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Post by Wynn Chester on Feb 9, 2023 19:54:53 GMT
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Post by felixdeburgh on Feb 9, 2023 20:47:12 GMT
One of the greatest songwriters of all time, without question. I find it difficult to pick a favourite as he was responsible for so many great songs but if forced, I’d probably go for I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, if only for having the cojones to rhyme 'pneumonia' with 'phone you'. Absolute genius.
RIP to one of the very best.
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Post by coyote on Feb 9, 2023 21:52:26 GMT
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Post by jjmolloy on Feb 9, 2023 22:59:41 GMT
As above, what can be said about him that adds anything new to his brilliance. So many stone cold classics, and dozens more that we didn't even know were his. Too many to list, for me, Alfie by Cilla Black (outstanding) This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert and I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself by Dusty Springfield are at the top of the tree, but so many others are there, and I'd be here all night. RIP Burt. A lifetime of magic moments: Burt Bacharach in pictures | Music | The Guardian Link good at time of posting. |
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Post by spacecadet on Feb 10, 2023 9:23:06 GMT
A true genius. RIP Burt.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Feb 10, 2023 10:41:44 GMT
Incredible body of work!
Loads of timeless classics written for many top, top acts.
RIP Burt. Fabulous sir.
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Post by mybodyguard on Feb 10, 2023 13:03:11 GMT
A. musical icon of songwriting, whose body of work was immense and far reaching. RIP.
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Post by metro1962 on Feb 10, 2023 17:11:21 GMT
One of the best composers ever will be sadly missed.
RIP Burt.
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Post by ltd on Feb 10, 2023 17:42:48 GMT
Walk on By for me, especially The Stranglers version which has a real sense of anger about it. A great song can carry numerous intepretations I think.
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Post by brinylonshirt on Feb 10, 2023 21:36:31 GMT
A legend and an incredible writer and arranger of so many classic songs with lyrics by Hal David. Dionne Warwick worked with Bacharach and David and introduced most of those classics to the world before any of the many many great singers did their own interpretations. RIP
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Post by Portland Road on Feb 11, 2023 0:39:41 GMT
Yes, a great songwriter indeed, and he reached a younger audience with the easy listening revival of the mid-90s onwards.
He did the great songs with Dionne Warwicke and other USA lady singers, which tended to be recorded by Dusty Springfield and Cilla Black in the UK.
Two of my particular favourites of his are 'I'll Never Fall In love Again' and 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head'.
R.I.P. Burt Bacharach.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Feb 11, 2023 6:48:24 GMT
A legend and an incredible writer and arranger of so many classic songs with lyrics by Hal David. Dionne Warwick worked with Bacharach and David and introduced most of those classics to the world before any of the many many great singers did their own interpretations. RIP Dionne Warwick was superb! One of my absolute faves. |
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Post by brinylonshirt on Feb 11, 2023 21:07:32 GMT
A legend and an incredible writer and arranger of so many classic songs with lyrics by Hal David. Dionne Warwick worked with Bacharach and David and introduced most of those classics to the world before any of the many many great singers did their own interpretations. RIP Dionne Warwick was superb! One of my absolute faves. There was a tribute to Bacharach and David at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000. There were numerous singers (some very well known) tackling the Bacharach and David songs proving that though they might be classed as ‘easy listening’ the songs are not always easy to sing. Dionne Warwick came on towards the end, sang a B&D medley of her own greatest hits and rightly stole the show. ‘Heartbreaker’ the album she made with the Bee Gees is great. Unsurprisingly many great producers have worked with her including Holland Dozier Holland, the recently deceased Philly soul legend Thom Bell and Luther Vandross. |
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Post by brinylonshirt on Feb 11, 2023 21:12:54 GMT
Yes, a great songwriter indeed, and he reached a younger audience with the easy listening revival of the mid-90s onwards. He did the great songs with Dionne Warwicke and other USA lady singers, which tended to be recorded by Dusty Springfield and Cilla Black in the UK. Two of my particular favourites of his are 'I'll Never Fall In love Again' and 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head'. R.I.P. Burt Bacharach. I think the Deacon Blue EP ‘Four Bacharach & David Songs’ released in 1990 and getting to no.2 in the singles charts was significant in reaching younger listeners as well. 'I'll Never Fall In love Again' was the track that got played from it and a great melancholy version it is too. |
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Post by running16 on Feb 15, 2023 9:25:41 GMT
RIP. Great composer. Personal favourites are "I say a little prayer" by Aretha Franklin and the Stranglers long version of "Walk on By".
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