When you hear (and see) Paul Simon's songs played by just a guitar, you realize how epic his music writing was. What a spectacular song writer he was. Let alone his lyrics. Possibly the best ever.
Love this, George. I like to imagine the smile on Simon’s face - must be so satisfying to see someone bring this level of talent and CARE to a song he worked so hard on himself. Sure is lovely for the rest of us, too! 😊🙏🏼
Again, another tip of the hat, to one of this planets legendary singer songwriters, the world will probably never see again. Great job George, you have a tone that's just so easy to listen too. Plus your playing is is a perfect match.👍
Damn... some of those chords are downright gnarly! Not only were you able to nail them, but the chord changes are so effortless! Seamless transitions from fingerpicking to strumming. I'd be happy if I could just play this song, much less being able to sing it simultaneously. Awesome job Dude!! 👍👍
Thanks for sharing. 😎👍🤠🎹🎸🎶🎵👏🎼👌😁🎙😊Cheers, Bruce AKA Holden Beach Troubadour. AKA The Master Busker. Keep doing what you love and share it with the world.
I cant get enough of your music. It's flawless. Your fingering is perfectly clean and your voice is so pure and filled with feeling. Your song selection is also so perfect. You are a real inspiration as a fellow guitarist.
WOW it’s one thing to play this song flawlessly but to do it while singing LIVE great vocals love the low notes so smooth Huge fan of this song don’t often hear it covered
I've always loved this tune and it was kind of a secret pleasure because it's not well known... probably because the rest of the album is so amazing, too. In awe of how sensitively, smoothly yet powerfully you interpret this stuff. In total awe. Thanks, George!
I am following your music since a couple of years and I like your Paul Simon performance very much; lovely and wonderful to hear your voice and your guitar Jaap ( Netherlands)
Thanks man beautiful! That old Goya brings back some memories. That was the model I learned my first few chords on as a kid visiting my father. Thanks for the beautiful song and great memory. You made my day!
I'd like to take this chance to apologize to my former self to have not watched this when it first dropped. This is magic. Also, listening to his old videos: The recording quality is improved so much (not that it was bad before)
Nice job been playing this in my set for a couple of decades . And exactly as recorded by Simon like you I carnt find another song on his amazing catalogue that is this complex...... it sounds simple but it has everything in it doesn't it... again ...nice 👍
Just discovered your channel....very nice! My first guitar in 1972 was a nylon Goya...but I soon traded it for a steel string Yamaha...wish I would have kept it! Excellent work...thanks for sharing!
Absolutely gorgeous - and what strikes me as most amazing is this is all done in one take - which is obvious to say, but bears pointing out because it means you clearly have mastered the song and craft of playing it to have the whole song sound so right. Well done, very well done
I honestly forgot how beautifully you sing. I clicked and expected it to sound good, but from the first note, it was just beautiful. I had a bad day and this just turned it around. Thank you!
Sweet George. Love that guitar and your voice is unique and strong...really nice vibes. I looked you up on Amazon music...was hoping for albums but only two songs....please record one soon.
I think I saw the start of a smile the second time I watched this beautiful rendition. I’ve been wondering if it was somewhere in all that talent and if you’d bring it out.👍🏻😎
What a fantastic rendition! Thank you for putting these gems out there! I've been enjoying your channel and content for a long time. All the best from Norway
This guy nails every f-ing song, never misses.
Yes sir He does!! Every subtlety as well. He seems to elevate his skill to play Paul Simon Songs which is not for the faint of heart to get right
When you hear (and see) Paul Simon's songs played by just a guitar, you realize how epic his music writing was. What a spectacular song writer he was. Let alone his lyrics. Possibly the best ever.
You are the first person since Paul that I have heard perform this song and you did so brilliantly. Thank you for your cover,
outstanding - a noble tribute to a genius.
Far more talent than many of the big selling recording artists. Very well done.
Love this, George. I like to imagine the smile on Simon’s face - must be so satisfying to see someone bring this level of talent and CARE to a song he worked so hard on himself. Sure is lovely for the rest of us, too! 😊🙏🏼
Good lord! I'd forgotten this song! What a dazzling performance!
That, my friend is a magnum opus; for Simon and for your tireless work on the transcription, arrangement, and personal rendition.
George, I love every Paul Simon song you have done. Sounds wonderful!
Again, another tip of the hat, to one of this planets legendary singer songwriters, the world will probably never see again. Great job George, you have a tone that's just so easy to listen too. Plus your playing is is a perfect match.👍
George absolutely brilliant...like all your covers. You are amazing.
Beautiful rendition of my favorite Paul Simon song
What a song ! Probably his best piece of songwriting. In my opinion this is up there with any piece of classical or modern music.
I think of all the channels I've found on UA-cam in the last year, yours is my favorite. Everything you touch is incredible. Thank you.❤
Damn... some of those chords are downright gnarly! Not only were you able to nail them, but the chord changes are so effortless! Seamless transitions from fingerpicking to strumming. I'd be happy if I could just play this song, much less being able to sing it simultaneously. Awesome job Dude!! 👍👍
Thanks for sharing. 😎👍🤠🎹🎸🎶🎵👏🎼👌😁🎙😊Cheers, Bruce AKA Holden Beach Troubadour. AKA The Master Busker. Keep doing what you love and share it with the world.
I cant get enough of your music. It's flawless. Your fingering is perfectly clean and your voice is so pure and filled with feeling. Your song selection is also so perfect. You are a real inspiration as a fellow guitarist.
World class. So polished, yet full of character and emotion. You never fail to put a smile on my face!
WOW it’s one thing to play this song flawlessly but to do it while singing LIVE great vocals love the low notes so smooth Huge fan of this song don’t often hear it covered
Good grief. This is wonderful. Great playing, lovely tone to the singing. 👏🏻
Very impressive how you figured out all the original chords and licks of Paul's original version. You've earned yourself a new subscriber!
Every cover this man does is amazing
Outstanding!! Really just perfect.
This is annoyingly perfect. Spot on!
Just beautiful. You have a gift. The clarity of your vocals and guitar playing are rare and a joy to behold
Extraordinario. La mejor versión junto con la de Paul Simon. Bravo!!
Man, you're making my day. Putting this on repeat. Thank you so much, George.
Superb ! very well done ! My favorite Paul Simon song❤. So many chords 🙂
Wow. Did it again! Pretty much perfect 👍🏻 love these complex Paul songs ❤️
isn't it amazing how a song can transport you to the time and place and emotion when you first heard it? thanks for this awesome time machine! 💗😢😊
I've always loved this tune and it was kind of a secret pleasure because it's not well known... probably because the rest of the album is so amazing, too. In awe of how sensitively, smoothly yet powerfully you interpret this stuff. In total awe. Thanks, George!
I hope you know how good you are. Wow, Just wow.
What a beautiful selection, you are superb and thanks for this share👍👌
Amazing as usual. Great to have you back on here George!
I am following your music since a couple of years and I like your Paul Simon performance very much; lovely and wonderful to hear your voice and your guitar
Jaap ( Netherlands)
Thanks man beautiful! That old Goya brings back some memories. That was the model I learned my first few chords on as a kid visiting my father. Thanks for the beautiful song and great memory. You made my day!
What a lovely song -- I've never heard it before. You play and sing it so beautifully. It's always such a pleasure to listen to you!
George, you just did that in one take! 😮 I don't think that Paul Simon could even do that in one take anymore! Most impressive m'man!
Love it! Such a great song to cover. Well done!❤️🎼
Utterly superb
Really great. Paul's songwriting is both so technical and so natural at the same time, and you showcase it superbly with your playing.
I'd like to take this chance to apologize to my former self to have not watched this when it first dropped. This is magic.
Also, listening to his old videos: The recording quality is improved so much (not that it was bad before)
Amazing!!! Great perfomance. Congratulations
Mind blown. Brilliant and moving
i'm floored by how good your cover and performance is. Exceptional
This is wonderful
Absolutely beautiful playing on the nylon string guitar and of course the vocals are perfect as well - great job!
Superb: a benchmark of excellence for any singer songwriter guitar player
Nice job been playing this in my set for a couple of decades . And exactly as recorded by Simon like you
I carnt find another song on his amazing catalogue that is this complex...... it sounds simple but it has everything in it doesn't it... again ...nice 👍
Beautifully played and performed.
please never stop sharing your music taste with us
Just discovered your channel....very nice! My first guitar in 1972 was a nylon Goya...but I soon traded it for a steel string Yamaha...wish I would have kept it! Excellent work...thanks for sharing!
This is such a great song, and you play and sing it perfectly. Excellent choice and outstanding performance!
Your guitar playing is as smooth as your singing. Beautifully done. Please keep it up. You are so talented.
Absolutely gorgeous - and what strikes me as most amazing is this is all done in one take - which is obvious to say, but bears pointing out because it means you clearly have mastered the song and craft of playing it to have the whole song sound so right. Well done, very well done
Excellent cover. Was very surprised how well this was done. About a close to the original as one could expect.
Thank you.
Beautiful. One of my fav songs by Paul Simon, great job!
This is amazing! Guitar work and vocals. Great cover
Absolutely brilliant
WOW !! wicked version!!! now i'll def look into this cat !! thx George Clements
One my my favorite Paul Simon songs. Beautiful job!
Absolutely beautiful playing and voice together. Paul would be proud! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent.
So Good! Keep on sharing more. Would be cool to hear something modern like Avette brothers, or Gregory Alan Isakov :)
Great voice & sound love it
stoked to have these covers back
Bravo. Excellent. Your Vocals are so believable. Your playing is exceptional.
I honestly forgot how beautifully you sing. I clicked and expected it to sound good, but from the first note, it was just beautiful. I had a bad day and this just turned it around. Thank you!
Most excellent!!! Thank you, George. This made me smile.
So beautiful
You nailed this song. You even sound like Paul a little. Gives me chills
Lo haces muy bien. Está canción me encanta aunque me ponga triste. Tú versión es buenísima.❤
I'm not sure Paul can do it as well as you! That just blew my mind!
Brilliant rendition!!!
One of Paul's great songs! You do it great, so effortless! So many hard chords, it's crazy! Brilliant, thanks for this, man!!!
Sweet George. Love that guitar and your voice is unique and strong...really nice vibes. I looked you up on Amazon music...was hoping for albums but only two songs....please record one soon.
Perfect 🎶💙🎶
I think I saw the start of a smile the second time I watched this beautiful rendition. I’ve been wondering if it was somewhere in all that talent and if you’d bring it out.👍🏻😎
After the second song i got my prenumeration, got work bro. Feeling relaxed after listening to you, txs
Very beautiful
Incredible. Very accurate music ear- perfect intonation 👏
Well Done George.... I love it! Stay Gold!
Amazing. Thanks for sharing this gift today. Wow.
Oh my gosh! No words. Makes my day!
What a fantastic rendition! Thank you for putting these gems out there! I've been enjoying your channel and content for a long time. All the best from Norway
You did it again, George. Wonderful work. :)
Absolutely spot on👍🏻
This is so beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Very good...great chording...
Man !!! What a superb rendition of this song ! What a talent you've got !
Brilliant mate. Lovely!
Wow! Masterful.
That was transformative for me. Thank you! I'll probably try to learn this myself now.
captivating - truly
Beautifully done
Fuggeddaboutit! Brilliant, George. Your playing soothes the savage beast. And when I say soothes the savage beast, I mean me. :)
Excellent. Thank you.
Note perfect. Superb job.
You nailed this, well done
Your talent is very much appreciated. Another fantastic version.