Old Friends Live on Stage (2 CD) [Live]

Tracks:

Old Friends/Bookends
A Hazy Shade of Winter
I Am A Rock
America
At the Zoo
Baby Driver
Kathys Song
Tom and Jerry Story
Hey, Schoolgirl
The Everly Brothers Intro
Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
Scarborough Fair
Homeward Bound
The Sound of Silence

Tracks:

Mrs. Robinson
Slip Slidin Away
El Condor Pasa
The Only Living Boy in New York
American Tune
My Little Town
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Cecilia
The Boxer
Leaves That Are Green
Bonus Track: Citizen of the Planet

Tracks:

Opening Montage (America inst.)
Old Friends/Bookends
A Hazy Shade of Winter
I Am A Rock
America
At the Zoo
Baby Driver
Kathys Song
Tom and Jerry Story
Hey, Schoolgirl
The Everly Brothers Intro
Wake Up Little Susie
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
Scarborough Fair
Homeward Bound
The Sound of Silence
Opening Montage
Mrs. Robinson
Slip Slidin Away
El Condor Pasa
Keep The Customer Satisfied
The Only Living Boy in New York
American Tune
My Little Town
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Cecilia
The Boxer
Leaves That Are Green
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin Groovy)

Amazon.com

One may never be able to go home again, but that hasn't kept Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from trying every other decade or so. This two-CD plus DVD live set (recorded in December 2003 at the Meadowlands and Madison Square Garden) shows their musical chemistry has transcended the years--and no small amount of acrimony. But while their '80s live reunion was marked by an aura of celebration, this one floats on an undercurrent of bittersweet resolve. There's no mistaking the elegiac tone of the title track, while stark readings of "Hazy Shade of Winter" and "Sounds of Silence" can't help but evoke the scars of 9/11. A musical circle is completed as the Everly Brothers step in for a joyous "Bye Bye Love," while elsewhere Simon's musical restlessness inspires a subtly jazzy reworking of "Slip Slidin' Away" and Garfunkel adds his stately grace to his partner's "American Tune." The album concludes with S&G's first new studio recording in 30 years, the plaintive, irony-studded plea "Citizen of the Planet." --Jerry McCulley

Recommended Simon & Garfunkel Discography

Bridge over Troubled Water
Sounds of Silence
Bookends

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
Wednesday Morning, 3 a.m.
The Columbia Studio Recordings

Album Description

For an entire generation, the concert event of the new millennium was the 2003 Old Friends tour from Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Their first national concert tour in two decades, performing songs that rank among the most memorable of the '60s, was a sold-out sensation in more than 30 cities across the country. Now many of those unforgettable performances are heard on the 2-CD set Old Friends Live On Stage, as well as a DVD and a Deluxe Edition with both the DVD and the CDs. The songs of Simon & Garfunkel have never sounded better.

Customer Reviews:

Like Drinking Vodka and Lime.......2005-12-24

Hello again people. I really have to stop handing out 5 star reviews this season like they were candy canes. However, if something is worthy of it - as this c.d./dvd set is - then I am justified. Simon and Garfunkel are just classic. I remember "The Sound of Silence" when it came out having such a big impact at the time. That was the season of alienation, and S & G really had their hand on the pulse.
A quick story. It was either late '66 or early '67, and I'm in school and this girl in front of me turns around and asks if anyone wanted tickets to see Simon and Garfunkel at Carnegie Hall? She had two. Gave them away "free" to me and someone else. I was way too young to go into New York City by myself. But I did anyway. Guess how much the tickets were? A whopping FIVE DOLLARS!!!! And that was alot for a concert at that time. Anyway... the concert was pure magic. Only Paul on guitar and harmonies. It was rich, lush and angelic. What can you say about a blend of vocals like this except that it is as near to perfection you can get. I have always remembered that concert as one of the best I've ever seen. I believe the c.d. "Simon and Garfunkel Live 1967" is as close to the concert that I saw.
Anyway..... when I heard they were reuniting for a concert tour, I just had to go. And, believe me, this time around the tickets were nowhere near as cheap. Still, I went to see them at The Continental Arena in N.J. on the night of December 8th, 2003 and was excited to find that they used part of that very night for the DVD. The evening was as excellent as the DVD shows, however, you viewers have the advantage of seeing them up close. It's hard to get a view like that 100 rows out or so.
This package is worth it - ten times over believe me. It is a retrospect of their career with excellent side musicians who recreate all the particulars of the original recordings and then some. S & G's mock feud bantering puts the audience in a great mood. The evening sails smoothly and the introduction of The Everly Brothers adds icing to the cake. Paying homage to their influences - S & G provide a genuine warmth to the concert.
I do want to point out one song inparticular. When they did "Bridge Over Troubled Water", Paul took the second verse. An interesting variation, but it works fine. Also, near the end, the piano goes into a strange key variation...... most noticably. I am assuming it was done to accomodate Garfunkel's ending to the song. In any event, the song was a mainpoint in a fine evening.
I could go song by song in this review but it would be a big yawn. Suffice to say - S & G are professionals and they definitely do not disappoint in this offering!!
If you are looking for classic pop music with alot of grace - an EXTREMELY HIGH recommendation for this one. Whew....that was hard. Being totally serious for a change is a difficult challenge. But Simon and Garfunkel are worth it! Goodbye for now people!

Buy IT!.......2005-11-12

I saw Simon and Garfunkel perform live on this tour and this DVD/CD perfectly captures the performance perfectly. For only a few extra dollars over the DVD version you also get two cds. I really can't say much more than if you like Simon and Garfunkel and their music this should be a must buy!

Highlights of the show are: an appropriate opening song (Old Friends/Bookends), an energetic version of Hazy Shade of Winter, a melancholic beautiful version of America, an upbeat energetic version of The Zoo, Homeward Bound (what can I say, one of my favorite S & G songs), American Tune (a Paul Simon song that sounds great sung by Simon and Garfunkel), Bridge Over Troubled Water with Paul Simon signing the middle verse (in the original version Paul Simon did not sing!) and the best song on the Cd; The Boxer (always such a powerful and moving song).

Gee but it's great to be back home..............2005-07-28

Love this album !! A heartwarming reunion and great music... They are both so musically talented and have just gotten better over the years.

Timeless.......2005-03-12

Wanna capture time in a bottle? Start here. This is an absolutely brilliant set from a duo who were amongst a '60s '70s movement who brought brilliant song crafting and writing to a popular culture which had previously been practically devoid of it (the occasional Cole Porter or Gershwin being exceptions).

It's great to see that the guys give a great and proper shout out to the Everly's, who were their harmonizing inspirations. Just about every cut is either equal to or surpassing the originals most of us are familiar with. The greatest duo in Pop/Rock/Folk history? I think so, my friends. Hear them here in all their glory, with great back up musicians (as always) and pitch perfect recording! It's the state of the art, as it should be for two talents who are indeed "artists" as well as highly prolific tunesmiths. What a night of music!

BEK

I love these guys!.......2005-03-11

I was at the concert in Dallas and I must say, some of the songs were better on stage here. But, that doesn't take away from these CDs at all. It doesn't matter to me whether they are still friends (as some have commented) what matters to me is the music. It was wonderful to see how they teamed up on tunes like "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Garfunkel obviously could not hit those notes anymore, but Simon stepped in with his version and it was great. It was Simon & Garfunkel -- new and improved. I loved the show and I love the CDs --

Average customer rating:

VERY RARELY ONE OF THE GREATEST DVDs : OLD FRIENDS
slow cd
Depends what you like..
Old Friends are STILL Energetic After All These Years!
"Old Friends" is a must for any S&G fan!

Old Friends Live on Stage (2 CD)
Simon & Garfunkel
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00064VQBM
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Tracks:

Old Friends/Bookends
A Hazy Shade of Winter
I Am A Rock
America
At the Zoo
Baby Driver
Kathys Song
Tom and Jerry Story
Hey, Schoolgirl
The Everly Brothers Intro
Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
Scarborough Fair
Homeward Bound
The Sound of Silence

Tracks:

Mrs. Robinson
Slip Slidin Away
El Condor Pasa
The Only Living Boy in New York
American Tune
My Little Town
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Cecilia
The Boxer
Leaves That Are Green
Bonus Track: Citizen of the Planet

Amazon.com

One may never be able to go home again, but that hasn't kept Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from trying every other decade or so. This double-disc live set (recorded in December 2003 at the Meadowlands and Madison Square Garden) shows their musical chemistry has transcended the years--and no small amount of acrimony. But while their '80s live reunion was marked by an aura of celebration, this one floats on an undercurrent of bittersweet resolve. There's no mistaking the elegiac tone of the title track, while stark readings of "Hazy Shade of Winter" and "Sounds of Silence" can't help but evoke the scars of 9/11. A musical circle is completed as the Everly Brothers step in for a joyous "Bye Bye Love," while elsewhere Simon's musical restlessness inspires a subtly jazzy reworking of "Slip Slidin' Away" and Garfunkel adds his stately grace to his partner's "American Tune." The album concludes with S&G's first new studio recording in 30 years, the plaintive, irony-studded plea "Citizen of the Planet." --Jerry McCulley

Recommended Simon & Garfunkel Discography

Bridge over Troubled Water
Sounds of Silence
Bookends

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
Wednesday Morning, 3 a.m.
The Columbia Studio Recordings

Album Description

For an entire generation, the concert event of the new millennium was the 2003 Old Friends tour from Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Their first national concert tour in two decades, performing songs that rank among the most memorable of the '60s, was a sold-out sensation in more than 30 cities across the country. Now many of those unforgettable performances are heard on the 2-CD set Old Friends Live On Stage. The songs of Simon & Garfunkel have never sounded better.

Customer Reviews:

VERY RARELY ONE OF THE GREATEST DVDs : OLD FRIENDS.......2005-12-13

I hail from Singapore where I bought this DVD from my CD/DVD shop. It is a great watch, one that brings sane music into the
living room. You cannot get this kind of quality music and songs nowadays due to the lost direction music is heading towards nowadays in America.

I am full of nostalgia listening to the vintage voices of Paul and Art. I also got emotional because the songs reminded of mthe times I was a child. How I relive those times again and again as I listen to them. The duo emote and provoke a lot of sentiments.

How I wish they would get back together during this
time of their senior years. There will never be another Paul and Art. It takes a long time to produce another original Paul and Art.

Long Live Paul and Art. From : Singapore, 13 December 2005.

slow cd.......2005-09-15

if you like the fast song's then this is not the cd for you but if you want a slow and culm cd so this is the one for you

Depends what you like.........2005-06-15

I am a massive paul and art fan and naturally i bought this. It has a phenonomal set list filled with a nightsworth of enjoyment. However, if you are not a fan of nostalgia this CD will traumatize you. I personally almost fel traumatized to see video and photos of them as young kids and then see them as very old men, men that voices have weakened and look like 2 very old men. On that note, the product is breath taking, and your heart will glow with grace for the duo, but if you ar a fan of simon and garfunkel's literall sound this cd is not for you. The sound quality in it's own is shot and as said before the voidces while still containing gifts have declined. If you are looking for extremely great sound and phenonomal performance thiks is not for you, if you want simon and garfunkel live today with some flaws buy this cd.

Old Friends are STILL Energetic After All These Years!.......2005-05-20

Read the negatives of the other reviews BUT do yourself a favor: even if you're buying this used-it's well worth it! The subtle changes in the arrangements, great musicianship and transitions between the songs (I dare you to not get goosebumps between "My Little Town" and "Bridge..."),effortless vocals that, while occassionally showing their age, flow like you've never heard 'em! And the new song "Citizen of The Planet" is a must have because it speaks to what is happening in our world today.

"Old Friends" is a must for any S&G fan!.......2005-03-07

As one who could not 'afford' to go to see our boys, this DvD brings you there. It is a must buy! You will find yourselves watching it over and over and over again. A great way to see that yes, they are back together, in more ways than on stage. They had fun, being together, singing together and with the audience..advice? Turn off the phone, and for a few songs, get some kleenex handy..Only Living Boy in NY? Paul's emotions alone will get you..it got both of them..Enjoy!!

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