Simon And Garfunkel Bridge Over Troubled Water Album

Following the duo s soundtrack for the graduate art garfunkel took an acting role in the film catch 22 while paul simon worked on the songs writing all tracks except felice and boudleaux bryant s bye bye love previously a hit for the everly brothers.

Simon and garfunkel bridge over troubled water album. And whatever mood they captured the songs matched the standard of craftsmanship that had been established on the duo s two prior albums. Bridge over troubled water is the fifth and final studio album by american folk rock duo simon garfunkel released in january 1970 on columbia records. Simon garfunkel album 1970 11 songs. This is one of the best albums done by simon garfunkel especially bridge over troubled water and the boxer.

The album stayed at 1 for 10 weeks remained on the chart for a total of 85 weeks and has been certified 8x platinum. Released on january 26 1970 it reached no. At other times it was personal yet soothing. I wonder why it was included.

There was a track near the end or at the end of another live version of bridge over troubled water this one wasn t as good because it sounded like garfunkel s voice was weak like he was losing his voice. Listen to bridge over troubled water on spotify. Bridge over troubled water is the fifth and final studio album by simon garfunkel. The title track won an unprecedented five grammy awards while the complete record won album of the year.

1 on billboard music charts pop albums list. The public in 1970 a very unsettled time politically socially and culturally embraced it. Bridge over troubled water at its most ambitious and bold on its title track was a quietly reassuring album.