1970 Classic Was a No. 1 Hit 56 Years Ago Today

56 years ago today, the highly influential American duo introduced one of the defining anthems of the ‘70s, “Bridge Over ...

The costly mistake Simon and Garfunkel nearly made with ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’

When considering the single for their album bidding farewell to their turbulent musical partnership, Simon and Garfunkel almost went with a different vibe.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Simon & Garfunkel Recorded a Legendary Song With a Creative Decision That Paul Simon Would Eventually Regret

It’s hard to imagine Paul Simon regretting anything about “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. This is such a gorgeous soft rock folk song, and one of the most recognizable Simon & Garfunkel tunes, other ...
PBS

Yolanda Adams Performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Yolanda Adams performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert. Yolanda Adams performs “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in dedication to those who served in the Vietnam War ...
American Songwriter

4 of the Most Musically Adventurous Songs Ever Recorded by Simon & Garfunkel

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, and the duo’s final two albums—1968’s Bookends and 1970’s Bridge Over Troubled Water —included multiple tunes with inventive and unusual instrumentation, ...
The Boston Globe

Bridge Over Troubled Waters in Boston installs vending machine stocked with ‘life saving’ products

Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a Boston nonprofit serving at-risk youth, has added a vending machine stocked with “life saving” products to keep fit and healthy. Narcan, the overdose-reversal drug, and ...