Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2025 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $69,812
86%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 86%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: newbiecantspell

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Bridge Over Troubled Water; Simon&Garfunkle, a 43 y/o recording, STILL gently powerful

    07/17/2013 7:20:08 PM PDT · by lee martell · 81 replies
    July, 17, 2013 | lee martell
    That song came into my head today for no good reason. I was much younger back when it was released in 1970. The recording still resonates today. I say recording, and not just the song, which was beautifully written. In fact, Paul Simon (formerly married to Carrie Fisher) said that there are times when he considers this one the best song he ever wrote. The song starts in a subtle way, like little waves lapping on the shore. There is gospel styling of the lead piano, a promenade becomes a dirge. Then the soaring tenor of Art Garfunkle. Simon asked...