alantig Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 From The Washington Post: Burt Bacharach, a colossally successful pop composer — with more than 70 Top-40 hits — who provided the cocktail party playlist for the swinging ’60s and early ’70s with songs including “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Alfie,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Close to You,” “Promises, Promises” and the Oscar-winning “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” died Feb. 8 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94. His publicist, Tina Brausam, confirmed the death but did not provide a specific cause. Often teaming with lyricist Hal David, Mr. Bacharach wrote a succession of hits performed by musical torchbearers of the shag carpet era — Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Herb Alpert, Sergio Mendes, the Carpenters, the 5th Dimension and especially singer Dionne Warwick.
MCChris Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, alantig said: He was 94. Shocked and in utter disbelief to hear this news. Gone way too soon.
django49 Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 One of our former buddies in Los Angeles became the most unlikely success story as a singer. ("Me, a gravel voiced blues bar band singer from Texas". It was a long and amusing story that I will not try to repeat here). But I think this clip from many years ago says a lot about the importance of Bacharach both to Steve and the musical world in general. (References to fund raising for cancer.....Steve lost his wife at a young age to cancer).
princeofdarkness56 Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 He wrote some classic music, especially for other artists, that will last forever.
Disturber Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 He is the GOAT of classy songwriters. They don't make 'em like this anymore. These days there are 7-8 "songwriters" on each top 10 hit. And none of these songs can touch any of Burt's hits.
ghamerinfrance Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 The look of love...with w.allen p.sellers belmondo and barbara bouchet as moneypenny....so many nice melodies as well to be with the images
crunchee Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Schmaltzy yet classy, with a knack for catchy tunes:
JGale Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 1:31s....Izzat an Aston Martin the same color as her dress, driving by?
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