About the song
When one speaks of **ELVIS**, it’s often in reference to the raw magnetism of **rock and roll**, the hips that scandalized a nation, or the voice that defined a generation. But to focus only on that early iconography is to miss the remarkable depth of a man whose artistic journey extended well beyond blue suede shoes. Nowhere is this more evident than in his deeply felt interpretation of **”Bridge Over Troubled Water”**, a song originally penned and made famous by **Paul Simon** and **Art Garfunkel**. Though many might consider it a bold choice for **ELVIS**, whose signature sound was forged in gospel, country, and rhythm and blues, this 1970s rendition proves not only fitting—it is, in many ways, revelatory.
By the time **ELVIS** performed **”Bridge Over Troubled Water”**, he was no longer the boy from Tupelo trying to break into the industry. He was a seasoned performer, carrying the weight of fame, personal struggles, and a deepening spiritual sensibility. This track, often included in his concert setlists in the early ’70s and notably captured in his 1972 Madison Square Garden performance, showcases a matured **ELVIS**—his voice richer, more textured, and brimming with emotional resonance.
What sets his version apart is the sheer *emotive power* he brings to it. While the original by **Simon & Garfunkel** is tender and angelic, **ELVIS’s** take is imbued with gospel fire. He begins softly, almost reverently, as if approaching something sacred. But as the song builds, so does he—his voice soaring with passion, supported by lush orchestration and the backing of his gospel-inspired choir, the **Sweet Inspirations**. By the time he reaches the song’s climax, he isn’t just singing about being a bridge—he *becomes* that bridge, embodying the role of comforter and savior with an authenticity that feels deeply personal.
In this performance, **ELVIS** bridges more than musical styles—he bridges eras, emotions, and even spiritual realms. It’s a reminder that, beneath the rhinestones and beyond the myth, there was always a man with a heart wide enough to carry the burdens of others. For those who appreciate music not just as entertainment but as a vessel for the soul’s deeper expressions, **ELVIS – Bridge Over Troubled Water** remains a transcendent, unforgettable experience.
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Lyrics
One, two
One, two, three, four
We’ve got to patch it up baby
Before we fall apart at the seams
We’ve got to patch it up baby
We can’t let time unravel our dreams
Let’s go back and touch the past
One more night is all I ask
Get that feeling, that old feeling, feelin-eelin’
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We got to patch it up baby
Let’s sweep out all the cobwebs in our hearts
We’ve got to patch it up baby
Before indifference pulls us apart
Don’t let a good love die
Let’s give it just one more try
With that feeling, that old feeling, feelin-eelin’
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
With a whole lotta love
