972. The Boxer (Paul Simon)

This popular folk rock ballad was written in 1968 and first recorded by Simon and Garfunkel. Released as the follow up single to their number one hit, "Mrs. Robinson," together with "Baby Driver," it was later included on their final studio album, "Bridge Over Troubled Water".

Paul Simon has said that the lyrics are largely autobiographical, written when he felt he was being unfairly criticized: "I think the song was about me: everybody's beating me up, and I'm telling you now I'm going to go away if you don't stop."

Bob Dylan covered the song on his album, "Self Portrait." It has also been covered by Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, Alison Krauss and The King's singers.

(Information is from Wikipedia)

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[Ottawarocket]

One of my alltime favorite songs ..Great Job Raymond

Rocket Rob

[raymondcrooke]

Good to see you here, Rob. Greetings from Malaysia.

[lordroad]

Raymond, I love this song. Great rendition! Truly a timeless song.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for watching.

[annadams95340]

Sorry - not the last verse, the one about age and changes. I'm so used to S&G finishing with it in their concerts, I misspoke.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for your comments. It's a song that speaks to all of us.

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you.

[annadams95340]

Another one I've known for years. Thanks, especially for that last verse. I can identify.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks. I'll never forget the time I first heard Simon and Garfunkel. Wonderful songs!

[mmebaudou]

Oh I enjoyed hearing this song again. My brother brought therecord by S&G home when he was doing his military service back in the sixties, He hand his mates used to sing it.