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  • Official Video for "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" by Paul Simon
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    Lyrics:
    Well I'm on my way, I don't know where I'm going
    I'm on my way, I'm taking my time, but I don't know where
    Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona
    Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
    Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
    #PaulSimon #MeandJulioDownbytheSchoolyard #OfficialVideo

КОМЕНТАРІ • 3 тис.

  • @estherscholl4863
    @estherscholl4863 5 місяців тому +127

    I just turned 63. Born and raised near Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn. Married, moved and still living in Queens New York. Felt like this video was shot in my backyard. Definitely brought me to tears and I don’t know why! Peace on earth and the rest will follow…

    • @pixiestrixie3543
      @pixiestrixie3543 4 місяці тому +2

      I am almost 63 ~ grew up in flatbush ~ st jerome's parish ~ not in ny anymore, but always a new yorker ~ peace!

    • @estherscholl4863
      @estherscholl4863 4 місяці тому +2

      @@pixiestrixie3543 oh wow! I am not a Christian, so I did not belong to a specific parish, but maybe we were at the same school at sometime! I went to Erasmus Hall high school of the performing arts. Graduating class 1979..Ditmas junior high school and PS 139. Kingsboro, community college, and then Brooklyn College.

    • @Valkonnen
      @Valkonnen 4 місяці тому +3

      Childhood memories are like none other. We know that we can't go back and wish that we would have cherished it more when we were living it.

    • @johnwebster76
      @johnwebster76 4 місяці тому +2

      I'm so happy for all of you

    • @normc.1118
      @normc.1118 3 місяці тому

      Lived in Albany Ave for a while back in the 80s. Remember the junction?

  • @AyannaDanaya
    @AyannaDanaya 4 роки тому +2497

    Lol my mom is the double Dutch jumper in the white sweater 😂. Crazy to see this now. Her double Dutch team name was the “Jazzy Jumpers”. They were a big deal in the 80’s.

    • @Stanley7746
      @Stanley7746 3 роки тому +79

      She was the feature double Dutch jumper, she was very good, IMHO.

    • @zummy66
      @zummy66 3 роки тому +90

      Your mom was amazing! How cool to see her in this!

    • @AyannaDanaya
      @AyannaDanaya 3 роки тому +44

      Darren Rozumek yes. Glad to have this visual of her younger self

    • @robertjackson1536
      @robertjackson1536 3 роки тому +28

      Wow! That is soooo cool

    • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
      @JaneDoe-ci3gj 3 роки тому +19

      Cool!😎👍

  • @Artoconnell
    @Artoconnell 5 років тому +480

    This is the Absolute essence of what America Can and Should Be.

    • @jaygrannell858
      @jaygrannell858 5 років тому +12

      You said it brother!

    • @tyleryoung2358
      @tyleryoung2358 4 роки тому +11

      Yep, that's a perfect example

    • @jeremyc2445
      @jeremyc2445 4 роки тому +15

      i grew up in a neighborhood like this. Rogers Park . Chicago

    • @Paul-tn3sc
      @Paul-tn3sc 3 роки тому +20

      Absolutely... but our overlords needs us fighting amongst ourselves in order to swoop in ....

    • @carlosponcedeleon3055
      @carlosponcedeleon3055 3 роки тому +1

      💯💯💯

  • @Mamalion730
    @Mamalion730 5 років тому +31

    I named my son Paul, after Paul Simon. I was 39 years old couldn't get pregnant. I had a dream I met Paul Simon. I told him I was having a baby boy and naming him Paul. 2 weeks later I learned I was pregnant. My son would sing this when he was little. So I told him the story. He's 25 years old now and a big Paul Simon fan.

    • @FAngus-ly8lk
      @FAngus-ly8lk День тому

      Awwww. What a lovely story. I don't even care if it's true or not, but I believe it is. Love and sweet wishes to you and your son.

  • @officerbenwilliams
    @officerbenwilliams 4 роки тому +875

    What I've always loved about Paul Simon is how he embraces all cultures, realizing we are one, to put it simply.

    • @pauldotdotdot2638
      @pauldotdotdot2638 4 роки тому +11

      But diversity still sucks.

    • @jgarcia8776
      @jgarcia8776 3 роки тому +23

      @@pauldotdotdot2638 no

    • @pauldotdotdot2638
      @pauldotdotdot2638 3 роки тому +3

      @@jgarcia8776 Oh yes diversity sucks, troll.

    • @theshakter
      @theshakter 3 роки тому +15

      @@pauldotdotdot2638 Force* Diversity sucks. If its organic then I'm down

    • @pauldotdotdot2638
      @pauldotdotdot2638 3 роки тому

      Oh yes diversity sucks, troll.

  • @paktype
    @paktype 6 років тому +133

    Paul Simon grew up in Queens. Anyone who grew up in the boroughs in the ‘70s can appreciate this video.

    • @guitarslim56
      @guitarslim56 2 місяці тому

      Technically, all of New York City is "the boroughs."

  • @patwalsh4394
    @patwalsh4394 11 днів тому

    This is, by far, the best live version of "Rocket Man" they ever performed! Goosebumps every time I hear this version. 🎉

  • @eIs53
    @eIs53 4 дні тому +1

    I think this is my favorite Paul Simon video.

  • @franklinboeing
    @franklinboeing 3 роки тому +74

    This is how we grew up in Queens, NY back in the day. Great memories, great video. For those who may not recognize them, that’s Mickey Mantle & John Madden, both RIP, toward the end. ⚾️

    • @erinribo8558
      @erinribo8558 3 роки тому +6

      John Madden's still living.

    • @mrsuns10
      @mrsuns10 2 роки тому +1

      @@erinribo8558 not anymore

    • @ernestjohnson1807
      @ernestjohnson1807 5 місяців тому +1

      Did the radical priest give you a release?

    • @marcfriedlander2479
      @marcfriedlander2479 3 місяці тому

      Of course we recognize them. We don't recognize Paul Simon. Way too generic-looking for a rock star.

  • @GrimWare_3QpkRcAU....
    @GrimWare_3QpkRcAU.... Рік тому +11

    Anthony "Spud" Webb nerd in the glasses who rained them dunks @5'7" 1986 NBA Dunk Champ, Man this video take me back...... wayyyyyy back!!!! Good Times back then. And I had a good friend named Julio!!!!

  • @Mr.Gadget82
    @Mr.Gadget82 3 роки тому +436

    Biz Markie has passed away. That's him beat boxing in the beginning of the video. I just thought of this video when I heard about his passing.

  • @byronbenguche
    @byronbenguche 2 роки тому +70

    RIP Mickey Mantle
    RIP Biz Markie
    RIP John Madden

  • @CAPTMAHI
    @CAPTMAHI 7 років тому +27

    What a great slice of NYC multiculturalism from the 70's. We all played in school yards or city parks that could consist of a handball court and a basketball rim to much larger parks dotted all over Brooklyn and Queens. Long live PS 214.

    • @rosbar4752
      @rosbar4752 Місяць тому

      That was long before Obummer came to spoil our acquired multiculturalism and exploited racism for political purposes. What a shame.

  • @batsonelectronics
    @batsonelectronics 5 місяців тому +10

    I have heard this song 500 times in my years alive, this is the first time I saw the video. Paul Simon is just an awesome singer/human.

  • @user-cp1pd6pq6o
    @user-cp1pd6pq6o 6 днів тому

    This song always takes me back to my childhood school days.. happy carefree loving memories 😊😊😊😊

  • @thesportsjunkie4827
    @thesportsjunkie4827 Рік тому +37

    I remember those classic urban neighborhood summer days. Clean peaceful fun day at the park & everyone doing their thing in peace n harmony. Different cultures all together in one park having fun. Priceless

    • @ds94703
      @ds94703 11 місяців тому +1

      The days before woke enforced racism cane to town.

    • @truthbetold9923
      @truthbetold9923 10 місяців тому

      Better times back then now I know the meaning of the phrase back in the good old days

    • @loobly
      @loobly 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@@ds94703bro needs to learn the definition of racism

    • @lancecorporal9894
      @lancecorporal9894 3 місяці тому

      @@ds94703 Also before Oxycotin came on the market. The company that made it KNEW it was highly addictive but didn't care as they just wanted profits. Oxycotin destroyed many places.

  • @brugglesby
    @brugglesby 9 років тому +1476

    I think Paul Simon may be the most underrated musician in history. I never hear his name brought up in the articles I read about greatest of all time. He's got to be top ten.

    • @halfabeet
      @halfabeet 9 років тому +12

      +brugglesby Yes, absolutely

    • @ledzepandhabs
      @ledzepandhabs 8 років тому +122

      +brugglesby Underrated? Paul Simon? He has been world famous since the 60's, known the world over for his exceptional song writing. His rating is just right.

    • @brugglesby
      @brugglesby 8 років тому +2

      ***** Absolutely!

    • @TheGr8one1022
      @TheGr8one1022 7 років тому +50

      brugglesby The fuck you talking about? Paul Simon is one of the most famous musicians in history.

    • @izzymclean6527
      @izzymclean6527 7 років тому +5

      He's got to be number 1

  • @sirgeorge152
    @sirgeorge152 5 років тому +259

    This has to be one of the happiest songs of all time.
    So much sunshine. Always makes me feel like jumping around.

    • @sherifoxworth309
      @sherifoxworth309 2 роки тому +1

      And the song "Saturday., in the Park" they both make me happy!

    • @Thegooman67
      @Thegooman67 2 роки тому +13

      And it’s funny that the song is about running from the cops after committing a crime. Crazy how the most joyful songs we hear have underlying tragedy.

    • @HappySunshineDay
      @HappySunshineDay 2 роки тому +2

      @@Thegooman67 "Free Nelson Mandela" by the Specials is a great example of this.

    • @badlaamaurukehu
      @badlaamaurukehu 11 місяців тому

      Notice the thumbnail.

    • @badlaamaurukehu
      @badlaamaurukehu 11 місяців тому

      ​@@HappySunshineDayPeople should look more into the Mandela Files. Especially regarding "Winnie"

  • @victorromeromartinez8565
    @victorromeromartinez8565 2 роки тому +130

    2:41 We just suffered another great loss: Mr. BOOM, himself, John Madden. A great voice and the man with such encyclopedic insight to the best sport in the world. Rest in peace, John.

  • @BobbyBoca
    @BobbyBoca 4 місяці тому +11

    Here is something you don’t see at a schoolyard anymore . Thank my parents and god I was a kid in the 80’s and had my local schoolyard full of people like this …

  • @sahiembrown714
    @sahiembrown714 2 роки тому +3

    Rip John Madden great. Video

  • @PHDWhom
    @PHDWhom 3 роки тому +25

    This is My America.

  • @P715R
    @P715R 2 роки тому +4

    Biz, the Mick & now Madden are all gone.
    Sad that time takes our legends, but thanks to technology, we can save slices of their good energy for future generations.

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney 11 місяців тому +22

    Such a beautiful NY snapshot, all the people singing this American classic ⭐️

  • @ElpSmith
    @ElpSmith 7 років тому +326

    I didn't expect that intro but I'm down with it.

    • @CAPTMAHI
      @CAPTMAHI 7 років тому +2

      Listen to Markie Mark's "Just a friend"

    • @adamkorman6935
      @adamkorman6935 7 років тому +2

      שיר בש

    • @adamkorman6935
      @adamkorman6935 7 років тому +1

      CAPTMAHI

    • @bevrosity
      @bevrosity 7 років тому +5

      i wasn't expecting madden at the end.

    • @DrunkenSlob
      @DrunkenSlob 4 роки тому +1

      Me and Julio selling drugs down by the school yard

  • @somedude5817
    @somedude5817 10 років тому +2350

    Never doubt the street cred of Paul Simon

    • @Supahdave1000
      @Supahdave1000 9 років тому +126

      That boy be O.G., yo.
      Original Garfunkel. ;)

    • @aaronhali5524
      @aaronhali5524 9 років тому +8

      David St-Michel I thought I was witty, right on! O.G......I can't stop laughing!

    • @buckingham412
      @buckingham412 7 років тому +37

      he got more than street cred he went chillin in afrika

    • @buckingham412
      @buckingham412 7 років тому +16

      oh did I offend you and your entire continent cause I thought it looked kool with a k? you gonna cry? What's your point here? you wanna you wanna look like an idiot or a bully? either way you're nailing it

    • @unapprovedtruth7116
      @unapprovedtruth7116 7 років тому +44

      It's a Queens, New York thing, we all get along

  • @andrescotapo3653
    @andrescotapo3653 6 місяців тому +17

    The new school kids don't know jack about this excellent old school music. My condolences. I'm glad I lived this old school era. Another time another era.

  • @williamhancock6489
    @williamhancock6489 Місяць тому +4

    One of those songs that you wish was longer.

  • @IamGenoBlack
    @IamGenoBlack 4 роки тому +3

    I am 44 years old. A GenX 90's B-Boy from NY, pretty much black, Brooklyn born, but raised in Westchester. Very eclectic. I know everything from Gun and Roses to X-Clan. My question is....how did I not know Big Daddy Kane and the Biz actually opened a Paul Simon video? And Large Professor too? If there ever a mash up, this is it. The mash up of all mash ups before there were mash ups. I know Paul was on some African shit after going solo but this next level.

  • @a1fa845
    @a1fa845 2 роки тому +21

    Wow . I grew up listing to big Daddy Kane , Biz and hip-hop music but became a fan of Paul Simon when I matured and got older. He got two of the most respected rappers of all time to start his video with a freestyle in the hood? It's a wrap for me Im a Paul Simon fan. 💯

    • @kengaroo67
      @kengaroo67 9 місяців тому +3

      Rest in Peace, Biz.

  • @juliehobbs7938
    @juliehobbs7938 Рік тому +30

    My pops used to call me Julio after this song. It always makes me think of him. The best thing he ever gave me was my sense of humor. Oh ya, my name is Julie.

    • @JohnFarnham-1
      @JohnFarnham-1 11 місяців тому +1

      Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

    • @michaelbradley614
      @michaelbradley614 9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Julie.My dad used to call me Julio also.

  • @rebeccawagner4167
    @rebeccawagner4167 2 місяці тому +1

    I love ❤️ this song ❤️ 🎵 it's truly a feel good tune,with a fun vibe 🎉🎉 Eveytime I hear this song 🎵 ❤️ it takes me back to when me and my friends used to hangout at the old school yard that we went to school at.

  • @jasonivan2470
    @jasonivan2470 3 роки тому +15

    Hey everyone, I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad to be precise,this song can really reflect on life as a kid in school, playing games with your friends and having fun,not worrying about a care in this world, like boys pitiching mabels, playing soccer,his and seek, girls jumping rope, playing models,all in the school yard just being children, sharing snacks and drinks and sweet with everyone all in the school yard, and your friend was every one because of off the love we shared as children

  • @mikerowland7745
    @mikerowland7745 3 роки тому +29

    My all time sports hero, #7 Mickey Mantle. We all could relate to Mickey, he struggled with physical pain and addictions like most of us and in the end he let everyone know what is important and showed so much humility and fortitude. Rest in peace Mick!

    • @timoconnor8520
      @timoconnor8520 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, my very first hero was the Mick!!!

    • @diamonddog13
      @diamonddog13 4 місяці тому +1

      Why was Mickey batting lefty against lefty?

    • @rman52
      @rman52 Місяць тому

      Didn't Micky accept moving up on the organ transplant line as a celebrity ? Took the organ even though they knew because of cancer, he would only get a few months more life with it? Didn't Walter Payton not accept moving up ahead of others on the transport line? And die because of it. And in his case it would have given him a shot at a normal life span?

  • @susyward581
    @susyward581 3 місяці тому +2

    In my 70s but I so want to be in that school yard skipping. I have to watch this from time to time, it lift me up. Thank you Paul Simon

  • @MaryHemmings
    @MaryHemmings 9 місяців тому +23

    Double Dutch. I’m 68 years old and I want to do that again!

  • @peternicholson233
    @peternicholson233 5 років тому +71

    From the sounds of silence to gracelands. Paul Simon is musical genius. Flying under the radar, but so influential. Truly one of the greats. His music was part of my schooling.

    • @pietzsche
      @pietzsche 11 місяців тому +1

      It's weird how he has that "under the radar" vibe, he sure does, but he's one of the biggest selling artists in history, Sound of Silence was the biggest selling album of all time until Thriller.
      As big as MJ, but still seems under the radar, it's wild, I guess it's humility.

    • @joanbunney6911
      @joanbunney6911 9 місяців тому

      Mine too. I was born in 1945. Grew up listening to Paul. Oh JoY

  • @pamelateece6514
    @pamelateece6514 3 роки тому +3

    i am old now, and maybe not much more on thins earth, but my greatest sadness is i never got to meet you, you dont know , but over my trials and tribulations in life, some how just some how you were with me on my road , bit out of the ball rack i know, but you have helped me form the road i have followed to god

  • @deedeeduncan9347
    @deedeeduncan9347 5 днів тому

    Bawling…….I never heard this song before. I’m going to see him I 9/25/24 in Arlington Texas.
    I can’t wait and I hope he sings this song

  • @jeantreanor2447
    @jeantreanor2447 Рік тому +15

    Resting times are settling in. As we get old and face the end of life....we tend to remember the "GOOD TIMES". This song is part of that. THANK YOU PAUL! Memories of that school yard, Bronx, NY. Sabrett hot dogs and a YOO HOO. Smell of suntan lotion...Mommy made us wear it. Funny how kids today don't know true happiness and security. I think Poppa needs to start the INVESTIGATION. Parental guidance and ethics in this sorry world has disappeared. Society does not "take their time" to find out where they are going. Thank you Paul. From someone who took time to see where I was going. God bless you.

    • @jeantreanor2447
      @jeantreanor2447 Рік тому +2

      And by the way.....double Dutch, hands down..that beautiful girl was a shaker! Back in the 70's, competition was WICKED!

    • @michaeltammaro482
      @michaeltammaro482 4 місяці тому

      They're gone and we'll never have days like that again.

  • @flo15jo
    @flo15jo 10 років тому +162

    Damn, my respect for Paul Simon just grows and grows .....

    • @bimestman
      @bimestman 9 років тому +1

      ;)

    • @pacificanorthwest1015
      @pacificanorthwest1015 5 років тому +5

      Unlike the man himself ;)

    • @DrunkenSlob
      @DrunkenSlob 4 роки тому

      Flo Jo why because he’s daring to playing sports with people in the ghetto?

  • @jameshooper4835
    @jameshooper4835 6 років тому +122

    I WAS IN AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND, NEW YORK, IN APRIL OF 1972. EVERYBODY WAS TALKING AND HOPPING TO THIS SONG. THE BARRACKS NEVER STOPPED PLAYING THIS SONG IN DIFFERENT ROOMS, DAY AND NIGHT. FAN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

    • @adamnordmark7709
      @adamnordmark7709 5 років тому +20

      Those engines must've been really loud. Sounds like you cant hear yourself talk, you're yelling sir

    • @dylank5724
      @dylank5724 5 років тому +9

      Mr.James Hooper no need to yell

    • @tracyphillips6485
      @tracyphillips6485 3 роки тому

      This came out in 1992...

    • @tracyphillips6485
      @tracyphillips6485 3 роки тому

      @Angelo okay

    • @warplanner8852
      @warplanner8852 2 роки тому

      SAC HQ for me. We used to rip up the O Club casual bar with this song!

  • @brinkybrinkz
    @brinkybrinkz 2 місяці тому

    Love this video from day one. Nuff respect to all legends in this video and thank you Paul Simon for being the original gangster with the lyrics and mad guitar talent. My personal favorite was Sesame Street version so pure and happy!

  • @gnanammoorthy707
    @gnanammoorthy707 Рік тому +4

    I'm a Londoner, I wish we had a Paul Simon. Dam you NY! -much love!

  • @LordShmendrick
    @LordShmendrick 7 років тому +97

    Actually Happened...........!!!!! This Vid summed up a beautiful day in NYC in 80's.

  • @sandycohen7459
    @sandycohen7459 3 роки тому +46

    A lot of his music had African based instruments, sound, and vibe/culture to it! He truly loves the culture/music and then his lyrics are so moving! Truly one of the best musical genius; Paul Simon will forever be legendary!

    • @JohnFarnham-1
      @JohnFarnham-1 11 місяців тому

      Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

  • @ianaldridge4778
    @ianaldridge4778 9 місяців тому +2

    Paul simon is a genius.He,s up there with lennon/richards jagger/richards.This song is epic a masterpiece.

  • @tomclayton6875
    @tomclayton6875 5 років тому +100

    This song, and especially this video, never fails to put a smile on my face. The choreography is perfection, the music is CLASSIC. The energy is united making its total more than the sum of its parts. John and Micky are additional bonuses putting it over the top. Fantastic.

    • @garyrasberryjr.552
      @garyrasberryjr.552 11 місяців тому +2

      The song was also used in a Saturday Night Live skit where Paul played 1-on-1 basketball against NBA great Connie Hawkins.

    • @wandamanning9198
      @wandamanning9198 11 місяців тому +1

      Let's not forget Spud Webb

    • @tomclayton6875
      @tomclayton6875 10 місяців тому

      My apologies to Spud. You are amazing! @@wandamanning9198

  • @dsimms561
    @dsimms561 2 роки тому +15

    Rest in Peace, Coach Madden

  • @bensondavido4525
    @bensondavido4525 Рік тому +30

    Damn it took me 30 years but When I finally found Paul Simons work I have to say he has become my favorite musician.

  • @msminmichigan
    @msminmichigan 9 днів тому +1

    How have I lived 39 years and never heard this song?

  • @kazitude1
    @kazitude1 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm 20 years younger than Paul. I grew up in Forest Hills where he and Artie also grew up .
    Spent all of my child and early adult life in the school yards of FH.
    Great times!
    🥲

  • @daltonmarshall1029
    @daltonmarshall1029 11 років тому +53

    This song makes me feel good no matter what's happening. It always brings a smile to my face and makes me think of the better times.

  • @JamesHarris-hl2bm
    @JamesHarris-hl2bm 4 роки тому +31

    What a classic! I was 16 years old when this came out in 1971, now I'm 65 and it still sounds great!

    • @demophys4883
      @demophys4883 9 місяців тому

      Aren't we lucky these songs were part of our youth?

    • @JamesHarris-hl2bm
      @JamesHarris-hl2bm 9 місяців тому

      @@demophys4883 Yes we are!!!

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Рік тому +2

    Amazing. Paul Simon is a hero. I love him... Xxxxx JFox Xxxxx

  • @DylanLC-dc5pk
    @DylanLC-dc5pk 9 місяців тому

    Wooow I had no idea Markie was in the beginning! Legendary Mc and smooth with the beat box! Another reason to love this song.

  • @64wing
    @64wing 6 років тому +65

    Paul's music just gives me so much joy. Has been the backdrop to countless good times. Was so happy to have had the chance to see him this year on his Homeward Bound tour. The man is one of the greatest songcrafters in history by my measure. Thank you, Paul!

  • @centuryrox
    @centuryrox 6 років тому +147

    Song is from 1972, but the video was shot in 1988. They actually did a good job on this video, because it has a 70s feel to it.

    • @yaboi-km2qn
      @yaboi-km2qn 2 роки тому +19

      it looks very 80s to me

    • @classicclips2930
      @classicclips2930 2 роки тому +2

      @@yaboi-km2qn yeah, nothing like the 70a

    • @a.c.7573
      @a.c.7573 2 роки тому +4

      really? I thought the video was very late 80s-early 90s lol

    • @davidmellish3295
      @davidmellish3295 Рік тому

      Totally 80s,don't know why you think it has a 70s vibe

    • @jefffinkbonner9551
      @jefffinkbonner9551 Рік тому

      Not a pair of bell bottoms or a horizontally-striped polo shirt to be found.
      Plenty of loose fitting sweaters and nylon shorts tho!
      Def 80s

  • @bjrnbrndelsbo4841
    @bjrnbrndelsbo4841 Рік тому +1

    Its from 71!! And people say ,,this,, kind of rap style came more or less with ll cool j and some others in the mid 80s. They say SELF before that it was beastie boys and hammer etc. But I swear!! This is beginning 90s recipe on rap.. GENIUS found, performed and embraced by Mr. Paul.S.. RESPECT man. Only a few that understand the diversity of your music know your the GOAT!!!!!! ❤

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Рік тому +1

    Paul Simon is my hero and the 2nd best whistle... 🦊💖

  • @OzBanks
    @OzBanks 10 років тому +700

    How the hell do you get Paul Simon, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Large Professor, Mickey Mantle, and John Madden all in the same video?!? #Classic

    • @stevecawthorn9067
      @stevecawthorn9067 10 років тому +53

      ,and Spud Webb to boot

    • @kulyon
      @kulyon 10 років тому +27

      Only in New York son.

    • @teddywijsman5068
      @teddywijsman5068 10 років тому +21

      because music is magic dumbass

    • @Dangar72
      @Dangar72 10 років тому +19

      True this is an awesome combo of folks Amigo, but Music is MAGIC!! and knowns no color nor race etc, Me like a LOT!!

    • @themaninsm
      @themaninsm 9 років тому +19

      Great point Oz how about NBA Slam Dunk Champ Spud Webb!!

  • @nnddrrjj
    @nnddrrjj 9 років тому +75

    Paul Simon has the most up rhythm, uplifting songs!

  • @MsTdougherty
    @MsTdougherty 2 роки тому +1

    I love this Video. It’s so New York!

  • @clarkgriswold6307
    @clarkgriswold6307 2 роки тому

    Rest in peace, John.
    Thanks for the memories.

  • @YouAwakeYet
    @YouAwakeYet 3 роки тому +25

    I think its dope he had Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane beat box and spit a rhyme in the beginning....never expected it

  • @DaveDaShrubber
    @DaveDaShrubber 2 роки тому +18

    R.I.P. John Madden

  • @Smee86
    @Smee86 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @captainobvious3433
    @captainobvious3433 8 місяців тому +1

    Mickey Mantle took Paul deep, lol. Plus John Madden!! What an awesome video. First time I've ever seen this.

  • @braaaaaains
    @braaaaaains 8 років тому +6

    Paul Simon bringing the fucking heat. Who knew he was such a strong pitcher?

  • @uvgotredonu
    @uvgotredonu Рік тому +10

    Paul Simon is among an elite group of celebrity talents that can actually throw a baseball well.

  • @miltoncarthens5014
    @miltoncarthens5014 2 роки тому +1

    Rest In Peace Biz 🙏🏾😇🎤🎼.

  • @donwarnick1089
    @donwarnick1089 Рік тому +1

    Music is the bridge between the differences in all cultures

  • @kevinarndt7465
    @kevinarndt7465 2 роки тому +4

    Love the Madden cameo, RIP

  • @Elizabeth-dw6lc
    @Elizabeth-dw6lc Рік тому +3

    Love the cameo by Mickey Mantle!

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Рік тому +1

    Plus that whistle is Paul. Bloody Simon...

  • @linda5847
    @linda5847 Місяць тому

    Love this. Those kids jumping double rope and gymnastics with it WOW.

  • @patrickburns574
    @patrickburns574 4 роки тому +4

    Diversity. Equality for all. Love this ❤❤❤

  • @dragorocky
    @dragorocky 7 років тому +77

    I've never IN MY LIFE seen this video. Kane, Biz, AND Madden. What a dope little surprise for my afternoon. Yeah Pablo!

  • @justanadams9430
    @justanadams9430 2 місяці тому +1

    I love Paul Simon. His music is part of the soundtrack of my life.

  • @jamiefoyers2800
    @jamiefoyers2800 3 місяці тому

    I remember this track from my childhood...not heard it for years...takes me back in time...

  • @CaptainAmaziiing
    @CaptainAmaziiing 2 роки тому +6

    Is anyone going to mention those girls absolutely killing it at the jumprope?

  • @buddaht02186
    @buddaht02186 7 років тому +1431

    I really thought I clicked on wrong video because of intro but apparently Paul Simon be in the hood for real

    • @00tonytone
      @00tonytone 5 років тому +48

      He with Julio in the school yard with Rakim, Tyrone and moesha, even a Chinese kid was in the school yard. Great song about fucking racism , everybody having fun in the school yard.👍👍

    • @00tonytone
      @00tonytone 5 років тому +31

      Great anti racial song. Only kids missing we're the Indians. They must be in the library studying to be doctors.

    • @00tonytone
      @00tonytone 5 років тому +10

      @ISLAMATRON that was big daddy Kane and biz markie. I mentioned Rakim , Tyrone and moesha as common names of African Americans and Julio latin. That's why his poppa started the investigation , because it was against the law ,for whites to hang with minority ( latin and Blacks). If I catch that boy I'mma stick in the house of detention. If you listen to lyrics it's about racial acceptance. Madden sarcastically said that's the problem with kids today they just don't listen. Paul's parents didn't want him playing with a Rakim or a Julio.

    • @00tonytone
      @00tonytone 5 років тому +9

      Them little sisters even in my era the 80s and school put everybody else to shame in double Dutch jump roap.
      Paul picked the brother with glasses and a prepie sweater with suspenders and then he was dunking basketball on everybody. Don't judge a book by it's cover is another lesson down by the school yard.

    • @00tonytone
      @00tonytone 5 років тому +13

      The girl jumping roap at 1:52 is bad as hell. As in good

  • @3847CAK
    @3847CAK Рік тому +1

    Seeing the Mick again. Best part of this video.

  • @josephcostello695
    @josephcostello695 6 днів тому

    A new classic.

  • @jayleon7348
    @jayleon7348 Рік тому +6

    Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Mickey Mantle and John Madden and Spud Webb........JUST EPIC

  • @iramiller8207
    @iramiller8207 10 років тому +10

    This is officially the best thing on the internet.

  • @seattlebeard
    @seattlebeard 2 роки тому +2

    Paul Simon is a National Treasure. :o)

  • @tomschrooten8127
    @tomschrooten8127 4 місяці тому

    still the best version so far.... timeless

  • @JuanSoto-mg7wo
    @JuanSoto-mg7wo 5 років тому +13

    Damn, my respect for Paul Simon just grows and grows .....
    Amazing that this song became a hit in 1986 without any drums or keyboards. Genius!

  • @greenbeagle13
    @greenbeagle13 6 років тому +14

    This was a great video. Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters and guitar players of our time.

  • @juliaschmitz3137
    @juliaschmitz3137 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible, I never new that 😞. R. I. P. Biz Markie...😺What an amazing video... Thanks to Big Daddy 🥰 and the black community 😉

    • @JohnFarnham-1
      @JohnFarnham-1 11 місяців тому

      Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤

  • @herbpope3190
    @herbpope3190 4 місяці тому +1

    Paul Simon's music reminds me of when days were good 😢

  • @montpelier42d
    @montpelier42d 9 років тому +102

    The wee girls doing the skipping-rope dance were amazing.

  • @RasOntario
    @RasOntario 10 років тому +6

    Biz and Big Daddy Kane....for real? These dudes are legends in the truest sense of the word, real hip hop respect

  • @Erich_Von_Erich
    @Erich_Von_Erich Місяць тому +1

    This goes so hard, I wish I could of been there.

  • @yehonadavbashan8794
    @yehonadavbashan8794 4 роки тому +1

    amazing

  • @CellocasterPaul
    @CellocasterPaul 11 років тому +12

    Loved this song the first time I heard it! Played it at least 500 times while living in Washington, D.C. and then in Aspen, Colorado during the 90's. Seeing this makes me wanna pick up my guitar and play! The song is awesome, and the video creates just the right scene for it. LOVE Paul Simon!!!

    • @DavidHughMusing
      @DavidHughMusing Рік тому +1

      @Paul Kuhn, I checked out the video because I heard the song a coupla days ago and I picked up my guitar, and a buddy, and we ciphered out the chords and jammed half the day on it. Fun jam, great tune in A/D/E with a latin inspired strum pattern. The "whistle bridge" is tricky while playing the chords

    • @CellocasterPaul
      @CellocasterPaul Рік тому

      @@DavidHughMusing cool! Glad you jammed on it, it’s got a great groove! And that Brazilian drum, the cuica , at the end is perfect. I didn’t know what that sound was until the advent of the internet!

    • @jay-il3jh
      @jay-il3jh Рік тому

      That's truly awesome ☺️

  • @godbluffvdgg
    @godbluffvdgg 4 роки тому +3

    DAYUMMMM, THOSE DOUBLE DUTCH GIRLS WERE FIERCE! ...:)

  • @dwightbrown2808
    @dwightbrown2808 2 роки тому

    Number seven in your program, number one in our hearts.

  • @garrybarry4286
    @garrybarry4286 4 роки тому +1

    As a white ass kid in Australia the album Graceland transformed me at age, perhaps 14, I had no idea of black people and black culture, it prepared me so beautifully for my teens when 90's hip hop arrived, thankyou Paul Simon for informing me for what was to become.