Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live at Carnegie Hall, NYC, NY - November 27, 1969 - Audio) 

Played this at my Mums funeral. She was a good lady and was always there for us. Miss you and love you always Mum. Forever in my memories 🙏🏼

I lost my daughter August 4th, 2010. She would have turned 52 yesterday. For some reason I have always referred to her as my "Silver girl" and the line "I'm sailing right behind" is just perfect. I'm not young anymore and I can't wait to to see her again. I just love this song, it has so many meanings for so many people, especially for me. Sail on my Silver girl.

I try to imagine that the Almighty Creator is gently and lovingly saying this to me!!!

I can't imagine anyone else singing this song.Thanks Art.

"If you need a friend/ I'm sailing right behind" - one of the greatest lines in pop music, IMO...

In 1969 I was 9 years old! I heard this song and loved it instantly!! I'm now 63cand it still makes me cry!!

To anyone who is struggling in life, who is grieving, who is depressed, trying to make sense of a world that makes no sense, this song provides assurance that there is Someone who will be your Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Your life will turn around, as mine was. Don’t give up.

This is undoubtedly the Greatest Song Ever Written. God ushered an Angel to perform it.

This was our wedding song. The last song played before my bride came down the aisle. Some people asked us why. I told them to really listen to the words. Though we only together about a year before our wedding. We had been been thru the crucible. First her parents. Then mine. We were told it wouldn’t last six months. Well three daughters and four grandchildren: today is the 38th anniversary of our six month marriage.

Too many try to sing this song as a power piece, but it's true power is in its subtlety. Art sings it almost like a prayer. And that's why it feels like a religious experience to hear it. It's quiet, personal, private, and exultant, so it becomes sacred and sublime.

What an incredibly well written song. One of the best songs of any genre of music.❤

Absolutely gorgeous. Paul simons deepest composition raised to heaven by art garfunkel. We are so lucky to have these two men in the world.

This song saved my life, during a very dark and hopeless time just before I got delivered from drugs

Art sounds so young and innocent when he sings Bridge. This is the angelic voice people hear and light up to. Paul wrote a very special song in his youth and gave it to his friend. They were the best in their youth. Now they have the memories and we do too. Thank you Paul and Art!

Because this is now regarded as a "classic" it's hard to think of it as something so fresh and, almost, innocent. Wonderful version.

Simon and Garfunkel are both brilliant.

I'll never forget the first time I heard this song, the day it was released and first played on the air. My clock radio went off to wake me for school. The radio clicked on and this song started playing. I just laid in bed, mesmerized by the haunting melody and Art's voice.....

How does anyone top this incredible song? The voice, lyrics, music, and arrangement are pure perfection!! By far the greatest song of my 69 years on this earth.

Sounds of an angelic voice, and a masterpiece from Paul's skillful, poetical writings. Magnificently sung by Artie.

When my older brother passed away, this was his song as he laid in a Seattle hospital dying. Still need a box of kleenex 50 yrs later

I think there will never be another artists like them in the coming generation. Simply classic.

This is an example of perfection. This song was written to be sung by Art Garfunkel. The music and lyrics are beautiful and inspiring and the message is pure love. Paul Simon is a musical genius. No one else can compare.

Nobody can top Art's singing of this masterpiece. No disrespect to other legends Presley and Sinatra they can not top Art on this.

Two of the best ever, I thank God I was alive during the real Golden Age of Music, it was a wonderful time like no other.

This is one of those songs that you know the very first time you hear it that it is extremely special and you'll never forget it. Listen to the applause of the audience. It was a brand new song and they could hardly contain themselves. I think I would have been welling up with tears if I was there, simply because of the beauty and emotion.

his voice is therapy

This song makes me cry....but it's so amazing and beautiful

One of the best song ever written ❤️

One of the greatest songs ever performed. Absolutely first class 🎶🎶🎶

I think this song will always be one of the greatest, if not the most.

Angelic music and singer. Song like this hardly comes by.

I received THE album as a birthday gift back in 1969. Every track a masterpiece but the first track, the Bridge, still captivates me some 55 years later…. The gentle early part of the song leading to the lifting of the song to its final heights starts with the lyrics “Sail on silver girl….” OMG. 🎉❤

Great voices for an a GREAT SONG.❤❤❤❤🌹

This song takes me back 50 years. Used to sneak into my brother's bedroom and play all their songs as loud as I could. Wish I had all their records . Love them so much

It's worth noting that almost everyone at this concert was hearing the song for the first time. It wouldn't be released until January 1970. I heard S&G on this same tour, in the same month, at Southern Illinois University, and I'll never forget being blown away by this amazing new song. (Some of the SIU performances are included on the Live 1969 album.)

I was very young when I heard this song for the first time. Fifty years later it is still one of two hits from Simon & Garfunkel (along with "The Sounds of Silence") that I pause and really listen to the song when I hear it.

I’ve played this song to my young son who has been having to be a zoom chorister due to CoV19 and we both felt better after I was able to share this with him and it’s message is so hopeful and momentous! There were much darker songs during the Sound of Silence and Bookends era. This one was as Paul Simon put it “special” he has described it as not being there and then it was all just there “instantly” He knew it was a very special song even before he heard Art sing it for the first time. THIS is the message I keep playing in my head to give me hope in human compassion again. My dad played Simon & Garfunkel from their very first records. Today I have those 5 original records on CD and I play them pretty regularly to remind me who I am and how far we’ve come since 1969. This is the message of hope that translates this message better today than when it was written. Kudos to Paul Simon for his such amazing and prolific song writing skills and to Art who put his heart and soul into this.💞

This was one of THE songs of its era. Still is emblematic of that time - and now.

Perfection. Paul & Art are musical gods. God bless them.

When tears are in your eyes I will dry them all. Like a bridge over troubled waters I will lay me down. When you are on the street, I will comfort you. I'll take your pain

Yes, the song is written and composed beautifully, but can we all pause in admiration of AG's VOICE? The utter tenderness in the beginning to full=on power house at the end? It's truly a tour de force.

i was full of 16 year old angst when this came out . I am sure it redeemed me . I listened to it hundreds of times . Decades late, my daughter discovered it on her own when she needed it most. THANKS.

Never grow old this song love it.

One of the best duos ever. Gifted by God. Amazing. Truly a treasure.

Live recordings are the best.

대중 음악 역사상 수많은 곡이 있지만 개인적으로 최애곡이자 최고의 예술성과 대중성을 가진 최고의 곡이라 생각합니다

Rediscovering S&G ... stunning. Not sure if Artie came along to give voice to Paul's words or if Paul came along to give words to Artie's voice ... but we are all joyous beneficiaries.

Timeless. One of the most unique and moving songs ever. As if they channeled all that is heavenly....a directly message from God.

This song is perfect. It is just a relevant today as in 1969. It’s almost gospel and very church like.

After 50 years, this song still moves my heart ❤️

Tender, powerful, holy, soulful. ♥

When you're weary, feeling small When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all (all) I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough And friends just can't be found Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down When you're down and out When you're on the street When evening falls so hard I will comfort you (ooo) I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes And pain is all around Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Sail on silver girl Sail on by Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on their way See how they shine Oh, if you need a friend I'm sailing right behind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind.

Thanks for the version from the C.Hall from 1969! I love his voice ...... goosebumps and tears in my eyes!

November, 1969. I first heard this song during my first tour in Vietnam. It was helpful and uplifting at the time.

The pianist deserves a special mention. Superb sensitivity.

I just listened to four different versions of this masterpiece , I can't stop crying. Grade school graduation song and to this day still gets me down deep

I am your eternal pen. Thank you for allowing me to use your music. I am always grateful that I can listen to your beautiful music. I fell in love with your music during my early school days. Your music was like the sound of angels from heaven, and I could feel the happiness of life.

My grandmothe's favorite song...thanks MawMaw for sharing the love of this song

I graduated from high school in 1969 and loved Simon and Garfunkel. I still do. During my long life I have experienced many troubled times. I play this song and it gives me peace. Thank you.

Wow...one of the greatest songs ever written.

THE most meaningful song of my youth. I had just lost the love of my life. This song touched me deeply. I saw (heard) it as ' I will be there for you my love, no matter how long, no matter where'. It most likely saved my life. Thank you Art and Paul.

IT MAKES ME CRY...BECAUSE... I BELIEVE EVERY WORD🙏

When I was down and out, Paul Simon was there. Truly there. He still is 50+ years later. Thank you, Paul!

Einfach ein unglaublicher Song auch nach all den Jahren. Ein Meisterwerk an Text und Lyrics. Fast so alt wie ich selbst.

Oh, my, gosh! Oh, my, gosh! If one was in the audience, I imagine it's one if those moments you remember for the rest of your life. Absolutely astounding. Paul Simon cemented his legacy with this song

Iconic ! Beautiful lyrics , beautiful voices! Some 60 years on still relevant, still moving !

This song brings me back to my youth

"This is a new song." Wow

This song was on the jukebox when I asked my best friend to grab a pizza with me. With this incredible musical backdrop I fell in love with my best friend.

I've loved this since I was 16, !and I love it at 69❤

The more beautiful Music the all times.

Bridge Over Troubled Water is still the very best of Simon and Garfunkel... The voice, lyrics, and harmonic melody hymn of the piano from start to finish are so superb... The last verse is like taking off from an airplane... your heart is pounding faster as you climb up into the sky... what a Glorious ending song.

Glad I saw this first thing today on RU-vid.

Garfunkel on vocals totally owns this song and performance. None have ever come close and ever will.

When you are weary, feeling small... ❤️👏🏻 This is was music used to be.

Wow. Amazing.

In my sixty five years on the Blue Planet truly magnificent.

One of those songs that will last forever. What a passionate rendition.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Musicisti unici, artisti iconici. Meravigliosi Simon&Garfunkel, grazie per la vostra musica che tocca il nostro cuore e arricchisce la nostra anima. ❤

Great songwriting and a heavenly voice - a wonderful combination of musical talent and a sparkling career - a shame it was undone towards the end.

It shld be ranked among one of the greatest songs ever written alongside with those of Bob Dylan n Lennon- Macartney.

No one agree's with me. But I still stand with my beliefs that this is definitely one of the most if not thee most beautiful and powerful songs that's been written and performed of all time!!!

I was 6 in 1969. I have a vivid memory of walking the dog in the park with my grandad, using his walking stick as a microphone and singing this to him. I loved him so much. Im balling my Eyes out listening to this.

This was our Graduation from Nursing School in 1972 ♥️🇺🇸🙏🏼. Please save our country ☺️🇺🇸♥️

❤ I lay here today with cancer listening to this and it helps to soothe me , life is tough sometimes it's a little too tough, it's a little rough , we give all weekend give, can sometimes it's not enough.❤

Thank you, Paul, for the words and music. Thank you, Art, for the phenomenal tenor voice. And props to the piano player whose name I do not know. This was the last of the Simon and Garfunkel songs. Despite the tensions that led to them going their own ways, this song will connect them as one of the top duets of all time.

Love this version. .without all the un necessary background music like on the album. .this is so much more clear, concise..nearly perfect. .even gets the voice tremlo..awesome

Beautiful

Perfect timing. ❤❤❤

Lifts the soul 🙏🏼😔

I never knew the group sang, this song,what a beautiful song for your wedding,💕♥️♥️

Still moves me after all these years...

I was at that concert. Greatest day.

At least something of "Pure Beauty", came out of the '60's, 1969, to be exact. Just as Apollo 11, rode in, at the last second, like the Calvary, Simon and Garfunckle saved the "final buzzer" with, "Bridge over troubled Water," and saved the last year of the 1960's. This is one of those thought provoking songs that will always bring things, back from the past and put them into one's mind and heart. That is what Great lyrics placed with Great music will always do. Thank you Simon and Garfunckle, for giving me meaning, after my three years in Vietnam, 1967-1969.

This song is one of the greatest of all times, it came on the radio in the morning as I got ready for school (which I hated) it was in my head all day and comforted me, thank you Paul, Art and Larry for making school that bit more bearable

~I so love to hear Art sings Bridge. It is like listening to a choir of angels singing. Paul sure wrote a timeless masterpiece of a song, and Art gave it wings and flew it into our hearts. Absolutely subliminal. 💕 💕~

Another great song Like a bridge over trouble waters by Simon and Garfunkel!!

Omg, I thought these tears had stopped years ago..... Timeless

very very good song😢😢😢