Simon & Garfunkel - The Story Of Bridge Over Troubled Water

The Story Of Bridge Over Troubled Water
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[@richardwhite4077]

July 1970, FSB Mary Ann, Vietnam, A Co. 1/46th Infantry was having a bad time out in the bush, with several casualties, when somebody broke in on the radio, saying "3-6 Whiskey, this is for you," and played this song. I will NEVER forget it. It moves me to tears even today.

[@SoopahG]

Oh wow. That made me tear up. ❤️ And thank you for your service. 🙏🏼

[@CalcuttaNotebook]

Such is the power of music. I can totally relate to it. I am a renal transplant survivor and music has healed my body, mind and sou!

[@TonyWeaving]

Bless you Richard.

[@ConstanceCamus]

Me too. 😢

[@starshiptrooper7670]

I believe God gave this song to Paul because he knew a lot of people needed to hear it. And still need to today. And he had Art to sing it, which was maybe the only man who could.

[@MrFrostien]

I still cant hear Bridge over troubled waters without having tears in my eyes. Is without a doubt one of the greatest songs in music history

[@LinseyBurt-hc4cu]

I've often thought of this song especially after my husband died of Covid. Whenever I felt afraid because of being alone; it was like the Lord Jesus was singing it to me. It brought comfort to me.

[@mikeyates7931]

Why do you stand at my grave and weep ? I am not there , I do not sleep . I am healthy , well and strong , Here in GOD'S Heaven I can do no wrong . So do not stand at my grave and cry , I am not there , I did not die . And come what may , We'll meet again some sunny day ❤

[@debmain6767]

My husband bought me this album when we first met, because we we both loved this song. I played it at his funeral 41 years later. His headstone has the phrase " like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down"❤

[@randyhuke3773]

Bridge over troubled Water is a musical masterpiece ! Art Garfunkel was born to sing this musical poetry by Paul.

[@randyhuke3773]

Art was destined to sing this song

[@kauimanera726]

Art sings like an angel and then he ends with power. There will be another duo like Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Mahalo for this timeless masterpiece.

[@lanerich6052]

We are so privkedged to have lived in this time. I’m 72 so I lived thru it. These guys, James Taylor, Beatles, Stones, Animals, CSN & Y, just in & on & on. & on. Every days was like Christmas w/all the new music. Look at. Eric Clapton! How many bands was he in? Like 10!! Oh brother, never again, not like the BLATHER being spit out now. No sir, give me the 60’s & 70’s!!!

[@harlow743]

Cream , Jimi Hendrix Experience , Hollies , Moody Blues , Joni Mitchell , Yardbirds , 5th Dimension , Seekers , The Who , Beachboys , Chicago , Bob Dylan , Traffic , Mamas and Papas, Doors , Byrds.......Lovin Spoonful......DC 5 and many more NOT TO FORGET MOTOWN.

[@susanheinz5804]

I’m 69 and remember listening to the radio on my little transistor radio all summer. So many great hits and plenty of one hit wonders and all types of styles. There was no better time than the music revolution! I like how Paul was shocked that it came out of nowhere. Artie, et al, were right - it needed a 3rd verse.❤🎶

[@queenslanddiva]

One of the most perfectly sung songs in the history of music.

[@pattiduane2125]

Build bridges not walls.

[@Andy-lm2zp]

Agree !

[@andreadixon3266]

Agreed!! It was a song that needed to be written

[@STR82DVD]

Agreed.

[@metalmick99]

Very difficult to argue against this. I've heard many renditions of BOTW and to my ear, all sound inadequate compared to S&G's original.

[@ddemski14]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@stevoschannel4127]

Absolutely

[@truthseeker60403]

I think God knew the world needed this song. He sent it to us through a greatly talented and slightly bewildered musician. They say He works in mysterious ways.

[@ericholmes4152]

This is the most religious song I have ever heard. Played at my mother-in-laws funeral, because she was a silver girl and very protective of her family. To this day, I picture her singing this to us from heaven.

[@SoopahG]

This was my mom's favorite song of all time. Just before she passed away, we (my 3 siblings and I) were at her bedside. We wanted to let her know it was ok to let go. I pulled up Bridge on my phone and played it for her. When it ended, she whispered, "Again." After the song ended the second time, I leaned in, kissed her on the forehead and whispered, "Sail on silver girl... All your dreams are on the way..." She passed a minute later. I can't ever listen to the song now without crying. Crying right now in fact. But they're lovely bittersweet tears remembering the moment. I was holding my mom's hand the whole time and I can still feel her hand in mine. I'd love to thank Paul Simon for writing the song and Art Garfunkul for his hauntingly beautiful vocals.

[@patriciaherman6]

Mine too.

[@lillytanner7312]

😘

[@Rlotpir1972]

T.T

[@joycemarney46]

Such a beautiful life story inspired by a stunning song. Brought me to tears. God bless your heart and soul, and may your mom rest in peace. ✌💛🙏 from across 'the pond'!

[@surananda]

What a moving story... I'm crying now... Sending love to you! ❤️

[@swish775]

Paul Simon is easily one of the greatest song writers of all time.

[@northmann1971]

For sure

[@robinhood480]

Huh 🤔 ...... Never heard of him

[@judahunderwood8433]

I agree

[@nickzed661]

VERY easily 👌👌

[@lauraprincipato8079]

@@robinhood480 check out his music on KZbin. He and Art Garfunkel were a quite famous music duo in the 1960’s and 1970’s

[@tommy7fun]

Great song. My wife thinks it's the most beautiful song ever written.

[@secretsquirrel5566]

Paul Simon is one of the greatest song writers of the 20th Century. But I have to say, I respect him immensely for knowing to let Art Garfunkel sing it. He openly states that he felt (at the time) that it was the best thing he had ever written and yet he let Art sing it. THAT is real class in my opinion. The version of this song in The Concert in Central Park is beyond legendary. But then again, that entire concert is legendary.

[@suehaden6103]

And yet Art would sing it and never once acknowledged to an audience that Paul wrote it....

[@charlenewolf5007]

8i6

[@togagirl100]

@@suehaden6103 Did he need to?

[@xxjuiciixx]

@@suehaden6103 I have never listened to a solo Garfunkel concert so maybe those are what you have in mind, but I've listened to most every S&G concert that's available on the internet and Art always, Always finds a chance to mention that all the songs are written by Paul.

[@henryangus6934]

I’m glad that Paul Simon decided to have Art sing it. It truly is one of my favourite ever. Paul as the writer and Art’s voice was the best partnership in making beautiful music!

[@lizbrown7232]

"I'm on your side", something we all long to hear.

[@BrianJuntunen]

A troubled generation needed to hear these words, thus Paul was given the inspiration.

[@lonstauder9861]

Paul and Art sang so many wonderful songs together, but Bridge over Trouble Water was so moving and almost haunting in the way it touches one's feelings. To this day it still gives me chills when listening to it. Paul's song writing abilities really came out in this song, and Art's voice is so masterful.

[@1beakin]

To comfort my dying sister I played this song, we have both loved listening to Simon and Garfunkel since our teens, it calmed her ,she smiled and pattered her hand to the music. Now when I hear this song I feel at peace with her passing. Rip Dottie

[@ssnoc]

How beautiful - Bless you and Dottie 🙏

[@sissy20088]

I have a younger sister that was going through her teenage to young women phase. She knew I was always there for her. She was very shy. She admired me and wanted to be like me. It was kind of like she stood behind me watching and learning. One night we were at a club and I was watching her dance. She had very long blond hair and the spotlight shining on it made it look silver. As she danced I thought about the song and the last verse. With a tears in my eye I thought " Sail on silver girl sail on buy", as in coming out from behind me. "Your time has come to shine all your dreams are on there way" she didn't need to hide behind me anymore but if she needed me I would be sailing right behind. This has been our song and her daughter feels the song also fits her and me because she knows she can always depend on me to be there for her.

[@g-girl9867]

@@sissy20088 Glynda, you’re a beautiful auntie-sister friend to your family.

[@alicejones9031]

Beautiful!

[@alicejones9031]

@@sissy20088 I love what you wrote! My older sister and I are the same. Her outgoing and me shy. I grew up in her shadow voluntarily. When the movie "Beaches" came out, she sent me the theme song ...did you ever know that you're my hero...and it blew my mind. I never knew she admired some of my traits. Thank you for sharing what you did.

[@tonguesoffireproductions5266]

God looked down at the Earth on that day and smiled, called Gabriel over and said, hey Gabe, won't you go down and whisper these words into that young mans ears. Us and Him have been enjoying it ever since.

[@suehaden6103]

Weirdly Paul’s son is called Gabriel 🤔🤔!,

[@spring345]

This song saved my sanity after a horrific tragedy when I was 13 yrs old - Thank you Simon & Garfunkel 💞

[@jonathankriggs]

Paul Simon is one of the best popular songwriters of our generation. And if the only song he ever wrote was this one, he would still be.

[@allanohlsen7729]

"When you're down and out, when you're on the street my Lord, when evening falls, so hard, I will comfort you". Love this song, one of the best written songs, ever. The world needs more of this today.

[@taperry326]

Yeah, that's not how the song goes. Nothing about your imaginary god in there at all. The song is about friends supporting friends, not relying on fake deities.

[@johnnyd63]

The Lord is not mentioned in this song.Stop doing that.

[@scary133]

@@johnnyd63 who would you expect? Will your neighbours come when you're down and out? Who you gonna call when the evil comes? YES He is not literally mention pero ayaw pag buot kung ang Ginoo iya gipasabot!!!!! So stop buoting ha!!!!!

[@gildajesko2326]

Bridge over Troubled Water has to be one of the most beautiful Songs I’ve ever had the privilege to hear. Art Garfunkel’s voice was Amazing. Paul Simon a genius. Art’s voice! OH My!! A timeless wonderful song!!

[@alancarlyon3928]

I was fortunate to be in my late teens when the song came out and like most of us teenagers - we knew this song was magical and that it would be a big hit, I am now 70 years of age and I still sing it to myself when walking in the hills in my beautiful Scotland! The singing, the piano etc was just fantastic, even my Grand children sing this song, they as a group were as famous as the Beatles back then! Sending love to you guys! Great job!

[@flapkatt6094]

As well as cruising the beaches of Florida. Cheers!

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

Love this 😀

[@pennysurrat7578]

Me too

[@joangreenert7216]

It's a "Humbling" song.

[@artesssa6556]

I did a large portrait of a woman’s face lying down in pinks a and magentas. I titled it SAIL ON SILVER GIRL AND ETCHED THE TITLE IN THE WORK.

[@cindycrosby1292]

That's the beauty of this song! It's simple, everyone knows it and everyone can sing it and be inspired or comforted.

[@allisonhilbert5732]

My mother wanted this played at her memorial in 1997. I get very emotional every time I hear it. Art has the voice of an angel. And Paul is sheer genius.

[@ricadeirov]

This album is so important to me. As fresh as 50 years ago. Thank you Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel and everyone involved in it. ♡

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

First time I remember hearing the song, was riding back home with My Grandfather on a Country Road, after visiting an Uncles Dairy Farm. My Grandfather was about 70, and He liked Simon and Garfunkel and played them loud in His 66 Plymouth Fury! I always liked Simon and Garfunkel myself as well!

[@jeffolmstead9218]

My Dad had a green 66 Plymouth Fury 4 door. I traveled alot of miles in the back of that car listening to the radio and choking on cigarette smoke...

[@AugieDoggyDoo]

That car was a beast. I love them, lol.

[@TalentBBY]

This is NOT a little hymn, Paul. It is an anthem. And a work of true art. Thank you 🙏🏻 for putting these words and music together for generations to hear, feel and connect to something much bigger than ourselves.

[@MLeibs]

Paul Simon is easily among the most talented songwriters of a generation. ❤️

[@BTURNER1961]

When a musical genius and one of our generational poets says "it was better than I usually write" what do we call that? Does English have words to describe something better than genius?

[@michaeleager4635]

Of a lifetime 😊

[@mac7083]

I’ve always loved this song but it means so much more to me now. I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress from 24 years as a professional firefighter. The words resonate with me as I’ve had help and am now helping other firefighters get over that bridge.

[@hgoodin1013]

Thank you for your service to others

[@mac7083]

@@hgoodin1013 thank you

[@karenryals1261]

God Bless You. May you find peace.

[@AugieDoggyDoo]

People often forget what Firefighters go through out there while saving people. I believe 100% that you guys are some of the true heroes out there. I think you are selfless for being a firefighter. I can only imagine what you've seen and would never want to. Thank you so much for your service to people. God Bless!

[@MrMick560]

All the best to you !

[@showtime951]

It's an anthem about believing in a higher power in your life and making yourself available to be a higher power in someone else's life.

[@amyjosephson4386]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank you for bringing to the world.

[@g.ariasemily9925]

Rolling Stone magazine called it perfect. And perfectly arranged and recorded. It is stunning. I love the way Paul expresses himself......thoughtfully, deliberatively, and with no hype.

[@tradehead]

" you have to write a third verse", you can see the fear in Simon's face, so funny but, he did it masterfully! Way to go Paul and Artie!

[@AegisNova]

Thank goodness for Art’s instinct-and that Paul went with it!

[@longfield0023]

And in my opinion the third verse is the most profound. And the one that sends chills down my spine.

[@mrkinthdrk325]

@@longfield0023 And in my opinion as good as it was, it honestly didn't fit.....

[@longfield0023]

@@mrkinthdrk325 Fair enough. Maybe I'll listen to it again and imagine it without.

[@lyec355]

When Art Garfunkel sang the high notes in Bridge over trouble WATERS No one can beat It bring goose bumps love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davetupman462]

God gifted this song to Paul and Artie , they gifted it to us.

[@GentlemanAmerican]

I think "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was Art Garfunkel's best vocal performance. 50 years later and it is still a timeless classic.

[@donwilsmore3945]

Not just a song ...a hymn of hope ...brilliantly written and beautifully sung !

[@joangreenert7216]

I always loved that song too. It could be one of being tears to my eyes, sobbing or of Hope & Acceptance. This world has so much evil, rude, disrespectful, hateful people in it today, I just want "Peace & Freedom".

[@billrobbins5874]

One of their very best. ♥️

[@danarzechula3769]

Well said

[@sudiptakiran]

This song is one of the greatest masterpieces ever created!!

[@shorerocks]

Simon provides the song. Art the voice. And how they blend when they both sing... like a marriage in heaven.

[@garryfinkell8221]

This was our wedding song in 1970. Family and friends thought that it was a strange choice, but my wife and I never questioned it. Over the years, whenever we would hear it, we would stop to listen. At least one of us would fill up. I lost my wife one year ago, and this now has a new poignancy for me. God blessed us throughout our lives with this truly inspired song.

[@bobblebardsley]

I'm so sorry but I love this song and I'm glad you both shared it. I can't imagine what you've been through but I hope in time this very special song can become a source of comfort or of happy memories. You're part of a huge community of people who have a connection with this song for one reason or another, I hope it still means everything to you.

[@ritasewell1108]

amen

[@bobmoe9221]

You have my condolences and my congratulations. That may sound weird, but if you have a love like that for over 50 years, you were blessed. Hang in there! Love lives in your heart!

[@perrymasonxix5954]

I am amazed by your experience with thus song. Blessings to you

[@613miami]

😍

[@catkeys6911]

..."I'm sailing right behind.." That one gets me every time. Imagine you're on a perilous, stormy sea, but, fear not, I'm right behind you. It's the song of loving support. Only what makes life even possible on Earth.

[@Gottenhimfella]

It's a pity the very next words are "like a bridge...." Talk about mixed metaphors: it's almost as if they bought them by the bucketload and threw them at the melody and kept what stuck!

[@fairwitness7473]

This song got me thru the recovery of being a child of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. That and, I am an island. It saved me and helped me continue to have compassion. It helped me be willing to be a mother. I can't explain how strongly it resonated with me in the late 80s. It was the warmth I needed when I was alone in foster care. It makes me cry to this day because it was my life. I was the one that was there for everyone but no one was there for me. It's taken 50 years, but my wounded child's soul has healed and I have a small wonderful family that I love deeply. Thank you for this wonderful gift at a time when I needed it.

[@joshuakim8657]

May God have Mercy, Compassion and Blessings on you

[@carlmason4153]

May you have a happy life from now on, no one deserves what you had. All the very best xx

[@joebittman5039]

It's good you had a song.I had to have many songs to make it through.These songs were my substitute for what was missing.

[@teribartusek2359]

Praise and thanks to God! Live on!

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

I want to hug you tight Carry on. I love you. ❤️💕😘

[@barrysmith4094]

Dear Paul, About two or three years ago, there was an exhibit about you at the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore on Lloyd street. (kind of in the downtown area) My girlfriend told me about it. Sorry I didn't see it, but as I was told, it had one of your first guitars, a letter from summer camp......that's all I remember. I play the "Sounds of Silence" on the harmonica. What a song, as is: "Bridge Over Troubled Waters." Now I'm not going to leave my girlfriend, but I like the song "Fifty ways to leave your Lover" "Just slip out the back Jack, "Make no plans Stan", "Drop off the key Lee" and set yourself free. All your songs have so much feeling and meaning.

[@RSydneyChan]

We old folks love this kind of music. Great.

[@OnerousEthic]

Paul Simon is so talented, so modest, so calm, so deep, just delightful. Listening to this song is like listening to God sing.

[@tracyjuechter8554]

When I had a chance to call in into the hospital where my father was passing, I played this and told him he was always my bridge over troubled water, and how knowing he was there, allowed me to be very brave in the world.

[@soundtreason7828]

That's so beautiful - you brought tears to my eyes. I've been a musician for almost 40 years and I STILL marvel at the way music connects so deeply to our emotions...to our souls even.

[@janetragonesi1653]

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" has moved me all my life! I had my son at age 19 I cried with joy. Lyrics are striking, soft, heart felt and has quietly guided me though my life! PURE JOY!

[@aaronaaron4155]

The simplicity of the lyrics is the genius of it. Writing complicated lyrics is easy. Saying something in a new way, simply, is what makes great songs great songs.

[@truthstillmatters59]

I was 9 years old when this record came out. I heard the vocals, especially Art Garfunkels and thought "That is what angels sound like when they sing in heaven" I have no idea why I thought that but the thought stuck with me for all these years.

[@rexgoodheart3471]

Just might be the greatest song ever in the history of mankind. And Art's vocals are STUNNING.

[@Frisbinator]

Come on dude , it’s not that great.

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

@@Frisbinator Your jealous is showing. Get a life. Peace

[@Jack-ge1st]

@@Frisbinator 99

[@davidisrael9412]

@@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe only Jesus fits this song...our bridge over troubled waters, and I am born a Jew taught to reject Him, now my best friend, and savior from sin, and sleep in peace now...John chapters 4 and 10 from gospel piano as said in the video

[@kentmorgan8632]

And without auto-tune!

[@laurieloudamy1846]

I have always felt that this song was a message from God and Jesus and have always obtained such comfort from it. It is wonderful to hear that it does seem to be divinely inspired. We were on a trip to DC a few years ago over Memorial Day and walking by the Capitol. Suddenly we heard the song! Art Garfunkel was practicing the song for the evening’s concert. Breathtaking and magical - we were so fortunate to be there. I will never forget it; we still talk about how beautiful it was. Thank you both. What teamwork.

[@steveowens913]

Wow! Perfect place, perfect people, and perfect timing! It simply doesn't get better than that!

[@roberttowler1278]

Right up there with Monkey grip glue”

[@TheSeeking2know]

I agree. There was a solemnity to the entire experience and the gospel music influence and simple lyrics just go straight for the heart. It's like an expression of agape love, a beginning of a description. What if Christian musicians after it was released closed the circle by adopting the song back into expressions of Christ-like love to others (I feel South-Korean singer, Sohyang, seemingly did in her version, though more musically bombastic).

[@graceyjewels7148]

All these songs are such a gift. We are so privileged to have lived through all this great music. It was such a joy and comfort to me growing up.

[@laurieloudamy1846]

@@Robert_St-Preux Go away. I wasn’t addressing you. I pity you. One day, when we ALL stand before the Father, you will know, but it will be too late.

[@fightclubdurden]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@peterbaruxis2511]

And one of the greatest songs ever sung.

[@kevincoffey940]

I'm 58 and I think this song is the best of songs and I've heard alot of songs ✌️

[@freesk8]

Transistor radio under the pillow back in the late 1960's. I was six. One of the ten most important songs in my life.

[@clemsonbloke]

The song came out in 1970.

[@freesk8]

@@clemsonbloke You are right. It came out in January of 1970. I was off by a month! :)

[@AegisNova]

freesk8 We get the feeling!

[@Stephen-kl9wu]

Ah, those halcyon days as a kid, lying under the sheets listening to a transistor radio.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Paul.....those are not simple lyrics! They apply to many of us, but we could never find those words. Without a songwriter, there can be no song. You are a treasure.

[@whippleLopez]

Truly one of the top five songs written in the last 50 years

[@maukasara808]

I was a little girl when this came out. It is so beautiful and has brought me to tears so many times. Life is better because of songs like this. Thank you.

[@JimmyBradley1963]

Both Paul and Art are great on their own, but the both of them together are just so much more. So many of their songs are just timeless.

[@alexsagert7609]

This song has possibly the best vocal performance I've ever heard.

[@Elkaygee320]

Adding my own story: This was my grandmother's favorite song. When she was in hospice, I left long enough to go buy the greatest hits CD, and she, too, was able to leave this world accompanied by this amazing and beautiful song. It will always make me cry. Sail on, silver girl.

[@steveowens913]

How sweet!!

[@larrystevens7410]

When my mother passed, I was living about 8 hours from where she was, I had gone home to clean up and get fresh clothes. As I arrived home, the phone rang, my sister told me she was gone. I was alone in the house. I turned on the stereo and pressed play... Mother and Child reunion started playing and I sat alone in one of the most moving moments of my life. Yeah, Paul has a gift. Artie too.

[@AugieDoggyDoo]

@@larrystevens7410 WOW! Another great song. Great story.

[@SoopahG]

@@larrystevens7410 That's a wonderful song too! I'm sorry you couldn't be there with her when she passed but maybe she was sending you a message with that some coming on. 🙂

[@SoopahG]

@kristy graves So nice to hear your story too. 😊

[@fishpants3877]

Paul Simon is Mozart, Lenon, Bach, Mercury, Beethoven and Elton John. Paul is the single best singer/song writer of my lifetime. Nobody is better. Nobody.

[@fightclubdurden]

I'd put Dylan there or McCartney but I'm inching towards Simon as being the greatest. I'm 36 and really got into Simon a year ago. He's one of a kind and methodical in his writing and melodies. I admire that craftsmanship. I'll continue to listen.

[@susannatheresedigiovanni8996]

They just don't have artists like this anymore. These are two of the greats. This era of music can never be replaced, and never ever topped.

[@littleelvisgirl60t79]

Gosh so true!!!

[@SBHink]

Sure we do.. but many don't make it past 27 years old. :/

[@marybarry2230]

Amen

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

That is so true. I don’t listen to much modern music. Too much banging and clanging. Like they are trying to drown out the sorrows of this world instead of accepting and embracing them! I can’t even think when the junk of today comes on. I just got hooked on Adagio in G minor and of course there nothing more powerful than listening to Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma! And THIS that Mr. Simon gave so little credit to is a masterpiece that touches the soul.

[@dharmapada]

Sure we do, it’s out there…you just have be in touch with things, radio won’t bring songs to you like it use to. Ever heard of these guys…they remind me of Simon and Garfunkel….Kings of Convenience, they are from Norway…have great harmonies. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7ToXSIqciEnNE

[@garywebb8086]

This song helped those of us that survived Vietnam and the 60's. 🌹💓😪 A song for it's day and time.

[@garywebb8086]

@Curious Mind Yes! 😊

[@NoName-zn1sb]

Just back from the 'Nam, helping out a friend who had got pregnant... then This | · ;

[@Birdbike719]

It seems it should and could be a song for this day and time as well

[@karengerber8390]

Remember "Silent Night/ News"?

[@jhamptonjr]

Peace and Love Brother! ✌✊

[@galloping3265]

God (understand that as you choose or know in your soul) is where those words first came to Paul. The music from the universe!❤

[@DrakesBane_6]

The 1st concert in Central Park was one the greatest events there was.... Bridge Over Troubled Water is timeless... Thanks guys

[@idanwillenchik3050]

This is more than a song.It's an experience.

[@pammunford7102]

When this song was realised my dad was dying . Mum would lay on the bed holding his hand and listen to this song . It still chokes me to this day .

[@woodyschuler6232]

pam munford That is beautiful.

[@chrisclermont456]

God speed!!

[@tirebiter4009]

At that same time, my grandfather died. I was very close with him. This song played on the radio in the limo on the way to his funeral. I was inconsolable. This song always reminds me of that day.

[@cinnamongirl7877]

This comment made me cry. I associate certain songs with my mother and fathers death too. This was one of my mother’s favorite songs.

[@maggieelisech1717]

Pam Mumford I am 54 and recently lost my 81 year old father who introduced me to S&G when I was a young girl. As I layed with him and held his hand In His final hours, I too played this song....it is a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics...and even though i had literally not thought about or listened to the song in many years, that is the song I played and will forever hold dear in my heart......

[@veejay2901]

Undoubtedly in my mind at age 66, this is the greatest, most inspiring song EVER written. It's an Anthem of hope that lifts you up, with goosebumps everytime it's played. Thank you.

[@diane9247]

Such a gorgeous song, it should probably be played every day, everywhere. Maybe kindness will increase...maybe wars will end...🌿

[@georgeplagianos6487]

I agree with you Diane this catastrophe called War , illnesses pandemics and so many other injustices we hope it will just stop so people have a chance to breathe wholeheartedly and appreciate each other and what we can have on Earth and make it a reality for everybody

[@seanohare5488]

Well said

[@debbiemaddox9360]

Thank you Paul and Art for this absolutely breathtaking song. It is among the best songs in the world and my personal favorite. Thank you for writing and singing and sharing your work with us. We will be eternally grateful and are blessed to have had both of you in our life. ❤️🙏🏻

[@shawni321]

In the 6th grade I'd stay after school to listen to my teacher's record, Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Every song. Then he'd give me a ride home. Such a wonderful person. He knew I needed to hear something in it. Thanks, Tom Armstrong.

[@kathybarnett1905]

couldnt do that now... ride home

[@NYCBG]

@@kathybarnett1905 So true! And so sad that we have become this paranoid, sexually obsessed, crazy society...

[@t-bone2962]

Creepy

[@dannyg6592]

A song like Bridge does not come around often. Lyrics so hauntingly beautiful, sung by the greatest male singing voice. I still get goosebumps listening to this song and have for the last 52 years. One of the highlights of my love of music was seeing Art Garfunkel perform this song live in the 1970s.

[@alicehunter9580]

I have been unapologetically in love with Bridge Over Troubled Water since I was a very young woman. I still weep when I hear it. It touches my life experiences, hopes dreams and prayers. I am decades past being that young woman and I pray that I am never too advanced in years to feel my heart yearning and to cry.

[@starlite2012]

As much as I view KZbin every day, this is my very first comment. I was a very introverted 15 year old girl who felt very left out of life when I first heard this song on the radio and it became my song. I bought the LP and played it over and over on Daddy's stereo at night gazing out into the night. I wanted to be a Silver Girl with somebody following behind me. BOTW followed me all my life and never lost it's power over me as my soul song. Other songs came and had their day and went, yet this one stayed with me. Now I am nearly 66, and they can play it at my funeral. Paul thanks so much for writing Bridge Over Troubled Water and submitting it. It has had a lifetime effect on this one little girl!..... Linda

[@Paulco67]

Nicely said, Linda

[@tnijoo5109]

Very beautifully written. 💕 thanks for posting this.

[@TonyWeaving]

Dear Linda. Thank you for your story it touched me. I was born in March 1963 so I am now 61 this is also my very favourite song of all time. Tony in Portsmouth England.

[@annehoward140]

I am now 67 years old and this song has been with me since I was a young teenager, Paul's song writing and Art's beautiful voice, just amazing.

[@AgentThursday]

Discovered S & G later in the late 1980s when in junior high. BOTW always moved me powerfully - that and America.

[@HughRailey]

Gift given to Paul, thank God he shared it

[@shereerockdaschel9301]

This song is like Christ singing to you that he loves you and he will be there when you need him .beautiful hymn. Beautiful beautiful beautiful✝️🙏🏼❤️

[@katetsubata]

This song always seems like God comforting us, in our toughest moments.

[@jackweubanks]

Yes!! I always got that from this song too! Lyrics like: "I'll take your part" as Jesus took our punishment. And "Like a bridge..." as Jesus is our only bridge to Father God in Heaven. And "I will lay me down..." as Jesus did on the cross! It gives me chills, especially when I hear Paul say that he has no idea where those words came from! Well... I have an idea. 🙂

[@jackweubanks]

Also, the part where they talk about the title first being incorrectly called, "Like a pitcher of water." As soon as I heard that, my first thought was how Jesus said he was to be poured out for us, like it was prophesied in the Psalms: "I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It is melted within me." - Psalms 22:14

[@fifiboen6013]

@@jackweubanks so true

[@thedandelion157]

For me this song has nothing to do with God. But to each its own, right?

[@jamesbozeman1683]

"I dedicate this to my bride. " , said Jesus.

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

It is so a gospel song. Brilliant. Paul Simon is up there with the very very best.

[@murphyterry]

We are SO lucky to be able to hear how a song like this came about - not just the melody and the lyric, but the production. Back in the 70s it just WAS. Every time I hear "Sail on silver girl" I am lifted in an almost spiritual way. Def in my top 10 of all time (along with about 4,000 other songs depending on my mood and circumstance)

[@robdee9341]

Fast forward a thousand years and people will still be listening to this the greatest song of all time. Thank you Paul Simon for sharing your amazing talent with us and Art Garfunkel for your beautiful vocals.

[@judahunderwood8433]

That’s literally not true, it’s only been like 50 years and ppl are already forgetting about it. I agree that it’s one of the best songs ever and I love it tho

[@robdee9341]

@@judahunderwood8433 If people are "already forgetting about it" Why are there "literally" hundreds of likes on this post !!! So by your reckoning in the future no one will be listening to all the brilliant music that we are enjoying today.

[@moboutmen]

Chills from a young man, now old.

[@biscuitburger725]

moboutmen :)

[@gabrielepresby9120]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gabrielepresby9120]

moboutmen , ❤️❤️❤️

[@clearday9525]

I get those too. Only I'm an old woman.

[@allenbraithwaite106]

A classic about Drugs.

[@karolw.5208]

I first heard this immortal song in the early 70s in Poland. I did not understand the lyrics then but that boyish voice of Art was all I needed. It was an anthem of a far-away civilization but somehow it took me in. Thank you, guys.

[@shaunbat5097]

You polish?

[@karolw.5208]

@@shaunbat5097 Yeah. Shaun, polish is for shoes, Polish is a nationality.

[@Treebard]

My mom was born in the US to Polish immigrants, and this was her favorite song.

[@patcomerford5596]

My English teacher introduced me to the poetry of Paul Simon with this song. I bought the vinyl album the next weekend I was home and that is well over fifty years ago! I have bought every album of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.❤❤❤

[@ronclifford3336]

Everybody in comments is forgetting to include Larry on the Piano. I think without that, the song would have never been as big as it was. It was a great song but the piano really gave it a shot in the arm. You dont hear many pop songs being played in churches but Ive heard this one played in them many times over the years. Then Larry went on to write the guitar solo on one of Breads biggest songs "The Guitarman" after he joined Bread as their Bass player. He was a great musician as well.

[@gingercalvert3761]

The piano touches my soul as much as the words sung by the only perfect voice who could do it.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Songwriting genius and vocal perfection, a masterpiece.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

Larry Knechtel's piano on this took the song to the next level. It set the stage for the entire recording. His work with BREAD also made them a better band when he joined them! RIP LK!

[@FreeSociety1]

Absolutely. It was Larry Knechtel's piano work that made this song a masterpiece, and he deserved to have songwriting credit for this unique and stunning contribution. Art Garfunkel also had a lot of input into things as well.

[@Gottenhimfella]

@@FreeSociety1 Indeed. RIP Larry.

[@TheHManShow]

Yeah! It already had a great master plan with Paul’s genius, then you add the piano part and it took it up a level! But then when Artie sang it, it went up even more!

[@stevenbelow2502]

It’s amazing how many songs The Wrecking Crew, of which Larry was a member, took to the next level due to those studio musicians’ skill and creativity.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

@@stevenbelow2502 Yes indeed! Have you seen SageofQuay's work on the BEATLES as they also had studio musicians and they were not an organic band as Tavistock was behind them too and musicians like the Wrecking Crew. Check out his great video DID THE BEATLES WRITE THEIR SONGS? It's a mind opening video!

[@nevinedgington2013]

I was fortunate enough to see the boys perform in concert back in 2003. When Artie stood at the edge of the stage, and sang this song, it was like magic.

[@TexasHoosier3118]

I have always drawn a connection to Bridge Over Troubled Water and Psalm 23. Both are soothing and peaceful.

[@ameliafinker]

Yes or Matthew 11:28-30

[@BobLoblawbob]

So, what are we thinking now, 50+ years later? Top 10 all time? I still get chills.

[@marypat1227]

top 1

[@Aeneiden]

Definitely

[@susannatheresedigiovanni8996]

Has to be top 10, right up there with Stairway to Heaven, Bohemiam Rhapsody too IMO

[@ssnoc]

Definitely in the top 3 anyway

[@tammybailey2397]

Still gives me goose bumps, and makes me cry.

[@somebodysomewhere2277]

This song still gives me chills every time...one of the best songs ever......

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

You and me both. Only "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" can affect me in the same way.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@Vlasko60 Spot on thoughts there.

[@Mrbfgray]

For me it's always been Richard Cory and it never got old.

[@adrianboyddodd8007]

One of the greatest songs ever written backed by one of the most perfectly executed vocal performances ever. What more could you ever ask for.

[@miraclemeditations3919]

The last years of my Dad's life were very challenging after my Mom passed away. He was lonely, and for whatever reason, the other family members, although I truly believe they had a great love for him, hardly ever made time to call or visit. During those years, a day never went by that we didn't talk on the phone, nor did a weekend ever pass that I didn't visit. One time we were driving to our favorite restaurant when Bridge Over troubled Waters came on the radio. When it ended, my Dad told me it was his favorite song and that I was his Bridge Over Troubled Waters. It was a lovely compliment, and now, all these years later, whenever I hear it, I always think of my Dad. We were great friends!

[@HeartlandTuber]

“Simon speaks on questioning the simplicity of his lyrics? Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

"Brevity is the soul of wit." -William Shakespeare

[@logicalfaith9265]

No, he is not questioning the simplicity of his lyrics. He knew that the simplest lyrics is the best, bec the song becomes more universal and relatable.

[@felitagarcia6421]

Simple but meaningful.. Thanks to you sir Paul for creating such good song and to sir Art, thanks for voicing out what the song means.... So soothing and inspirational.... Love you two... God Bless both of you..

[@charlottewalker6490]

I agree, simplicity is best.

[@marywells1480]

With the exception of Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel were the poets of my generation. Songs like “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Sound of Silence” are relevant today. They are timeless. No other duo compares to Simon and Garfunkel with their music and their incredible harmony.

[@Pa-tk1dx]

Quite possibly the greatest song ever. Art s vocals....omg! Then..... Sail on silver girl.....

[@oesypum]

This was the first song I heard that had an instant impact upon me, and it has stayed with me for nearly 60 years and counting. The music, the words, and today still counts as one of the most significant songs of the 20th century. It's still among my favourites. One of the very few songs, where each word carries depth ,and weight.

[@oddnoobswe1977]

"I have no idea where it came from." That's a creative genius. Not many people can do that. Also "Better than I usually write" just goes to show how good this song is