Paul Simon - Soft Parachutes video free download


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Uploaded: 2008/10/30

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

Comments

10 years ago

Cornelia Martens

From his film One Trick Pony, I love this film, I love this song....!

11 years ago

Gail Oliver

You are absolutely right Nicole. I wonder, however, if the song is written this way for the very purpose of the listener always wanting more. Paul had truly achieved this goal. I can listen to it over and over again, and not tire of its sound and also its message.

12 years ago

MsLilyFay

Very very well done!

12 years ago

Tram Nguyen

It was a sad story about my country and I hope there are no more stupid war no more Villages burning no more The bodies all laid in a line Like soft parachutes

12 years ago

Joe Martin

how is it flawed?

12 years ago

matthewsemple

Great video thanks for uploading. The good news is that One-Trick Pony is now available from Warner Bros on DVD.

12 years ago

Mark E.

I love this song.(!) I can only imagine Paul thought of it as a throw-away song--but not for those who look it up obviously--it matters to us deeply. He is the reason I am going back to school for a music therapy degree and the reason why I picked up guitar in the first place 18 years ago.

12 years ago

Michael Moose

There's a good link to the film on Putlocker. So worth watching!

13 years ago

Tyler Richardson

you should upload the video 10 minutes at a time to youtube.keep the spirit alive

13 years ago

Londonrainwaters

This is a treasure, a real treasure; probably the saddest song ever!

13 years ago

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.

13 years ago

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.

13 years ago

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!

13 years ago

Ted Haughawout

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.

14 years ago

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.

14 years ago

Tim Lee

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

14 years ago

joetke

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

14 years ago

winterweib

@GirMcDog Thank you for this.

15 years ago

lpss1985

What I would give to see that movie!

15 years ago

goldensleeves

This song is now on youtube as well

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