Paul Simon - Soft Parachutes

The rare and beautiful 'Soft Parachutes' from the sadly deleted film 'One Trick Pony,' written and directed by Paul Simon.

I was going to upload the whole deleted film, but had a pang of conscience that it might infringe copyright, even though it's out of circulation and many fans haven't had chance to see it :-( So I hope what is (imho) the best song in the film will be of some comfort to those of you who haven't had chance to see the film! Tx

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Paul
• Simon
• One
• Trick
• Pony
• Soft
• Parachutes

[joetke]

Thanks for this hard to find great song. Thanks a lot.

[timlee19]

@joetke No worries mate! Glad you enjoy it as much as I do. T

[2dannyc89]

I know I have already commented on this. But this is one of my favorite paul simon songs. I have searched desperately for this song and the video. i thank you again for this video.

[timlee19]

No problem mate! Have you seen the film?

[2dannyc89]

Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for this everywhere. This clip is truly a gem.

[timlee19]

No problem!

I do really like the movie, however flawed it is.

Glad you like the song too, it's one of my favourites of Paul's.

T

[Baliverna]

In Italy the movie used to be shown late night now and then years ago. I never caught it, and now since years it's not to be seen anymore.

[Baliverna]

Why did he leave this song out of the original One Trick Pony album? Did he think it wasn't good enough? I can't make it out.

[PattieLNoah]

Just finished watching this movie again. It's been years since I've seen it. Such a shame this song was left off the album. I love it!

[Cliff3610]

Now where is that vinyl album ... are her it is , thanks

[Shevek57]

As the film was less than well-received critically, this song (as I recall) was also dismissed by music critics as being insipid or puerile. 'Tis a shame, because I always found it to be extremely powerful and affecting.

[spoonido]

It's arguably the best song in the movie, but was the only song in the movie not on the soundtrack album! I still play it on guitar from time to time. The other songs were mostly forgettable. Would love to see the film again someday.

[mangomint96]

I am a huge Paul Simon fan and i wonder, with the film deleted and all, do you know if there is any other way to see the movie?