American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Simon & Garfunkel Recorded a Legendary Song With a Creative Decision That Paul Simon Would Eventually Regret

It’s hard to imagine Paul Simon regretting anything about “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. This is such a gorgeous soft rock folk song, and one of the most recognizable Simon & Garfunkel tunes, other ...
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The Secret Beatles Connection to This 1969 Simon & Garfunkel Classic

Simon & Garfunkel were at the height of their folk-rock fame in 1969 when they recorded one of their most enduring classics. Yet, few fans realize this song has a surprising connection to The Beatles.
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Decades After Their Split, This Legendary 1960s Folk Rock Duo Hints at a Possible Reunion

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
American Songwriter

Inside a Musical Icon’s Brain: Paul Simon Breaks Down “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Songwriting Process From Start To Finish

The songwriting process can be a weird and mysterious series of events, often involving multiple sources of inspiration and a few well-intentioned thefts encountered along the way—at least, that’s the ...