I was lucky enough to see Paul in concert in the UK at the Royal Albert Hall. An amazing concert, even in his 70's an amazing, voice, guitarist and the band were 'tight'. An experience I'll never forget.
My dad has this song on his playlist when I was growing up. When I look up this song normally, I could never find the version he listened to. This is it. After 10+ years of searching, today I finally found it. I much prefer his vocalization in the chorus and the instrumentation is unparalleled. Beautiful that it was done live.
there is something better than Simon and Garfunkel..........Paul Simon!! You are more important than the statue of liberty for the city of NY!!! God bless America
Bringing me back to awesome memorys,I basically luv all,but miss the old days alot, thanx for the 0ld times.You are my hero.47 and want to go back most of the time.Can't knock the new stuff though. Paul is one of my luvs Thanx!
Linda W. So great. He opened with Boy in the Bubble, and ended with Still Crazy After All These Years, after three encores. My only complaint is other concert-goers... ;)
I still miss you Julio. I wish I could tell your mom how much you loved her and how beautiful your sister is and how smart she is. I miss the nights we'd curl up under the covers and hold eachother and talk. I wish u didn't do that one last hit. you'd still be here, We love you and miss you, I miss us singing this song to each other. Those were some of my favorite memories of school.
love this high energy version. bassist kicks out some cool riffs near the beg. of the 1st verse verse....Simon is the best....great from the start and ALWAYS re arranging his tunes and reinventing himself as an artist.....
I heard this song on a radio station while travelling to se my family, i can't believe i forgot about this gem of a tune for years, and the rest is history "uber high 5 to the radio station and Jasper de Jong!"
Always loved this song..... Plus defin means a lot more to me as my mom is from Corona and lived there around the time this was written. Her name is Rita so pretty close to Rosie...lol... Defin cool :)
@ritacatl - My friend Julio died of a drug overdose. We use to sing this song to each other. He was a great guy that couldn't get rid of his demons. I miss him.
@blacksabbathvids My ex wife cheated on me with both a man named Paul and Simon. We broke up but I still can't bring myself to hate this man's music even though just seeing the name on my ipod makes me want to cry.
When asked what the song was about paul simon suggested the crime was "something sexual" but what he was really aiming for was to leave it to the imagination of the listener.
Because he DIDN'T. Smart one. He might've made a version, but this is pure Simon, through-and-through. Otherwise it wouldn't be in the huge book of Paul Simon lyrics that I've got. And it's in there.
The meaning and references in the song have long provoked debate. In a July 20, 1972 interview for Rolling Stone, Jon Landau asked Simon: "What is it that the mama saw? The whole world wants to know." Simon replied "I have no idea what it is... Something sexual is what I imagine, but when I say 'something', I never bothered to figure out what it was. Didn't make any difference to me."
@blacksabbathvids i wish i had'nt heard of Simon and Garfunkel, you see... then i would yet have to have the first-time experience with the best sounds in the universe!
@CamelClass Thanks for the compliment! If somebody says he/she doesn't like your favorite food, do you call them idiots? Or did you just want to showcase your superior debating skills?
@hupp1965 Jon Landau, Rolling Stone:"What is it that the mama saw? The whole world wants to know." Paul Simon: "I have no idea what it is... Something sexual is what I imagine, but when I say 'something', I never bothered to figure out what it was. Didn't make any difference to me." So, I guess it's whatever the listener imagines it to be.
I was lucky enough to see Paul in concert in the UK at the Royal Albert Hall. An amazing concert, even in his 70's an amazing, voice, guitarist and the band were 'tight'. An experience I'll never forget.
My dad has this song on his playlist when I was growing up. When I look up this song normally, I could never find the version he listened to. This is it. After 10+ years of searching, today I finally found it. I much prefer his vocalization in the chorus and the instrumentation is unparalleled. Beautiful that it was done live.
One of the greatest performers who ever lived. If you don't know his music, well you don't know music.
Paul Simon is a musical genius.
Paul Simon has some of the best percussion ever. Love it.
.....Steve Gadd for example.
@@Noname-xi7xi The best example.
there is something better than Simon and Garfunkel..........Paul Simon!! You are more important than the statue of liberty for the city of NY!!! God bless America
Whenever I hear a bad song, it comforts me to know that this video still exists. :)
Oh my a what a legend. I still love him to this day. We need more people like him on this earth.
Bringing me back to awesome memorys,I basically luv all,but miss the old days alot,
thanx for the 0ld times.You are my hero.47 and want to go back most of the time.Can't knock the new stuff though. Paul is one of my luvs Thanx!
Paul was so ahead of the curve. Love him! Can't wait to see him on June 1st at the Hollywood Bowl!
Wow! Jealous much!! Did you enjoy it? Stupid question I know, but I'd love to know how it was...
Linda W. So great. He opened with Boy in the Bubble, and ended with Still Crazy After All These Years, after three encores. My only complaint is other concert-goers... ;)
I love Paul Simons music!
What a great song 😊
I still miss you Julio. I wish I could tell your mom how much you loved her and how beautiful your sister is and how smart she is. I miss the nights we'd curl up under the covers and hold eachother and talk. I wish u didn't do that one last hit. you'd still be here, We love you and miss you, I miss us singing this song to each other. Those were some of my favorite memories of school.
love this high energy version. bassist kicks out some cool riffs near the beg. of the 1st verse verse....Simon is the best....great from the start and ALWAYS re arranging his tunes and reinventing himself as an artist.....
Armand Sabbal Lecco
Paul simon is a genious enough said this song is incredable
even at his age Paul shows that there's no age if you keep the soul shining. respectissimo.
Paul Simon is a genius. Pete Townshend said he is in awe of Paul Simon's music and lyrics,
Yup 1992, Paul Simon UnPlugged. What an amazing show...
From the days of the perfect 3minute pop song
Fantastic version of a brilliant song
I got this song stock in my head. Nice....
this is my favourite live version!
With the little black girl singing "dance dance" and the other kids jiving, that was well worth it, thanks.
THAT'S what that instrument is! thanks for posting.
I heard this song on a radio station while travelling to se my family, i can't believe i forgot about this gem of a tune for years, and the rest is history "uber high 5 to the radio station and Jasper de Jong!"
cool fucking story bro
what an amazing singer.
i love paul simon. and i love this song.
You are exactly right! Good music is good music, period!
same here, some of my fondest childhood memories are on that 8track tape,
Old school is best , lovin this !!
Always loved this song.....
Plus defin means a lot more to me as my mom is from Corona and lived there around the time this was written.
Her name is Rita so pretty close to Rosie...lol...
Defin cool :)
This is a great rendition of the song!!
my my! love this! brings funky fun to my mind!
Me And Julio Best Friends Forever
I just love this song. And Mr. Simon. XD
This actually applies in my opinion, I didn't know who they were until I read your post, but I've known this song for as long as I've lived. ;)
love it wish i was ther
I always liked this one.
my parents love this song!!
thanks!
LUV THIS SONG!!!!!!!!
Me encanta!!!
thank you :-)
oh man this song rules
great bassline!
This is indeed awesome. I also think that streetlight manifesto did a wonderful job covering it.
The bass licks are funky!!!
Absolutely awesome song. PEROID
Reading some of the comments, and all i want to know is how can such a great song attract so many assholes?
@ritacatl - My friend Julio died of a drug overdose. We use to sing this song to each other. He was a great guy that couldn't get rid of his demons. I miss him.
amen
💕🙏💐
my neighbors and teachers always sing this song to me since my name is Julio lol
The actual words are "You,me and Julio down by the schoolyard". The "You" is Rosie. Read the Paul Simon songbook with all the lyrics.
THAT’S what the squeaking is!
I just found out that one of my best friends, Julio, just passed away. We use to sing this song to eachother in clinic. I'm gonna miss you Jul. :-(
The bass in this version is just off the freakin' chain!!
The perfect line to match laid back Steve Gadd's style in drums
Just listen to the brilliant singer & the lyrics & forget about all that other CRAP that you have to put in.
Just enjoy!
Amazing sounds & so,so good.
Awesome!!!
@blacksabbathvids My ex wife cheated on me with both a man named Paul and Simon. We broke up but I still can't bring myself to hate this man's music even though just seeing the name on my ipod makes me want to cry.
When asked what the song was about paul simon suggested the crime was "something sexual" but what he was really aiming for was to leave it to the imagination of the listener.
no one cares, go away you internet scholar
good song great artist good live session
that drummer played with clapton too:D
don't listen to that uptight person Upsiditus . Your comment was actually funny and made some of us out here crack up. Keep up the good work !
@blacksabbathvids - There must be 50 ways to leave your lover, but this is certainly one of the most entertaining...
Because he DIDN'T.
Smart one.
He might've made a version, but this is pure Simon, through-and-through. Otherwise it wouldn't be in the huge book of Paul Simon lyrics that I've got.
And it's in there.
congratulations
Cuíca, instrumento do samba brasileiro, aos 2:54. Very good!
It's up on youtube now
Saw this as part of move with Gene Hackman decided this would make a great karaoke song. All I need is a "Guitar Hero " guitar, for fun.
Cannot wait to see him play Glastonbury!
I think this is most of the core band that played on Graceland, this is his all African lineup, I wish he had Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The meaning and references in the song have long provoked debate. In a July 20, 1972 interview for Rolling Stone, Jon Landau asked Simon: "What is it that the mama saw? The whole world wants to know." Simon replied "I have no idea what it is... Something sexual is what I imagine, but when I say 'something', I never bothered to figure out what it was. Didn't make any difference to me."
"I say me an hool-yo down by da sch-ool yar-d, I say me an hool-yo down by da school yar-d!"
It was from an MTV Unplugged recording session
they don't make 'em like this anymore!
2:33......this guy will be popular in san francisco
20 people are oblivious to good music
I always imagined it was paul and some kid named julio smoking weed
Me: I'm On My Way Now Me And My Friend Julio Are
The Performers
@blacksabbathvids
i wish i had'nt heard of Simon and Garfunkel, you see... then i would yet have to have the first-time experience with the best sounds in the universe!
Julio Caused All This Mess For Me And Julio is The One Who Can Help Me Fix It
This comes from a commercial TV-station, under the credits I only see K-Rock WXRK, NY. I don't know what it is, maybe You?
Bye.
They were burning one down :)
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Coronas!!
Queen Rosie is My Nemesis
Whoooop---this'n gives me a whoppin' case of 'Happy Feets' {fingers too} XD
Nice!!
@CamelClass Thanks for the compliment! If somebody says he/she doesn't like your favorite food, do you call them idiots? Or did you just want to showcase your superior debating skills?
Sweet my names julio lol my teacher told me about this song.
Wow John Travolta is really talented. I didn't know he wrote this song.
you have to watch the Sesame Street version of this song!!!
It's called a cuica, and the dude playing it is a badass percussionist named Cyro Baptista.
This live session sounds better than the actual song! My favourite!
@hupp1965
Jon Landau, Rolling Stone:"What is it that the mama saw? The whole world wants to know."
Paul Simon: "I have no idea what it is... Something sexual is what I imagine, but when I say 'something', I never bothered to figure out what it was. Didn't make any difference to me."
So, I guess it's whatever the listener imagines it to be.
That instrument you're referring to is actually called a cuica.
true mate thats birds 4 ya
I thought that was Cyro...indeed very badass!
This song becomes perfect at 2:30. :)