Larry Knechtel won a Grammy Award for his exceptional piano composition and playing on this recording. Like many - I think it is a huge part of the success of this song.
@@wg7644 So true! Not only did he play bass for the group "Bread" - he also played the "wah-wah" guitar parts for their hit song "The Guitar Man". Legendary artist!
It was written as a two-verse song but Art Garfunkel and Roy Hallee (the producer) said it needed a third Simon disagreed, Garfunkel and Hallee were right! One of the finest love songs ever written and sung.
This was a major hit in 1970. (from wiki) 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. It is Simon & Garfunkel's most successful single, and it is often considered their signature song; it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for six weeks, and also reached number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, France and New Zealand. It reached the top five in eight other countries, eventually selling over six million copies worldwide. It became one of the most performed songs of the 20th century, covered by over 50 artists, including Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Johnny Cash. It is ranked number 66 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Simon and Garfunkel set their poetry to music. Their music was used extensively in the movie "The Graduate"; another classic that should be seen by the younger generations.
Album of the year. Song of the year. Plus a number of other Grammy awards, 1970. There were a number of great albums and songs released that year. Thankful to be of an age to have heard it when released.
Not only the lyric the sounds and foremost who sang the song art Garfunkel did it woww this made us.. cry it's so gentle soft so so very beautiful😌👏👏❤️
Paul Simon lived in England for a couple of years in the 60s and knew my grandmother, as she was into the folk scene in and around London at the time. She still has a photo of them together in the Fox and Hound pub 🙂
This has got to be one of the most exquisitely composed and produced albums ever gifted to popular music. I wore out the grooves in it as a kid, and am still enraptured every time, streaming it to my high-tech earbuds, all the way out here in the distant future. These sounds are forever.
This song never fails to move me. Okay, let's just be clear, anything that Simon and Garfunkel do together moves me, entertains me, inspires me to want to write something that makes someone feel the way their songs make me feel. Paul Simon is one of the best pop/folk/rock songwriters ever. And, I've been saying for years that if Art Garfunkel and Karen Carpenter had had children together, at least one of those kids would have had the world's most perfect pop singing voice.
Simn said when he wrote the first two verses hecwas feeling a little depressed. When he wrote the 3rd verse he was feeling much happier so the song at the end is more upbeat and hopeful
Thank you for playing Simon & Garfunkel. I love that group my favorite is The Sound of Silence. When you can get some time to play that song. I would be very happy. Thanks from Maryland
Written in 1969 and recorded in 1970 when I close my eyes I cry inside ..So much hopelessness we aren’t judged for what we did but what we didn’t do people who have no one need a little kindness
A fantastic piece, Paul Simon's emotional writing at it's best , and Art Garfunkel's angelic voice given a showcase for his amazing vocal range. The sentiment is one everyone can relate to, that we all need support at some time. The unfortunate irony of this song's massive success is that the long term friendship between the duo was already fragmenting. Simon knew he had a classic song and had set the bar so high for himself that it may be hard to follow it up, and the pressure of being the primary songwriter was becoming more and more difficult. As well as his superb voice, Art got more attention for his looks too, he was getting offered acting roles in movies which left Paul holding the fort in the studio. The 'Bridge over troubled water' album has many songs expressing Paul's concerns. Some tracks had thinly veiled references aimed at Art such as 'Frank Lloyd Wright', and 'Why don't you write me?', and a passing reference in 'The only living boy in New York' where Paul felt abandoned by his old soulmate. Probably the second strongest track on the album is the majestic 'The boxer', where Paul relates to the character who is taking life's punches but still fighting on. The pressures of coming up with the goods are also expressed in 'Keep the customer satisfied', 'Song for the asking', and the fun track 'Cecelia' a song about the fickle changes and fashions of the music business. In live performance the song 'Bridge over troubled water' was an instant highlight of their shows, but Simon was superfluous to requirements for this number and he would wait it out in the wings while Art received all the glory. In addition it was often a common misconception by press and fans that they wrote their songs together, adding to Paul Simon's frustration and even a little bitterness, Art's contribution was mostly in the harmonies, with just a few exceptions (such as the occasional cover version) the songs were Paul's. This album was in everyone's LP collections and remained in the top of the charts for months, it is now a multi - Platinum album around the world, but it was to be their swansong. Apart from occasional live reunions over the years their professional relationship never fully recovered from this point on. Although both unquestionably acknowledging the talents of the other, and being able to survive one -offs or short tours together, they never again released another totally original album together. The deeper the friendship the more painful the divide when it fades.
I'm so glad you're introducing the music of Simon & Garfunkel to your channel. Great choice. Once again, mom proves that mothers know best. They are easily one of my top 5 favorite duos. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a great song to start with. Such a classic. In fact, it swept the Grammy Awards for 1970 winning Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Album Of The Year. One of my all-time favorite concerts was the Simon & Garfunkel Central Park Concert on HBO Cable Television in 1981. Anyway, other great songs of theirs to explore and react to are "Sound Of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", "Cecilia", "The Boxer", "Homeward Bound", "Scarborough Fair" and "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)."
This was the fifth and final studio album for Simon and Garfunkel. Despite numerous 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. Critically and commercially successful, the album topped the charts in over ten countries and received two Grammy Awards, plus four more for the title song. The album sold around 25 million records; making it at the time of release the best-selling album of all time. It has been ranked on several lists, including at number 172 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Talk about a group going out on top!
I’ve heard that the success of this song sung by Art Garfunkel was a large contributor to their breakup. They were already having problems, but Simon was resentful that it did better than songs on which he sang lead. Garfunkel kind of needled him about it, as well.
this song came out Jan 20, 1970 I was 21tr old and at war with the 101st Airborne Div (Air Mobile) My unit was Co B, 101st Aviation Bn, 101st Aviation Group We were the part of the Div that made it Air Mobile. All we younger men in the Aviation Group Took this song as our thyme song for when the ground pounder need help it we who came to give it.
Another great reaction, ladies. For those of us who lived the song and followed it up and down the music charts along with all of the other music of that day, I can say that it was a wonderful time to be alive. After listening to this song for the thousandth time, it still gets me very emotional. I know exactly where I was when this one broke onto the music scene. I bought the album and it is superb.
There are two songs that bring me to tears everytime I hear them, without fail. One is Herbert Grönemeyer's "Der Weg" (it's german, so you will most likely not know it). This is the other.
A Masterpiece! So timeless and good song from 1970. Another great song from US Billboard Hot 100 chart 1970 "Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia" Thanks Generation Gap! For an amazing reaction video!🙂
I would like to suggest. A SNL performance when Paul Simon was host. He was with George Harrison. On acoustic guitars Doing Here Comes the Sun and Homward Bound. I'm sure both of you will totally enjoy.
Bridge over Troubled Water charted in many countries, topping the charts in 10, including the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. It was the best-selling album for three years running in 1970, 71 and 72 and was then the best-selling album of all time, until the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller in 1982. The album topped the Billboard 200 charts for 10 weeks and stayed on the charts for 85 weeks. According to Columbia Records, 1.7 million copies were sold in the first three weeks in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the album topped the charts for 35 weeks, and spent 285 weeks in the top 100, from 1970 to 1975
One of the masterpieces of these two geniuses....what a priceless gem from them....they didn't do very many but all their pieces were gems......love them....
This songs meaning is more relevant now then ever before .Kindness cost nothing ..it’s not only what you did with your life More importantly what you didn’t do .how will you ever explain yourself
The most incredible song ever recorded.. if there's a word beyond beautiful this song will stand right next to it.. the song will shake the tears from your body. My God what a beautiful song
I was sitting in a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach II the first time I heard this in 1970. It blew my mind! Garfunkel's angelic voice accompanied by the gospel-tinged piano accompaniment by Larry Knechtel was a rarity in 1970's music. Then, they lit the rocket in the third verse and took off into the stratosphere! Wow!
I thought this song conveyed the promise of an enduring heavenly love to those who need comfort and protection when times get lonely and hard. We all have times when even friends cannot be found when we need them. A gentle and beautiful reminder sung with love and peace.
I remember when this song first came out in 1970, it was a HUGE hit and got an enormous amount of air time on the radio. It was so popular it seemed every artist out there wanted to record it, even Elvis recorded it. Simon and Garfunkel wrote it, the first to perform it and in my opinion their version was the best then and it is STILL the best version of the song. Man did we ever have some AWESOME music and artists back in the 60's and 70's.
The first song I can remember being excited about was The Sound of Silence back in grade school. I heard it on the radio and then in my head on repeat for...ever. Magical!
Ohhhhh you guys found a gem! I put Art Garfunkel right up there with Tom Jones as one of the greatest singers of all time! Bravo ladies! Ron the painter
Daughter, the sadness expressed on your face as you listened was precious. The lyrics really got to you. You are very expressive as you listen to lyrics on the songs you review.
Art Garfunkel's gorgeous vocals and Paul Simon's poignant lyrics make a great pairing in this song, which was an enormous Number One hit for the duo. It's hard for me to believe that, at 52 years old, there are people alive today who haven't heard this song or one of its many cover versions. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is one of my all-time favorite songs by Simon and Garfunkel but they had a lot of other great songs too. Check out "Bookends" or "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" or "Cecilia" for fantastic songs. Their playlist is a long one!
I remember back when this masterpiece was released, i asked my parents who the lady was doing the singing. i was just a kid being six years old and didn´t know better. Loved it ever since.
The fact that this song managed be #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, and 5 awards at the 1971 Grammy Awards, in spite of it being released in 1974 (sic) is testimony as to how good a song it is. 😉
You REALLY need to do a reaction vid comparing Simon & Garfunkel's original version of "Sounds of Silence" versus the band Disturbed's remake / performance of it on the Conan O'Brien show. GUARANTEED to BLOW YOU AWAY!!
A similar song is For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her. Arties voice is special and when he is featured like these two songs S&G take on a different level. The Live in Central Park version of this song is fantastic.
That’s freaky…I just suggested in your last video that you should do some Simon and Garfunkel. This song is fabulous, full of emotion with stunning harmonies. In my top 10 songs of all time ❤️
This song--and the entire LP--is forever seared into my memory. In April 1970, my family bought a huge Victorian style home in an incorporated village which meant a new school district, new friends and most importantly, my own room. At 12 yrs old, this was a major event in my life. The Bridge Over Troubled Water LP was released earlier that same year and I spent many hours listening to it on my headphones. Looking back, it felt like I was in a dream world sometimes bcuz I was now in a much bigger and much older house, I'd often get slightly disoriented. Each and very song on BOTW brings me back to that special moment and makes me smile. That now feels as if it was a past life experience.
As a parent, this song always makes me think of what it is to be a parent. The unconditional love, the sheltering and nurturing, gradually allowing a new human being to grow and spread their wings and become independent but with the knowledge that mom and dad will forever be there, just over their shoulder, to pick the up when they fall, soothe their hurts, and always be their strongest, staunchest supporter, no matter what the circumstances. I used to sing this to my daughter when she was a baby and now, nearly 35 years later, I still mean every word.
Such a beautiful song! Art Garfunkel's voice is amazing. Love when he and Paul Simon come together. This was the class song for my late husband's high school graduation in 1970. A month later he enlisted in the Army and ended up doing two tours in Vietnam. This song brings back so many memories for me. Thanks for the great reaction! ~Sue
The last verse where he says her time has come to shine but if she needs a friend he's sailing right behind, so powerful! Sometimes the best way to help someone is not to help but let them see that they have the strength to "shine" on their own. Makes me think of my kids and having to let them fall so that they can pick themselves up and go on even though you want to just cradle them so they never get hurt. So many great songs from these two.
Every time I listen to this perfect song, I can't help but think it's almost like what God would say to us in troubled times. Always with us, we're never alone. And the second part - keep sailing on, your time is coming, don't lose hope, I'm sailing right behind you.
Two of the greatest song writers in history coming together in what is called harmony Ken Burnes played this in his Vietnam production at the Memorial I still get tears
Yes indeed, I love to watch and see, other people’s reactions, especially the ladies, to grate musical talent, from the past. And the inevitable realisation on their face, as they realise, that there parents and grandparents, experienced much better music in their time, in comparison with today’s music.
Met Garfunkel when I was 10. Took guitar lessons with my friend Lou Pearlman. His parents invited me over for dinner and told me to bring my guitar. Lou introduces me to his cousin Art. I had NO IDEA who he was. We played some guitar, he signed an autograph for me that I still have , framed with a Rolling Stone issue with S & G on the cover. Lou later went on to form the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
This immediately makes me think of my late mom & dad. When she was really, really down, my dad would put this on and they would slowly dance together. To my mom, my dad was her 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. Miss you both so much!
Very good analysis of the song lyrics. It is a sad song meant to give hope to those who are feeling down. You both nailed the meaning of the song and it almost brought out a few tears. Good songs are MEANT to that. So, no shame if it happens. Again, I love your honest reactions to these songs. Keep them coming girls. You two are great! Great song choice!
I love this song, it got me through a lot when I was suffering quite major depression and didn't feel like i could talk to anyone about it even my family.
I am having some health issues, and I so appreciate my daughter for her support .She has had my back throughout.Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite songs. Check out James Taylor "You've got a friend".
I am really enjoying your channel and starting to catch up on some of your reactions - so far I have enjoyed each one. The two of you together have that certain Je ne said quo, so don't stop doing what you are doing! Simon and Garfunkel had many great songs, and one of your next reactions should be to "The Boxer", a great song by this fantastic duo!
another reminder - 70s songwriting was the peak of western civilization. touching reaction. thanks!
His voice is at it peak being young is buetiful
If this was the only song that Paul Simon wrote he would still be one of the greatest song writers ever.
MAYBE why he was jealous of Art. Paul didn't even do a background track of this song
@@dwightfrye6944 Does that mean you never listened to the third stanza?? Just asking.
One of the most beautiful & angelic songs ever recorded. Paul Simon's writing & Art Garfunkel's voice... it's a piece of heaven.
Yes, it gets me in the heart every time I hear it. This and Unchained Melody are my favourite songs even though I like so many songs.
@@michellestevens8343 Jackie Evancho covered this song in a Las Vegas special show when she was 13 years old. It is also very beautiful.
This was the words of God the Father
Art had an amazing voice it was a sad day when they broke up they had so much more to give .
Marita, three months later, I'm just reacting to this, and was about to say almost the exact things you said. Just perfection.
RIP, Larry Knechtel, whose piano playing helped make this the masterpiece it surely is.
Released in 1970. Recorded in 1969. Song of the Year, Record of the Year and album of the Year.
If that was the only song Art ever sang, he'd still be a legend.
He didn't write it. Paul did.
It was released in 1970, NOT 1974
Yes, you’re absolutely right. Thank you for correcting me.
Yep, the song and album won a boatload of Grammys in 1971.
The line that gets me every time is, "Oh, when you need a friend, I'm sailing right behind..." Reminds me of my wife, who is my best friend.
Loved that line. Got teary eyed. Such a simple statement but so powerful.
Larry Knechtel won a Grammy Award for his exceptional piano composition and playing on this recording. Like many - I think it is a huge part of the success of this song.
and he was known as one of the best Bass Guitar players too
@@wg7644 So true! Not only did he play bass for the group "Bread" - he also played the "wah-wah" guitar parts for their hit song "The Guitar Man".
Legendary artist!
I believe Art Garfunkel has the most angelic voice of my generation.
You must not have ever heard Elvis sing this song.
@@trumanupchurch4407 Key word is “angelic” which describes Garfunkel’s voice. Elvis’s rendition is fantastic as well.
Agreed. Bobby Hatfield as well.
@@trumanupchurch4407 Elvis is great too, they each have a different singing range.
It was written as a two-verse song but Art Garfunkel and Roy Hallee (the producer) said it needed a third Simon disagreed, Garfunkel and Hallee were right! One of the finest love songs ever written and sung.
When both of the voices join together on "Sail on silver girl, Sail on by" that sends a shiver down my spine. A truly magical moment.
This was a major hit in 1970. (from wiki) 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. It is Simon & Garfunkel's most successful single, and it is often considered their signature song; it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for six weeks, and also reached number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, France and New Zealand. It reached the top five in eight other countries, eventually selling over six million copies worldwide. It became one of the most performed songs of the 20th century, covered by over 50 artists, including Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Johnny Cash. It is ranked number 66 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
They might as well have positioned it at #666. What does Rolling Stone know? It's #1.
@@davidbentley4032 yes agreed. Maybe not #1 but for sure top ten, maybe even top 5.
Simon and Garfunkel set their poetry to music. Their music was used extensively in the movie "The Graduate"; another classic that should be seen by the younger generations.
Just a little bit earlier than 1974. Around 1970 I'd say. This was a huge song when I was about 12 or 13.
Album of the year. Song of the year. Plus a number of other Grammy awards, 1970. There were a number of great albums and songs released that year. Thankful to be of an age to have heard it when released.
I think this is the Greatest song in the History of Music.
Not only the lyric the sounds and foremost who sang the song art Garfunkel did it woww this made us.. cry it's so gentle soft so so very beautiful😌👏👏❤️
This song stayed #1 on Billboard for 6 weeks on 1970, also was the #1 song for that year.
Paul Simon is an amazing songwriter! A lovely heartwarming song!
1970 not 1974. Simon & Garfunkel ended their regular run with this album. Paul Simon started his solo dominance from that point on.
Paul Simon lived in England for a couple of years in the 60s and knew my grandmother, as she was into the folk scene in and around London at the time. She still has a photo of them together in the Fox and Hound pub 🙂
That's amazing! What a great memory to treasure
Is her name Kathy?
This has got to be one of the most exquisitely composed and produced albums ever gifted to popular music.
I wore out the grooves in it as a kid, and am still enraptured every time, streaming it to my high-tech earbuds, all the way out here in the distant future.
These sounds are forever.
Very lovely reaction. I’m a rocker but everyone loves Simon & Garfunkel.
Music from another era at times even from a different universe, mum opening her daughter to a time when talent was king.
Perfectly said David!
@@generationgapreacts no worries its a delight just to watch the expression on her face at times, helps you have excellent taste 😉
This song never fails to move me. Okay, let's just be clear, anything that Simon and Garfunkel do together moves me, entertains me, inspires me to want to write something that makes someone feel the way their songs make me feel. Paul Simon is one of the best pop/folk/rock songwriters ever. And, I've been saying for years that if Art Garfunkel and Karen Carpenter had had children together, at least one of those kids would have had the world's most perfect pop singing voice.
Simn said when he wrote the first two verses hecwas feeling a little depressed. When he wrote the 3rd verse he was feeling much happier so the song at the end is more upbeat and hopeful
Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles and few others put out such great music around that time. Grateful for their songs.
Thank you for playing Simon & Garfunkel. I love that group my favorite is The Sound of Silence. When you can get some time to play that song. I would be very happy. Thanks from Maryland
Written in 1969 and recorded in 1970 when I close my eyes I cry inside ..So much hopelessness we aren’t judged for what we did but what we didn’t do people who have no one need a little kindness
A fantastic piece, Paul Simon's emotional writing at it's best , and Art Garfunkel's angelic voice given a showcase for his amazing vocal range. The sentiment is one everyone can relate to, that we all need support at some time. The unfortunate irony of this song's massive success is that the long term friendship between the duo was already fragmenting. Simon knew he had a classic song and had set the bar so high for himself that it may be hard to follow it up, and the pressure of being the primary songwriter was becoming more and more difficult. As well as his superb voice, Art got more attention for his looks too, he was getting offered acting roles in movies which left Paul holding the fort in the studio. The 'Bridge over troubled water' album has many songs expressing Paul's concerns. Some tracks had thinly veiled references aimed at Art such as 'Frank Lloyd Wright', and 'Why don't you write me?', and a passing reference in 'The only living boy in New York' where Paul felt abandoned by his old soulmate. Probably the second strongest track on the album is the majestic 'The boxer', where Paul relates to the character who is taking life's punches but still fighting on. The pressures of coming up with the goods are also expressed in 'Keep the customer satisfied', 'Song for the asking', and the fun track 'Cecelia' a song about the fickle changes and fashions of the music business. In live performance the song 'Bridge over troubled water' was an instant highlight of their shows, but Simon was superfluous to requirements for this number and he would wait it out in the wings while Art received all the glory. In addition it was often a common misconception by press and fans that they wrote their songs together, adding to Paul Simon's frustration and even a little bitterness, Art's contribution was mostly in the harmonies, with just a few exceptions (such as the occasional cover version) the songs were Paul's. This album was in everyone's LP collections and remained in the top of the charts for months, it is now a multi - Platinum album around the world, but it was to be their swansong. Apart from occasional live reunions over the years their professional relationship never fully recovered from this point on. Although both unquestionably acknowledging the talents of the other, and being able to survive one -offs or short tours together, they never again released another totally original album together. The deeper the friendship the more painful the divide when it fades.
I'm so glad you're introducing the music of Simon & Garfunkel to your channel. Great choice. Once again, mom proves that mothers know best. They are easily one of my top 5 favorite duos. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a great song to start with. Such a classic. In fact, it swept the Grammy Awards for 1970 winning Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Album Of The Year. One of my all-time favorite concerts was the Simon & Garfunkel Central Park Concert on HBO Cable Television in 1981. Anyway, other great songs of theirs to explore and react to are "Sound Of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", "Cecilia", "The Boxer", "Homeward Bound", "Scarborough Fair" and "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)."
This was the fifth and final studio album for Simon and Garfunkel. Despite numerous 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. Critically and commercially successful, the album topped the charts in over ten countries and received two Grammy Awards, plus four more for the title song. The album sold around 25 million records; making it at the time of release the best-selling album of all time. It has been ranked on several lists, including at number 172 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Talk about a group going out on top!
I’ve heard that the success of this song sung by Art Garfunkel was a large contributor to their breakup. They were already having problems, but Simon was resentful that it did better than songs on which he sang lead. Garfunkel kind of needled him about it, as well.
this song came out Jan 20, 1970 I was 21tr old and at war with the 101st Airborne Div (Air Mobile) My unit was Co B, 101st Aviation Bn, 101st Aviation Group
We were the part of the Div that made it Air Mobile. All we younger men in the Aviation Group Took this song as our thyme song for when the ground pounder need help it we who came to give it.
Another great reaction, ladies. For those of us who lived the song and followed it up and down the music charts along with all of the other music of that day, I can say that it was a wonderful time to be alive. After listening to this song for the thousandth time, it still gets me very emotional. I know exactly where I was when this one broke onto the music scene. I bought the album and it is superb.
There are two songs that bring me to tears everytime I hear them, without fail.
One is Herbert Grönemeyer's "Der Weg" (it's german, so you will most likely not know it).
This is the other.
A Masterpiece! So timeless and good song from 1970. Another great song from
US Billboard Hot 100 chart 1970 "Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia"
Thanks Generation Gap! For an amazing reaction video!🙂
I would like to suggest. A SNL performance when Paul Simon was host. He was with George Harrison. On acoustic guitars Doing Here Comes the Sun and Homward Bound. I'm sure both of you will totally enjoy.
Bridge over Troubled Water charted in many countries, topping the charts in 10, including the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart.
It was the best-selling album for three years running in 1970, 71 and 72 and was then the best-selling album of all time, until the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller in 1982.
The album topped the Billboard 200 charts for 10 weeks and stayed on the charts for 85 weeks. According to Columbia Records, 1.7 million copies were sold in the first three weeks in the United States.
In the United Kingdom, the album topped the charts for 35 weeks, and spent 285 weeks in the top 100, from 1970 to 1975
This song never fails to give me chills, it taps right into your emotions.
One of the masterpieces of these two geniuses....what a priceless gem from them....they didn't do very many but all their pieces were gems......love them....
This songs meaning is more relevant now then ever before .Kindness cost nothing ..it’s not only what you did with your life
More importantly what you didn’t do .how will you ever explain yourself
No autotune. Just raw talent.
Magnifique song like most of Simon and Garfunkel song's 🤩🤩🤩
You need to see the 1981 live version in Central Park in 1981 in front of 500,000 people.
The most incredible song ever recorded.. if there's a word beyond beautiful this song will stand right next to it.. the song will shake the tears from your body. My God what a beautiful song
I was sitting in a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach II the first time I heard this in 1970. It blew my mind! Garfunkel's angelic voice accompanied by the gospel-tinged piano accompaniment by Larry Knechtel was a rarity in 1970's music. Then, they lit the rocket in the third verse and took off into the stratosphere! Wow!
I thought this song conveyed the promise of an enduring heavenly love to those who need comfort and protection when times get lonely and hard. We all have times when even friends cannot be found when we need them. A gentle and beautiful reminder sung with love and peace.
The piano is by the great Larry Knechtel who was in the band Bread. The most-recorded drummer of all time is Hal Blaine on drums.
First time hearing this I was a kid listening to my little transistor radio. It was a huge song in the day.
There saw use to Simon that he singing grafunkle great vocals he the work
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I remember when this song first came out in 1970, it was a HUGE hit and got an enormous amount of air time on the radio. It was so popular it seemed every artist out there wanted to record it, even Elvis recorded it. Simon and Garfunkel wrote it, the first to perform it and in my opinion their version was the best then and it is STILL the best version of the song. Man did we ever have some AWESOME music and artists back in the 60's and 70's.
"Sail on silver girl...." = shivers!!!
The first song I can remember being excited about was The Sound of Silence back in grade school. I heard it on the radio and then in my head on repeat for...ever. Magical!
Ohhhhh you guys found a gem! I put Art Garfunkel right up there with Tom Jones as one of the greatest singers of all time! Bravo ladies! Ron the painter
One of my all-time favorite songs. I also love "The Boxer" which reminds me of my own life.
Daughter, the sadness expressed on your face as you listened was precious. The lyrics really got to you.
You are very expressive as you listen to lyrics on the songs you review.
Thank you Greg. A lot of these songs are extremely moving!
Art Garfunkel's gorgeous vocals and Paul Simon's poignant lyrics make a great pairing in this song, which was an enormous Number One hit for the duo. It's hard for me to believe that, at 52 years old, there are people alive today who haven't heard this song or one of its many cover versions. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is one of my all-time favorite songs by Simon and Garfunkel but they had a lot of other great songs too. Check out "Bookends" or "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" or "Cecilia" for fantastic songs. Their playlist is a long one!
Guys, another great reaction. You are picking some great iconic artists. I love the relationship between you both.
Thank you Christine :)
I remember back when this masterpiece was released, i asked my parents who the lady was doing the singing. i was just a kid being six years old and didn´t know better. Loved it ever since.
So glad you did the studio version, much more powerful ❤️
Art Garfunkel has one of the most hauntingly, beautiful voices I've ever heard. It's unmatched!
For a bloke, 5276.
The fact that this song managed be #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, and 5 awards at the 1971 Grammy Awards, in spite of it being released in 1974 (sic) is testimony as to how good a song it is. 😉
Great reaction of this song,I'm a 59 year older guy,this song still brings a tear to my eye's when I hear it!!!!
Beautiful track and heartfelt reaction by you both. The lyrics to this song is very spiritually comforting to me. Inspiring.
You took the words out of my mouth: the strength of the song, next to the voice of Art Garfunkel, is the build-up.
You REALLY need to do a reaction vid comparing Simon & Garfunkel's original version of "Sounds of Silence" versus the band Disturbed's remake / performance of it on the Conan O'Brien show. GUARANTEED to BLOW YOU AWAY!!
Captivating! You're drawn to every word!
The unique angelic voice of Artie made me appreciate music more than ever. My greatest duo of all time, S&G.
A similar song is For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her. Arties voice is special and when he is featured like these two songs S&G take on a different level. The Live in Central Park version of this song is fantastic.
That’s freaky…I just suggested in your last video that you should do some Simon and Garfunkel. This song is fabulous, full of emotion with stunning harmonies. In my top 10 songs of all time ❤️
It was amazing!
Of that era, this and Beatles 'Let it Be', The Simon lyrics and the music, merge with Garfunkel voice. This is a masterpiece
Excellent reaction to a beautiful song from a special era of music. I suggest Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer".
I like the way baby girl is always chocked up and mama is just grooving.
Beautiful song. Great reaction. I love seeing younger generations "get it".
Thank you Bill!
Simon and Garfunkel were not just great singers but also amazing poets.
This song--and the entire LP--is forever seared into my memory. In April 1970, my family bought a huge Victorian style home in an incorporated village which meant a new school district, new friends and most importantly, my own room. At 12 yrs old, this was a major event in my life. The Bridge Over Troubled Water LP was released earlier that same year and I spent many hours listening to it on my headphones. Looking back, it felt like I was in a dream world sometimes bcuz I was now in a much bigger and much older house, I'd often get slightly disoriented. Each and very song on BOTW brings me back to that special moment and makes me smile. That now feels as if it was a past life experience.
As a parent, this song always makes me think of what it is to be a parent. The unconditional love, the sheltering and nurturing, gradually allowing a new human being to grow and spread their wings and become independent but with the knowledge that mom and dad will forever be there, just over their shoulder, to pick the up when they fall, soothe their hurts, and always be their strongest, staunchest supporter, no matter what the circumstances. I used to sing this to my daughter when she was a baby and now, nearly 35 years later, I still mean every word.
Takes me back to high school.. One of the great classics
Sail on silver girl sail on by, your time has come to shine…….. what magnificent lyrics ❤
I. LOVE. this song, Art Garfunkel's voice is angelic!
Such a beautiful song! Art Garfunkel's voice is amazing. Love when he and Paul Simon come together. This was the class song for my late husband's high school graduation in 1970. A month later he enlisted in the Army and ended up doing two tours in Vietnam. This song brings back so many memories for me. Thanks for the great reaction! ~Sue
I am really enjoying your reactions Ladies..
Although I bought my first record in 1960 this was the first Album that I bought in 1969...:)
Another of my S&G favorites is "I Am A Rock". Paul Simon's lyrics are amazing! Great reaction!
Voice in my head: "I remember listening to this well before 1974."
Other voice: "Damn, man. You are OLD!"
The last verse where he says her time has come to shine but if she needs a friend he's sailing right behind, so powerful! Sometimes the best way to help someone is not to help but let them see that they have the strength to "shine" on their own. Makes me think of my kids and having to let them fall so that they can pick themselves up and go on even though you want to just cradle them so they never get hurt. So many great songs from these two.
one of the greatest vocal performences of all time
Released in 1970.
My mistake, thank you for correcting me. 😃
Every time I listen to this perfect song, I can't help but think it's almost like what God would say to us in troubled times. Always with us, we're never alone. And the second part - keep sailing on, your time is coming, don't lose hope, I'm sailing right behind you.
Two of the greatest song writers in history coming together in what is called harmony Ken Burnes played this in his Vietnam production at the Memorial I still get tears
Brings a tear every time I listen to it!❤ who doesn’t need a friend when time’s are rough!
Watching beuatifull girls react to great music never gets old, why is that ?
Yes indeed, I love to watch and see, other people’s reactions, especially the ladies, to grate musical talent, from the past. And the inevitable realisation on their face, as they realise, that there parents and grandparents, experienced much better music in their time, in comparison with today’s music.
Met Garfunkel when I was 10. Took guitar lessons with my friend Lou Pearlman. His parents invited me over for dinner and told me to bring my guitar. Lou introduces me to his cousin Art. I had NO IDEA who he was. We played some guitar, he signed an autograph for me that I still have , framed with a Rolling Stone issue with S & G on the cover. Lou later went on to form the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
It is impossible not to like this song.
This immediately makes me think of my late mom & dad. When she was really, really down, my dad would put this on and they would slowly dance together. To my mom, my dad was her 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. Miss you both so much!
You girls are awesome!
Thank you Brad, you’re awesome too! 😃
Very good analysis of the song lyrics. It is a sad song meant to give hope to those who are feeling down. You both nailed the meaning of the song and it almost brought out a few tears. Good songs are MEANT to that. So, no shame if it happens. Again, I love your honest reactions to these songs. Keep them coming girls. You two are great! Great song choice!
Thank you Tim! You always have the nicest things to say. We appreciate it. This song definitely made me well up. So beautiful
I love this song, it got me through a lot when I was suffering quite major depression and didn't feel like i could talk to anyone about it even my family.
I am having some health issues, and I so appreciate my daughter for her support .She has had my back throughout.Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite songs.
Check out James Taylor "You've got a friend".
Your daughter is an angel! So happy to hear you have her to help. Thank you for the suggestion, we'd love to check out that song.
I am really enjoying your channel and starting to catch up on some of your reactions - so far I have enjoyed each one. The two of you together have that certain Je ne said quo, so don't stop doing what you are doing! Simon and Garfunkel had many great songs, and one of your next reactions should be to "The Boxer", a great song by this fantastic duo!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment :)