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- Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: 'Blue Umbrella'..'We Go Way Back'...'Whistling in the Dark' ..'Bacharach / Tashian
- Replies: 10
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Re: 'Blue Umbrella'..'We Go Way Back'...'Whistling in the Dark' ..'Bacharach / Tashian
In their recent Grammy Museum Q&A, Burt and Daniel indicated that they have two more songs completed (and recorded), and are currently writing (at least) one more. They alluded to a future release for the Japan market (which still very much emphasizes physical product) so I expect that a full album ...
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 5:23 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Two New Rarity Collections, Cont`d
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3308
Re: Two New Rarity Collections, Cont`d
Hi all, I wrote the liner notes for the upcoming Andy Williams release, and I can confirm that Bob Hilliard is the lyricist of "A Question of Love." I'm looking forward to everybody here enjoying this "new" Bacharach treasure as well as Andy's previously unreleased studio recording of "This Guy's in...
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:45 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Neil Simon 1927 - 2018
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5707
Re: Neil Simon 1927 - 2018
Neil Simon also wrote the (excellent) lyrics for "And Then He Walked Right Through the Door." Like "Seconds," it was originally intended for a proposed film adaptation of PROMISES, PROMISES. Dionne Warwick's long-unreleased recording was finally made available in 2013 on Dionne's WE NEED TO GO BACK:...
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:33 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: 'New York Animals'
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7635
Re: 'New York Animals'
Hi all, there are about seven songs in NEW YORK ANIMALS. They're not named in the program, though some titles were easy to discern and others were mentioned in the reviews. (The critics presumably received supplemental information.) To the best of my knowledge, the songs are: "Don't F--k with Me" "W...
- Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:01 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Elvis Costello's book
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5321
Re: Elvis Costello's book
No offense taken, Blair. You and I have a very different view about the viability of Burt's current theatre work, and I don't think either of our views will soon change. I'm just thrilled that he's continuing to write today, and that it is as creatively rewarding for him as it appears to be. Hopeful...
- Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:47 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Elvis Costello's book
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5321
Re: Elvis Costello's book
There's a great deal about Burt in Elvis' book, nowmedical. In fact, he's one of the book's recurring figures. It's a compelling, thoughtful, refreshingly candid and beautifully-written read, and Elvis' admiration and reverence for his friend Burt - as well as the art of songwriting as personified b...
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:09 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Great News
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5223
Re: Great News
It's not a misprint, and don't worry, you're not having a senior moment! "Some Lovers" had a 29-hour workshop! :-) 29 hours is the amount of time stipulated by Actors Equity for these types of readings. Per Equity, "rehearsal hours are limited to a maximum of 15 hours (20 hours for musicals) for reh...
- Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:20 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Endgame?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4286
Re: Endgame?
Happily, Elvis has recently alluded that the new PAINTED FROM MEMORY-related songs may, indeed, turn up on an album in 2015 - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/elvis-costello-has-two-projects-with-burt-bacharach-in-the-pipeline/story-fn9n8gph-1227041365024 I think everybody here can agree ...
- Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:51 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Endgame?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4286
Re: Endgame?
Elvis Costello has mentioned writing as many as 30 songs with Bacharach in the last few months; some may end up on an album, some in one of the two Broadway shows they're currently writing. As someone who first discovered the Bacharach magic many years ago through the original cast recording of PROM...
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 12:52 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: "Together?": Domestic release, finally!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2592
Re: "Together?": Domestic release, finally!
Yes, the amazing team at Real Gone Music has finally made a domestic CD release of TOGETHER? happen! Full disclosure: I'm incredibly proud to have been involved as the author of the CD's liner notes. Burt, Jackie and Paul have all kindly contributed their recollections, and I think everybody here wi...
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:29 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Some Lovers song
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10053
Re: Some Lovers song
As always, Blair, I'm happy that there is much we can agree on! :-) It's indeed a crime that Jimmy Webb's musical theatre projects have never come to fruition...at the very least, I wish Mr. Webb would release his demos (presuming they exist) to SCANDAL, THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE, A BRONX TALE, etc. I ...
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:41 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Some Lovers song
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10053
Re: Some Lovers song
I believe I've mentioned this before, Blair, but the score to SOME LOVERS was completely original and penned by Bacharach and Sater for the musical. It's just a sign of the long gestation period of musicals that a handful of songs were recorded before the show was actually staged. I saw the producti...
- Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:39 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Three new compilations due soon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9311
Re: Three new compilations due soon
Just wanted to share The Second Disc's report on THE WARNER SOUND OF BURT BACHARACH and THE ATLANTIC SOUND OF BURT BACHARACH. We have a rundown of both titles plus the full track listings with discographical annotation, and there are quite a few tough-to-find rarities over the two volumes: http://th...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:54 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Dionne's Catalogue Expanded and Remastered...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16666
Re: Dionne's Catalogue Expanded and Remastered...
Here's Part Two, looking at WE NEED TO GO BACK: THE UNISSUED WARNER BROS. MASTERS:
http://theseconddisc.com/2013/08/20/rev ... s-masters/
Best,
Joe
http://theseconddisc.com/2013/08/20/rev ... s-masters/
Best,
Joe
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:09 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Dionne's Catalogue Expanded and Remastered...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16666
Re: Dionne's Catalogue Expanded and Remastered...
For those interested, here's Part 1 of The Second Disc's two-part review of Real Gone's recent Dionne titles
Here's my review of THE COMPLETE WARNER BROS. SINGLES:
http://theseconddisc.com/2013/08/19/rev ... s-singles/
Best,
Joe
Here's my review of THE COMPLETE WARNER BROS. SINGLES:
http://theseconddisc.com/2013/08/19/rev ... s-singles/
Best,
Joe