Music Star Wows With Cover of 1970 No. 1 Folk-Rock Classic-Fans Say They'll ‘Never Recover'
Harry Styles wowed audiences during a recent tour stop with a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 hit, "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
In a video shared by Capital Official, the former One Direction member sat at the piano at London's Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, belting out the song by the American folk rock duo, which was released as the second single from their fifth and final studio album.
With the backing of a full 50-piece orchestra, the folk-rock classic and Styles' voice were elevated, taking his soulful rendition to new heights.
Fans were in awe, as the caption read, "We will never recover from this high note 🥲."
"His. Best. Cover. Ever (and I say this as someone who's been listening to his cover of Hopelessly Devoted to You every single since I first heard it in November 2022)," one commented, while another expressed, "he's truly never sounded better or stronger."
The compliments kept flowing in, as one called the moment "Perfection," as others echoed, "Harry put his whole heart and soul in to this cover. I hope Simon & Garfunkel get a chance to hear it" and "That note came from the depth of his soul. 👏."
"This must be what heaven sounds like ngl," someone else noted.
Even Variety praised Styles, writing, "Matching Garfunkel's soaring vocals and hitting every high note to a tee, Styles has literally never sounded better."
The powerful anthem about being there for someone when they need it most has been covered by hundreds of artists over the decades, and while none compare to the original angelic, gospel-inspired version, a few have stood out among the best, including Aretha Franklin's powerful soul cover, Elvis Presley's grand orchestral take, and Johnny Cash's powerful rendition. Now, Styles has secured a spot on that list.
"Bridge over Troubled Water" was a No. 1 hit on the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for six weeks.
The song made a huge impact. It wasn't just a number one hit; it became one of the biggest and most enduring songs of 1970, and the most iconic song for the band, while taking home multiple Grammy awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM.