Aretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Official Lyric Video)

Watch the lyric video of Aretha’s cover of Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water“ first released as a single in March 1971. The single was certified gold by the RIAA and went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1972. This longer album version was released on the 1971 compilation ’Aretha’s Greatest Hits.’ 🔔 Subscribe to the Aretha Franklin channel and ring the bell to turn on notifications Performers: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano: Aretha Franklin Tenor Saxophone: King Curtis Guitar: Cornell Dupree Bass Guitar: Chuck Rainey Organ: Billy Preston Drums: Ray Lucas Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations Written By: Paul Simon Produced By: Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin Watch all of Aretha Franklin’s official videos here Listen to more Aretha Franklin here