Paul Simon wrote this Simon and Garfunkel standard in 1969. Art Garfunkel sang the song for the album of the same name after arguing with Simon about who should sing it. I think they both knew it would be a big hit. Garfunkel thought Simon's falsetto would be better for the song... Oh well, the die was cast and Garfunkel's sweet wispy voice was used in the recording. Many acts covered the song, my favorite version happens to be the Elvis Presley version. Elvis also recorded the tune, and it was a mainstay in his live shows during the early 70's. I can't think of too many times where I've featured Elvis, not because I don't like him, maybe because he was The King and most people have seen or heard about his exploits.
Elvis had a knack for recording songs at the time he needed them. He was having some late career difficulties during his "comeback" when Bridge was recorded, the same can be said for other Elvis songs like Suspicious Minds, and The Wonder of You.
Enough about Elvis, the reason I used his version today is that Mother loved Elvis. I know my mom is in heaven looking down on me, this is another of my tributes to her. Glenda L. Neece/Dymerski was only 56 when she passed away on Dec. 12, 1992. About four years after John Lennon- wow. I didn't have a good chance to say goodbye the day she died, I was in Seattle, she was in Portland. I do have some pictures, and memories abound. My sister Cathy shared many of these photos, so I have to thank her. I can remember our 5th or 6th grade choir singing Bridge Over Troubled Water and maybe being the first time I actually listened to lyrics and tried to make sense of them.
The lyrics of Bridge Over Troubled Water speak to someone being there for someone else. There have several interpretations over the years, Paul Simon said he just wrote a love song and might have included a bit about his wife finding some gray hairs... It's just a pretty song, Elvis' interpretation is very Gospel like, which is good for a day of remembrance. Please do some remembering yourselves, we have so many people to thank for our success or where we are right now. As I go to the third chemo round today I am looking upwards for help, Mom was always there for me and I know she will be again. Live Happy!
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| Glenda Neece, 1953 |
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| Glenda H.S. Graduation w/Mom (Posed?) |
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| Glenda, Natalie 1986 |
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| Glenda w/ Cathy and Greg 1961 |
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| Mikhael, Glenda 1992 Whale watching Oregon |
12 comments:
you mother is so proud of you and your tribute. i used the present tense as i truly believe that she is with you and can hear you and hold you in her arms. i had the priviledge of meeting her several times. do you remember your visit to us in lincoln, neb? then you saw us in denver once. how lucky we are to have memories of times with our cherished parents. love, sharon
Sharon, I have a better memory of the visit to Denver, I'll bet Cathy is better on NE. What I really hope is that a message gets to young people and perhaps there will be more understanding and thankfulness (Peace and Love too!)
As always Prayers, And you were such a darling widdle child :-)
Greg,
What a wonderful post and tribute to you mom. I have a special love for Elvis. Not only do I love his music, but we share the same birthday. A good friend calls me Mary-Elvis!
Please know that I am sending strength and prayers your way today as you go through Round 3. Knock em' out!
Mary-Beth for the ECC!
Great entry. RIP Glenda.
Beautiful pictures of your Mom and your loving tribute to her touches my heart!! I also believe she is watching over you and protecting you with all her love!! Hope you sail through this round of chemo with great success! We are all praying for you!! Take it easy and just feel the peace and love around you!! Live Strong and Happy!! :-)
Very moving tribute. As I lived nearby and saw her often, her will to live and toughness remind me of you. Two days before she passed I was trying to drop Alicia off at preschool and go to see Mom in the hospital when I totaled our car. At the time it seemed like the kind of thing I could never recover from, but with the help of God we can endure so much. Very good pictures, too. Shows her from youth till right before she passed. Prayers for a good week for you and Yvonne.
Love, Cathy
Greg, love the tribute ! Dad
Hey all! Thank you for supporting my tribute to Mom, she meant a lot to me, it is still hard to think about her without getting emotional. I hope she and God are smiling on all of us today. I was almost ready to get the Nelarabine but due to complications I did not get it, instead I am having an MRI of my head done to check on some numbness and loss of function on the right side of my face. I see Dr. Senecal tomorrow to go over this MRI...
Prayers !
Hi Greg,
Just want to let you know we are all thinking about you, and signing up for the Climb this year! Best as you go through the day today. Hugs.
Robin Rask and crew
Touching post. I really enjoyed the pictures. What you see in every one is that amazing and beautiful smile. (I can see how she reeled in JD) I can still hear her laugh. She was so proud of all of you and loved you very much. (You and Cathy are so cute in that picture!) And those grandkids!
Cathy and Sharon, neat to hear your memories.
Glenda is fiercely watching over children, no doubt.
Sending love and prayers,
Mary D.
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