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"Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Simon and Garfunkel

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Despite its mellow tone this song marked the beginning of the end for the successful duo.

Simon and Garfunkel Song facts

Composer  
Simon

Genre  
Pop 

Album  
Bridge Over Troubled Water

Year of Release  
1969

In cover versions

Cilla Black

Our Cilla gave it her all as did Eva Cassidy and Aretha Franklin.
  Listen to Cilla's cover

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Simon & Garfunkel
70%
Cilla Black
3%
Aretha Franklin
8%
Eva Cassidy
12%
Richard Clayderman
1%
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
3%
Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed
2%

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Paul Gambaccini
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