How Simon and Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' Became a 10-Week No. 1 Hit

Fifty-six years ago, legendary folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel released Bridge Over Troubled Water—an album that capped off ...
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How 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' Contributed to Simon & Garfunkel's Breakup

One of the duo's most beloved songs was their ultimate undoing.

Who plays piano on 1970’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’?

One of the most immortal numbers from the Simon & Garfunkel songbook, we explore who exactly laid down piano parts on the ...
Men's Journal

56 Years Ago Today, One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written Was Dominating the Charts

Fifty-six years ago today, one of the most beautiful songs ever written was dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" topped the Billboard Hot 100 56 years ago today in 1970 ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Simon & Garfunkel Recorded a Legendary Song With a Creative Decision That Paul Simon Would Eventually Regret

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded what would become one of their signature songs, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, on this very day in 1969. Simon & Garfunkel already had a string a huge hits up ...
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Harry Styles delivers soulful cover of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' on tour

The Simon & Garfunkel hit took on new life in a moment fans are calling pure 'perfection.' ...
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These 3 Rock Songs From 1970 Have Surprisingly Thought-Provoking Lyrics

In 1970, it was the dawn of a new era in rock music. These are three rock songs that came out in 1970, which all have lyrics that are truly thought-provoking. “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” says, “When ...