A Bridge Over Troubled Water

What more can be said about this song? It’s a secular hymn that has become greater than itself. It’s a cliché now, but try to imagine the first time the listening public heard the line, “Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down?” It must have been incredible.

Stevie Wonder—Hope for Haiti Now (2010): I attended a Stevie Wonder concert a few months ago (I HIGHLY recommend it) and he is better live, but always reliable for a great performance.



Clay Aiken—Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon (2004): When he sang this song on American Idol, it was generally considered to be his best performance (Simon said it made his hair stand on end), so it was fitting when he chose it for this telethon.



Paul Simon—America a Tribute to Heroes (2001): This telethon, held in the wake of September 11, was very popular and the resultant compilation album enjoyed good sales. I guess no one can do it like the original.