Bridge over Troubled Water cover

Bridge over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel · 1970

37 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

A harmonious blend of folk and orchestration, capturing emotional depth through poignant lyrics and stunning melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic progression
  • emotional depth exploration
  • reflective listening moments
  • thoughtful storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 26, 1970, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was Simon & Garfunkel's fifth and final studio album, following their successful 'Bookends.' At this point in their career, the duo had already established themselves as leading voices in the folk rock genre and were experiencing peak commercial success, with a growing fanbase eager for their melodic storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:55
  • 2 El cóndor pasa (If I Could) 3:09
  • 3 Cecilia 2:55
  • 4 Keep the Customer Satisfied 2:38
  • 5 So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright 3:45
  • 6 The Boxer 5:12
  • 7 Baby Driver 3:18
  • 8 The Only Living Boy in New York 4:02
  • 9 Why Don’t You Write Me 2:45
  • 10 Bye Bye Love 2:55
  • 11 Song for the Asking 1:48

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