Paul Simon is a singer-songwriter.
Bridge over Troubled Water (song) . Composed by singer-songwriter Paul Simon , the song is performed on piano and carries the influence of gospel music . Paul Simon . Simon wrote nearly all of the pair 's songs , including three that reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles charts : `` The Sound of Silence '' , `` Mrs. Robinson '' , and `` Bridge over Troubled Water '' .