SIMON & GARFUNKEL - 'BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER' || REACTION

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Art Garfunkel has one of the most beautiful voices in music. The number of amazing songs Simon and Garfunkel created is unbelievable.

[@ElokHsu]

🤍🤍

[@thedealer777]

Excellent critique! "Out of the mouths of babes..."

[@franklinzappa7043]

😎🤘 Great Talent with Paul Simon on Guitar🎸

[@thomasbeauchemin1298]

Great song!! Great reaction!! Thank you!!😊

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

❤️😢Great Song!

[@ElokHsu]

🤍🤍

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Homeward Bound is great....everything they do is wonderful....the sky was more blue, back then, fabric in clothing felt different, the phone was on a wall or table, and we had to wait for water to boil, as there weren't microwave ovens, and there were only "13 channels of sh*t on the t.v. to choose from"...lol

[@ElokHsu]

🤍🤍

[@henriknielsen1253]

Probably the longest ending note ever 😂 Poor violin guys

[@rastaferion]

great choice. great song. great reaction. my country needs songs and performances like this right now.

[@Splitshot1]

Well Elok, Are all your dreams on their way?..nice reaction.

[@ElokHsu]

💗💗

[@peterferridge6225]

Yes, a true classic.

[@mikeyates7931]

As an older person , it warms my heart to see such a sensitive and intelligent young lady , such as yourself , appreciating this classic - may God bless you always ❤

[@davidmcglone7442]

Great words about the song, and about depression. You are wise beyond your years.

[@kjellandersson7223]

Thank you for a very good reaction 🌹. Yes, this is definetly a masterpiece and Art Garfunkel has a fantastic voice. Simon and Garfunkel has lots of beautiful songs. The boxer is a favorite. Take care, sunshine 🌹🇸🇪

[@dalekrampert1920]

amazing song, wonderful reaction....thanks..

[@sophicfire]

Simon and Garfunkel were magnificent! Next on your must "reacts": "Scarborough Fair".

[@elizabethdumas4147]

God Bless you Elok. Music has the power to heal. Remember that you are loved and you are never alone. 🙏

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

That was great I loved watching the music move you. I hope you will do more songs from these guys. I AM A ROCK is my favourite.

[@AlizeeDefan]

Probably one of the best songs of written in the world. You picked a really good one! Even when people were into hard Rock everyone always had this album in their collection

[@bruceboland1986]

100%agree

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

An absolute masterpiece of our lifetime 🙏 try Art Garfunkel singing Bright Eyes 👍

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Masterpiece!

[@davidvornsand6054]

So great enjoying you experience this for the first time!☮️❤️🧸

[@jet07son]

spot on correct, i was waiting for your reaction and you said exactly what was on my mind , masterpiece .

[@arthurimhof2427]

I interpret this song about someone who is down and struggling that person is the water and there is a friend who is there for comfort and support and that person is the bridge.

[@cellevangiel5973]

I know this song all my live and it moves me every time again. We all hope for a bridge over troubled water. And let's be it for the others. Thank you dear.

[@wandalewis5097]

Beautiful song, love your channel you don’t talk all during the video, love that you wait till it’s over ❤️❤️❤️

[@ElokHsu]

❤❤❤❤

[@lintangperpatihdjajanegara344]

This is some calming music!

[@manlioyllades]

That's a beautiful melody! Thank you!

[@sheilakirby5616]

RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS !!!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

This is why the album and the song won so many Grammy awards that year, even as they were dissolving the partnership and going on to solo careers. When I heard them on a reunion tour Art Garfunkel's voice just soared over the crowd in the arena. It just held the people spellbound. At the end there was almost a sigh from the crowd.

[@tommyk6719]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song! You also might like Elvis Presley, especially his performances from the 1968 Comeback Special or most anything by the Beatles. Good luck to you!

[@avantprog6902]

Great reaction. I don't think I've seen anybody react to this song who wasn't completely floored.

[@arthurimhof2427]

They did a song called Cecilia. Everytime this song is played it brings back memories of my mom.. her name was Cecilia

[@gammaanteria]

Just a masterfully written song, and Art Garfunkel puts his all into the vocals. The piano was by Larry Knechtel (who was also the bass player for Bread), love it when he lays down those gospel piano lines (also check them out on The Byrds’ “Glory, Glory” and “My Destiny”)..

[@cleonmagabeefy8473]

Awesome, this song always makes me tear up😢

[@paulboakes3680]

Have you heard Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel? Beautiful voice 🎶👍. Good luck 😚🎉

[@barrettkeathley6985]

Just one of many great songs by this amazing duo. Another song by them you don't want to miss would be America.

[@MisterWondrous]

Halo. It takes a particular vibe to attract such wondrous music into you life, and I can't wait to see and hear what other gems you have shared. Terima kasih. Hootenzeeschnooten. P.S. Check out Dead Can Dance and Renaissance.

[@npageejay]

Lovely to see you reacting to something so different - thank you. Keep discovering, keep your open mind!

[@joedaddio4040]

The arrangement, lyrics and voice are exceptional and will be forever.

[@rio.pmhndr]

My angel❤

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

hello elok hsu. always good to see you, beautiful soul. I had forgotten, how beautiful their voices were and how fantastic they harmonized. songwriting also is top shelf. thank you for your fine introduction,rection and great analysis of music and lyrics. the great johnny cash has made a fantastic cover version of this one, if you want to check it out. be well and safe.

[@TheFarCenter]

This song touches hearts right across the entire dang world. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gazt8926]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Check out Simon & Garfunkel’s - the boxer

[@franklinzappa7043]

This Channel BY ELOK HSU, is easily one of the best on the internet..... Great Historian and True Emotional Reaction. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@MrMoggyman]

Glad you came to it. Isn't is beautiful? It really can move you to tears. This is the power of music. And now, for the most beautiful instrumental song ever performed.......Fleetwood Mac's Albatross. This is the pinnacle of Peter Greens genius. Try that one Elok. Just shut your eyes and listen to the music. Albatross can take you places. Then after that try Oh Well by the same group. Could anyone ever play guitar better? Maybe Hendrix, but it's close! Danny Kirwan is the blonde headed guy thrashing out the riffs. Note Peter Green laughing when Jeremy Spencer got the maracas out of synch!! Jeremy would never play his guitar when Peter played his. Just one of those things, but in this case it relegated him to the maracas. Even in music as good as this things happened, but still the musicians could laugh about it. Man of The World is another beautiful sad Mac song that shows the deep depression Peter was falling into that led to a drug induced psychosis that lasted for years and took Peter from the music industry. Danny suffered the same fate, and fell into destitution. All three songs are on You Tube in black and white. Such a pity. Someone wrote on a wall in London, 'Eric Clapton is God', but underneath someone else wrote, '....but Peter Green is better.' Personally I would agree, but they were both superlative guitar players, only outclassed by Jimi Hendrix. I note that if you became rich you would like to help people. Here's something. Peter Green at the height of his psychosis became a down and out living in a park in London. He was a mess as a person, but day after day people would just walk by and not recognise or even help him. Yes, true! The man that gave us Albatross and all the other remarkable music. Then he was rescued by someone who found him and cared for him. You have a good heart. Peter would have loved you for that. You missed the S&G song Scarborough Fair. This is another beautiful song by the duo, the most popular Western song in China. Let's have a REAL female power singer. Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane, Somebody to Love. Singing superlative, but the instrumental too incredible.

[@stonebringer1]

They also did the great Sounds of Silence. Listen to that and then the unbelievable cover by Disturbed that Paul Simon says was fantastic.

[@Canauscat]

I always marvel at the piano - from the most delicate notes to thundering chords the playing is thoroughly delicious, and it is a delight to see you appreciate it as well. Cheers!

[@mickeyhank]

I like that thought, “this must be what heaven sounds like.” Glad you got to hear this, yes, masterpiece. Hopefully no arguments/fights over this one. Thanks for another excellent reaction. 🤍

[@sharonannrees2824]

Thank you Elok for giving us the background! I know them and love them from my teens!

[@sheilakirby5616]

HI SWEETIE *** HERE IS ANOTHER LITTLE FACT ABOUT THESE BOYS !!! THESE YOUNG MEN NEVER SOLD OUT TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY !!! HOWEVER THEY MANAGED TO STAY IN THE TOP OF THE CHARTS *** EVEN AFTER BEING TOLD THEY WOULD NEVER LAST !!! AND THEY ABSOLUTELY DONE WHAT THEY WERE TOLD *** THEY WOULD NEVER DO !!! GLORY BE TO GOD !!!

[@zhubajie6940]

One of the best "I've got your back" songs. Another is "You've Got a Friend" by James Taylor.

[@treetopjones737]

Check out Paul Simon's ( solo work ) "American Tune."

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Yes, luv. Me too. Homeward Bound is good too! I suffer with depression and music is soothing, cathartic and also a unifying force….among nations and cultures and ideas.My beliefs as well. So glad to enjoy this with you! Please take good care of yourself and your family. I hope you have gotten vaccine there. If not, they are coming. WHO and UN and G7 nations are working on that. Until then, please be safe!❤️🇺🇸☮️

[@keymack2477]

Thank you Elok, for taking a chance and reacting to a slower song! I hope you enjoyed it, and that one day you will give the Simon and Garfunkel songs Sound of Silence, America and The Boxer a chance! Also, one day, when you have time, consider reacting to And When I Die by Blood Sweat and Tears! I hope you are happy and healthy and I wish you all the best with your channel from far away Canada! Peace!

[@victoriagrove5344]

Thank you, Elok! You did it again……found one of the best classic duos and one of their best songs❤ I enjoy your approach. You are my favorite music reactor. I can see your intelligence and sensitivity in the way you find and share the best music from the past 😊

[@stonebringer1]

For your next Simon & Garfunkel should be the Boxer.

[@avelinabeeber3213]

Your review and reaction is brilliant. Smart young lady.

[@ronroberts7268]

Lovely to see you branching out a bit Elok !Those times were not all about Heavy rock and Prog There was folk folk rock and Country rock On e great artist Canadian Neil Young could twrite beautiful melodies and also really rock as well He is a must for you to explore Try Rocking in the Free World and Hurricane for starters. 👍💕

[@wiggion]

I'm 68, bought album at age 15 with the lyrics on the dust jacket. And never heard anything better. "This is Art"

[@dannyjoe3343]

Once you've heard S&G they will be with you forever. One of my favs is a little 2 minute song called "For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her". I never cry. But when i hear it...my eyes well up a little.

[@rking6247]

You should check out Fantasy by Aldo Nova.

[@remarkable224]

I second the Aldo Nova recommendation!

[@Stratman-rq7sp]

Life is just a fantasy - can you live this fantasy life?

[@djmattese]

Great review Elok!! One of the best songs ever made. Really like how you broke it down, and referenced the importance of knowing depression and how sometimes a song like this can help ease it. Your ability to connect with your fans while watching is awesome, especially a song as powerful as this. Thank you for singling out the pianist in the song, his name was Larry Knechtel, a member of the the famous sessions players group The Wrecking Crew, they did sessions work for hundreds of hits over a 60 year period. Larry did win a Grammy for his piano playing on Bridge over Trouble Waters😄

[@ElokHsu]

Aww Thankyouuu 🤍🤍

[@sheilakirby5616]

ART IS SINGING WITH THE ANGELS !!! REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND !!!

[@treetopjones737]

He's 79, still here in mortal form.

[@marianfoley5821]

It's 2024 & Art is still here. He will be 83 in a couple of weeks. He & his son has a new album dropping about then. Paul Simon turned 83 a couple of weeks ago.

[@johnfoster5295]

I suggest you to check out their song The Boxer. Really good song as is this one.

[@1tishhead]

This song, a testament to unshakeable friendship, won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1970. The next year, another song with the same theme, Carole King's You've Got A Friend, was the Song of the Year and also a true masterpiece.

[@marthalikens482]

If you believe in God this song explains that God will always be there for you, Always!

[@ralphficker167]

Elok, thank you for sharing your heartfelt reaction. You seem to have a kind and sensitive soul. Actually Art didn't do all of the singing here. He did the first verse solo, but Paul did the second verse alone. They did most of the last verse together, with Art finishing alone.

[@stonebringer1]

See? I told you it was good. When I first heard this song I knew some one had finally topped the Beatles who had put out Let it Be that year. And I being a big Beatle fan had not thought that possible.

[@Carthurclark]

Agreed, the best song ever including all songs.

[@garymacmillan]

Congrats on choosing the right version of this song.

[@davidosborn9469]

Elok... If you want to hear a Really Good organ solo listen to Eric Clapton Live 2002"Have you ever loved a woman"

[@videogeekin]

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were influenced by the harmonizing duo of Don & Phil Everly (brothers) from the 1950’s.

[@loadedorygun]

Can you believe they had an argument over who should sing this? And not the way you’d expect-Paul was adamant Artie should sing it. He was right of course. Ironically the massive response gave Garfunkel immense confidence he lacked prior to that, and in response to THAT Paul got rather jealous and things got more tense. Also: if you look at it long enough, it looks like Paul is bald and Art has a really long mustache.

[@gcollinbyrne]

Talent

[@하예아]

♡♡♡

[@miker4141]

My parents dragged me to the park to see this crap yrs and yrs ago. I was so ungrateful then. Now yrs and yrs later I thank them for this memory.

[@sophicfire]

I want to once more recommend the music of the Beach Boys. You should examine their love songs. The first song you should listen to is "Warmth of the Sun". Then "Don't Worry, Baby". Those should inspire you to look into the rest. Next step: "Good Vibrations". I'll recommend a handful more if you "react" to those.

[@hehs3469]

If You Notice , On The Album Cover , Art Garfunkel Is Standing Behind Paul Simon Who Wrote This Song , Art Garfunkel Is Singing It To Him As A Great Friend ❤️

[@lildevil5283]

Requesting voodoo chile by Stevie Ray Vaughan. I think you will love it, love your videos by the way. 😊

[@edjasper92]

Could you do a reaction to the Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody, the 1965 live performance?

[@jonsher7682]

Two recommendation for you of songs that would resonate with someone who loves Bridge Over Troubled Water: (1) Cat Steven's Father and Son feature not one voice but two, both sung by Cat, a conversation between a father and son, neither one listening to the other. It is a song that grows as you grow: I heard it first as a child and related completely to the son's message; now I am a father and see the song from that light. While the live performances are great, I recommend first the studio recording, released in 1970, the same year as Simin and Garfunkel released Bridge Over Trouble Water as it includes the only overdubbing I've heard that is essential to the central tension in the song. There are many versions of the studio recording on YT but here's an especially well-recorded one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn6np4p8gLWhh6c (2) The other song, released in 1971, was written and performed by John Prine, whose brilliance as a songwriter went mostly unnoticed by a wider audience until he died from Covid last year. The song, Hello in There, is about the loneliness of getting old and Prine wrote it at the tender age of 24, and performed it over the decades, the song aging right along with him like a fine wine that improves with age. While there are many live recordings, one of my personal favorites is one he performed in 2001: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYfLcmNnf5WNqck Both songs are masterpieces of the heart, of the fragility and beauty of the connections we make as we each journey through life.

[@brainsareus]

ALL are great, but this was the studio recording; it's NOT live...!

[@scottbaldwin7133]

LISTEN TO SOHYANG DO THIS SONG SHE WILL PUT YOU IN HEAVEN

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Don't know if you heard their song Sound of Silence, done by Disturbed.

[@ElokHsu]

🤍🤍

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Darlin', a question, do you want to hear the moment when Rock -n- Roll was born?? first, yes this is a great song and Elvis Presley use to do it in his act but listen to Elvis Presley- the outtakes-1954- That's All Right (Takes 1-2-3), you can hear the exact moment when Elvis woke up world to Rock -n- Roll

[@tomheglund6994]

You should really watch the live version of New York Central Park. It’s beautiful watching the live version.

[@michaelgibson6204]

Another song that broke up the group (S & G) like Hotel California broke up the Eagles

[@allanzilth3633]

It's Simmons and Grand funky!😃🤣😄😂😅we don't know how to pronounce your name either 😉😊😎

[@tomwood3794]

Most definitely Art. But he wasn't always as pretty as they made him to look with this song.

[@davisworth5114]

Your volume is too low, you should have done the live in central park 1980 version,

[@sheilakirby5616]

PLEASE TRY THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS *** YOU LOST THAT LOVING FEELING !!! THEY ARE NOT REALLY BROTHERS !!! HOWEVER THEY TRULY HARMONIZED SO WELL IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND !!!

[@tonyporenshenko425]

What is the hand signal you give?

[@orinolsgaard1755]

Sail on silver ship

[@geraldjensen6831]

Hey millennials--this is what I grew up with--you have Cardi B and WAP...you lose...

[@gcollinbyrne]

There is no "the"