Paul Simon & The Oak Ridge Boys - "Slip Slidin' Away"

Paul Simon backed by the Oaks on his 1977 hit, "Slip Slidin' Away." The ORB provided the original background vocals on the original release.

From the 1986 "Gospel Jam Session," originally aired on cable, later released on VHS and DVD with various titles (the most recent being "Paul Simon's Night Of Gospel Glory").

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[fruitbearer]

don't ruin this beautiful simon tune with needless political pandering, let me give you some advise , their all full of it, and the whole things rigged, but atleast we have beautiful musicians like paul simon to listen to

[MissingTime1]

Just open your ears and listen and shut your mouths for a moment. Argue politics in the right forums..

[seahag1967]

What a combination!! & a 12 string? say no more!

[nancestef]

@DUNKONE4ME -- If you've ever gotten close to him, I can tell you that his hair and beard are like silk. He is one of the kindest, sweetest men on the planet, and he has handed down that attitude to his sons. (Son Chris plays drums for the Oaks.) The Goldens treat their fans with respect and love. I was at an ORB show in NY State a few years ago. Golden signed autographs for almost 2 hours. The other three couldn't be bothered. (Didn't have a pen, etc....)

[DUNKONE4ME]

@nanstef You make a very good point. For many years I found myself "hung up" on his looks, until I realized that they really mattered very little to his fans and the people who love him, and why should they matter to me?

[wayfaringstoner]

@GrissomLovesSara couldn' agree more. Saw Dylan last summer and he (BOB DYLAN FOR GODS SAKE) was drowned out by inane chatter and drunk idiocy. My dad told me when he went to see dylan in the early 70's you could hear a pin drop in the quiet parts. I mean if you don't want to hear someone sing and play don't come to a gig!

[knucklehead0202]

what a great song and probably the best version there is at that!

[OldHippy1956]

I think that Paul kid might be a pretty darn good songwriter one day if He don't go back to workin at the lumber mill. and His Doo Wop guys could probab;ly do alright by they own selves.  Awesome,Combination Who Would Have Thunked It? Thanks For The Enjoyable Moments

[0xB0B]

I understand that this was Oak Ridge Boys first gold record.

[marctrainor]

How hmble the Oakridge boys are backing up Paul Simon. What a great song, and what humbilness, I guess that they don't tend to overpower Paul on the lead vocals. I wouldn't mind haveing them to back me up, I'll guarantee you. Marc Trainor.

[GrissomLovesSara]

what's amazing to me is that they were able to make it through the song with an audience that was respectful and silent. you'd never get that today. each beautiful harmony would be ruined by 'yeaaah's! and 'woo hoo's' and screams and hollers. it's sad that moments like this can't be had anymore without idiots screaming