John Legend Reveals the 1 Song That Brings Him 'Comfort to Sing' — and How It Ties to His Late Grandmother

Mar. 15, 2025

John Legend performing in April 2023.Photo:Jo Hale/Redferns

Jo Hale/Redferns

John Legendhas a special place in his heart for one specific song.

While chatting with reporters in the press room at the2025 Grammy Awardsin Los Angeles on Feb. 2, the singer, 46, opened up about his favorite tune to sing — and how it ties to hislate grandmother.

Highlighting that the track is “a great song to comfort people in really tough times,” thefather of fourcontinued, “I’m so grateful that that song exists.”

“The loss of my grandmother caused a lot of pain for my family that really affected us for a long time, and I perform ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ as a way of honoring her memory,” added Legend. “It really brings me comfort to sing that song.”

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John Legend performing in October 2023.Bryan Steffy/Getty

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The track won five awards at the Grammy Awards in 1971, including record of the year and song of the year, and the tune topped the USBillboardHot 100 chart for six weeks.

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Legend has performed a cover of the popular song for many years, and he released his own version of the track on an updated version of hisLegendalbum in 2023.

“Hopefully our version will bring some comfort to folks, just like that song has brought comfort to me,” Legend said in the press room at the annual music event.

source: people.com