Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Madison Square Garden

[@JeffCogswell]

Look at Paul clapping at the end, such huge respect for Art's singing! I heard an interview many years ago with Paul Simon where he said after he wrote the song, he knew that Art had to sing lead on it because he's one of the greatest singers ever. And he was right.

[@kingofallwhites]

Then why didn’t he let him sing it?

[@iamsachadally]

@@kingofallwhitesit’s a duo after all.

[@martinedoghmane9245]

​@@iamsachadallyil l'a laissé finir seul c'est beau de sa part

[@nickpereira4047]

This is undoubtedly one of the greatests duets ever. But what Paul Simon does at the end elevates this performance into the musical genius level. Paul, after finishing the final harmony, withdraws to allow Art Garfunkel to use his God-given incredible vocal talent to take the song into the stratosphere. It's so generous from Paul but he knows that, even though the song is a duet, the finale requires a really powerful solo. Pure class. Love them both.

[@GeminiGemini-rd4df]

I ❤️ them

[@jwj5948]

Amen

[@tekinhasantos300]

Ideed Bro...Just Perfection🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Xfactories]

That's because he never sung at that part of the song in the recording. Why would he keep singing?

[@annwebb1]

My husband and I have been married 45 years. This was our wedding song.❤

[@johnmaguire5766]

X

[@davidmcmichael8113]

The song was played at a church revival when I was a young boy. While listening to this song. I excepted Christ as my personal savior. It was the moment I was reborn for I truly feel in love with Jesus.

[@Hannah-kb8ft]

🕊✝️❤️So beautiful reading your comment . I am so incredibly grateful for Jesus being my bridge over troubled waters ✝️🕊❤️

[@Resenbrink]

keep it in the church why dont you

[@leebattick5874]

Art Garfunkel! What a gift to humanity,! The day he met Paul was one of the greatest days in human history.

[@grantross2609]

they were both only 11 apparently......

[@33whiskey69]

This song rings almost every emotional bell in my tired old body. When I was a Light Weapons Infantryman in the Army in 1970, along with thousands of others, I listened to this song and wondered what it would be like to have to use my M-16 on another human being. I'm so thankful I never had to find out. Since that time I have forgotten how to kill but I have never forgotten this song.

[@jimcoon]

Thank you…for what you just wrote, and for what you endured in the Army. I’m 70, and graduated from high school in 1971. My number was never called. I am grateful for you and saying Thank You For Your Service seems weak. But I am thankful for you. Jim in Oregon

[@Pamela-we4fc]

Amazing story. And I too live alone in my apartment with my three cat's.

[@lala5732]

One of the most Amazing performances ever!! To think this may have been one of Artie's last performances at this range. Breathtaking.

[@kfischer212ify]

Did Art Garfunkel die?

[@jontraz5993]

​​@@kfischer212ify "at this range", he wrote. As in him getting too old to hit these notes.

[@kfischer212ify]

Okay that makes sense then ty

[@mrball3417]

@@kfischer212ifyhe got vocal paralysis in 2010 and his voice came back a bit weaker

[@kfischer212ify]

@@mrball3417 what's vocal paralysis? How does that happen?

[@footballhead1284]

Art is one of the most underrated vocalists in my lifetime.

[@davidgoldman6913]

The man LOVED to sing... A very talented Artist. Simon wrote, He sung & "THEY" sold millions... He didn't have that success solo 🎶🎶🎶

[@excelerater]

he is not under rated. lol..Well known as one of the greatest

[@catherinekozak7300]

@@davidgoldman6913😊

[@000_x9]

In April 2020, when the streets went silent, shut in a little apartment just me and my cats, not sure if opening a window would harm me, my phone my only connection to the world, in the dead of night this song drifted through the smallest crack of my window, thinking how this song perfectly fit this time all these years later, giving the smallest sense of calm and knowing I'm not alone in my thoughts. Millions were with me but millions also died. Giving thanks to life in 2023 and thanks to the All Mighty One who provides and decides.

[@restiequijote3114]

If invented machines design to ease life,then these two singers have invented this song design to be immortal.

[@mikewinkelman7015]

People don't make music like this anymore . We grew up at the right time when all .music was great.

[@Nonconform14]

yes really...

[@Pamela-we4fc]

I agree

[@marcc4163]

you are absolutely right!

[@NinjaSagaAwsomness]

When they both start to sing it's almost perfect. No duo can come close to this!

[@karenhayes8385]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@garygeer7080]

I agree 💯👍

[@vincentbriegel7038]

They were great

[@delbroox]

This is immortal. What a voice. Everyone should know this even today’s kids

[@mikefern6752]

The everyone gets a trophy and beyond generations are REE Taaards. They won't understand.

[@showtime951]

Especially today's kids!

[@breaker6767]

Art Garfunkel is amazing singer. One of the best ever!

[@03maja03]

The piano. So amazing.

[@kathycarlson7947]

In February 1970, my fiancé and I sent this record to each other for Valentine's Day--a month before we got married. Still crazy--and still married--after all these years.

[@holden3253]

Here I am on KZbin again for the 50th time, listening to this. Always hits the 🥲 spot

[@FrankGreenway]

One of my favorite non gospel songs that feels like a gospel song

[@bryani2449]

Omg, when they saying at the same time and did that Harmony. We all love so much. I nearly shed a tear

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon are national treasures and they’ve still got it! They wrote songs that touched the hearts of millions with more beauty and meaning than what I’ve seen my generation coming up with nowadays

[@Bruce-1956]

They are world treasures.

[@chuckpowers7503]

One of if not the greatest song ever written it's pure heaven

[@rw6046]

Was my late wife and I's song. We'd be married 52 years in August. S&G were the soundtrack of our life. she taught HS English for years and used their songs to teach poetry.

[@user-sh6nu5mh7r]

I remain devoted to Paul and art 100. I remember buying the vinyl and still have it .

[@ClassicalPan]

Can't stop watching this. That moment at the end, when Art notices Paul applauding him, always gets me.

[@Motown_Matteo]

This duo was before my time. However, I discovered the genius of Simon and Garfunkel. Art absolutely crushed it. What an angelic voice. It’s unfortunate egos got in the way.

[@chrisbarry8922]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert. Was extremely fortunate to be there and this was a highlight.

[@stephenkent5069]

When your mate applause you Shows unbelievable respect You work well as a team A beautiful song A beautiful partnership

[@stevphenrose7820]

Art is a great singer, Paul is a musical genius

[@blueyedmedic911]

Why can’t these 2 get along to give us 1 more tour. It’s sad.

[@Madgemulligan]

Jesus the two voices together. Strawberries and cream

[@rayconnell414]

Pure genius. Garfunkel gives every ounce of himself to deliver the last note. Different class.

[@chrisbrader7720]

One of The Greatest Songs of All Time but it’s Arts song to sing as the original.Paul is a genius BTW.👍😉

[@weremyjiggins89]

Every time I watch this, I cry. This is what fucking music, performance, and art is about. Both are much older gentlemen in this clip and have such understanding of their voices and respect of the music and lyrics of the piece. They serve the song, not serving the song for themselves.

[@MrRicksym]

Brilliant performance

[@showtime951]

There are songs and then there are SONGS!

[@stevew1904]

I bought their greatest hits album in 1973, when I was 15, just because of this one song. I loved the rest of their songs and 50 years later this is still my all-time favourite song. An incredibly emotional experience every time I hear it.

[@brionhausgeld2415]

When I was a kid in the 70s,driving around listening to songs on the radio, there were a few songs that would make all of us fall silent..BRIDGE was one of them.

[@Amber-jq3yq]

You still Excel all these years later!!! Again absolutely magnificent!!! GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS!!! Such beautiful energy! You are timeless! LOVE YOU ❤

[@nancywarren7331]

Paul gave the greatest gift to Art to record this masterpiece . Paul was generous and wrote one of the greatest songs ever written. It brings peace and grace to the soul. It has helped me in the saddest of times. My appreciation. Thank you Paul Simon💐

[@RaiderX948]

You have to love it when an artist gives it all they have.

[@reikvogel5301]

The one touches my soul deep inside me, The other builds the bridge over my troubled water for deep relaxing and not forgetting myself living.

[@tryreadingmore4440]

I love to listen to them both together..having also seen each live as a single. Unfortunately Art for several reasons..had little left of his voice the last I saw him in concert in Clearwater, Fl a few years back.

[@Pamela-we4fc]

Amazing song amazing performance. Gives me goose bumps. 😢

[@davidgoldman6913]

AAAAAAAAAAA-MEN... WHAT A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE!!! 🎶🎶🎶

[@gryjffrs]

Simon and Garfunkel. Sony and Cher. The Beatles. I basically grew up with them in my ear. So their break ups bothered me, always have. I was 15 when these two called it quits. Since, The Sounds of Silence, it's been clear that Simon was the songwriting powerhouse of this duo. Still, Art had some beautiful vocals that were never more front and center than on this song. Bridge Over Troubled Water gives me chills!

[@jimbishop8667]

Yes this and sounds of silence were really classic pieces of music history, and I think Art was the lead singer and voice of both of these classic masterpieces!

[@barryrichman2874]

Never put “Sonny & Cher” in the same category as “Simon & Garfunkel”…..that’s an insult !!! 🤦🏻

[@gryjffrs]

@@barryrichman2874 I only mentioned they broke up and it bothered me at the time, not that their music was comparable. Sorry if that's what you thought.

[@mark.lawrence]

an absolute stunna.

[@user-vj4mf2gd2y]

저런 노래 저런 목소리 저런 화음을 감히 누가 따라올 수 있을까요 존경심이 드는 아름다운 하모니입니다 최고에요👍💖

[@terryelliott6497]

WOW! JUST SPEECHLESS!

[@garcemac]

There can be only one. Art. OH MY GOODNESS.

[@conniecarrera5555]

Did he go blind

[@jeanmanning8028]

This has been my number 1 most cherished song since I 1st heard it. I’ve let my husband know I want this played at my funeral. It conveys how he’s always been there for me. He is also my Lord - always there for me. To me, this is a beautiful Hymn!

[@jeanmanning8028]

He can mean my husband. It can mean my Lord! This, to me, is a Hymn!

[@tom474e]

Best version ever.

[@alexpagliero4317]

Fantastic!

[@jondunmore4268]

Can never listen to this song without crying.

[@marjoriethiriet6585]

I love simon and gartfunkel, they are the best❤

[@siegeupon5894]

Imagine that moment when you find out you can sing, doing it again and again and holding that song beautifully. Like 'Air Guitar' I'd belt out a tune and absorb every beat. I'm rambling, wonderful song. X God Bless.

[@gegemec]

In memory of Jim Maine, 1953 - 1970. Still remembered.

[@emmacook1984]

😢

[@johngentle2292]

One of the best songs ever

[@thomasgarcia8702]

One of my favorites song of all time. I could say OLD SCHOOL MUSIC 👍🎹

[@joeanderson8839]

I saw them in Atlanta at the Georgia Tech stadium. I don't remember what year it was, but they only did two concerts. It was absolutely one of the most awesome and beautiful musical experiences I have ever experienced.

[@olivacistina7225]

It's my favorite song.

[@allanhughes7859]

never to be heard again just remember that never ever again will you hear this at this pitch outstanding !!!!!!!!!!

[@MikeBurzynski-xy9lf]

no words to describe this song...just epic !!!!

[@martinedoghmane9245]

Beau geste de Paul de laisser finir seul Art ❤

[@notis01]

When you're weary, feeling small, When tears are in your eyes I will dry them all I'm on your side When times get rough And friends just can't be found Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down When you're down and out When you're on the street When evening falls so hard I will comfort you I'll take your part When darkness comes And pain is all around Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Sail on, silver girl Sail on by Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on their way See how they shine If you need a friend I'm sailing right behind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind (Pong...)

[@MikeBurzynski-xy9lf]

no words to describe this song... epic !!!!!

[@effiemooney8477]

My heart aches---this is such a perfect song by two awesome guys, TY!!!

[@Bruce-1956]

Memories. Good memories, very good memories. Fantastic music, thank you Paul for writing the songs and Art for singing them.

[@leefrancis190]

Simon and Garfunkel,my favourite band since the 70’s,they are one of the best ,anyway good luck to Paul and Arthur,hope they will be doing well after the professional life,blessed to be your fan

[@maca4842]

Mama mía, desde 1981 in Central Park.......THE FIRST L.P. IN MY LIFE. MAGICO.........

[@samstraughan9054]

I love how Paul fades away for the crescendo....this is Artie's place, not mine...

[@ATCguy83]

Even though they hate each other (which is a shame). Paul’s like “you got this”

[@TheHManShow]

They may not like each other as people anymore but they will always have immense respect for each other’s talents

[@TheBlinkaki325]

I really repeat that part many times.. ❤❤❤

[@meimei168]

​@ATCguy83, what do you mean they hated each other? Are they break their friendship? If it's true, that's too bad. 😢

[@kgpable]

​@@ATCguy83❤à

[@susanhammerschmidt7094]

No auto-tune needed here.

[@RadioWireEmpire]

I really hate to break this to you, but to the untrained ear you might think so, but unfortunately whatever bonehead that helmed this audio production saw fit to melodyne the everloving shit out of these iconic voices in post production.

[@user-cd4ow3xw5j]

Es ist bis heute eines der wichtigsten Lieder! Ich hörte zur Trauerfeier meines Mannes!😭😭😭

[@robfuzz]

Wow he floored me at the end there 😢

[@xapile]

quels artistes grandioses merci les gars , vous êtes des messies

[@johncappello1613]

That’s music. Beautiful

[@aregaali8371]

And the pianist! Wow!

[@narelleguthrie542]

How can you say about 2 of the best talented artists in the world giving back don't forget this is something our health professionals have forgotten unless you pay on your way out. Can't believe it took so long to get art in to sing. Paul Simon is probably and thank you for getting art in

[@joycegullett80]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤❤

[@JustinThaGreat]

Absolute class act

[@Paolo440]

Great!

[@douglusk1627]

One of the greatest songs ever! thank you paul and art, brings tears to my eyes....

[@ThomasStanley-vl8hx]

wow

[@olivacistina7225]

My favorite song

[@maritacristi9907]

love this ..simon and garfunkel... i love all your songs..

[@chriskinkead9045]

Enjoy. Their. Songs. So. Much.

[@user-cf4nq7uj6t]

Greatness together & apart 🙌 : Big fan 🙌 👏.

[@mickjagger8439]

Better together

[@lavilavi1057]

Wow! I mean WOOOOWWWWW! What a Genious Duet! What a song! What Singers! ❤❤God bless! Thank you Lord!❤👏👏👏🙏🕊🕊🕊

[@andybrown9006]

3:26 heaven

[@verabolton]

Their voices mix so well, they sound beautiful together ☑

[@gregryan6853]

This was a great night.

[@johnnyray2530]

There never ever be a Talented team again like paul & Art !!

[@CarlosHernandez-xt9je]

Bravo....Great performance...Bravo !!!!!!!!

[@alexpagliero4317]

Fantastic!

[@xolilengwenya7173]

This song though. Wow!

[@user-xu9rg6co8c]

I love the song. It makes me happy...tune is amazing ❤

[@ericfuller3971]

This is my parents song. After my mom has been through breast cancer in 1995 and kidney disease since 2008. And Covid cancelled their 50th anniversary party and my mom is in dialysis I still love this song

[@reneguevara9663]

Not taking anything away from Paul Simon, but Gatfunkel, what an amazing voice.

[@dmcewen772]

Awesome voices

[@maryfedor7981]

My night song!¡❤❤

[@DavidGoldman-ze7ii]

Better performance here than the original... it's CLASSIC!!! 🎶

[@bethbrendlinger7559]

Chills, every time.❤

[@roxyjulief1075]

Legend I cried

[@joseismerim]

Música simplesmente maravilhosa

[@melodytitus6570]

!!!!!!!! Asemrowend! Magic voice! ++

[@jandeband]

Such a powerful song ❤❤