The Only Living Boy In NY (LIVE)

[hustedge]

commented 2 years ago and stated that I put this video as one of my favorites... nice to come back and hear a good version of such a great song.. Nicely done Chris.

[DickWiseman]

Check out 2 NEW VIDEO's by Chris Burns just posted!!!



[whpmosterdijk]

It's really an amazing performance of this beautiful song from Paul Simon. Thanks for posting this great cover.

[DickWiseman]

@whpmosterdijk Thank you!

[MrRedwing90]

Nice job!

[Shevek57]

NIce.

[kajwilhelm]

Great cover, man!

[DickWiseman]

@kajwilhelm Thanks!

[TheAndyread]

Nice Voice man!!! :)

[DickWiseman]

@TheAndyread Thanks!!!

[jatodon]

Most people copy, few do artistic covers. You nailed this.  Really well done cover!

[DickWiseman]

@jatodon Thank you so much. I love that song and Simon is such a huge influence of mine. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I'm working on my full length album now...it will be out late this year or early next year. Keep in touch!

[RJiminez51]

sorry but i hated it.

[DickWiseman]

@RJiminez51 Strong words...and you felt the need to comment that you hated it. I always assumed that people just skipped videos they didn't like.

[RJiminez51]

@RJiminez51 i should not say i hated it. i did not like it but i respect your artistic view of the song.

[DickWiseman]

@RJiminez51 Understood. Thanks for the clarification. I would 'hate' to think that I was making people 'hate' things... take care. :)

[twinoak170]

That made my day. Thank you.

[scorpdewd]

this is as good as the original. like the way it ended, your voice and guitar work. two distinct versions and really like both of them. too croony? nah. distinctive...you betcha!

[alexb543]

Your guitar is excellent, and I like the inventive and unexpected style of your backing track, but your voice, man. It's good, great even, but too slick, too croony. I suspect you've got a real voice in there somewhere, but I don't think you're using it. I could be completely wrong though,so don't place too much stock in this either way.

[schlaackthebassist]

Excellent! this is my favorite Simon & Garfunkel song as well; I love what you did with it!

[rawREN]

Chris, my wife and I have listened to your cover of "The Only Living Boy In NY," a long time favorite S&G song of mine, dozens of times now, here on youtube.

We love it!

Would you be willing to share any tips in the info section on your chord use and styling of this song? I suspect a little something, anything, would inspire many more guitar students and Chris Burns fans.

Thank you for sharing this... simply said, it is wonderful.

[DickWiseman]

Thank you so much...this is one of those songs I wish I had written. So good. The chords are the same as Paul Simon's version but the capo is up one more fret. (7th instead of 6th...easier for me to sing)

The main difference with the way I play this song is in the tempo and overall space. What I mean by "space" is that I leave the chords open. I came up with a basic picking pattern that is different from the definitive strumming pattern in the original.

[DickWiseman]

People either love it or hate it...I just love playing it. Obviously I am still a bigger fan of the original but I was trying to play it without it sounding like just another cover. I would have to say that my version would probably not work with a full band but with just me and the loop it can stand on its own.

Thanks for taking such an interest...I hope this answered your question(s).

-Chris

[rm1269]

awesome job chris. one of my favorite S&G tunes. you would make them proud with this one.  Absolutely beautiful.

cheers, RM

[order57]

yep

Great!

[jrhalpha]

This is a wonderful version. Great job !

[barload]

just came across this.. impressive , love the build up of rhythm, harmony... my favourite too...

[jbjcjb]

Excellent, love your voice, more covers please X

[hustedge]

Excellent performance Chris. I am glad I clicked on this because now my next click puts this in my pool of favorites. Great guitar talent and a voice to go with it. You got a gift thanks for sharing it.

[DickWiseman]

I'm glad you found it and even happier that you liked it. Thank you.

[trio20759]

Hello Chris, yes this is really a great version of the beautiful S&G song. Different from our version but your's is a pleasure to listen to. Beautiful voice you have (be careful with such a gift) and your guitarplaying is so fine. Greatings from Holland

Gerard

[DickWiseman]

Very Kind...

[attybong]

now this is really a great version....

[DickWiseman]

Thank you so much attybong.

[Dwslassls]

I've never favorited somebody's cover of a song in my several years on youtube and over 7000 videos watched (99.7% music)...up until this point.

FanTASTIC job. Lovely, spectacular, amazing. You have an incredible voice--I am oh so envious.

How you didn't get thunderous applause is beyond me.

I'll stop gushing now.

One last "Great job" and I'm done.

Great job.

[DickWiseman]

Quite possibly the nicest compliment I have ever received on YouTube. Thank You.

[Dwslassls]

No need to thank me.

People should thank musicians more. Musicians should thank other musicians more, which is why I'd prefer to thank YOU.

[Vleatles]

I just got goosebumps listening to this...absolutely brilliant!

[DickWiseman]

I just got goosebumps reading that...THANKS!

[Vleatles]

You're welcome! Seriously, I can't stop listening to your cover. My next youtube cover will be The Only Living Boy in New York as well, it's such a gorgeous song! :D

[ugurgre]

Liked it a lot. You gave your personal feeling to this version.

Really nice. It's one of my favs.

[DickWiseman]

Awesome...thank you!

[dieggu]

souned gay

[DickWiseman]

You mean sounded? What does gay sound like? You're so clever.

[dieggu]

If you want to know what is gay listen to yourself

[DickWiseman]

Wow... impressive.

[otaner1974]

Hey, been out for a while, but this is nice. You got it right, much better than your UP version. Congrats.

Dunno if you'd like a suggestion, have you ever heard Cool Cat (Queen)? If you like it give it a try.

But again, congratulations. Like it a lot.

[DickWiseman]

Thanks otaner1974...I'll check out Cool Cat. Thanks.

[WWiltraut]

I revisited your version of the song again...and decided to write another note to say how much I enjoyed your version. Just brilliant...thanks for shedding new light on an old favorite. Wow.

[dieggu]

you fucked up my favorite song....jerk

[DickWiseman]

Everyone's entitled to their opinion... but you could have said it with some more class. Grow up, kid.

[garyb61]

found this by accident but has to be the best ever cover of this great song - you make it sound so original - thanks for posting it

[DickWiseman]

Sweet! Thanks Gary!

[121158bob]

this is freeeeeking amazing 5+

[DickWiseman]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so!

[attybong]

great!! nice guitar there too, what make is it? if you dont mind

[DickWiseman]

It's a Simon and Patrick..made in Canada. :)

[WWiltraut]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. You did a really fine job!

[DickWiseman]

Sweet...thank you so much!

[LaurelDungeon]

You made it your own, but stayed pretty true at the same time. Very well done.

[DickWiseman]

Sweet!

[redbette]

I think you did a fantastic job you have a very sweet voice great interpretation and you are pleasing oN the eye as well, LOL, regards from the UK.

[DickWiseman]

...thanks for listening!

[neilss1]

This is an excellent rendition of this song really strong voice. when i heard this song on the album i too had to learn it although i have no idea how to play the tiny solo part near the end i know its a Broken G chord but thats about it. :P

Great video

[DickWiseman]

That's great...I love this song. Thanks for listening and take care.

[Gottnex]

Awesome...

[DickWiseman]

Thank you so much...

[Rhyminpsymon]

Great cover,I just wish you'd held some of the notes a bit lomger....

[DickWiseman]

Fair enough...thanks for listening!

[mobilephone15]

verry great version.

i like it verry much.

[DickWiseman]

Thank you so much.

[cuhle73]

wow i got ur message and so i checked you out and oh my goodness you're great! keeep it up! :)

[DickWiseman]

Thanks!

[tlpclpdlp]

you did a great job of breathing new life into a classic. I like your thinking process! thanks for the video.

[DickWiseman]

Nice! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's such a great song...I'm happy that you think I did it justice.

[cefimovich]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Wonderful rendition. Wonderful video. Thanks for posting it :)

[DickWiseman]

Thank you so much...I love that song.

[antifafubel]

great. 5 stars and a favourite.

[DickWiseman]

THANKS!

[toytoypiano]

Excellent!

I was really enchanted by your miracle and fantastic performance!!!

Thank you for sharing!!

[DickWiseman]

Sweet...thank you!

[JohnLennon100]

Impeccable Chris!!! Congratulations!! Keep the Good Job !!!!

[DickWiseman]

Thanks brother.

[judacia]

Dude, that is fantastic! I had never heard it before, so for all I know you could have written it yourself.

[DickWiseman]

I wish I wrote it! Thanks.

[motivemotley]

One of the best covers:)

Voice and guitar playing is nice to listen.

5 stars from us from The Netherlands!!

[DickWiseman]

Sweet! I'll have to come visit now. Thanks!

[wilkiecoco]

Fabulous cover. Great voice. Really beautiful.

[DickWiseman]

That means a lot...I'm glad you like it. Thanks!

[tommiji]

Oh! Wow! You've taken that amazing song to places it had never been before! Stellar arrangement, brilliant performance!

[DickWiseman]

Wow...thank you so much.

[DickWiseman]

Thanks brother...likewise.

[SC0TTK1NM4RT1N]

Great job Chris. I'm proud to know you.