Who else comes back to this time and time again just to have shivers run down their spine at the sheer perfection of it all????

@PJ-pv8nd

15 күн бұрын

I just did

As far as covers go, doesn't get much better than this.

This is one of the best Simon and Garfunkel covers that I have ever heard. Amazing job.

@youAbajajTube

4 жыл бұрын

Sentinel488 arguably?

@OakFlooringDirectCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Damn right

@emmanueludoh77

4 жыл бұрын

As far as solo covers go, Josh's is the best IMO. However there is a group cover which is my absolute favorite overall...kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmaozceegqqomps.html

@ronaldkalingonarag7165

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt.

@SW-hk6up

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more. Unbelievable!!

You can’t improve on a perfect song - but you can make a perfect cover, and this is a lateral move from perfection to perfection

@williamstevenson4308

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful comment.

@sequoyahkearns8505

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@brianswiszcz2270

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself…

@brindeldog4950

11 ай бұрын

I like this cover better then the original it’s faster and sounds better then the original imo

@brindeldog4950

11 ай бұрын

I thought I was commenting on snoop John b but I like this one as much as the original 😊

Your Paul Simon covers are spectacular. Also, my engagement photos were taken in that same tunnel. Also, this song was on our wedding cocktail hour playlist...

@quintenstamper5979

5 жыл бұрын

His Paul Simon covers are spot on really his talent is spectacular

@karinberryman7970

5 жыл бұрын

I don't suppose 'engagement' refers to a relationship. silly me!

@belascialoja4812

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the vocal timbre, the phrasing, pitch, all of it is creepily like Paul Simon's voice. I hope Paul gets to hear Josh sing & play. It's really uncanny.

@bobhess5986

4 жыл бұрын

The Universe is turning in circles.

@delbertatisko

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Really? You must be feeling even better among us watching and listening

Here he goes again, making everyone's day better with his incredible talent, voice and focus. God bless you, Josh.

One person, one guitar, one beautiful song.

This might be the best cover I’ve seen on KZread. Ever.

@nogroove3819

4 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@youAbajajTube

4 жыл бұрын

Si

@Oh_I_Will

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, you’ve said that on several videos now...please....GO AWAY

@ampgent

3 жыл бұрын

@@Oh_I_Will I have? 😂 (not going away sorry)

@AndySeventy3

2 жыл бұрын

Damn right!

6 strings for Paul and 6 for Art.

Paul and Art from the same throat. Perfect 12-string. Sheesh!

@edgramza

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing! 👍

@jackiechurch7500

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Hale Right? Thought the same, and yet unmistakably Josh.

@walterkersting1362

5 жыл бұрын

Throat? Freakin poet much?

@Igotknobblies

4 жыл бұрын

If AG could join Josh and add the harmonies, this would be more of a killer than it already is. Well done Josh!

Is there anything better than Josh playing Paul Simon?

@belascialoja4812

5 жыл бұрын

ilovemypiano -- No.

@ridgerunnersurvival

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Simon and Josh playing together?

@bossman8805

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Simon playing Paul Simon

@jamess9298

4 жыл бұрын

Josh and First Aid Kit playing Paul Simon

@secretarysmith3307

4 жыл бұрын

No, but Josh playing Dylan with Carson is close, as is Josh playing James Taylor

Again, how can anyone give this a thumbs down. He is very talented in every way. Fine young man who still cares about our music.

Great performance, vocally and instrumentally. Many KZread viewers may not be aware of the background of this song. "Tom, get your plane right on time . I know your part’ll go fine. Fly down to Mexico". Who is Tom, and why is he flying down to Mexico? Simon and Garfunkle were known initially as ""Tom and Jerry" after the cartoon characters (a tall cat and a small mouse). After achieving success, Art Garfunkle (Tom) got a part in the movie "Catch-22" which was being filmed in Mexico. Paul Simon's part was cut out of the script. Paul wrote the song, and remained behind in New York, for a very long time. And within a year, the group broke up. For extra credit, "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" eventually featured the "Farkel Family", which included twins named Simon and Gar Farkel.

@frandanco6289

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Simon wrote All the songs words and music. Art is on video saying he just cannot write a song... Didn't matter... No one could write and sing songs like Paul Simon anyway... :)

@frandanco6289

2 жыл бұрын

Garfunkel...

Wow! The music of my youth being sung by yet another generation! Love it!

@eddarby469

Жыл бұрын

Yea, I'm and X-er and this guy is a millennial. I wish his cohort was listening to him. It would be epic if there was a resurgence.

There’s something that’s always cathartic about the chord progression of the Ahs before the “here I am..” my favorite parts 💛

Holy smokes. Ridiculously good man.

i know you have a pretty strict "no requests" rule so i never bother to ask, but the angels came down from the firmament and gave me this S&G cover. thank god, they're just people, too.

@richardkoo7869

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did here.

@Macatawaman

5 жыл бұрын

Comment of the year candidate.

@dlbstl

4 жыл бұрын

😆 lol

The cicadas added to an amazing rendition of the song.

What an amazing cover. Sounded like Paul and Art and a full band, and it’s just one guy with a guitar. That was mindblowingly brilliant. I’m out of adjectives

I'm so impressed by this. My dad (may he forever rest in peace) bought me the Bridge Over Troubled Water album back in 1970, shortly after it's release. That album immediately held deep meaning for me upon first listening, and it still does to this day. I have always loved this song, and have shared that love with MANY people over the years. There was a certain kind of sincerity we used to hear in singers back then, that I just don't hear very often in singers nowadays (maybe it's all that horrible pitch correction software they're using now, which, in my opinion, is a crime against music). Well, you've got the old magic in your voice, and your guitar playing is flawless. Listening to this, I got the same chills the original recording has always given me! Josh, you would have been huge in the late 60s/early 70s, that's for sure. It does my heart good to see and hear a young person performing this music of my youth, nailing it in every way. Bravo.

@Magere-Kwark

4 жыл бұрын

Man, this comment just almost made me feel as good as the song did. You've put my feelings just perfectly into words.

@kristieroybal4888

3 жыл бұрын

That pitch correction crap is... well - CRAP. Singing without it is the difference between a true singing talent and the other stuff.

I think the cicadas deserve some credit for the background vocals.

Heck of a job, young man...you are skilled beyond your years...

Brilliant. I'm 67 and have loved this song for many years. You've inspired me. I'm going to learn it. Thank you.

You have the best Paul Simon covers on KZread. You really can capture the emotion that Simon and Garfunkel put into their music

Thank you for the 12 string magic. Great vocals. Glad I'm subscribed.

@brokenacoustic

5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, especially since I've never even seen a 12 fret, slotted headstock 12 string. Sounds great though!

@MrJohnr47

5 жыл бұрын

Minnesota Acoustic Yamaha made a slotted 12 string headstock back in the day. Obviously no comparison to the Martin, but a great guitar.

@frandanco6289

2 жыл бұрын

@@brokenacoustic He said it was a 1969 Martin D-12-35 guitar...

That slight echo sounds amazing!

@j_e_hill

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how much he amplified it in post production but he was using it to amazing effect to get the choral voices, it was amazing.

@breakroommanager1

5 жыл бұрын

Natural tunnel reverb

@thehillybillycat1

5 жыл бұрын

He mentioned in his notes below the video that he didnt add any extra reverb, it was the natural accustics from the tunnel.. wow what a fantastic sound he captured.

@russcoleman2338

5 жыл бұрын

Wasnt original recorded in cathedral?

I'm a huge Paul Simon fan, now a fan of this guy. Subscribed.

Amazing....... Absolutely amazing..... Can't believe I'm going to hear this guy live in Liverpool..... Yes.... Liverpool..... Home of the Beatles....

@Tropicalpisces

3 жыл бұрын

I bet that was a grand show.

@davidgallie1365

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tropicalpisces It certainly was..... the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall..... great experience....

@MrEricgal

3 жыл бұрын

LadyWatchingBird Oh yeah! It really was... My wife hadn’t heard him before and she was ‘blown away’... He’s an extraordinary talent.. if you get the chance to hear him live you must take it! Best wishes

I hope Paul Simon sees this, and says, 'that's nice, man' (anything in that vein will do) Great acoustics. Great job.

@MariaSantos-senager69

4 жыл бұрын

I think he will be mesmerized!!!

@bossHogOG

4 жыл бұрын

I showed it to him. He liked it but said he missed the harmonies.

@Netlife-001

4 жыл бұрын

@@bossHogOG I'm not easily impressed, but, that is quite impressive. Through the power of KZread and song I have made a literal connection to Paul Simon, I almost know the guy. The next time you see him tell him I'm sorry it didn't work out with Carry Fisher, and that he's one of the people whose words and music I admire most, one of our greatest writers. And tell him not to cut his hair so short, or shorter, I don't mind, both are good.

@Netlife-001

4 жыл бұрын

@Ken Fullman Paul Simon is a Giver, and a Genius, not an assole, so we should be ok.

@Netlife-001

4 жыл бұрын

​@Ken Fullman ? whatever. Not your concern is it... although you do seem concerned Ken.

This is nothing short of devastating. In a good way. A friend just passed suddenly from a massive stroke and I have been buried in reflexion of how fleeting life is. Was just yesterday I fell in love with S&G’s unique sound and lyrics. Fifty years ago...

Who needs tv when you Josh and your friends are on the tube ,thanks for all the music you play ,very easy listening 👏👏👏👏👏👍

I have chills. Josh, I have not heard of you until this moment. The best cover I have ever heard of one of my favorite songs. I hope Paul Simon sees it someday, or has seen it.

@schaff2068

Жыл бұрын

I bet in the last two years you have been down the Other Favorites rabbit hole as I have. Incredible talent!

@eddarby469

11 ай бұрын

I envy you for all the videos you will enjoy for the first time. You'll also discover several other young artists.

Just..wow I thought you might do this one with Carson, Reina & Toni, but this solo version was just outstanding. Very moving.

Such an amazing song played on an amazing guitar by an amazing guitarist and singer

Unbelievable ... I grew up listening to this and it’s one of my favorite S&G songs.. this cover is spectacular.. This man is truly gifted.

I love that you can hear the cicadas in the background of the recording. I grew up in the tri state area and the cicadas were part the soundtrack of my childhood. Brings me back to the endless summers of youth... thanks J. T. Great stuff!

Can always count on those beautiful nyc tunnels to provide the best acoustics

Many people don't know how good this is...just spot on Paul Simon!

@youAbajajTube

4 жыл бұрын

And art garfunkel.....

Plays guitar like Simon, sings like Garfunkel. Excellent!

@frandanco6289

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I like that he sounds like Paul Simon because Paul Simon recorded this song.

Found myself choking up a little at the end there. Beautiful, man.

I got nothing to do today but smile...

Beautifully done Josh. Its amazing to see how much youve grown as a musician since your Sultans of Swing cover. Its been great to watch your Journey.

@jacobhatty6960

5 жыл бұрын

Metal Otaku Banzai agree! It’s been a great thing to watch!

@floralaura2543

2 жыл бұрын

And that cover is still amazing years later too! Hah

Josh, you are a national treasure. This rendition of yours here is uncanny -- it gets nearly every aspect, nearly every detail of the recorded song. With only the 12-string guitar and your voice. Musicians like you are rare. Thank you for showing what can be done.... and should be done.

I am always amazed that Josh doesn't have several million subscribers on YT. It's a shame, really. The man is so talented, as are the people he allows to join him

Obviously Paul Simon is an absolutely incredible artist and his work is beyond any doubt... but I have to say, your cover is spectacular and will be added to my playlist. The Chorus in your version absolutely tears my heart out in the most positive way!

Amazing. No effects!!!! Great tunnel. Reverb and guitar chorus from a tunnel.

Thank you so very much for covering all these Simon and Garfunkel songs. They were the sound track growing up. And now you are the soundtrack all these years later. I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and listening to you play and sing fills my soul with happiness joy and love. These songs mean the world to me and you do them so wonderfully with honor and integrity. I wish you all the best success as s mucican

@Macatawaman

3 жыл бұрын

Create Love Happy May you be carried safely through this journey.

Josh, that was sooo wonderful. I am listening to this over and over on my father’s birthday who has passed 10 years ago. I was little when he would play this LP constantly, and in many ways, it’s how I remember him thru music. I can’t tell you how impactful and meaningful your renditions of Kathy’s song and The only living boy in New York are to me. Thank you for making these memories so vivid and beautiful for me when remembering my Dad. Your tunnel sound effects are amazing and make this version other worldly. Thank you for the inspiration that you give people

I wish I could 'like' this a hundred times!

Great! Your vocal range is impressive, and the acoustics contributed by the location are extraordinary.

I come back to this video every few days. Stunning.

@DavesCoverSongs

4 жыл бұрын

Madeleine Hickman Completely understand, I do that with half of his uploads.

@frandanco6289

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, Madeleine Hickman !!! This version is so, so, perfect !!!

This Josh chap is wonderful... I can't get enough of his music. And his pals as well - are all Americans this talented?!! You guys playing such beautiful music with such big smiles on your faces is everything that's good about the world. Much love from Dover, UK

One of my favorite Paul Simon songs. The "new" twelve-string sounds terrific. Well done! ❤️

Just got the notification - as usual, not surprised that we have a quality video from the best channel on here. 12 string playing was just superb - you really have come on a lot since I first viewed Cannonball Rag on your Fender about ten years ago. I have viewed every video since that day, but this one really does have something very special going for it. Regards from one of your earliest subscribers in the UK.

An amazing cover of my favorite Simon and Garfunkel song.

Thanks Josh. Just for existing. You make the world better.

You are the king of covers. Period.

Dude you've been killing it. Pink Moon and then this? Excellent!

This is, by far, my favourite video on KZread.

You just can't reasonably expect popular music to get any better than this.

All ways considered a amazing guitarist. But is obvious you are an amazing vocalist. This video is a great example of your wonderful range. Thanks again for making my day.

Fantastic rendition. Also, congrats!

@JoshTurnerGuitar

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sammy!

@nathanyein9968

3 жыл бұрын

i love your songs.

@tephedlukewarm

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshTurnerGuitar who is the Lucky Lady ? everyone wants to know Josh. btw so very pleased we found you guys , your the new sound track to our life.

You gave this song what it deserves. Pure and superb, I got my eyes and ears on you!

I've listened to most covers of this song and I must say this is the best of them all. You sang it excellently

You know - I’m having a rough day, just missing a pal of mine. And Josh pops up this gem. Thank you very much. You made me smile - I didn’t think that was gonna happen today. Thanks Josh.

Josh, all your pure Brilliance, across 12 strings, align with every star, and in every galaxy with your interpretation of this song... Timeless! Cheers

Wow... You bring me back to my early years....I am 65 and grew up in Brooklyn, not too far from Prospect Park. Simon and Garfunkel were a part of my teenage experience. You are very talented and show a real understanding of this song. Best wishes...

This was Golden!! You, sir, are phenomenal! I liked this better than the original. 😲💖

This is the most sacrilegious thing I've maybe ever said, but I'd listen to this over the original any day.

@Igotknobblies

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, drums too aggressive on the original although it's s fantastic track....

I'm constantly blown away by your talent. Thanks for posting.

Great version of one of the best songs ever written.

Listen to this with high quality headphones. Its mesmerizing.

I never noticed any people in the background! I loved your choice of location. It suited your choice of song very well giving it that airy S&G sound and was beautiful to look at. Looking forward to seeing you in Leeds and can't miss the Gracelands gig!

Josh, stunningly beautiful... this is an example of taking a great song and propelling it to even greater heights, well done mate! Ps the

You bring back to life songs I grew up with. Breathe new life into them. Thanks.

Just wonderful. Absolutely brilliant performance. I came to KZread to see if I could find a good live version with Art & Garfunkel, but when you and/or your friends are in the thumbnail I just have to click because of all the wonderful music you put online. I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye after the first verse and at the end I was crying like a baby. What a wonderful performance! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

Lucky dudes in the UK. I reckon that gig will blow their socks off. This piece is sublime Josh and so are you.

@TheDay141

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so gutted that I couldnt make the gig as it was so close to my house! I'm sure binging the videos on KZread will supplement it!

@tljtimpani

4 жыл бұрын

That gig (I went to London to see them) was beyond wonderful. This song closed the first set. I nearly wept.

Beautifully done, the performance, the acoustics and even the photography, wonderful.

even the cicadas sang with you, beautiful. simply, beautiful.

Brilliant man. I've been playing these songs you're playing on your videos for years now. Never. Not once. As well as you.

Josh your video suddenly started playing on my phone just now! Your voice, singing this song was just what I needed this morning🌞🎶🎵 What a delightful surprise! Keep singing. ❤💚💜💙💛

Your voice imitates his nuances so well, really impressed with this one!

This is the template for doing a Paul Simon song justice. You are an absolute legend Mr. Turner.

Know that tunnel-like my right hand. Central Park and an incredible artist, goes hand and hand- Josh Turner.

Congrats on headlining the Graceland Live tour. Your face is now on the poster. You have come a long way.

this is literally the most impeccable cover of this song out there

Josh Turner. You shine! Greetings from Denmark.

I want to be Josh Turner when I grow up,. Unfortunately I'm 64. Too late. Josh is a brilliant talent!

Thoroughly enjoyed your cover. Such a clear voice particularly the falsetto and an absolutely great guitar sound. You did the song proud!

Very nice. The falsetto and 12 string help fill in for the missing Garfunkel part.

A sweet twelve string, natural reverb from a tunnel, subtle acoustic backdrop provided by crickets and tree frogs, all on top of spot-on vocals! Absolutely fantastic!

A top-notch cover of one of my favorite S&G songs. Well done, be proud.

Of all your covers, this one is the best. You do Paul Simon extremely well and this was perfection. What I would give to go to that Graceland show too, pity I live in Australia! Great job Josh :)

Really enjoyed this song with choir and band in your Graceland set at Wycombe Swan Theatre yesterday. Great stuff Josh!

You're a hardworking musician, my man! Keep up the great work!

One of my favorites off of this album for sure. 100% nailed it. Thanks for the smiles, Josh :)

Just beautiful. Gorgeous cover of a truly underrated song.

I can gather all the news I need on the weather report. I got nothing to do today, but smile. Let your honesty shine like it shines on me.

Josh. That was the greatest cover ever! Or, well, tomorrow there will be another. But seriously - beautify done.

I just love your videos Josh...your voice amazes me, but it also soothes my soul. Please keep on letting your voice fill our world with harmony.