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

Inside a Musical Icon’s Brain: Paul Simon Breaks Down “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Songwriting Process From Start To Finish

The songwriting process can be a weird and mysterious series of events, often involving multiple sources of inspiration and a few well-intentioned thefts encountered along the way—at least, that’s the ...
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 ...
VegOut Magazine

7 songs from high school that boomers can't hear without being transported back completely

From the first drumbeat of "Stand By Me" in a grocery store to the soaring notes of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" at a wedding ...