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After half a decade of pop superstardom, Americas favourite folk-rock duo were just about ready to go their separate ways (at least Simon was), but not before releasing this gem of a swan song. Possibly S&Gs most diverse album, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER firmly established them as creators of popstandards on a par with Irving Berlin or Johnny Mercer. Thetitle tune alone, a beautifully unfolding gospel-tinged vowof emotional commitment, places them in the pop hall of fame forever.

The story obviously doesnt stop there. Foreshadowing Simons solo work, the jubilant love song Cecilia and the poignant, yearning El Condor Pasa both turn to thetraditions of other cultures for musical inspiration. The highly metaphorical The Boxer is the only real throwback toSimons more self-conscious early work. The transcendent production of The Only Living Boy in New York puts a pop sheen on an early example of Simons nascent Randy Newman influence. What a way to say goodbye.