Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

[davismanLV]

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.

www.chicagotribune.com

I was always a huge fan of his and Hal David's music.

 

[spoox]

I hope his hearing of our version of "Little Red Book" wasn't a factor!

 

[twocorgis]

Another inextricable part of my musical fabric gone. 94 is a great run, but this still makes me so sad.

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer for Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, the hit-maker behind "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head," "A House is Not a Home" and "That’s What Friends Are For," has died at 94.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Westerly Wood]

 

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[GGJaguar]

If the only thing he was known for was the Dionne Warwick catalog, that would be enough! Amazing career. RIP.

 

[HeyMikey]

So sad to hear. What am extraordinary talent. The shear number of hits he penned and artist careers he influenced is incredible. Respect.

RIP Mr. Bacharach.

 

[walrus]

So many songs I love are from his catalog. RIP.

One of the sexiest songs and performances ever:



walrus

 

[AcornHouse]

His songs were instantly recognizable as his, with an unusual meter or melody. One of the greats.

 

[DrumBob]

Burt has to go down as one of the greatest pop songwriters in history. His songs used unusual chord changes and melody lines. He and Dionne Warwick were an amazing combination. Such great songs, covered by thousands of artists. I don't have any Bacharach records, but I respect his artistry and mourn his loss.

 

[twocorgis]

One of the greatest pop songs ever written, I think.



And this one is right up there too. The chord progression is sublime, as are Marilyn McCoo's vocals.

 

[davismanLV]

"The moment I wake up...". holy crap... what a career, you know??

 

[davismanLV]

One of the greatest pop songs ever written, I think.



And this one is right up there too. The chord progression is sublime, as are Marilyn McCoo's vocals.

Sandy, that's the best of Dionne, but the last song is Laura Nyro!! <3 <3

 

[twocorgis]

Sandy, that's the best of Dionne, but the last song is Laura Nyro!! <3 <3

It's not. You might be thinking of "Wedding Bell Blues", another terrific Marylin McCoo vocal.

 

[davismanLV]

OH HOLY CRAP!! You're right!! my bad....

Sorry friend... but I love LN as well... thanks for the "slap me silly" ...

 

[twocorgis]

OH HOLY CRAP!! You're right!! my bad....

Sorry friend... but I love LN as well... thanks for the "slap me silly" ...

No worries, I love Laura Nyro too! In fact, "Wedding Bell Blues" is another one of the best pop songs ever written.

 

[DrumBob]

I have really gotten into Laura Nyro lately. I wish I'd started earlier with her, but I'm making up for lost time.

 

[wileypickett]

Obit in The NY Times today.

 

[HeyMikey]

… And this one is right up there too. The chord progression is sublime, as are Marilyn McCoo's vocals.

Oh man, I have to admit that as a “yout” I had a thing for Ms. McCoo. She was so fine and this song was one of my absolute favorites. Timeless. #Cuckoo4McCoo

 

[walrus]

Even The Beatles loved Burt Bacharach.





walrus