Best Selling Albums Series: Simon & Garfunkel

Bridge over Troubled Water is the fifth and final studio album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. The album was released on Columbia Records on January 26, 1970, and was produced by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel and Roy Halee. Paul Simon wrote all the songs on the album except Felice and Boudleaux Bryant's "Bye Bye Love". The album followed a similar musical pattern as their previous album Bookends (1968), partially abandoning their traditional style to incorporate elements of Rock, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, world music, pop and other genres.

The release of Bridge Over Troubled Water was followed by several re-releases. Additionally, the album was mixed and released in both stereo and quadraphonic. Columbia Records released a 40th Anniversary Edition on March 8, 2011, containing two DVDs, including the politically themed TV special Songs of America (1969), The Harmony Game documentary, additional notes, and a booklet. Other re-releases include bonus tracks, such as the 2001 version covering the demo tapes "Feuilles-O" and "Bridge over Troubled Water". Contemporary critical reception of the album were initially mixed, but retrospective reviews of the album were full of praise and considered it the duo's best album.

Bridge Over Troubled Water was a major commercial success and became one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling over 25 million copies worldwide. It also became the best-selling album ever at the time of its release. The album topped the charts in more than ten countries and received six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year at the 1971 Grammy Awards. It has appeared on several "greatest" lists, including number 172 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list in 2020.

Despite huge commercial success and accolades, the duo decided to split up and parted company later 1970. While Garfunkel continued his film career, Simon continued to worked with music. Additionally, both released solo albums in the following years. Click to see the ranking of the best-selling albums of all time and to get more information about the albums.

Source & Click to see the ranking of the best-selling albums of all time and to get more information about the albums.

Information about Bridge over Troubled Water Album

Released : January 26, 1970
Recorded : November 1968 - November 1969
Studio : Columbia Studio B and E, New York City - CBS Columbia Square, Los Angeles
Genre : Folk Rock
Length : 36:29
Label : Columbia Records
Producer : Paul Simon - Art Garfunkel - Roy Halee

Track Listing

"Bridge over Troubled Water"
"El Condor Pasa (If I Could)"
"Cecilia"
"Keep the Customer Satisfied"
"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright"
"The Boxer"
"Baby Driver"
"The Only Living Boy in New York"
"Why Don't You Write Me"
"Bye Bye Love"
"Song for the Asking"

If you want to listen to all the songs in the album: Spotify Playlist - Apple Music Playlist - Youtube Playlist

I would actually like to say that my favorite song by Simon & Garfunkel is "The Sound of Silence", released in 1964. The songs I listen to most from the Bridge over Troubled Water album are "Bridge over Troubled Water" and "The Boxer". I think all three are great works.

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

There have been many great covers of this song, but no one sang it like Art Garfunkel. He really has a very pure voice. It's a 43-year-old song, and it still gives me chills when I listen to it.

Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer

Also their live performances in Central Park:

Question of the Day : What is your favorite song from The Bridge over Troubled Water album? Why? If you don't have an answer to this question, You can talk about your favorite song or anything related to music in your comment.

My Current Stats on Rising Star Game & NFT Pack Opening

Giveaway And Rules (Win 10000 (+5000) Starbits)

To participate in today's giveaway, just leave a comment and answer the question of the day. In addition, comments containing at least 2 sentences (20 words) will earn an additional +5000 Starbits. Also I won't accept one or two word and irrelevant comments. Good luck.

Everybody commenting before 23:59:59 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on 8 December 2023 will be included into the giveaway.
If your risingstargame username is different put it in your comment.
Upvote, follow and reblogs are not required, but your upvotes, tips and reblogs are welcome so this Giveaway can reach more people.
You can follow me so you don't miss my other giveaways.
I will use the Hive random comment picker to determine the winner. (Exclude bots will be set to selected.)

Good Luck to All Participating

Results of Last Giveaway

The post that is the subject of the giveaway : Click for the post