55 Years Bridge Over Troubled Water: Art Garfunkel at the 1971 Grammy Awards
- Team
- Feb 25
- 1 min read
This year, Art Garfunkel celebrates the 55th anniversary of his album Bridge Over Troubled Water being honored at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards 1971. On March 16, 1971, Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon received six Grammy Awards for the album and its title track.
Six Grammy Awards in One Night
The album received the top award Album of the Year, while the title track „Bridge Over Troubled Water“ won Record of the Year and Song of the Year (1970 repertoire). The arrangement of the song also received the Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals award.
The 1971 Ceremony
The 13th Grammy Awards took place at the Hollywood Palladium, with Simon & Garfunkel performing alongside other artists of the time. The awards reflected both the commercial and artistic success of the album and marked a key moment in Art Garfunkel’s musical career.
A Milestone in Music History
55 years later, this anniversary recalls that historic evening. Bridge Over Troubled Water remains a central chapter in Art Garfunkel’s career and a significant moment in international music history.
