This album and single were released in 1970 and were named Album and Record Of The Year, respectively, and also won the awards for Best Engineered Record, Best Contemporary Song, Song Of The Year, and Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists.

Simon and Garfunkel broke up in 1970.

This song hit #1 on the pop charts on New Year's Day in 1966.

When I was in the Peace Corps, getting a box was like celebrating Christmas. My mother sent foods like macaroni and cheese, candy, games and music. My sisters chose the music. They sent the album Bridge Over Troubled Water. I wore it out.

It was released in 1970.