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Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan
The live version done on Conan is what caused Paul Simon to reach out to the band, who were blown away by his words.
Simon was around 20 years old, give or take a year or so in either direction, when he wrote this. Just a timeless classic.
Here's the live version:
Disturbed "The Sound Of Silence" 03/28/16 - YouTube |
I have seen interviews of David (lead singer) when asked about Simons response, and it is obvious he was very moved and humble. Simon was one of this countries great song writers, and to have him appreciate a cover they did was a very special moment.