James Taylor & Alison Krauss - The Boxer: Paul Simon Tribute

James Taylor and Alison Krauss pay tribute to Paul Simon at the 2002 Kennedy Centre Honours tribute to Paul Simon. The truncted version of the song is typical of the Kennedy Centre Honours...

Two of my favourite singers paying tribute to my 'absolute' favourite... Love it!

Also honoured in 2002 were James Earl Jones, James Levine, Chita Rivera and Elizabeth Taylor.

[jimhansen]

I love James Taylor and Paul Simon with every fiber of my being, but Alison Kraus.. wow.. Every song she sings she makes it sound like it made just for her to sing in that angelic voice of hers. Hearing her voice literally brings tears of emotion and joy....

[redwoods]

Alison Krauss is so low key and understated and her awesome singing and playing seem effortless. She's amazing.

[jamesryan]

Alison is one of the finest voices in the business and a fantastic musician.this is a great version

[ckpator]

Paul Simon's total absorption and appreciation of this performance is a delight to see.

[alexkalish]

I have been admiring Krauss since she was about 16 - she's a national treasure as well and still perfect in very way, Taylor ain't so bad himself. What a duo.

[frankguernier]

I am about to have a 70th birthday and my teen years growing up in a "cold winter" Australian country town gives me many memories of early Simon & G songs. The Boxer, I am a rock etc. Thank you Paul.

[EattheFOODTina-ND]

Two of the greatest voices in the music industry singing one of the greatest songwriters song. ❤

[GeoffLilley]

One of my favorite sentences in the English language is, "Ladies and gentlemen, Alison Krauss." That instantly makes any song better.

[Redracer]

I would say there is no better compliment...the National treasure standing with his mouth agape in astonishment....shining like a National Guitar....

[apuzyr]

“Man hears what wants to hear and disregards the rest.” So profound.

[stratmagic]

I am a rocker at heart but I saw James Taylor early on and then was blessed to see Simon and Garfunkel in their Central Park reunion concert. Two of the best shows I ever saw. ❤

[plunder]

It's rather strange seeing Paul hearing them sing his song for him. Must feel odd that they do it so well yet slightly differently. I've always loved the way James sings, it's somehow understated & yet lovely, this is, an excellent blend of voices.

[patsyod]

What's not to love, two superb artists performing a brilliant song.

[Ronrook]

I could listen to Alison Kraus all day. She has the voice of an angel

[johnnyfreedom]

I've been listening to James since I was a teenager, when Fire and Rain came out. I've only gotten to see a few shows and treasure each one! Thank you James, see you next time you're around Tulsa!!

[emilyslade]

My two favourite artists on stage, singing and playing together! And a Paul Simon song at that! Does not get better than this!

[annhutcheson]

If angels sing among us, Alison Krauss is certainly one. Her voice is unmatched.

[Cali]

2020 And I’m still Listening On This Song, Anybody Here👍🏻❤️

[pinoytechniko]

Being a legend in his own rights, JT honoring the Legendary PS. The sheer respect and this legendary tribute says it all.

[guitngood]

Simply amazing how two inimitable voices can blend so well together.