Johnny Cash recorded a powerful cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water as part of his American IV: The Man Comes Around, released in 2002. The original song, written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon & Garfunkel, was released in 1970 and became one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century. The song's genesis came from Simon's inspiration by gospel music, particularly the Swan Silvertones' rendition of Mary Don't You Weep, which contained the phrase "I'll be your bridge over deep water."

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