I Am a Rock

[777PerfectDark]

Friendship causes pain

[ModGirl1967]

This is my theme. 

[Michele640]

A wonderful song that describes a situation we all go through at least once in life.

[dreammakerunlimited1]

well LeoBen207 analyzing this song!!!!!! I am bit worried bout u :p personal I connect with this sdunno what to feel bout me !!!!!!!!!!talk about confusion :)

[LeoBen207]

Schizoid personality disorder....A rock feels no pain

[Karolingful]

What concert was it?

[Honeydew7396]

Not often am I struck by male voices as "beautiful," but man... these guys sing beautifully. :)

[PricklyPete10]

Boo, for the poor cut at the end.

[regretminimizer]

A gold standard by which to compare all vocal harmonies. Timeless.

[ThePeterichardson]

This touched my soul like no others in days gone by when the cold winds blew, when life was sad and lonliness hit me hard.

[ThePurpleHarpoon]

Songs like this heal a weary soul.

[tbonius95]

easily one of the best songs ever written

[mickmartin777]

different class,nuff said!!

[cardman330]

This thes song has been relevent to EVERYONE at some point in their lives. If you say no, then you are a liar,

[lgjrouse1]

Listened to this 45 over and over and over until I had each and every word memorized. It was the 60's, we were stationed in Germany, I was a kid and it was the loneliest I had ever felt in my life

[MikaShelley99]

@lgjrouse1 Hope things are better bro. 1989, Rome, cassette on repeat on large orange buses, tough times.

[cschoon1213]

I love their music and have a lot of it; but I humbly disagree with them at the end of this song;

Rocks ALWAYS feel pain, and islands ALWAYS cry. Loneliness stinks ! :-(

[MikaShelley99]

@cschoon1213 Yes, ultimately the rocks and islands hurt more.

[melian06]

what?? how could anybody in the world dislike this?

[garymichael1950]

I can explain the 33 "dislikes"....There isn't an "over my head" button.

[arryarrfiddledeedee]

This is just so fantastic I cannot even comprehend it.

[TheSyrupMan]

What are you?

[TheSyrupMan]

I am a towel.

[teecman]

People who do not like it might get touched..........seriously by this great song

[Bloodyvains71]

The very existence of Justin Bieber makes me ashamed of humanity and all of the modern generation...

[osu67]

33 people are pathetic for disliking this

[nllleonard]

An island never cries.

[ushudnobettr]

greatness in all its glory

[majerlet]

on what fret is that capo

[poeticjustice074]

@majerlet capo is in 4rt fret. chords are G-C-G-Am-D-C and back to G. Am-D- Am, D- Am-C- D...chorus is G- D.

[ninja4beast]

@GirlFromlpanema1966 we don't want anyone to tamper with this beautiful song. Especially someone whose voice doesn't work with Simon and Garfunkal's type of music.

[Duskworker]

and an island never cSSHHRR...

[panchobehrmann]

Never what?!!! NEVER WHAT??!!!

[bigworldsmallperson]

@panchobehrmann an island never dies. :)

[benji07]

@bigworldsmallperson an island never dies :(

[humouriseverything]

I love Simon and Garfunkel but their songs always upset me slightly

[coolanddark]

Not bad boys. With a little more practice you should be able to sell a few 8 tracks.

[GirlFromIpanema1966]

Are you saying that Justin Bieber isn't good enough to sing this song ( I Am a Rock )?

[Dinuzzoandrea]

@GirlFromIpanema1966 Yes!!!

[bigworldsmallperson]

@GirlFromIpanema1966 YES!!! BY ALL THAT EXISTS IN THIS WORLD YES!! JUSTIN BIEBER WILL NEVER BE WORTHY OF SIMON OR GARFUNKEL AND HIS NAME IS A STAIN ON THIS PAGE!!!

keep in mind, no offense to you personally. just to justin bieber, who deserves every offense I can give him.

[hangemhigh2000]

full circle

[swampzoid]

the end was clipped off too soon. Kinda ruined it.

[gdunde]

@swampzoid yep

"and an island feels no pai-

[Terrapin243]

it hurts that i wasn't in that audience

[morningstar241]

@Terrapin243 I know, right?

[miss9starr7]

this is my theme song.

[ravrik]

Bloody marvellous! :) Live as well!

[GirlFromIpanema1966]

I want to hear Justin Bieber sing this song ( I Am a Rock ).

[thebadbrains10108]

@GirlFromIpanema1966

die



[TheVampireist]

@GirlFromIpanema1966 I want to hear no one even try to make a cover of this song. And I want to hear Justin Bieber no more on ANY classic videos, for God's sake... Just talk about the music you just listened to and how it changed your life and stop bringing up another artist...

[titmouse0hehehe]

i feel like people in the 60s felt a lot smarter than they actually were.

[NANDO218]

who wrote the majority of the songs?

[MrMiker]

@NANDO218 Paul Simon wrote most of the songs. Art Garfunkel supplied the high harmony. Pure magic.

[dc7995]

I am amazed that this song has become so timeless as to touch the newest generations today.

[MrRuffnecks]

i am an island lol

[SongHooks1993]

started school my girl of 3 yrs tells me she isnt interested in me or men in general anymore and wants a woman....If I never loved I never would have cried

[pyranology]

Holy harmonies Batman :)

[50centuries]

Story of my life.

[prawicowyPawel]

is it a premiere of this song ?

[mrwells111]

Why do people think every human being wants company constantly. I love this song. I love my alone time.

[calliope720]

@mrwells111 Kind of feel like the point of the song is that this person doesn't love alone time, but it's safer than the risk of loving somebody.

[mrwells111]

@calliope720 To you maybe....

[mrwells111]

@calliope720 okay

[KatherineSolan]

The lyrics are SO FRIGGIN GOOD!!!!

[doctim11]

What year was this?

[GirlFromIpanema1966]

Are you saying that Justin Bieber can't sing?

[MyTeenageyearzz]

31 people either don't like this song, don't like Simon and Garfunkel or just don't like the quality of this video.

[SophiaLaiho]

" I won't disturb the slumber

Of feelings that have died

If I never loved I never would have cried "

Tell me why I love this part of the song..

Oh, I've seen that S&G are better in live than studio...Tell me why the actual singers aren't so good!

[blondiXblue]

I have no need for friendship, friendship causes pain.....can u dumb humans stop fucking ruining every great song with comments about Justin beiber. It's fucking lame. Thanks:)

[Alikah1]

@blondiXblue You'd be happier if they made comments about Lady Gaga?

[TheKevo01]

"and a rock feels no pain,and an island never cries"

[GirlFromIpanema1966]

Are you saying that Justin Bieber couldn't sing this song ( I Am A Rock )?

[JonitTaskForce2]

@GirlFromIpanema1966 Yes i would say that

[MrTubeman11]

GirlFromIpanema1966 you are out of your mind there is no comparison with such class with such trash

[GirlFromIpanema1966]

I would really love to hear Justin Bieber sing this song ( I Am A Rock ); I believe he could give a good rendition of it.

[grungecollectorSCE]

@GirlFromIpanema1966 you're kidding right?

[88Gregory88]

@GirlFromIpanema1966 I agree with MrTubeman11 How can you compare such wonderful musicians with that abomination?

[rigbyfin]

if i didin't know better, i would have thought that paul wrote this about me

[JRastinator]

Fantastic Harmony... 

[FritzMeisterUTube]

Go read "meditation 17" after listening, this was a response to that poem. Everyone can relate to this song at a point in their life...but read the poem and you'll see there are always two sides in life.

[holypigs]

and an island ne--

[xXKittyxCat]

this is my song 

[laurahobo]

i'm so glad my dad introduced me to this type of music when i was younger. (:

[TheNomnomnomnombabie]

From 1:22 TO 1:26 cHiLls... then from 1:34 to 1:44 EPIC CHILLS.... There really is no other likeness to the harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel. And God said, "Let there be melody and harmony to perfection" And BAM! There was Simon and Garfunkel.

[elsaidst]

This is good music, geniuses

[HarryKant]

This song got me through Chindits in IMA?

[rfranklinw1]

it's a shame that the poetry of today consists of "bitches and hoes" there is no music, no melody, and no depth. So glad I am 61 and experienced all of that, I have been a poet since I was 14. Never let real music die please.

[InsaneaTann]

@rfranklinw1 We, the people of the younger generation with actual musical taste will never let real music die. NEVER!

[794mila]

to chavadude

You are so, so funny! But don't question their gift in singing and songwriting. The two of them deserve all the kudos in this world.  Since the 70's (?), and they are still loved by fans - where I am no. 1!

[794mila]

to chavadude

You are so, so funny! But don't question their gift in singing and songwriting. the two of them deserve all the kudos in this world. Since the 70's (?), and they are still loved by fans - where I am no. 1!

[GirlyGirl1818]

amazing poetry! one of the poems im analyzing for homework in english class!

[yaaki7]

just a guitar and voice makes such an amazing song

[jpprindle]

absolutely sick... so fucking genius

[Rainbowsluvdemons12]

hahah lol i heard this song in my class in L.A Lol

[PDAFAEWTS]

@Rainbowsluvdemons12 so did i!!! that would be so weird if it was CMS :D

[ASoapyWaffle]

@Rainbowsluvdemons12 This song is actually used by alot of english teachers. Not only is it an amazing song, but it's an amazing peice of poetry.

[IncasRevenge]

Would be great to know:

Were was this recorded?

Is it avaible on CD, DVD or Vinyl, I mean officially released?

If it isn't were there bootlegs avaible?

Would be great if someone would share his knowledge with me.

[marshmallow661]

@IncasRevenge Hey, I only know the answer to one of those questions, and it is that is available to buy on CD, it is officially released.

Hope this helps...

[MrSheetnose]

@IncasRevenge its on their album "sounds of silence" available for like $8 U.S. currency

[Siem828]

@IncasRevenge I recommend the cd from "Greatest hits"

[mdaharris]

where was this recorded?

[jennydaawesomeness]

Like this song... A lot! I am going to keep listening to this until someone yanks the headphones apart. Thank you Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

[liveslowlivesimple]

i love this song, even though i think the idea of being a rock is preposterous. i agree with arty! haha

[matilde891]

If I never loved I never would have cried.

Love the kind of sadness in Pauls eyes.

[LorenzoNW]

Wise and talented beyond their years.

[mrbinkybonky]

and an island never .......

responses on a postcard please ...!!

[1penguin99]

@mrbinkybonky

.... cries

[Cadet985]

Story of my life...

[Cheekytriangle]

Am I the only one who is incredibly annoyed that the last word is cut off?

Thanks for the upload anyway :D

[mobydoug]

Simon was only 22 when he wrote this. Phenomenal. Little known Simon fact: he also wrote "Red Rubber Ball," which was a big hit for the Circkles.....

[SuperHairyDick]

Forever a rock

[stillwaiting4godot]

@chavadude. more like chevy chase, but i get where you're coming from )

[stillwaiting4godot]

fantastic post cheers m8

[wendys120]

A rock feels no pain and an island never cries

[1Twizzel]

Memory of 1975 when I was in first year. This song was played in religion class JESUS how cool was that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DestinationTruthTV]

Simon and Garfunkel are the gods of music. Legends.

[miss9starr7]

tumblr theme song..

[MASAI97]

This song gives me a boner

[thoger51]

Very good Simon and Garfunkel Cover you can find at:

graceland-online.de

[YThorr]

I believe that if you could somehow combine Simon and Garfunkel into one person, that person would look like WIll Ferrell.

[lionellogan]

@YThorr Paul looks like Chevy

[72chilled]

@YThorr willferrellsaysitalllolwearear­ock

[PithyMe]

@YThorr totally! but with about 1000 times more talent. LOL

[bplumser]

@YThorr

a really small will ferrell

[gman1225]

@YThorr Haha now that you mention it...

[ray3mma]

@YThorr

I totally agree.. funny

[docmeister1]

And the Stones........sorry Mick and Keith!

[docmeister1]

A great song of alienation, angst and plain old bummed out LOW! Simon plays a great guitar and Art doesn't mind blending his beautiful voice to Paul's vocal. Up there with the best as was said in 1968 with the Beatles and the Doors - tremendous!

[CacoButignol]

Damn it!! Now we'll never know what an island never does!! ;(

Amazing song, from amazings singers and writers, what did you expected?

[Daveparts]

@CacoButignol and an Island never flies!

[RasberryIce13]

I like listening to this song when I'm depressed

[bloodsuckern]

@RasberryIce13 for me= Pretty much all the time

[sagaelgenstierna]

@RasberryIce13 Me too. A guy a liked just told me that he liked someone else. This song is on repeat. Just to make me feel a little better :)

[mysticlawlotus]

I have books and my poetry to protect me I am shielded in my armour!

[wobblydangly]

And queue Phil Spector........

[Irwiin161]

@wobblydangly what do PS has to do with this song?

[wobblydangly]

@Irwiin161 - he ressurected many of their early songs including sounds of silence

[myangelmyall]

I feel this way a lot sad to say.. Great song! ; )

[thisismy5thacount]

whahhhht

[Sylentiger]

1969-Freshman English class and the introduction to this pair of outstanding artists- the beginning of a love affair -remembering the paper we had to write on this and the Sounds of Silence....

[YankeeRhoad]

Hey...I lived that...And still do a lot. Great song !!!

[lavacalechera9]

es tremenda



[bughead3]

Always loved this tune. I know Artie and Paul didn't care for it, but I really liked the folk rock dressing of this song on the album.

[mikeb270]

love it

[Xenobarbarul]

I know I can apreciate a Simon and Garfunkel song before I even listen to it,because they cannot dissapoint me.Love them!

[fatknacker46]

Autotune... Go fuck yourself, this is singing,warts and all,timeless.

[ericmsandoval]

Does ANYONE know what this was for? A tv show or something? Anyone?

[mikeb270]

@ericmsandoval its a song, sung for those that feel lonly

[ericmsandoval]

@mikeb270 haha. Word. But i was just wondering if this was for a tv show.

[mikeb270]

@mikeb270 I am not lonely and live my life like this as a choice because of things happening in the world right now.

[Litterboxer529]

I just learned this :). Awesome song to know.

[ZetVenori]

This song is so beautiful! Amazing

[Zargon314]

and a rock feels no pain...and an island never c(CUTS OFF)

[FMJFortunateSon]

@PoutinePete .. no ones gunna get a laugh at that except maybe your ignorant ego

[chrish73866]

love this song, because at one point i was having a breakdown, went to the beach with in my headphones with this song on and there so happens to be a mewstone rock there and i sat there and listened to this song ,thinking i was the rock , and its true its an island it touches no one and no one touches me ,and the rock feels no pain ,and the mind wonders, very theraputic,anyone understand?

[notpeterhansen]

Imagine Paul Simon's ego and how Artie must have been dealing with it all the time .. Don't get me wrong, I love both of these guys, went to a Paul Simon concert a few days ago and it was AMAZING, but the guy was not made to share the spotlight ..

[GetStencilD]

My english teacher used this teach us about conveying emotion and an idea in our writing....it worked.

[sonofman23]

cries

[PoutinePete]

Are they singing: "I'm in Iraq , I'm on an island" ? 

[swkninja]

I touch no one and no one touches me.

This made me laugh and I can actually take the line literally as just the other day I thought about how long it was since I touched another human...

[lazymadonna]

i love paul's voice <3 could listen to him talk for hours!!!

[indiansbleeding]

Their best song. Great rebuttal to "It is better to have loved and lost then to have not loved at all." It is laughter and it is loving I disdain. Great great song.

[hudybudy3]

if this song is about being alone why are 2 people singing it? I love it though

[jimifx64]

Island never "cries"

[ShamanicDpreshun]

AND AN ISLAND NEVER WHAT????

[Lozosos]

@ShamanicDpreshun and an island never cry's :)

[SteveStucks]

I tried liking this multiple times

[GermanOperaSinger]

The anthem for all antisocial people worldwide.

[irenicum]

I've always identified with this song.

[chavadude]

Story of my life.

[stevnated]

@chavadude Sadly

[JohnAdams1735]

@chavadude Totally my theme song, too.

[jinjanjane]

Fantastic! thank you so much for posting this!