Which song won Record of the Year at the 1971 Grammy Awards?

“Bridge over Troubled Water” won Record of the Year at the 1971 Grammy Awards.

Written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon & Garfunkel, the song appeared on the duo’s 1970 album of the same name. Art Garfunkel sings the lead vocal, while Simon wrote the composition and played guitar. The recording became one of the duo’s signature achievements.

At the 1971 ceremony, the song won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. These awards are different: Record of the Year honors the overall recorded performance and production, while Song of the Year honors the songwriting itself. “Bridge over Troubled Water” also won awards connected with the duo’s album.

The song’s gospel-influenced arrangement and expansive production helped make it a major international success. It is often mistakenly described as a solo Garfunkel recording because he sings the lead, but the official credit is Simon & Garfunkel.