FIRST TIME HEARING Simon and Garfunkel- bridge over troubled waters | REACTION

[@spacefanatic]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@Pear-zo4em]

Chance-Big Country is another favourite, so good, shame that Stuart Adamson died.

[@daveburns3886]

Paul just had first two verses and told art and producer it was best he ever did.. and it was amazing, art convinced him to add the last one and it somehow was even better !

[@thebuzzman13]

And one of the best ever sung.

[@kenperkins7921]

@@spacefanatic with the muscle shoals shoals guys ,

[@markshepherd8018]

True dat.

[@garyziegler7710]

This is where you understand that Art Garfunkel has one of the greatest voices ever recorded.

[@amymalina5073]

@@garyziegler7710 I think this is Art at his very best.

[@SG-js2qn]

This is heavenly gospel. It's the original. I'd say it's the best song Paul Simon ever wrote, and his career is stellar.

[@justinchetham-strode5234]

Diffficult to argue with that. I'd say Paul Simon is one of the best songwriters of the last century.

[@thomassmith-s4i]

Agreed. The man could write music.

[@lamplighter5545]

@@thomassmith-s4i -- CAN write music.

[@cjpreach]

100 years from today, people will still love this performance.

[@judywein3282]

Yes, between Paul Simon's beautiful lyrics and Art Garfunkel's angelic voice, it moves you to your soul. It will each time.

[@ythomitnellum]

And never forget Larry Knechtel whose piano was simply perfection.

[@judywein3282]

​@ythomitnellum you are right...absolutely it was!

[@jakeo8910]

without doubt.

[@shirleydurr411]

I love the way you listen like nobody's watching.

[@jackiefloyd8003]

They are the original singers and songwriter. Art Garfunkel sings and Paul Simon wrote it. Profoundly beautiful song.

[@Straydogger]

Simon is also singing the third verse.

[@rk41gator]

@@Straydogger Their trademark harmonies are heavenly.

[@brucefrank5556]

​@@StraydoggerYes, but that song was written by Paul knowing Art would sing the lead.

[@writer62951]

@@brucefrank5556 And everyone should remember that keyboardist Larry Knechtel plays piano - to spectacular effect.

[@lynnblackburn3005]

@jackiefloyd8003 Paul and Art both sing. Each equally talented on vocals. Paul is a lifted writter, too.

[@perrymorse4390]

Your reaction to this song reminded me of how I felt the first time I heard it. 50 years later, and I still tear up.

[@trishgrant2715]

Goosebumps at all the high notes! Still

[@darby5987]

Art delivered a homerun here. So masterful and he stayed in mixed voice, never flipping to head voice, throughout Silver Girl.

[@david-j1r9m]

One of the most beautiful, well performed and written songs ever. Simply angelic.

[@kikialdrich4574]

Loved your reaction. You didn’t interrupt. You let the song play as it should be heard. It is amazing. Loving you, too!

[@scottmoquin]

"When you're down and out, when you're on the street, when evening falls so hard, I will comfort you."

[@colleenmahony8803]

That part.

[@scottmoquin]

@@colleenmahony8803 this part always touches me deeply.....I picture someone living on the street and it's night again....and it hits hard

[@voodooacidman]

this is one of the most beautiful things humans have ever created!

[@midi510]

It always amazes me at how f'd up people can be, yet make something like this. It boggles my mind how beautiful music can be. I don't know if I'd have made it past about 18 without music to relate to.

[@johnalden5821]

Yes, Paul Simon wrote this, and this is the original version. It won a Grammy for best song in 1971. All copies are nice attempts, but nothing will ever touch this.

[@stephenpayne2151]

Spot on.👍

[@RLucas3000]

@@johnalden5821 Did art win a Grammy too, or only Paul?

[@amymalina5073]

King’s Return did a great version of it. Beautiful 4-part acapella arrangement

[@gregusmc2868]

I’m a 62 year old Marine with tears rolling down his cheeks. Music has a way of showing us we’re all human beings. Melatonin levels be damned. ❤️🫡 (I grew up hearing this)

[@dawnt5487]

It’s truly the combination of Paul’s song writing and Art’s voice that make this such a masterpiece.

[@cartridgemusic]

pity, that they always argued about the money...

[@annwaddell7321]

He sounds like an angel singing, and you looked like an angel receiving the song!

[@marywinn8953]

Im 70, and this song still touches my soul.

[@dr.strangelove7788]

Paul Simon will be remembered for generations for being one of the greatest songwriters.

[@brucefrank5556]

That vocal by Art should be remembered also.

[@dawnt5487]

@@brucefrank5556 Much agree!

[@thomastruong8382]

Art Garfunkel's voice has given it a unique place in the history of music. Other good and well-known artists never came close to Art's rendition of this song.

[@j.k.1963]

If there is anyone who receives a song as beautifully as possible, it is you Sara ❤

[@drumsybatabamboom8022]

One of the finest songs ever.

[@vangreen9098]

My mom’s favorite song God rest her soul….

[@lisamariefoye2853]

I grew up with this album and this song never fails to bring me to tears.

[@ChuckSchickx]

This old world sure could use a few more songs like this one.❤

[@willtopper]

My wife and I chose this song instead of the traditional here comes the bride as she cam down the aisle. Our exit from the altar was 'Morning has Broken' '

[@GillianWard-e1g]

My husband asked for this to be played at his funeral. I was dreading hearing it when the time came but then realised it was his message to me that he would always be near. ❤

[@porflepopnecker4376]

On the cover photo of this album, Paul Simon's hair makes it look like Art Garfunkel has a giant walrus mustache.

[@SpiroFleecy]

Nobody does it like them, the originals. So beautiful.

[@princessadora]

I don’t know anyone that listens to them. great song though

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@princessadora meet more people then

[@jimbo92107]

In the history of pop music, this is one of the few Perfect Songs. It will never be forgotten, and forever be rediscovered.

[@wiggion]

Paul Simon wrote it, Art Garfunkel did almost all the vocal. Released in Jan 1970. The whole album is incredible. I guess this would be called folk/pop, but is classical styled. This is 'art', for a "pop music song", this is at a whole different higher level.

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

In contention for best song of all time. A masterpiece among masterpieces.

[@doughartley3513]

@@FavoriteMovieDate and the whiter shade of pale, also being a contender for best pop song.

[@paulinewatts4603]

First heard it as a young teenager. One of the greatest songs of all time. Still makes me weep decades later.

[@norwegianblue2017]

I wish we still made music as pretty and melodic as these two made.

[@LQOTW]

That song soars. All the way to heaven.

[@daviddwyer5568]

What a beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. Thank you.

[@danielviggiani6486]

It's as beautiful and powerful as a psalm

[@jeanostrom4860]

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were one of the greatest singing duos iof all time.

[@dukeofkool]

It's Ok to cry, when you hear this song.

[@shirleynoble685]

The build from the single piano to “All your dreams are on their way” is genius. One of the many reasons why no cover will equal the original. And one could see how heartfelt your reaction was.

[@cliftonparago4547]

Arte Garfunkel, blonde, sang lead while Paul Simon, darker hair, sang harmony. Paul also wrote the song and arranged it.

[@OlivusOrchards]

Garfunkel could make the Happy Birthday song sound like a masterpiece.

[@dawnt5487]

Most agree!

[@martymartinez737]

Oldies music gives you a feeling that today's music can't ever give you.

[@jman3254]

"Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down." . . . what a statement. . . what a promise. . . This song is the stuff of legends. . .

[@JS-TexanJeff]

I've known this song over 45 years....I still tear up, despite how well I know it. It's not just the words that impact me, it's the vocals/harmony on equal level that just tear me up!

[@neilsimon467]

In a Documentary I saw about the making of the album on the BBC they explained that the final verse didn't exist until the day of the recording. Paul Simon wrote the song to just be a quick album track about friendship, that's all he wanted it to be. The Producer and Art Garfunkel said with an extra verse it would be a number one single. After some time arguing Paul agreed and went to write another verse. Also the song was going to be mainly sung by Paul but while writing the last verse Paul heard Art singing it for rehearsal and told Art he was going to be the main singer when they recorded it. The rest as they say is history......

[@Iloveanimals369]

Art Garfunkel has the voice of an angel.

[@rebekahcunningham2159]

My mother always said that this was her song to me.❤❤❤

[@dawnschneider187]

Such a glorious song! Beautiful reaction!

[@AP-gb3eh]

This is the original written lyrics and music by Paul Simon sung by Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon over 50 years ago. It’s an amazing experience. Love this song since it was new. The album is wonderful

[@ChristinaMorris-v8q]

Still gives me the chills. It's so beautiful.

[@solitarybee3714]

This is indeed the original song, written by Paul Simon & sung by Art Garfunkel. A duo for the ages.

[@dalebutler7367]

In Boston there was a mobile clinic for "street people". The name and logo on the van was "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Exactly what the song was about.

[@maryreeder2805]

I was a teenager when this came out. It changed my life. Greatest song ever written.

[@brucefrank5556]

No such thing as the greatest song.

[@antonnym214]

Fun Fact: Simon & Garfunkel won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year for "Bridge over Troubled Water" in 1971. I was 11 when they went on stage to accept the award, and instead of wearing tuxedos, they wore tuxedo T-shirts! Wonderful! And they thanked Stevie Wonder for not putting out an album that year. haha...

[@pamagnolia]

Gorgeous song!! Really touches your soul!

[@TheParis55555]

NOBODY sings this song better than Art Garfunkel!!

[@howardhales6325]

I said for many years that no one but Art Garfunkel (including Paul Simon) could do this song justice, then I heard it covered by Roy Orbison. I feel like a traitor, but Roy aces it as well.

[@Sp33gan]

In a way, this gorgeous song marked a point where the innocence of the 1960s ended and the jaded reality and growing distrust of the 1970s began. The Beatles broke up right around this time, The Who made the leap from a top singles band to the powerhouse they became, The Rolling Stones closed the Brian Jones era - replaced by Mick Taylor - where the band echoed The Who's jump into the upper echelon of the greatest bands, and a time when Richard Nixon became US president - an administration rife with corruption and Nixon's prolonging of the Vietnam war so he could get the political power he craved. Bridge Over Troubled Water not only helped to close an album, it closed an era.

[@patrickseevers3858]

My mom used to sing this song to me when I was a little baby

[@MadMayorZag]

We sang it to both our kids as infants. They’re now 25 and 23 ❤

[@hannes.mutala]

Loved watch you listening to this beautiful song. One of the tunes can make you cry. I had tears in my eyes while listening. Sad happy tears.

[@31Pearls]

A beautiful song and you Sarah, are a beautiful soul.

[@MichaelSerby]

CLASSIC Simon and Garfunkel. I ❤️

[@kitharley6159]

Art Garfunkel is quite possibly the only singer who might have given Freddy Mercury a run for his money.

[@wendyryder2708]

You’re wrong! There is another one except American doesn’t know about him! He’s retired now! His name is John Farnham! Suggest Help with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! You’re welcome!

[@kitharley6159]

@@wendyryder2708 I'm not American, and I'm familiar with John Farnham. I don't find him that great a singer, however.

[@wendyryder2708]

@@kitharley6159 Hi! That’s ok! You are entitled to your opinion! He can do any genre even light opera! I respect your opinion! Peace and Blessings to you and yours!

[@houngandave]

there is a story. paul mccartney was once asked if there was a song, any song, that he had wished he had written. without hesitation, "bridge over troubled water".

[@danrieke9988]

After Bob Dylan and the Beatles, they were the epic musical poets of the 60's.

[@davidhubbert9445]

Dearest Sarah I have said this before but you have a beautiful soul the way you're touched by this song is so beautiful thank you thank you.

[@me-us1lw]

A piece of absolute beauty... NEVER fails to bring a tear to my 6ft 2 220 lb eye.

[@justmoose6534]

They are the original singers. Paul Simon wrote the song and Art Garfunkel was the primary singer.

[@antonnym214]

I love it when this generation hears our music (of the 1960s and 1970s) and realizes we were spoiled in our day. We had the best singers, songwriters and musicians the world would ever know. The charm of that era cannot be reproduced today.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

This is gospel. This is church. For the longest time, I thought it was about a lover being there, but it's oh so much bigger and eternal than that. It is the gospel of hope and love. God bless

[@j.k.1963]

It is about the best friend we all have and are.

[@kben036]

I grew up with this song and it still brings me to tears. We all have low, low times, but one friend can help us up. Even when pain is all around. Just magic.

[@dagmar.6954]

This is one of the best songs by Simon & Garfunkel. Absolutely loved them & their harmonies. You won't find a bad song. You've done a few of them already. Others are "The Boxer", "The 59th Street Bridge Song", "Homeward Bound", "Mrs. Robinson", "At The Zoo", "Cecilia", "America", "I Am A Rock", "El Condor Pasa" etc. Paul Simon went on to have a huge solo career with lots of great songs.

[@raycope2086]

A beautiful reaction from a beautiful woman, Sarah. Fortunate are they to whom you give your heart. I wish you rainbows.

[@webhillestad]

When she says "Oh my goodness", one understands the impact this song has on her. This is one of the greatest songs ever created.

[@kirkdarling4120]

Lovely lady with a lovely reaction to a lovely song.

[@stars15k]

Thank you for so thoughtful appreciating this song. I am 63 and this song has always made to pause to listen and feel it's message in all it's glory. So many reactions seem shallow. You got it right.

[@notchjohnsonspf4532]

Beautiful smile. Beautiful reaction.

[@thomaslindner9094]

This is the song, I want to hear at my funeral.

[@ChuckRagland]

I KNEW you would love it!!😃

[@jacquelineanderson5011]

Paul Simon wrote this masterpiece. Love this song.

[@MareeGresham]

I enjoyed watching you immerse yourself in the music, also you allow us to take the journey with you without stopping and starting. You are not the only one who sings to this song. Well done.:) Yes original and written by Paul Simon

[@bostonvair]

I react like you did every time I hear this song. As others have said, this is the original version, written by Paul Simon (the shorter guy in the foreground in the photo) and sung by the angelic voice of Art Garfunkel (the guy with the blond afro in the background. Paul Simon provides harmony vocals on the third verse. I tear up every time I hear this song.

[@Antiquemama]

Yes, they are the original and written by them (Paul Simon primarily). Loved them from the start.

[@wordreet]

This song never fails to put tears in my eyes. And I'm so glad you didn't pause it. I still have the LP record from their first release. Paul simon is a genius writer, and Art Garfunkel's voice is heavenly! Loved your reaction. It's really difficult to put one's feelings into words after this beautiful song!

[@joedevlin9493]

Voice of an angel in one of the greatest songs...PERIOD

[@billiejean1495]

Your reaction was every bit as beautiful as the song.

[@robotjg962]

Great reaction. Love the music i grew up with, where did the creativity go?

[@wrk9851]

I felt You felt each word in every lyric. Beautiful reaction!

[@kenvarnold3659]

Tears, tears, tears...this is the original...bless S&G

[@VaveeDances]

Yes! They are the original. Paul Simon wrote this, and he knew that his partner, Art Garfunkel would be the perfect person to do the primary vocals.

[@apiii73]

I am 68 now. Was a kid back then with four older music crazed sisters. We did a lot of dancing and singing ! This music and so much other great songs came out when us young people thought the world was about to change for the better. It was inspiring !

[@CarlC-o1l]

Fantastic review 👏 beautiful song.

[@miltonslocum8957]

I was in college when this song came out and I've loved ever since❤ I never tire of hearing it. Every aspect of this song is masterful. It speaks to your soul. And your reaction showed it spoke to your soul as well. Enjoyed your comments too!❤

[@Analog_nomad01]

Its lovely to see a person from another culture, a different background, connect so purely to this song. Music connects us all. The echo was the words reaching your soul.

[@user-jc7ep2xp1c]

@@Analog_nomad01 Beautiful observation! I can see clearly now.

[@Debbie338]

I was in high school when this came out. The lyrics are what every girl wanted their boyfriends to say, but they rarely did.

[@chronical423]

I was born in 2007, and I ought to thank my parents more for bringing me up with the 60's-80's

[@VikTheViking]

Tour voice is beautiful! Love when you sing along :( Thanks for sharing!

[@Julie-b6j5m]

Art had such a angelic voice!

[@jerrypost9651]

Yes, this is the original, Sarah -- performed by its composers. ❤

[@janshelton189]

This was my class song when I graduated in 1971.

[@davephillips7209]

One of the greatest written songs ever IMO. Paul Simon, the writer, is just an amazing word smith. Great reaction. S and G are epic!