<P> `` Bridge over Troubled Water '' is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel . Produced by the duo and Roy Halee , the song was released as the follow - up single to `` The Boxer '' in January 1970 . The song is featured on their fifth studio album , Bridge over Troubled Water ( 1970 ) . Composed by singer - songwriter Paul Simon , the song is performed on piano and carries the influence of gospel music . The original studio recording employs elements of Phil Spector 's `` Wall of Sound '' technique using L.A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew . </P>
<P> `` Bridge over Troubled Water '' is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel . Produced by the duo and Roy Halee , the song was released as the follow - up single to `` The Boxer '' in January 1970 . The song is featured on their fifth studio album , Bridge over Troubled Water ( 1970 ) . Composed by singer - songwriter Paul Simon , the song is performed on piano and carries the influence of gospel music . The original studio recording employs elements of Phil Spector 's `` Wall of Sound '' technique using L.A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew . </P>
bridge over troubled water who sang it first
bridge over troubled water who sang it first
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel