Simon & Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water" REACTION Video | best reaction videos to 70s music 

One of the most beautiful & angelic songs ever recorded. Paul Simon's writing & Art Garfunkel's voice... it's a piece of heaven.

another reminder - 70s songwriting was the peak of western civilization. touching reaction. thanks!

If this was the only song that Paul Simon wrote he would still be one of the greatest song writers ever.

It was released in 1970, NOT 1974

Released in 1970. Recorded in 1969. Song of the Year, Record of the Year and album of the Year.

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.

If that was the only song Art ever sang, he'd still be a legend.

I believe Art Garfunkel has the most angelic voice of my generation.

RIP, Larry Knechtel, whose piano playing helped make this the masterpiece it surely is.

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.

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.

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.

Very lovely reaction. I’m a rocker but everyone loves Simon & Garfunkel.

This song stayed #1 on Billboard for 6 weeks on 1970, also was the #1 song for that year.

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.

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 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.

Just a little bit earlier than 1974. Around 1970 I'd say. This was a huge song when I was about 12 or 13.

"Sail on silver girl...." = shivers!!!

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)."

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.

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.

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!

1970 not 1974. Simon & Garfunkel ended their regular run with this album. Paul Simon started his solo dominance from that point on.

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.

Released in 1970.

Music from another era at times even from a different universe, mum opening her daughter to a time when talent was king.

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😌👏👏❤️

You need to see the 1981 live version in Central Park in 1981 in front of 500,000 people.

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

This song never fails to give me chills, it taps right into your emotions.

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 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.

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

Magnifique song like most of Simon and Garfunkel song's 🤩🤩🤩

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 song dedicated to my girl of 40 yrs .....lost to breast cancer....rest baby....I'll see you soon

Paul Simon is an amazing songwriter! A lovely heartwarming song!

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!🙂

It is impossible not to like this song.

First time hearing this I was a kid listening to my little transistor radio. It was a huge song in the day.

I think this is the Greatest song in the History of Music.

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.

There saw use to Simon that he singing grafunkle great vocals he the work 😅

So glad you did the studio version, much more powerful ❤️

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!!

realeased 1970

One of my all-time favorite songs. I also love "The Boxer" which reminds me of my own life.

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. 😉

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

Of that era, this and Beatles 'Let it Be', The Simon lyrics and the music, merge with Garfunkel voice. This is a masterpiece

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.

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!

This song has been done multiple times. It is out again by a darker version now and I forget the groups name. But I do not care for the new group version.

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

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!

You girls are awesome!

Guys, another great reaction. You are picking some great iconic artists. I love the relationship between you both.

Great song! …and reaction….BTW it was released in January 1970

Beautiful track and heartfelt reaction by you both. The lyrics to this song is very spiritually comforting to me. Inspiring.

Captivating! You're drawn to every word!

Ethereal. I’ve always loved S&G’s songs. I do think you should do Elvis’s version of this. Beautiful in a totally different way.❤

Ladies if you like this song.... then it's a must you listen to Elvis's live cover of this song... art and simon were in the audience when he performed bridge over troubled water

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.

Watching beuatifull girls react to great music never gets old, why is that ?

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.

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.

Mama knows her music!

Great reaction.

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.

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!!!!

Takes me back to high school.. One of the great classics

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 ❤️

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!

This was played at my beautiful Angel of a sister funeral I always tear up when I hear it

1970. The whole album is a classic. Next: The Only Living Boy in New York

No autotune. Just raw talent.

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

Beautiful song. Great reaction. I love seeing younger generations "get it".

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.

Excellent reaction to a beautiful song from a special era of music. I suggest Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer".

Paul Simon written and he suggested that Art's voice would sound great, and he was right! Beautiful song! Try listening to the story of this song, good info :) For an upbeat dancing song, try You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon :)

one of the greatest vocal performences of all time

Simon and Garfunkel were not just great singers but also amazing poets.

Art Garfunkel has one of the most hauntingly, beautiful voices I've ever heard. It's unmatched!

The unique angelic voice of Artie made me appreciate music more than ever. My greatest duo of all time, S&G.

Sail on silver girl sail on by, your time has come to shine…….. what magnificent lyrics ❤

I did confirm it with my brother. He spent 2 tours as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and said Yes, this was a big war song.

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.

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.

I love all the tentative head swaying in the beginning...hilarious.

Paul Simon was startled to discover that Elvis had taken on a song he’d written, although he did say it was a “touch on the dramatic side, but so was the song”. He continued, stating: “When I first heard Elvis perform ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, it was unbelievable. I thought to myself: ‘How the hell can I compete with that?'”. Years later, after Simon found himself unable to remove the line “I’m going to Graceland” from his head and felt compelled to make a pilgrimage to the site. The experience was one he described as a “religious thing”, and it had a lasting impact on the singer-songwriter. “I went to Graceland, and I didn’t tell anyone I was coming, I didn’t get any special treatment. I went there walked around and I was unimpressed. Until you finish the tour and come outside. And then there’s his grave,” he once remembered. Simon continued, “He had a God-given talent that he shared with the world. And without a doubt, he became most widely acclaimed; capturing the hearts of young and old alike. And I just started to cry, and I thought it’s really true. This guy was loved by everybody. Being in the crowds at Graceland… it’s almost like a religious thing.” Despite their vast musical differences, in an unlikely turn of events through this cover and his emotional voyage to Graceland, Simon’s career will always be inextricably linked to Elvis. From the moment The King put his take on ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, Simon no longer had ownership of the track, and eventually, Presley would repay the favour from beyond the grave... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mLbOBoa8vD8.html

This song was written by Paul Simon specifically for Art Garfunkel to sing solo.

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.

My nomination for the Caregiver's Anthem. Love the choice, ladies.

Perfect mother daughter song.

I. LOVE. this song, Art Garfunkel's voice is angelic!

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".

Hi ladies. Have a listen to the version by So Hyang ( pronouced So Yung ) and some of her other performances from Immortal Songs 2 such as the mind blowing You raise me up. Please get into the South Korean scene. So much talent from there.

The song at the 1981 Live Concert in Central Park, New York City, was just as Powerful