Are Simon and Garfunkel albums worth anything?
While Simon & Garfunkel record values top out at $200, a rare album by their contemporary Bob Dylan — like The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan with four accidental alternate tracks — can command $20,000. An original, unopened copy of Sounds of Silence — the cover without a photo — carries a value of $200.
WHO has recorded Bridge Over Troubled Water?
Simon & Garfunkel
Bridge Over Troubled Water/Artists
“Bridge over Troubled Water” is a song composed by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel. Produced by the duo and Roy Halee, the song was released as the follow-up single to “The Boxer” in January 1970.
How many copies of Bridge Over Troubled Water have been sold?
25 million copies
Bridge over Troubled Water has since sold 3,163,789 copies in the UK, and over 25 million copies worldwide.
What album is Bridge Over Troubled Water on?
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Bridge Over Troubled Water/Album
Is Bridge Over Troubled Water about God?
In 1971 Aretha Franklin took the song to church, confirming Bridge Over Troubled Water’s status as a secular gospel song. In Oh Mary Don’t You Weep, the voice promising to be a bridge is obviously God. In Simon’s song, it’s a friend or lover, extending an encouraging hand, but the emotional force is similar.
What is the best version of Bridge Over Troubled Water?
One of the finest versions is from Roberta Flack. This soulful rendition moves you in ways you didn’t know possible. It’s a lot longer than the original but she took it back to its gospel roots and the result is a stunning cover.
What does like a bridge over Troubled Water mean?
It means a place of safety, comfort and security. When waters are troubled (turbulent, fast-flowing and possibly dangerous) a bridge provides a place away from the drama and confusion. The classic 1970 song of that name, by Simon and Garfunkel , is about providing comfort to a friend: being…
When was bridge over Troubled Water written?
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” was written by Paul Simon in 1969 and recorded in 1970 with Art Garfunkel .
What is bridge over water?
Navigable aqueducts (sometimes called water bridges) are bridge structures that carry navigable waterway canals over other rivers, valleys, railways or roads. They are primarily distinguished by their size, carrying a larger cross-section of water than most water-supply aqueducts.