Bobby kennedy and martin luther king were gone assassinated. It was replaced at the numberone spot by the beatles let it be. Speaking in the documentary the making of bridge over troubled water, simon said, i have no idea where it came from. Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water 1970. When youre weary, feeling small, when tears are in your eyes i will dry them all im on your side when times get rough and friends just cant be found like a bridge over troubled water i will lay me down like a bridge over troubled water i will lay me down. The song is featured on their fifth studio album, bridge over troubled water 1970. Art garfunkel and paul simon at the 1970 grammys, where they won three awards for bridge over troubled water credit. It was an instantaneous success, topping the charts by the end of february, going gold, and becoming the top pop single of the year. The album has proven a long and durable seller, currently being certified for 14 million units sold in the u.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Simon and garfunkel s bridge over troubled water hits number one aretha franklin, whom paul simon also had in mind when he wrote it, performed the song at the grammys in 1971. When youre weary feeling small when tears are in your eyes i will dry them all im on your side when times get rough. The popular duos 1970 swan song produced four hit singles and won six grammy awards, including record, album, and song of the year. They released only 4 original studio albums during their original collaboration, starting with wednesday morning, 3 am in 1964 and ending with the majestic bridge over troubled water, which debuted in 1970.
When youre weary feeling small when tears are in your eyes i will dry them all im on your side when times get rough and friends just. Bridge over troubled water is the title song of simon and garfunkel s final album together, bridge over troubled water, released january 1970. Bridge over troubled water was released as a single in january 1970, just in advance of the bridge over troubled water album. It reached number one on the billboard hot 100 chart on february 28, 1970, and stayed at the top of the chart for six weeks. Bridge over troubled waterall i knowup, up and away. How to download youtube videos from your computer for. It started as a modest gospel hymn but became more dramatic as he put it together. Bridge over troubled water written by paul simon is from the album of the same name released january 26, 1970 on columbia records, the. Composed by singersongwriter paul simon, the song is performed on piano and. Bridge over troubled water marked the end of a lot of things, including the 60s, the partnership of one of the biggest acts of the era, and that duos reliance on the folkrock sound they helped invent.
Paul simon and art garfunkel bridge over troubled water. Apr 11, 2016 the opening track from the album of the same title by this powerfull duo, bridge over troubled water is one of the best piano ballads of all time, personally it compares only to fur elise. Oct 07, 2008 simon and garfunkel live in amsterdam 1970. Simon and garfunkels bridge over troubled water hits no. However, i recorded the the documentary film the harmony game from bbc 4 a few months ago when it was shown. Sonic results may vary in different midi file players and devices, including sound libraries. The most popular and beloved american classics of all time. The title track from the final studio album in simon and garfunkel s relatively brief recording career as a team. I found myself watching the documentary over and over again. Aug 28, 2015 welcome to music friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Aug 05, 20 bridge over troubled water as sung by eva cassidy, from the album live at blues alley. From the dvd paul simon and friends buy the dvd here. Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water vinyl. The single was released on january 26, 1970, though it also appears on the live album live 1969.
In the 1960s, paul simon s moving lyrics to bridge over troubled water was an anthem for a generation. Produced by the duo and roy halee, the song was released as the followup single to the boxer in january 1970. Bridge over troubled water, the title song, was written by paul simon. Following the duos soundtrack for the graduate, art garfunkel took an acting role in the film catch22, while paul simon worked on the songs, writing all tracks except felice and boudleaux bryants bye bye love previously a hit for the. It won a grammy award for album of the year, as well as for best engineered. When youre weary feeling small when tears are in your eyes. Hit trax assumes buyers know the capabilities and limitations of their midi playback devices, sound library, related devices and apps. When youre weary feeling small when tears are in your eyes i will dry them all im on your side when times get rough and friends j. It consists of live recordings captured on the duos final north american tour, prior to the release of their bridge over troubled water album. Paul simon wrote this about providing comfort to a person in need. Inspired by a single line from a gospel song, paul simons classic bridge over troubled water has been covered by everyone from elvis presley to aretha franklin. Art garfunkel bridge over troubled water 1970 youtube. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
Oct 05, 2009 art garfunkel, cher, jimmy webb bridge over troubled water all i knowup, up and away live duration. The title track won an unprecedented five grammy awards, while the. Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water 1972. The single was released on january 26, 1970, though it also appears. Simon and garfunkels greatest hits peaked on the u. The title track won an unprecedented five grammy awards, while the complete record won album of the year. Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water discogs. With art garfunkel he made moving testaments to the times, fusing folk and rock music. Produced by the duo and roy halee, it was released as.
Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water live. When youre weary, feeling small, when tears are in your eyes, i will dry them all. Given this, i have never owned a copy of bridge over troubled water. Paul simon and art garfunkel bridge over troubled water 66. Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water youtube. How to download youtube videos from your computer for free.
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