In this series for 2024, William will be sharing some of the iconic duets from the 1960s onwards. Collaborations between artists that were hits around the world and are still enjoyed today.
Thanks for joining me today and I hope you will enjoy this trip down memory lane with me in coming months. William
1970 – Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Trouble Water
“Bridge Over Trouble Water” was the second single from their fifth studio album. It was composed by Paul Simon with lead vocals by Art Garfunkel and a piano accompaniment influenced by gospel music. The song won five Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It became their most successful single.
It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six weeks, and was the #1 song on Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970. It also peaked at #1 in the UK, Canada, France and New Zealand. It reached the top five in eight other countries, eventually selling over six million copies worldwide. It became one of the most performed songs of the 20th century, covered by over 50 artists and is ranked #66 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
1970 – Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell – All I Have To Do Is Dream
“All I Have To Do Is Dream,” written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant in 1958, was made famous by the Everly Brothers.
Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell covered the song and hit the charts in 1970 with their version peaking at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles, and #4 on its Easy Listening chart. It also reached #3 in the UK, #6 in Sweden, and #3 in South Africa.
The song is ranked #141 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Thanks for joining me today and look forward to hearing from you… William.
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Thanks for sharing some of my best memories.
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Delighted you enjoyed Barbara Ann… enjoy your week. ♥
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I know I repeat myself, but these are big favourites of mine, and I’d happily listen to them every day. Thanks, William and Sally.
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Just what we like to hear Olga ♥
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The only Dream, Dream version I’d ever heard was the Everly Brothers. But anything Glen Campbell is just fine with me! And of course Simon and Garfunkle were and still are a part of my life.
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Wonderful Noelle and delighted we hit the right notes for you. Have a lovely week ♥
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Love the songs, brings back memories for me, thanks for taking me back in time today. Hugs, C
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Thank you very much, Cheryl. Delighted that you enjoyed the show. Have a great weekend. Hugs
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Happy to hear that Cheryl… ♥♥
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I have to admit I never heard the Glen Campbell, Bobby Gentry version. It was good. Bridge over troubled waters is the best. Thanks, William and Sally.
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I agree, John. Thanks and have a really special weekend. All the best.
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Thank you and you as well.
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Thank John.. have an amazing weekend…hugs
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Great songs, again! Useful to remember, but honestly i only have known the one from Simon and Garfunkel. Thanks for updating my knowledge again, and enjoy both a wonderful weekend! xx Michael
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Thank you very much, Michael. Glad we introduced you to a new song. Weekend cheers!
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Thanks very much Michael and delighted you enjoyed.. Have a lovely weekend too..hugsx
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Two amazing and memorable songs! Thanks for this offering.
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You are most welcome, Dorothy. Glad you enjoyed. Happy weekend. Hugs
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Thanks very much Dorothy ♥
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Great tunes again. I wasn’t aware Gentry and Campbell did a duet. Wasn’t that song originally done by the Everley Brothers? Weekend hugs xx
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Yes, the Everley Brothers sang it originally. Delighted that you enjoyed. Thanks, and do enjoy your weekend. Hugs
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Thanks again William. Happy weekend! x
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They did Debby… but I have to say I had a crush on Dr. Kildare and I bought his version…lol.. ♥
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Omg, I had a crush on Richard Chamberlain after watching my fav series – The Thornbirds – Father Ralph, lol. ❤
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that was another great series…ahh the memories..♥
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🙂 ❤
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It was great to hear the long version of Bridge Over Troubled Waters. And All I Have to Do Is Dream is one of my all time favourite songs. Glen and Bobbie do a super job. Thanks!
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Thanks Darlene and have a lovely weekend. ♥
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Thank you very much, Darlene. Glad you enjoyed. Do have a wonderful weekend. Hugs
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Just wonderful, Sally and William
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Thank you very much Toni ♥
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Super, Toni. Happy weekend. Hgs
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Hi Sally, Hi William, I love both of these songs.
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Wonderful thanks Robbie ♥
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Fantastic, Robbie. Thank you very much. Happy weekend. Hugs
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You too, William
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Two fantastic favourites, had me singing along.
I also read the ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’, spanish version
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Wonderful Sue.. ♥
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Fantastic, Sue. Good to hear. Do have a great weekend. Hugs
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Two memorable duets thank you for the memories xx
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Thanks Carol… ♥
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Delighted that you enjoyed the trip down memory lane, Carol. Thanks. Hugs
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I’ve always loved both these songs. It was so good to listen to them again.
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Fantastic, Liz. Always a pleasure. Happy weekend. Hugs
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Happy weekend, William!
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Great Liz and enjoy your weekend. x
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You, too, Sally!
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Thank you for another wonderful trip down memory lane with your tribute to duets.
Best, Holly Schwartz Award-winning author Writing as Susie Black 760-406-1423 Mysteries_@authorsusieblack.com
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Glad you enjoyed Susie have a good weekend.
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Thank you very much, Susie. It’s a pleasure. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs
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Once again I must thank you for your oldies tributes. You’ve given me a wonderful trip down memory lane. Susie Black.
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Great songs. Celtic Woman also did a great rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Water.
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Thank you very much, Andrew. Celtic Woman did an excellent cover, indeed. All the best and have a good weekend.
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You’re welcome. Same to you.
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Thanks Andrew and have lovely weekend.
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You’re welcome. You too, Sally.
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Gee whiz, I had all but forgotten about the duet between Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell…
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Ahh, they were great together. Thank you very much. Have a great weekend. Hugs
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Glad to jog your memory Annette ♥
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