Sissel Kyrkjebø & Russell Watson - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Sissel Kyrkjebø and Russell Watson performing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" at a TV-concert in Oslo Spectrum, Norway in November 2002.
Sissel, the international singing sensation and national treasure of Norway, is established as one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos. Her angelic and powerful voice has made Sissel a national institution and she has sung all over the world, selling over ten million solo albums. She has contributed haunting vocal tracks for the soundtrack to Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, and has been performing duets with singers like Charles Aznavour, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Brian May, Neil Sedaka, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson. In 2005, she was knighted by the King of Norway, as the youngest ever to receive this honour. And in 2006, her album 'The Spirit of the Season' with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir went to number-one on the Billboard Classical Charts, and received a Grammy nomination. A very remarkable voice that only comes once in our lifetime.

[@sisselfan]

See how others react when they hear Sissel perform this song. Playlist with reaction videos of KZbin users responding to "Bridge Over Troubled Water": kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqqbmYSZabVokLs

[@leevyushtephanake9175]

🤘🤘🤘

[@lindascanlan6317]

Agree . She's angelic

[@crunchy2k]

Sketchy criminal dude does voice overs is not a good sign.

[@T-M123]

@@lindascanlan6317☮️🐾☮️

[@aldurtschi5923]

You're nuts! You just can't beat Sissels voice.

[@hervinchung3675]

Sissel has the most beautiful voice I have listened to. She never fails to perform at a level of excellence. This rendition with Russell is superb.

[@mikedickison244]

Possibly the best rendition of this song since the S&G. Her voice is immaculately pure and clear. His is a superb.blend of mellow and strong. Together they are made perfect by a orchestra with beautiful picolo highlights. Wonderous performance. Thank you all.

[@elifiodesouza150]

That's GREAT- !!!!!!

[@tatianasedova]

Да что вы! Лучшее исполнение этой песни-баллады у Элвиса Пресли в 70-е. Там проживание этой песни.

[@fa6819301]

Yes !!!!!

[@karlsmith8212]

He thought he would never sing again….

[@reelguyoutdoors5536]

Although I love this, it is hard to beat The King's cover.

[@AmeliaRoselina]

It blows my mind how effortlessly she sings. She is amazing.

[@lymansn]

This is one of the best arrangements i have heard of this beautiful song. Way to go Sissel & Russell

[@georgianwindow]

How can 791 people not like this magnificent performance

[@1951don]

If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, she must have a beautiful soul. I could stare into those eyes all day. Her musical talent matches her beauty.

[@TheGecko213]

Donald Perry Window to the soul, not mirror.

[@1951don]

Right you are.

[@eddiesaca6587]

This version is the best because of the duet of the performers. Sissel's voice is so crystalline, sweet, feminine and effortless, matching the tenor's superb voice! This song should be an opportunity for married couple to renew their vow and stand by each other!

[@timothyrea4757]

It certainly takes a brave man to stand on the stage with her. Just one of her dazzling smiles and I would absolutely faint.

[@Apollo949]

Perfect. Two incredible singers to produce a masterclass performance.

[@chuckg2016]

Not since the original has anyone approached anything near this level. Bravo!!

[@yaploongsin8788]

A perfect combination of a tenor & an angelic voice. Lovely rendition.

[@pearlspiers4779]

Every performance I’ve seen and heard of Russel Watson… he sings with his heart and soul… amazing voice, talented performer 💕

[@sherp2u1]

Singers like him/her are provided to us, to ease our way by the Lord!

[@JeanneCulbert]

What a treasure! What a voice! Norway must be so proud of Sissel!

[@jeanharris4408]

Beautiful harmony

[@Brakballe]

We are :)

[@hospiciobangay7808]

Po

[@eileenday3566]

They sing well together.

[@waynenielsen8226]

And the UK must be very proud of The Voice, Russell Watson!

[@maxrawnsley1401]

Just found Sissel, truly exceptional

[@dalelintner6375]

What talent. Both of them.

[@paulconrad8150]

After being a huge Sissel fan since we heard her singing on a bus in Norway, I finally figured out what I love about her is the passion she puts into every single word she sings! So many thanks for her many You Tube videos!

[@johnvidag]

She is a 100% beautiful woman through her voice, her looks, and her sweet behavior.

[@beverlyhill9947]

SISSEL, IS CLEARLY A BEAUTIFUL SINGER, WITH A LOVELY TONE TO HER VOICE. RUSSELL WATSON IS JUST AS BRILLIANT IN HIS CRAFT. HE EVOKES SUCH PASSION AND EMOTION, I GET CHILLS WHEN I WATCH HIM SING AND HE PULLS HIS AUDIENCE INTO HIS EMOTIONS. AMAZING MAN AND QUITE THE GENTLEMAN...AND SURELY NOT BAD ON THE EYES. BEV, USA, VIRGINIA

[@brennankingsland6927]

I shared Sissel singing "Going Home" with my Sunday School class and it was so beautiful everyone was in tears over the message and her voice!

[@TheKingb1943]

They both make this song outstanding ...their voices are God sent!

[@KSCHU12]

She sings very good, this is my first time of listening her song.

[@theresachalmers8189]

Russell Watson, a perfect match for Sissel.

[@paisleyteal4153]

Love their voices! I particularly love Russell's expressive face. He smiles with his eyes.

[@danutahull9319]

WOW! Beautiful combination of powerful voices, backed by a wonderful orchestra ⭐️⭐️

[@Arnoldus243]

Russell Watson must be a gift from above for human kind... A voice made of solid gold...

[@zacelander1454]

The best Sissel piece ever and I have listened to many, many . The interaction between both is fantastic. What a combo

[@lorigorham534]

Beautiful voices. Russell has one of the best male voices.. fantastic duet.

[@leecowell8165]

Jose Cura... like Russell Watson very underrated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIOrZWCXfLyKjtE He stole this one from Sarah...

[@artnapoleonsr]

I am a new fan of Sissel the Lady can SING!

[@AbleOne234]

Sissel's singing voice is the voice of an angel. Absolutely beautiful !

[@aftertherainkr]

Beautiful! Thanks from Korea

[@RavinderSingh-oz1ds]

Sissel is simply amazing

[@eileenrobson4274]

I never thought I would like any other version of this but this is the best now to me.

[@marceloteive]

Superb duet. Sissel is one of the best voices in the world ! Thumbs up!

[@mcombs95445]

This was Alice and my wedding song 25 years ago, sung by an opera singer and (in a couple of years) the guitarist for the Counting Crows. I had not heard it better until now. Listen to the words, and think what the sentiments mean in a marriage. Marriage is an ultimate expression of friendship.

[@zoe9632]

Awhh, that's sweet & true. Bless!

[@Alex-Gato]

Beautiful rendition! It seemed to me that next to Sissel, any voice would fade. But Russell pleasantly surprised me. With his strong and clear voice, he is a worthy match with Sissel.

[@sskp6168]

She has an absolutely beautiful voice I ever heard! Her version of the legendary song " Here , There and Everywhere" is a still unbeatable! Long Life to The Nothern Queen!

[@careyperry]

Oh Lord, the most perfect voice!! I will spend all weekend looking for as much of Sissel as I can find. She is so underrated, what a shame so many with less natural tallent are so praised.

[@victorhunt5788]

This song is very special to me. This duet by Russell & Sissel is beautiful !

[@perarnemartensson7811]

It will not get better than this, absolutly 100%.

[@1tnrebel]

+Per Arne Mårtensson roger that

[@BOB-ro4hv]

I could not agree with you more. In my humble opinion, this is the best duet I have ever had the privilege of experiencing. It is just beautiful! I watch/listen to it almost daily and my spirits lift and a smile comes to my face.

[@samjenner2429]

It's good, but I wouldn't say it was the best duet. Try: All I Ask of You - Michael Ball * Sierra Boggess.

[@renoirmedical6412]

I love both singers, but I wouldn't say this is the best duet, either. I think Sissel has done better duets, but this one is fine.

[@perarnemartensson7811]

Ok Sam, I can listen to both, two good can't make one bad!

[@beverlyhill9947]

I LOVE LISTENING TO RUSSELL WATSON AND SISSEL SINGING WITH RUSSELL SEEMED TO BLEND BEAUTIFULLY. THEY ARE BOTH EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED! LOVED THIS VIDEO!

[@lidan6463]

She is an angel!!!!!

[@saltyandrawwilson6590]

Her voice is made like from magical crystals of transparent and delicate luster . She is a gift like no other to all of us to enjoy. Thank you.

[@marceloteive]

Fantastic !

[@csore1950]

Beautiful!!! Bravo, Sissel!!!!

[@csore1950]

Welcome Nicholas!

[@jamesmeagher7912]

Both do justice to this song!

[@TheWarmdeer]

She has a fantastic voice, & so does the guy. I LOVE THIS

[@grahamwilliams3288]

Apart from EVERYTHING else she sings so effortlessly.

[@chaconazo7]

Effortlessly but w the sound of a little girl.

[@chaconazo7]

Now you can see how superior and mature his voice is !

[@IZZYINN2]

I have said this before & I will say it again, She has the voice of an Angel.

[@Sassasinger]

This is my favorite version of this song, by far. So beautiful!!

[@lawrencedietrich9661]

This duo is truly amazing. Sissel and Russell are fantastic together. Never get tired of listening to them singing. Just beautiful music!!!

[@bazookajoe6760]

Her voice makes me melt

[@paulward6287]

One of the best singers I’ve ever seen or heard.

[@zvonko57]

My God ! How she gets the highest notes with ease, incredible !!

[@letmetellyousomething123]

I've just come across Sissel today. I'm dumb struck. She's wonderful. Great version too by both singers

[@Johann-sp3il]

Dann hast was verpasst, ich kenne Sissel schon über 20 Jahre und werde nicht müde sie zu hören und zu sehen und Dank an sisselfan, das uns so viele wunderschöne Darbietungen der Phantastischen Sissel bereitgestellt werden.

[@pheejl7534]

Never even heard of her until now. She’s good. Without YT recommendation (good and bad) I would have never known about her. Glad I came upon her.

[@yaploongsin8788]

Awesome - what an angelic rendition. Beautiful.

[@floresfroilan]

this is one of my favorite classics! what a beautiful rendition ..

[@guyfroml]

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice.

[@tereax]

Beautiful smile, beautiful eyes!!

[@focuselp]

Damn.....tears in my eyes.....Sissal has such a beautiful voice.....

[@rihannaloyola2974]

What an amazing song i feel like im in HEAVEN bravo

[@crassazell]

Goosebumps all over, the rare feeling of electricity jumping from every follicle. What perfection......

[@ussmc1]

lol. Listen to Elvis live version

[@ullafransson3512]

Så helt fantastiskt överjordiskt vackert! Mitt hjärta jublar tillsammans med alla himmelens änglar! Tack för att ni delar detta med alla oss som vill lyssna!

[@paulsowah9522]

Sissel is a heavenly choirester. Her songs are inspirations.

[@samjones6347]

Amazing, so very glad I found sissel…just lovely

[@carmelitady8319]

so angelic voice i never get tired of listening to her solos and duets.

[@hipocampelofantocame]

This duo brings me back periodically. Perfect voice match.

[@normaden5306]

I’m speechless. Such a stunning duet. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brianbrino4310]

Sissel you irradiate beauty from within as well as outside! Your Aura is pure like that of an Angel! You are absolutely awesome and loving! Thank you thank you until Eternity!

[@billwatt2528]

I have just discovered this lady. A voice of utter beauty. Music has to be humankinds redeeming ability.

[@milohazeldine8615]

Stunning voices! This is a pure DREAM! It touches your heart deeply!

[@marycahill546]

Lovely rendition of a beautiful song. This is really what love is all about.

[@wenwuliang]

Oh, my first time listening to Sissel and her voice. O, such a beautiful voice. Must be an angel singing.

[@milohazeldine8615]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@kennethisaacson305]

Sissel always sings feeling and genuine emotion.

[@wenjingjin6678]

ONE OF THE BEST TWO VOICE COMBINATIONS. GREAT VOICES.

[@cderouen2012]

She and Russell are magnificent. My hat is off to him and to be able to do a duet with Sissel. Keep up the wonderful music I can't stop listening too.

[@denismcnicoll9515]

So moving...as I near death this keeps a smile in my brain.

[@RSKurtz]

Does'nt get any better than this. I've listened to this duet many times. One of the best I have heard. Amazing talent. Thanks for posting!

[@annesmith812]

Magic heavenly moved to tears bless u both ❣️

[@mirosawdokurno7595]

Marvellous performance of both singers.

[@aurialvesdossantos7504]

They are Magnificent!

[@lynprayerfulvigilantdiscer6923]

Spectacular‼️

[@freespirit2319]

Thank you my best friend and Husband for always sending me very meaningful songs at the most appropiate time- life is rough...but it would be a lot rougher without you!

[@milohazeldine8615]

Bravo! Bravo, you two!

[@polskapianist]

what a beeautiful voice

[@dasboot5903]

Whata fantastic DUET singing a great American song together !!!! I am very, very impressed with their version of it !!!!

[@pauloabiko4632]

I love you Sissel You are very beautiful and fantastic singer

[@paulw5512]

Sissel is amazing 👍👍

[@brianfagan2159]

Larry haun foofing

[@paulborsellino2863]

Can't stop re-watching this beautiful performance!

[@lanslay7342]

Absolutely awesome and very beautifully done!!🇱🇷👏👍✝️✝️🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️💕💓💗🇺🇸

[@anibanko4204]

great duo

[@roxanalatronico3369]

Que voz tan melodiosa, cristalina, dulce, elegante, femenina.. me encanta Sissel

[@kimyoengdai3415]

God Given most beautiful voice!

[@martiniadv8138]

Sensacional, belíssima dupla, música lindíssima!!!

[@timothyrea4757]

The only thing more beautiful that that lady's voice is her smile. BTW; anyone who would dare to stand next to her on a stage and sing has to be the bravest person ever!

[@donalddemo]

Right! After her 1st verse guy has look on his face like OMG I can'y believe I have to actually do this now. He was great though - she is sensational though!!!!! Voice of an Angel!!!!

[@renoirmedical6412]

I would stand next to her and sing, and I think Russell Watson did a superb job! This was a nice duet, but not even Sissel's best duet, and that's not Watson's fault. This song isn't the best for Sissel's voice, but both Sissel and Watson did a terrific job.

[@renoirmedical6412]

You're only seeing what you want to see. Russell Watson is a very accomplished and well-trained singer. He sang beautifully.

[@LilTex230]

Timothy Rea agreed!!! she is an angel

[@Brakballe]

Russel who? :P

[@penhabasto8691]

Sissel é dessas poucas cantoras que a gente costuma dizer:"Não é desse mundo", desceu de alguma estrela, para nos emocionar e encantar.

[@alanaustin4779]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@amy_i7846]

Wonderful

[@valentimleocadio]

Greetings from Brazil, Thank You God by we can hear yours songs!

[@purser01]

Wonderful performance of one of my favourite songs.

[@etafrica1]

what an awesome voice she have, absolutely amazing

[@iriswigle]

I could listen to this over and over again...and again. Wow...wow...wow Russel...astonishing