunkel has the voice of an angel.

    • @newbluerugby
      @newbluerugby 2 роки тому

      Some great Americana

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому

      Yes they did

  • @j.b.9581
    @j.b.9581 Рік тому +282

    Personally, I feel that Paul Simon is one of the greatest lyric writer of the 20th Century!!

    • @graemej2599
      @graemej2599 Рік тому +10

      He is a pretty good fingerstyle guitarist as well !

    • @dr.cp9000
      @dr.cp9000 Рік тому +2

      ...and in comes Townes van Zandt

    • @chaspfrank
      @chaspfrank Рік тому +5

      His early stuff was good, but he really lost it after they broke up. Me and Julio???? For consistent great lyrics, I don't think anyone beats Billy Joel. He seldom depends on a chorus, always tells a complete story, and matches the lyrical cadence to the melody with exquisite timing. Listen to all of his songs. They are poetry.

    • @stevemariner5980
      @stevemariner5980 Рік тому +2

      Personally I think you’re right!

    • @susanperry6648
      @susanperry6648 Рік тому

      Me too

  • @oasisannie
    @oasisannie Рік тому +41

    These precious, candid recordings of Paul Simon are such a treasure.

  • @Shteedbee
    @Shteedbee Рік тому +59

    You can tell Dave has a ton of respect for Paul. Paul seems to be quite a tender soul.

    • @juliannebrancadora3476
      @juliannebrancadora3476 Місяць тому +4

      "Paul seems to be quite a tender soul." - I see this too. I think it's common among gifted artists.

    • @willec7105
      @willec7105 Місяць тому +2

      And exquisitely attuned to every detail and even in his choice of just the right word which makes him super articulate. All this coupled with his laser focus and being present in the moment, makes him an excellent story teller, causing everyone to hang on his every word. This is the effect this kind of special, one-of-a-kind person has on the community.

  • @ChrisHodges87
    @ChrisHodges87 2 роки тому +223

    I actually learned something about artists in this interview. Letterman was a good host and Simon was a great guest. What a pleasure.

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +5

      Yes a great interview

    • @Gma7788
      @Gma7788 2 роки тому +1

      Oh, yes, the snobbery.
      Oh how it's oozing in this interview.
      Even the fans back then were massive snobs.
      Even the Beatles fans, all ruthless snobs.
      They thought they didn't have to socialise, EVER.
      They thought they could keep all this music to themselves and scare others away.
      All they did was RUIN their own social scene.
      The artist got a delusional state of mind while the fans destroyed the social structure of society.
      Those horrible fans really speed up the process and the next generation wanted desperately to have nothing to do with Simon or Garfunkel.

    • @MissyQ12345
      @MissyQ12345 2 роки тому +10

      What?

    • @rvanats9652
      @rvanats9652 2 роки тому

      @@Gma7788 Careful, brain matter may be oozing...

    • @aznboycols
      @aznboycols 2 роки тому +4

      Paul was a little hesitant at the beginning, but Letterman got he so relaxed that Paul was getting laughs etc.

  • @bobafetting6373
    @bobafetting6373 7 місяців тому +15

    It’s fantastic to hear how articulate these interviews are, as opposed to every other word being “like” or “y’know” or “know what I’m sayin’”

  • @ayeshamoulvi4319
    @ayeshamoulvi4319 3 місяці тому +9

    I always loved ❤ Simon and Garfunkels songs and music 🎵... they're great together...!!! They've created some of the most beautiful music of all times❤❤❤

  • @MacDaddyRico
    @MacDaddyRico 2 роки тому +25

    Wherever he goes...whatever he writes...old or new...
    Paul Simon's music stands the test of time...

  • @Kendo276
    @Kendo276 2 роки тому +240

    Paul Simon is so intelligent and his humor is subtle, hidden behind feigned nervousness. In reality if you watch enough interviews you see he is a very humorous man. Love this interview, I watched it on Letterman when I heard he was going to be on the show back then he did not do a whole lot of interviews.

    • @Treviso100
      @Treviso100 2 роки тому +10

      I find him incredibly odd and awkward. This was painful to get through. I felt sorry for Dave. Haha

    • @erniesmith871
      @erniesmith871 2 роки тому +3

      @@Treviso100 definitely

    • @fpereira77
      @fpereira77 2 роки тому +6

      @@Treviso100 I disagree. He's a peculiar man, but not the most peculiar one ahah
      I agree with Kendo that he ends up coming off as a bit humorous.

    • @curtispeters8296
      @curtispeters8296 2 роки тому +11

      Why do you suggest that Paul Simon is feigning nervousness here? I think he was very much out of his element here and showed genuine nervousness from the outset of this interview. He is clearly physically uncomfortable and looks like he would rather eat glass than be on that set.

    • @fpereira77
      @fpereira77 2 роки тому +8

      @@curtispeters8296 Indeed, I don't believe he was feigning nervousness, even though he was more than used to these interviews.
      Anyway, I do think he comes off as funny sometimes. His nervousness is almost part of the charm.

  • @marklechman2225
    @marklechman2225 2 місяці тому +6

    I could listen to Paul Simon tell stories all day.

  • @Twentythousandlps
    @Twentythousandlps 10 місяців тому +22

    Simon prevails despite the laughing fools.

    • @100carlos100
      @100carlos100 6 місяців тому +4

      This crowd was dumb as you know what.

  • @chrisgrayling7584
    @chrisgrayling7584 Рік тому +12

    Wow, have been listening to Simon and Garfunkel for decades. Saw Art in concert once (solo); great performance but didn't interact with the audience at all. Had never seen any interviews with Paul Simon; this interview was fabulous. What an eccentric, brilliant artist, also honest and somewhat vulnerable. There are no real song writers any more; what a pity.

  • @oastie3
    @oastie3 5 місяців тому +8

    This man is what I call one of the world’s wordsmiths; akin to Shakespeare and Wordsworth. Today, I likened two old men, sitting on a bench in the sunshine, to his song “Bookends”.

  • @colleenm6852
    @colleenm6852 2 роки тому +105

    Paul and Art, both musical genius. Best harmonies

    • @rwarren58
      @rwarren58 2 роки тому +2

      Of course, I agree with you. I still remember “Gone at last” with Phobe Snow as one of my teenage favs.

  • @louismartin4446
    @louismartin4446 Рік тому +16

    Such a humble and high integrity person. Wow!

  • @kimweemhoff5622
    @kimweemhoff5622 2 роки тому +100

    For me Simon is the best songwriter ever . His melodies, lyrics and arrangements played by the best studio cats is such a joy since decades and decades

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +1

      Yes such great melodies

    • @paulsimon4381
      @paulsimon4381 2 роки тому +1

      Hello kim
      how are you doing?
      Thanks for your love, support and for being an amazing fan! ❤️
      It's nice meeting you here

    • @praneshsupal1041
      @praneshsupal1041 Рік тому

      Second that

    • @Joestudly
      @Joestudly Рік тому +1

      Hmm, Lennon and Mcartney were pretty good too

    • @obiephillips9174
      @obiephillips9174 Рік тому

      Joni Mitchell.

  • @SubdolphinX
    @SubdolphinX 2 роки тому +37

    The world is better with Paul Simon in it.

  • @bopeep7080
    @bopeep7080 2 роки тому +20

    Thank you Dave for making Paul comfortable because it because it became a great interview

  • @DavidGoldman-ze7ii
    @DavidGoldman-ze7ii 9 місяців тому +12

    He wrote & performed some great songs... Definitely put His name in music history 🎶

  • @whereismyxanax
    @whereismyxanax 2 роки тому +28

    He's so adorable

  • @nextari
    @nextari 2 роки тому +76

    What really stands out is how totally unique both Simon and Garfunkel both were, which reflects how they were able to rise up from seemingly nowhere to capture the whole world's attention. Smooth foot work by Paul Simon, deftly getting Dave, who is normally combative and casually disrespectful, to level-zero. Simon being a shorter guy has learned his game well. You can watch him masterfully bring himself constantly back to humility and a very slow tempo, keeping Dave in check and not allowing him to get an edge at all. Gotta love his dry and intelligent wit.

    • @billslocum9819
      @billslocum9819 2 роки тому +7

      That is a solid analysis. I would add Dave Letterman, not yet four months into his new talk show, minded his manners more with A-listers, and consequently did some good interviews.

    • @slapstock6641
      @slapstock6641 2 роки тому +12

      Also, occasionally, very occasionally, a guest would come along who Dave had genuine respect for, and this would seem to be one of those occasions.

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +2

      Yes so true

    • @joeseddit
      @joeseddit 2 роки тому +4

      Wow. Nice post. I love Letterman. Like your description, too- "combative and casually disrespectful". I always referred to him as the ultimate smartass, which played well for me when he was interviewing a celebrity who came off as too narcissistic, which was most of 'em. But I like Simon, so I didn't much care for Letterman's combative and casually disrespectful schtick during the whole moving of the chair thing. Heh-heh. That is a fine description.

    • @deborahcurtis1385
      @deborahcurtis1385 Рік тому

      @@joeseddit I think they would have broadly worked out beforehand how the discussion would go, including the chair moving thing.

  • @joebledsoe257
    @joebledsoe257 Рік тому +16

    I love his guitar playing throughout all his work.

  • @ttc9559
    @ttc9559 2 роки тому +88

    In the end, this is how history will remember both of them. History will always, and forever, link Simon and Garfunkel together. It is what it is.

    • @SONOFABITCH
      @SONOFABITCH 2 роки тому +13

      The next time you are about to say or type 'it is what it is', remember you can also say nothing and it will convey the same thing....nothing.

    • @SONOFABITCH
      @SONOFABITCH 2 роки тому +2

      @@deandeck Just trying to help this guy tighten up his language game.

    • @inmundo6927
      @inmundo6927 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@SONOFABITCH same comment goes for you!
      "it is what is is":
      *used to say that a situation cannot be changed and must be accepted*
      The fact that Simon will always be linked to Garfunkel in our subconscious, cannot be changed, so the statement is actually valid. That little figure of speech serves to illustrate that point.
      Saying nothing, on the other hand, is used for the completely opposite intention of conveying absolutely nothing.
      "It is what it is" conveys an inevitability to change things, which is, a lot more than simply "nothing".
      Now, what kind of self-righteous know-it-all goes around telling others how to express themselves??
      Just trying to help loosen up your ego and drop that pedantic game.

    • @SONOFABITCH
      @SONOFABITCH 2 роки тому +2

      @@inmundo6927
      It's an annoying phrase to me because it never conveys any additional meaning, and your defense of it is unconvincing.

    • @inmundo6927
      @inmundo6927 2 роки тому +9

      @@SONOFABITCH What part of it isn't convincing to you? The part that doesn't equate a "restatement" with "nothing"?
      They are contradictory notions. What is clearly unconvincing is to say they "are the same thing", which very clearly they aren't.
      And who says a given figure of speech can only be used to "add" additional meaning?
      It is a matter of semantics, and as per the meaning, what it does add is: reaffirmation, repetition, reiteration, emphasis. In other words, it is a restatement of what has already been stated. A colorful reinforcement.
      You dont like it? Well, here's what you can do, and this is the key part, since you mentioned it was annoying *to you* : when *you* talk, or write, *you* chose *your own* way of expressing *yourself* . Simple enough.

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 2 роки тому +42

    Gotta love how candid Paul Simon is here and that the artist is so clearly on display here.

  • @spikecazcarro5208
    @spikecazcarro5208 10 місяців тому +5

    this kind of interview is rare now. i miss the old days where people respect conversations

  • @moodiblues2
    @moodiblues2 Рік тому +7

    Paul Simon is a genius song writer and has penned some of the best music ever written for folk/rock. Art Garfunkel’s genius is the structure of his throat and his ability to sing. Some of sweetest sounds I’ve heard is Garfunkel singing such as in Bridge Over Troubled Waters. I owe Simon Garfunkel more than I could ever pay them for pleasure their music gave and still gives me.

  • @christienelson1437
    @christienelson1437 2 роки тому +120

    I love Paul. He is kind, generous, a genius and a human being. I believe he and Art are like family, they love each other but spending too much time together drives them crazy.💕❤️♥️

    • @marjoriemargel1567
      @marjoriemargel1567 2 роки тому +6

      Oh maybe not “like Family” More like gum stuck to the bottom of Paul Simons shoe like he says today

    • @christienelson1437
      @christienelson1437 2 роки тому +2

      @@marjoriemargel1567 You know the kind of bro that gets all the attentions and is kind of spoiled but you grew up together. I am sure Art knows a lot of Paul’s secrets that he could have spilled over the years to make money off of it but didn’t. He never sued him or wreck his home or ride or tried to sleep with his wife. He is just a little insensitive at times to Paul.😉♥️💕💕❤️🙏

    • @erniesmith871
      @erniesmith871 2 роки тому +2

      Garfunkel is very unlikable

    • @MichaelWilliams-so1pq
      @MichaelWilliams-so1pq 2 роки тому +3

      I think Paul is like, I'm the talent and carried you. See ya!

    • @acr08807
      @acr08807 2 роки тому

      @Christie Nelson Yes, Paul is a kind and generous wife beater.

  • @JeffCogswell
    @JeffCogswell Рік тому +3

    What's so awesome about this is regardless of how much Paul and Art have fought and disagreed over the decades, to the point they did solo albums and refused to work together, it's clear they still truly love each other like the best brothers ever. I could only dream of having best friends like that.

  • @drahcirnomis6719
    @drahcirnomis6719 2 роки тому +36

    A pleasure watching this clip...back in the Letterman days.

  • @mantashaft
    @mantashaft 2 роки тому +153

    I was 10 years old and granted a tv for my room by my parents (perhaps b/c my only brother had died and they didn't want me to be lonely)... but I stayed up late nearly every night to watch Dave's show. It really had a huge impact on me. Here I see another example of someone that produces magnificent art, and at the same time...

    • @danmoreno37
      @danmoreno37 2 роки тому +19

      My condolences for the loss of your brother.

    • @angusrocks939
      @angusrocks939 2 роки тому +11

      same here. remember the dr. ruth recomending a cucumber incident? i woke my mom and dad laughing out loud that night.

    • @alangrant5684
      @alangrant5684 2 роки тому +10

      I know what you mean. I felt that way about the Charlie Rose Show. His interviews were so personal and isolated. How quiet it was and no audience and the background all black ... I really miss that show.

    • @erikdykeman547
      @erikdykeman547 2 роки тому +8

      So sorry for your loss! I agree with you totally!

    • @rocknral
      @rocknral 2 роки тому +4

      "And at the same time...." Please fill us in. Not sure what you mean?

  • @josephthomas9052
    @josephthomas9052 2 роки тому +31

    I saw Art Garfunkel in a small venue in Orlando a few years ago. He mentioned the first time he met Paul in a candy store where he would shake the Good N Plenty candy boxeds looking for the one with the most candies. These guys were a treasure.

    • @Orcinus1967
      @Orcinus1967 2 роки тому +1

      I bet if you shook a Good N' Plenty box in the dark they both would instantly identify the sound and smile.

  • @northwildlings6795
    @northwildlings6795 Рік тому +21

    Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel are the soundtracks of my life. Simon's voice and talent soothe my soul and bring so much joy. I listen endlessly.

  • @MaxyBoy-x9u
    @MaxyBoy-x9u 2 роки тому +25

    Rare to see a good interview with Paul Simon, who is so reticent. His music, of course, is nothing short of brilliant.

    • @shaunconway740
      @shaunconway740 2 роки тому

      His height is nothing short of short

    • @suehaden6103
      @suehaden6103 2 роки тому

      @@shaunconway740 🥱🥱🥱🥱

  • @greigallan5845
    @greigallan5845 Рік тому +18

    The audience maybe didn't realise they were in the company of greatness in Paul Simon.

  • @mynameisnotyours888
    @mynameisnotyours888 2 роки тому +35

    I love Paul Simon he walked by me in a restaurant I was workin at my crew told me I was hallucinating I only realized it was him after he’d gone, I cried

    • @rhythmfield
      @rhythmfield 2 роки тому +7

      Probably best that you didn’t bug him - I’ve heard that he doesn’t particularly like to chat with strangers and fans, unfortunately- You really did the right thing to just leave him alone

    • @davidtaylor111
      @davidtaylor111 2 роки тому +6

      Paul Simon is not a nice guy

    • @bernardbrenner6088
      @bernardbrenner6088 2 роки тому +1

      @@davidtaylor111 He has a Napoleonic complex.

    • @drieaz
      @drieaz 2 роки тому +1

      @@bernardbrenner6088 True the Napoleanic wars with wifey Edie Brickel was very Bohemian of them...

    • @suehaden6103
      @suehaden6103 2 роки тому

      @@bernardbrenner6088 yawn….

  • @froggieredcliffe8097
    @froggieredcliffe8097 3 місяці тому +3

    Paul Simon is so natural and Down to Earth.

  • @JuleszzC
    @JuleszzC 2 роки тому +34

    I saw him in concert in SC four or five years ago where there were no theatrics or props, just him in blue jeans with his guitar, his musicians and his backup singers on stage when they were needed and it was wonderful!!

    • @xhaltsalute
      @xhaltsalute 2 роки тому

      Lucky you!

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 2 роки тому

      is he still performing ? he is up there in age ....80 ? maybe?

  • @Greenr0
    @Greenr0 2 роки тому +22

    This is the first time I saw David freaked out. Paul was at ease with songs and music. David was at ease with frivolous talks and jokes. When Paul invited David to sing a song with him, Paul was telling David 'Come to my world'. David's reply was 'No, I am comfortable here'. This was a very interesting interview. Paul was uneasy and David in his elements in the beginning and during; the reverse happened near the end. I'll bet Paul came out of the interview with a great feeling of satisfaction.

  • @RideAcrossTheRiver
    @RideAcrossTheRiver 2 роки тому +16

    Paul Simon raps his stuff ... and compliments the house band. Now THAT is class.

  • @maloum-lsodermark7869
    @maloum-lsodermark7869 Рік тому +2

    He is not only a genious in his own right,he is a wonderful human being.Wonderful interview letting Paul being Paul !

  • @NPA1001
    @NPA1001 Рік тому +3

    Paul and Art are brothers in all but name. I hope they get together and make up and speak before the inevitable happens, whoever remains will regret it if they don’t .. my Dad and his brother didn’t speak for ten years and When my uncle died my dad regretted not making up with him for the rest of his life

  • @stevestudley4060
    @stevestudley4060 2 роки тому +14

    Paul Simon was a little before and during my time. I was never a follower. In 2018 on his final tour I got to see him perform. I had no expectations but I was amazed at what a conductor he was. He was in full control of every note that was played or sung on stage. At that level of perfection he has to be a task master. I became a fan that night. Thank you Paul Simon for your hard work and talent.

    • @taand4725
      @taand4725 2 роки тому +4

      Paul Simon is still little

    • @johnh293
      @johnh293 2 роки тому +2

      @taand..... that is good funny right there.

  • @soarornor
    @soarornor 2 роки тому +48

    That was one of the best interviews with Paul. Too bad the songs were cut out.

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +1

      Yes it was

    • @Gma7788
      @Gma7788 2 роки тому

      Do we have to listen to your failed attempts to be social, once again?
      Surely after all these decades you realise it's YOU that's the problem.
      Keep behaving like this and society will keep excluding you.

  • @craigrussell3062
    @craigrussell3062 2 роки тому +39

    Letterman is SUCH a good interviewer. He has just the right touch to get celebrities to talk about uncomfortable things. He's both a nice guy and a kid with a bug in a jar.

    • @east5871
      @east5871 2 роки тому +6

      Who is this Letterman of whom you speak?

    • @robertgeorgemiller278
      @robertgeorgemiller278 2 роки тому +4

      Craig Russell - you're joking right? I think he is cardboard and lacks the ability to relax his guest.

    • @craigrussell3062
      @craigrussell3062 2 роки тому +1

      @@robertgeorgemiller278 Who wants guests relaxed?

    • @east5871
      @east5871 2 роки тому +1

      @@craigrussell3062 anyone who wants candid conversation. I think you’re confusing a talk show host with a trial lawyer.

    • @craigrussell3062
      @craigrussell3062 2 роки тому +1

      @@east5871 And I think you're confusing David Letterman with a regular talk show host. The fact that we're here talking about a 40 year old interview shows that Dave's got something that most people don't have, whether you approve of it or not.

  • @busterb11702
    @busterb11702 Рік тому +8

    A fascinating interview. Paul Simon is so cerebral. He is certainly one of the geniuses of popular music! ( love his Queens NY accent. sounds like home)

  • @billlynch4467
    @billlynch4467 Рік тому +4

    First concert I saw, S&G, Yale Bowl 1967. So simple and beautiful. Two guys on a stage playing and singing.

  • @nzfalcon6578
    @nzfalcon6578 2 роки тому +17

    bridge over troubled waters by Garfunkel is one of those emotional songs that gets in your soul and bring tear's to your eye's , very powerful song

  • @victorliedholm5376
    @victorliedholm5376 2 роки тому +61

    I vehemently maintain that Paul Simon is one of the three greatest songwriters of the 20th century, along with Dylan and McCartney.

    • @tommytomtom5531
      @tommytomtom5531 2 роки тому +7

      Gordon Lightfoot is better than them all....

    • @antonmoshkounian9115
      @antonmoshkounian9115 2 роки тому +8

      You forgot John Lennon my friend

    • @baizhanghuaihai2298
      @baizhanghuaihai2298 2 роки тому +5

      Ummm…Joni Mitchell.

    • @JamelLorick
      @JamelLorick 2 роки тому +3

      It depends on what genres you like or your upbringing & culture. They are AMAZING songwriters but you could add Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder & many others to those top tier songwriter lists.

    • @cactaceous
      @cactaceous 2 роки тому +5

      Exchange McCartney for Lennon and you might have something there. McCartney’s post Beatles work is mediocre and his waltzy granny songs in The Beatles are at times cringey.

  • @svcjjc01
    @svcjjc01 2 роки тому +7

    Separating the quality of work from its popularity, that’s a great point. What an icon, love Paul Simon. Sorry he and Art couldn’t work it out.

  • @megela13
    @megela13 2 роки тому +17

    I enjoyed this interview very much because it was 'real'. Simon & Garfunkle were the very first album my sister & I purchased, when we were teens...and he's still going strong.

  • @callmebigpapa
    @callmebigpapa 2 роки тому +16

    Art sounds like my kinda guy! He does his own thing! Great interview.

  • @davideverett9995
    @davideverett9995 2 роки тому +11

    Great interview. He let the guest talk instead of constant interruptions.

  • @SEALCOATINGISLIFE
    @SEALCOATINGISLIFE Рік тому +15

    His speaking voice is melodic.

  • @DJ-bj8ku
    @DJ-bj8ku Рік тому +1

    Love that anecdote about Art shaking the Good and Plenty. I can see him doing it. As for walking across Japan, Artie is one with the world and a poet. I should read his memoir.

  • @Domzdream
    @Domzdream 2 роки тому +11

    I’ve never seen Paul Simon speaking. What a really cool guy!

  • @amandab73
    @amandab73 2 роки тому +73

    Sometimes I don't understand how Paul Simon writes the way that he does, and then I hear him talk.

    • @SpeegBJ
      @SpeegBJ 2 роки тому +5

      I know what you mean. His writing is second to Bob Dylan for me....his words, his poetry. The talk, ok, let's go there.

    • @nomiddlenamenmn427
      @nomiddlenamenmn427 2 роки тому +4

      I agree. I believe that true artists express themselves well through their artistry, but aren’t the most gifted conversationalists.

    • @raygordonteacheschess5501
      @raygordonteacheschess5501 2 роки тому

      Late in the Evening is my favorite Simon song.

  • @alangrant5684
    @alangrant5684 2 роки тому +24

    Very few people I'm in awe of, even less with musicians, but something makes me feel he's almost immortal.

  • @philiphamer565
    @philiphamer565 2 роки тому +63

    Genius pure and simple. Hugely articulate compared to so many other singer/songwriters. A stunning interview.

    • @luv2cruise80
      @luv2cruise80 2 роки тому +1

      Does he talk about his Kodakrome?

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +1

      Yes such a genius

    • @Gma7788
      @Gma7788 2 роки тому

      A fine example of what destroyed simon and Garfunkel's careers.
      You're not helping them.
      Deal with your social disaster problem.
      It's YOU the audience that caused all the downfall.

    • @MissyQ12345
      @MissyQ12345 2 роки тому +1

      Dreyn, just what are you on about?

    • @mikewhipp2984
      @mikewhipp2984 2 роки тому

      @@MissyQ12345 isn't it obvious? 😄🤦‍♂️

  • @gilleschercuitte4255
    @gilleschercuitte4255 2 роки тому +20

    It’s kind of weird but when he talks about Art there is an undercurrent of admiration.

    • @communityorganizer5645
      @communityorganizer5645 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, what a weirdo No wait. Not weird, and I bet it was mutual

    • @inmundo6927
      @inmundo6927 2 роки тому +2

      is it weird to admire the guy who played with you, whose talent you got to appreciate on a daily basis for over 10 years??

  • @janeburton3419
    @janeburton3419 6 місяців тому +3

    I can listen to him all day so intelligent such a genius and so handsome and cute just love him❤❤

  • @Zobin211
    @Zobin211 2 роки тому +123

    What a wonderful interview. Great stories about Garfunkel and John Lennon.

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +2

      Yes a great interview

    • @Gma7788
      @Gma7788 2 роки тому

      ... and Dave who?
      See, you really are terrible.
      You just keep on treating people as if they don't exist.
      This is THE number one problem with Paul Simon fans.
      Nobody likes you, so you dismiss everyone.
      That makes everyone hate you even more.
      That results in NO sales and that causes Paul to doubt himself.
      The general public WINS 🏆 👌 🙌 👏 😎

    • @Gma7788
      @Gma7788 2 роки тому +1

      @@ProgRockDan1 They're alluding to the fact that Paul's fans are socially terrible and that has been a disaster for Paul himself.

    • @stupendous1068
      @stupendous1068 2 роки тому +1

      Ironically Paul Simon was born on the same day as the Beatles' legendary road manager Neil Aspinall, October 13, 1941.

    • @owenrees7544
      @owenrees7544 Рік тому +1

      how is that ironic?

  • @pocopico7409
    @pocopico7409 2 роки тому +2

    Lol....good Lord! He must be one of the slowest talkers I've ever heard. Even answering simple questions takes him several minutes. First, he has to think about what he's going to say, and then he has to think about exactly how he's going to phrase it. He never just responds! I can't imagine how long it took him to write a song, but he's one of the best in the history of American music in that regard. Paul and Art were among my 4-5 favorites growing up. His melodies are absolutely astounding, and his lyrics are unequaled.

  • @endima6204
    @endima6204 2 роки тому +15

    What a lovely man....

    • @paulsimon1
      @paulsimon1 Рік тому +1

      Hello En How are you doing it's nice meeting you here..

    • @TanteTiffy1979
      @TanteTiffy1979 6 місяців тому

      Really a Kind and lovely man❤❤

  • @xontheweb2376
    @xontheweb2376 2 роки тому +27

    Great interview, allowing the guess to publicly explore his feelings. Well led, great guest. 👍

  • @RobertStrader-jb4ty
    @RobertStrader-jb4ty Рік тому +6

    Great time to watch television. Rough around the edges, real, just three months after this show started.

  • @saraknight3605
    @saraknight3605 14 днів тому

    Absolutely love this guy. Such a gentle soul.

  • @communityorganizer5645
    @communityorganizer5645 2 роки тому +8

    Missed that one. It's my favorite Simon intervie w. He was fun, cool and a regular guy.

  • @Susanna-ti2pv
    @Susanna-ti2pv Рік тому

    Old tapes. The word partner aint the same anymore now u know. Great to know paul and art been friends since 10 yrs of age. I recently rehooked up with a friend from age 12. She taught me to whistle,dance,rally on handball court with racket,fit false lashes. Coming from a bigger town got me up to speed socially. Paul looks a pensive type and what doesnt he consider. Was reminded about going to hilton to eat and waiter told me and my then husband that paul mccartney was there the day before. He was accompanied with six armed guards. That was following the loss of john lennon. Songs we learn serve as markers in our journey as so do these videos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Redmenace96
    @Redmenace96 2 роки тому +25

    "One Trick Pony" was very good! Watched it upon theatrical release, as a kid. Not a blockbuster, but a nice little movie.

  • @maryfraser8821
    @maryfraser8821 8 місяців тому +3

    I love this, what a beautiful friendship ❤

  • @richbuilds_com
    @richbuilds_com 2 роки тому +14

    He seems like a pretty nice guy. I like thoughtful people.

    • @richbuilds_com
      @richbuilds_com 2 роки тому

      * I realise this is from 1982 - please don't tell me he turned out to be a puppy eating right wing loonytune - I daren't google it.

  • @bubblezovlove7213
    @bubblezovlove7213 2 роки тому +16

    God I wish I could have met Paul Simon.... I love his music so much it hurts. He's the only male artist that has caused that feeling. It actually hurts to look at him (sort of in a good way) because I know I'll never get to tell him what his music has meant for me in my life..... It's a lot like love actually. The feeling of knowing you'll never see your girlfriend again when you didn't want to break up. It's very similar to that feeling except a bit more positive obviously. But just as big a feeling of disembodied unrequited love........ ❤️

    • @bubblezovlove7213
      @bubblezovlove7213 2 роки тому +1

      Whoah....
      I just realised.... That's why nutters stalk or kill thier "victims"! 😮 They feel the feeling I'm talking about but thier personality type OR mental illness, or both mixed, can't handle it. It basically feels like an attack to feel so strongly about something you aren't in control of..... Whoah...

    • @islandhomenavigator
      @islandhomenavigator 2 роки тому +5

      I mean, he’s still alive. Strange post

  • @kystars
    @kystars 2 роки тому +12

    Simon and Garfunkel GREAT American music and GREAT writers of music and performers. One of the greatest of all time groups in American history. I remember when THE GRADUATE came out, and all those songs, everyone heard for the first time, was just a huge hit! This group is a LEGEND. Paul does a great interview.

  • @jasonmurdoc9533
    @jasonmurdoc9533 2 роки тому +9

    For all of the supposed backstages craziness Paul has always been a gentleman while discussing Art.

  • @paulmccumber9291
    @paulmccumber9291 2 роки тому +18

    What a treasure that man is

  • @ianscianablo8507
    @ianscianablo8507 2 роки тому +6

    He is so quiet, sweet and cerebral. Loved his turn in "Annie Hall."

    • @bestofnature-h7i
      @bestofnature-h7i 2 роки тому +1

      "Let's go back to my place and get mellow"?

    • @rodrigobraz2
      @rodrigobraz2 2 роки тому

      I was trying to remember which movie I had seen him in, thank you!

  • @Etcher
    @Etcher Рік тому +23

    Everyone bangs on about Dylan but Simon is where it's at.

    • @markkubiak8296
      @markkubiak8296 7 місяців тому +1

      Paul is such a versatile songwriter.

    • @hollye7879
      @hollye7879 4 місяці тому +1

      (( Well, he could actually sing ))

    • @JasonBBell
      @JasonBBell 3 місяці тому

      I don't think Paul Simon would ever dare challenge the jester.

    • @spinblackcircles
      @spinblackcircles 2 місяці тому

      @@JasonBBellI guarantee you Paul thinks he is a better musician with more great songs than Dylan lol. He’s been jealous of the attention Dylan has gotten his entire career even though Paul had periods he was more commercially successful I think he never felt like he got quite the respect from other artists than Dylan did. And I bet you he is like ‘how can than be? My music is better’.

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 2 роки тому +4

    A great interview on an early Letterman show. A legendary duo, a few years later he would go to Memphis TN and visit Elvis' home that influenced him to create a masterpiece called Graceland.

  • @mynameisnotyours888
    @mynameisnotyours888 2 роки тому +29

    Pure class y’all want a definition of class this is it

  • @ProgRockDan1
    @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent interview with this great musician

  • @Junior_Rocky
    @Junior_Rocky Рік тому +4

    Great interview!

  • @mineralt
    @mineralt 2 роки тому +5

    this is better than anything I've seen on TV for a long time

  • @elizabethmcleod246
    @elizabethmcleod246 2 роки тому +68

    One of the best writer singers ever❤️

    • @exactsame
      @exactsame 2 роки тому +2

      The very best From America to The Boy In The Bubble

    • @flemingcourt
      @flemingcourt 2 роки тому +2

      You may say that again.

    • @SpeegBJ
      @SpeegBJ 2 роки тому +5

      That he is....exquisite song writer. Profound.

    • @stevepayne5965
      @stevepayne5965 2 роки тому

      Nightmare to work with though, I've heard.

    • @ehlerhog
      @ehlerhog 2 роки тому

      Uhhm I believe the term is called singer - songwriter bud.

  • @redbaron0949
    @redbaron0949 2 роки тому +23

    One of the most creative writers of the century, like Dylan, a national treasure. And Arts voice was incomparable, he could have sang opera. Love them both.

    • @matthewhunter6421
      @matthewhunter6421 2 роки тому +1

      Dylan's no treasure, he was average, Simon of course is

    • @redbaron0949
      @redbaron0949 2 роки тому +2

      @@matthewhunter6421 I liked both, Dylan has some impressive work.

  • @Paulco67
    @Paulco67 2 роки тому +11

    Look at the talent on this set. Unreal

    • @tryithere
      @tryithere 2 роки тому +1

      yeah, there's Paul Simon...and some other guy.

  • @eliseintheattic9697
    @eliseintheattic9697 Рік тому +1

    Ever think of the great cosmic coincidence that would bring Simon and Garfunkel together? Art has an extraordinary voice and Simon is a songwriting genius. Together they gave the world some of our most iconic songs.

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones999 2 роки тому +2

    Such a great interview. They would play in SF North Beach club now and then.
    I lived near The Grace Cathedral. Art sometimes sat on a bench in the small park there and write....Was a fan of Simon and Garfunkel. Special to see ART.

  • @rebeccamccoy2346
    @rebeccamccoy2346 2 роки тому +8

    THIS is how you do an interview. Let the guest…star…explore their thoughts and ideas and you’ll be so surprised at what you get. Dave was the master.

    • @paulsimon1
      @paulsimon1 Рік тому +1

      Hello Rebecca, how are you doing? it's nice meeting you here.

  • @joncumber2020
    @joncumber2020 Рік тому +4

    Dave is clearly in awe that he’s even there and Paul is so strangely free-wheeling:)

  • @joelcampbell1491
    @joelcampbell1491 Рік тому +3

    Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack to my youth

  • @paulg444
    @paulg444 2 роки тому +11

    They were friends since the age of 10.. that is a very uncommon but you can still get the impression that even at this low point in their relationship he has great respect for Arty. When Paul Simon says you can sing that is saying something. My big take away from this interview, Paul Simon is a first rate person !

  • @sjm5482
    @sjm5482 2 роки тому +14

    I think this is the first time I’ve actually listened to Paul Simon being interviewed. It’s interesting how pensive he is, how he pauses to collect his thoughts prior to answering and I’m struck by how very serious he is.

  • @nivenrowe3415
    @nivenrowe3415 2 роки тому +3

    Wow Paul,I'm 63 and watching this. I saw you live 3 times in So cal. I'm back in South Africa. I'll always be a huge fan. You rock dude!

  • @googlefan8990
    @googlefan8990 8 місяців тому +8

    He was so cute when he was young - hard to resist!

  • @Anthony-gq7dk
    @Anthony-gq7dk 2 роки тому +21

    A musical genius who kept on giving .

    • @ProgRockDan1
      @ProgRockDan1 2 роки тому +1

      Yes indeed

    • @spinblackcircles
      @spinblackcircles 2 місяці тому

      It crazy how he made music for 60 years and it never got bad. The only stuff he ever did that was mediocre was one trick pony and the capeman and you can’t judge either of those as albums by themselves.
      All of his studio albums are at the very very least high quality, thoughtful and expertly executed music. His career coda 23 psalms he put out last year is such a perfect bookend to his career.
      What an absolute genius.

  • @forhim370
    @forhim370 Рік тому +4

    Dear God I love this man.

  • @johnclement9370
    @johnclement9370 2 місяці тому +1

    I Love Simon & Garfunkel's music, so memorable and iconic from a specific era, a wonderful unique sound, they were so good together, hearing personal background stories are so interesting, and I, like Garfunkel at 10, shake my box of Good & Plenty, it's just a habit since I was a kid, I shake box candy, it tells me it's fresh when it doesn't stick together in the box, and I'm 60. 😂❤

  • @mellowmoods8393
    @mellowmoods8393 2 роки тому +4

    What a great interview. Dave and Paul had some chemistry here.