Bridge Over Troubled Water

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a b c Deusner, Stephen M. (March 18, 2011). "Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water". Pitchfork . Retrieved June 17, 2012. What have we become and where has our music taken us?" I wondered. I came to the conclusion that this drug store symbolized our lost innocence; yet, in reality, I was standing inside myself, a time capsule that had been hurled into space against my will. This drug store is our metaphor, serving as a vehicle that has transitioned us to new horizons, lifted us to new heights, and transported us to new territory, sometimes to terrain we would prefer to not be, by way of new bridges, of which we can never return. What was once a miraculous song has now become defunct counterpoint to our youth, yet still relevant ~ or is it? Only time will tell if we are still troubled and weary, or are finally at rest.

Bridge Over Troubled Water topped the charts in over ten countries and received six Grammy Awards at the 1971 Grammy Awards, including the Album of the Year. The album has sold over 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time and at the time of its release, the best-selling album ever. It has been ranked on several "greatest" lists, including number 172 on Rolling Stone 's " 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list in 2020. [5] Despite the accolades, the duo decided to split up, and parted company later in 1970; Garfunkel continued his film career, while Simon worked intensely with music. Both artists released solo albums in the following years. Bridge includes two of the duo's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful songs, " Bridge over Troubled Water" and " The Boxer", which were listed on Rolling Stone 's " 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.Greatest Albums of All Time – Simon and Garfunkel, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' ". Rolling Stone. New York. May 31, 2012 . Retrieved September 23, 2019. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1sted.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day ( Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt& Frank Edwin Wright III) (2005) Bridge over Troubled Water" has been covered by over 50 artists, [63] including Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson. Merry Clayton recorded a version in gospel style on her 1970 album Gimme Shelter. [64] A cover recorded by Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple for Cash's American IV: The Man Comes Around album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 2003. [65] Aretha Franklin [ edit ] "Bridge Over Troubled Water" New Zealand single certifications – Clay Aiken – Bridge over Troubled Water". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved February 19, 2022.

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