Simon and Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water

First on the list! Simon and Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Current Knowledge: Yeah, I've never heard this song. I also used to confuse Simon and Garfunkel with Penn and Teller. Not good. 

I've heard maybe one or two other songs by them ever, but if you played one at random for me, I wouldn't be able to tell you who it was. Except for their song Cecelia, it's got sort of a folk feel which I am a big fan of. But this is one here is a real classic. That's actually why I've  put it first, it's a pretty big offender on the list of I-can't-believe-you-haven't-heard-that. 

First Thoughts While Listening: Oh, it's real pretty. Not folk-y at all. I always love just piano and vocals by themselves. The fact that most of the song is like that, and that it doesn't need much else, is wonderful. The lyrics are really great, too, obviously! They'd have to be in a song with this reputation. I almost wish the bridge didn't have as many other instruments added in, I think I like the stripped down feel better. I really wanted this song to have a section that sounded familiar to me, because I honestly can't believe I've lived 20 years and never, ever heard this song until just now. 

Verdict: It definitely holds up to all the praise. It's beautiful, both lyrically and musically, and I'm kind of upset that I haven't been listening to it my whole life because I loved it. This also has me very, very interested in listening to a lot more Simon and Garfunkel. I also feel like this would be really awesome to sing. This is like the most ultimate and beautiful power ballad ever. Yeah, I've been missing out. And now I'm kind of excited, because if every single song on this list is as good as this just was, this is going to be an awesome project. 

One down! Tons and tons and tons more to go, though....