Elvis first recorded the song in for his album That's The Way It Is . He began performing it live during his August 1970 Las Vegas engagement , where it quickly became a staple of his shows.
: Unlike the delicate arrangement of the original, Elvis’s version featured a massive wall of sound, including his usual rock band led by James Burton , a full orchestra, and the soaring harmonies of The Sweet Inspirations . ELVIS - Bridge Over Troubled Water (NEW mix! Great sound!)
: After witnessing Elvis perform the song at Madison Square Garden in 1972 , Simon joked, "That's it, we might as well all give up now". Emotional Significance Elvis first recorded the song in for his