Each cache in the Song Meaning Series briefly describes the meaning of a popular song. Inside each container there is a number written, usually on the logbook - you may want to record each number in case there is one day a final bonus cache.
Bridge over Troubled Water was written by Paul Simon in 1969 and is for the most part about providing help and assistance to someone in need - providing a bridge for that person to get past their troubles. One of his most famous songs, it apparently came to him quite quickly and he considered it one of the most shocking moments in his songwriting career. He later recalled that at the time he thought "This is considerably better than I usually write."
The song was originally written as a "little Gospel hymn" with just two verses, but became more dramatic as it developed. Their producer, Roy Halee, saw the song as being more epic and asked Paul to write an extra verse.
Paul insisted that Art Garfunkel sing the song alone, although Art thought Paul should have sung it. Paul later regretted not singing the song himself.
The song is often misinterpreted as being about drugs, with the line "Sail on, silver girl" being reported as referring to a heroin needle, but this was not the case at all. The "silver girl" was actually Paul's girlfriend at the time (and later wife) Peggy Harper, who had just discovered some grey hairs - the line was simply a joke.
Bridge Over Troubled Water was the last album Simon & Garfunkel released before they split up. It is the biggest selling ever for Columbia Records.
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