As part of the band's 50th anniversary celebrations, Foreigner recently shared a live rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
The cover is one of the tracks from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's upcoming live album and concert film soundtrack, In the Eye of the Storm, set for release on July 24 via Green Hill/Sun Label Group/Virgin Music Group.
"As we celebrate 50 years of Foreigner, we're honored to share our rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's timeless classic, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,'" the band wrote on Facebook. "Recorded live and featured on our upcoming album and concert film soundtrack, In the Eye of the Storm, our performance is available now on all streaming platforms."
Foreigner founding member Mick Jones said, "Fifty years ago, I had a vision for a band. I wanted the best musicians I could find to perform and record the best songs we could create. Foreigner succeeded largely because of the wonderful lead vocalists that I was fortunate enough to work with. Lou Gramm, Kelly Hansen, and Luis Maldonado lit the way to the fulfillment of my original vision."
"To hear them sing together the song that started it all was a very special moment for me. Their performance of 'Feels Like The First Time' and Luis Maldonado's passionate rendition of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' are emotional highlights," he added. "The incredible film and album feature all three of them along with the stellar musicians that are Foreigner today. In The Eye Of The Storm is a fitting centerpiece in the celebration of 50 years of Foreigner."
Simon & Garfunkel's all-time great hit "Bridge Over Troubled Water," released in January 1970, won five Grammy Awards.
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