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by bminnick
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: The Musical Genius of 'Wichita Lineman': A One-on-One with Jimmy Webb
Replies: 1
Views: 1187

The Musical Genius of 'Wichita Lineman': A One-on-One with Jimmy Webb

Fascinating interview with Jimmy, touching on subjects that many if not most Burt Bacharach fans will love and appreciate. Of course, Jimmy devotes much praise to Burt's innovative songwriting--including a couple great clasically infused piano improvisations that Jimmy performs on early Burt hits--a...
by bminnick
Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Alfie performed by Stacey Kent & Jim Tomlinson
Replies: 1
Views: 1948

Alfie performed by Stacey Kent & Jim Tomlinson

"Here's a song I recorded during lockdown. I'm uploading this to Youtube to mark the passing of Burt Bacharach on this day, the 9th February 2023. Along with lyricist Hal David, Burt Bacharach was one of the greatest songwriters of the last century, and this song, Alfie, is among their greatest...
by bminnick
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Another new cover
Replies: 0
Views: 4127

Another new cover

by bminnick
Mon Feb 07, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Emmet Cohen Trio | This Guy's In Love With You
Replies: 0
Views: 4446

Emmet Cohen Trio | This Guy's In Love With You

Excellent jazz rendition.

by bminnick
Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Story Behind the Song: Raindrops Keep Fallin'
Replies: 15
Views: 34096

Re: Story Behind the Song: Raindrops Keep Fallin'

Published in 2013 by Performing Songwriter, here is a bit more information regarding the single version recording. Please note Paula's question in the comments, if anyone can shed any light on her ostensible recollection. https://performingsongwriter.com/raindrops-fallin-head/#comments Here is anoth...
by bminnick
Thu Dec 05, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Foskett's 'Prayer'
Replies: 0
Views: 8207

Jeffrey Foskett's 'Prayer'

Excerpt from theseconddisc.com review: The band (minus Vaughn and plus Austin Hoke and Kristin Webe on cellos and violins, respectively) gives another impressive performance on a reworking of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “I Say a Little Prayer.” Boasting a vocal arrangement by none other than Bria...