Bridge Over Troubled Water

Aretha Franklin

About Bridge Over Troubled Water

"Bridge over Troubled Water" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. Produced by the duo and Roy Halee, the song was released as the follow-up single to "The Boxer" in January 1970. The song is featured on their fifth studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water (1970). Composed by singer-songwriter Paul Simon, the song is performed on piano and carries the influence of gospel music. The original studio recording employs elements of Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" technique using L. A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew. It was the last song recorded for their fifth and final album, but the first fully completed. The song's instrumentation was recorded in California while the duo's vocals were cut in New York. Simon felt his partner, Art Garfunkel, should sing the song solo, an invitation Garfunkel initially declined but later accepted. Session musician Larry Knechtel performs piano on the song, with Joe Osborn playing bass guitar and Hal Blaine closing out the song with drums. The song won five awards at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1971, including Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. 


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2011
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(Don't trouble the water)
I won't (leave it alone)
(Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
(Still water run deep, yes it do)
I know that
(Whoa-o-o-yeah)
If you only believe

(Don't trouble the water)
Said I wouldn't (leave it alone)
(Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
(Still water run deep)
Yes it do
(Yes it do' whoa-oh-ho yeah)
If you only believe

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
Oh when darkness comes
And pain is all, is all around

Just like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
(Like a bridge)
Just like a bridge
(Over troubled) over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All of your dreams are on their way
(See how they shine?)
Ooh and if you ever need a friend
(Need a friend)
Look around, I'm sailing right behind

Just like a bridge
Over troubled water
I'll be there to lay me down
(Like a bridge)
Like a bridge over (troubled water) troubled water
I will lay me down
Ooh I'll be your bridge
Yes I will

(Don't trouble the water)
Said I wouldn't
(Leave it alone)
Well (why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
(Still water run deep)
I know that
(Yes it do) yeah (oh-oh-oh yeah)
Still water (don't trouble the water)
Yeah
(Leave it alone, why don't you, why don't you, let it be)
Talking 'bout still water
(Still water run deep)
You know they run deep
(Yes it do, oh-ho-ho-yeah)
Well I'm gonna be your bridge yeah!
(Don't trouble the water)
The troubled water (leave it alone)
Oh!
(Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?)
Come on come on
Walk out on me
(Still water run deep)
Oh
(Yes it do)

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Paul Simon

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6 facts about this song

Art Garfunkel
1. Art Garfunkel, one half of "Simon & Garfunkel," was initially against releasing "Bridge over Troubled Water" as a single because he thought it was too long and would not be played on the radio.
Paul Simon
2. Paul Simon, the other half of "Simon & Garfunkel," wrote the song while Garfunkel was filming in Europe for a movie. He reportedly wrote it in a night, with an additional week to polish the lyrics.
Simon & Garfunkel
3. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is one of Simon & Garfunkel's most successful songs. It topped the charts in over 10 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. 4. The song won the duo five Grammy Awards in 1971, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Aretha Franklin
5. Aretha Franklin covered "Bridge over Troubled Water" in 1971, one year after Simon & Garfunkel's original version. Her rendition peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. 6. Franklin's version was a significant hit and earned her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1972.
Elvis Presley
7. Elvis Presley also covered "Bridge over Troubled Water" in 1970. His version peaked at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. 8. When performing the song live, Presley often started with the second verse instead of the first, making his version unique among other covers.
The Song in General
9. "Bridge over Troubled Water" is one of the most covered songs of all time, with at least 400 artists having recorded their versions. 10. The song is commonly associated with friendship, support during hard times and self-sacrifice, themes that resonate with many listeners around the world. 11. The song marked a turning point for Simon & Garfunkel, with the duo breaking up shortly after its release.

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