In 1970, This Iconic Folk Duo Landed Their Third No. 1 Hit — Just Months Before Splitting Up

On March 28, 1970, beloved folk duo Simon & Garfunkel landed their third and final Billboard No. 1 single, "Bridge Over Troubled Water".

The folk ballad is a warm, optimsitic song about offering unwavering support to those going through tough times, and instantly became one of Simon & Garfunkel's most iconic and recognizable hits.

The duo had topped the Billboard Hot 100 twice before, firstly with "The Sound of Silence" in 1965 and later with the much more upbeat "Mrs. Robinson" in 1968.