The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

..... Hoping for the best - while fearing the worst! .... Heard somewhere that the initial single release may be another take on "What The World Needs Now". You may recall that prior to the release of "Dionne Sings Dionne" 20 years ago - a 4 track CD was released with 4 versions ...

We're all diminished by the loss of anyone who has enhanced our lives. ..... Appreciate all your great contributions Michel! ..... R.I.P.

Ron

... Burt's finest would require a "48 hour" Concert. ... So much of his greatest work is known only to his avid fans and admirers. .... Understandably his Live Concert repertoire is largely made up of his most commercially successful work! ... Always hoped that years ago Burt & Dionne ...

I generally do not appreciate politically charged statements when attending entertainment events. ... We are bombarded with these varying opinions from all sides on a daily basis through our media news outlets. ... There is a place and time for everything that will not interfere with the enjoyment o...

.... OLIVER BACHARACH ... BILL CANTOS ... SUE MAIN ... ELIZA JAMES ... DONNA TAYLOR ... BURT BACHARACH ... JOHN PAGANO ... JOSIE JAMES

........ HELEN REDDY .........

Michel - Given the choice 25 years ago I'd have chosen Dionne!

... Good call Blair! ... I would have never known this existed if you had not posted this link!

Ron

... My friend and one of Burt's most devoted admirers passed away last week. ... Vincent Cole posted 788 times since joining this Forum in 2004. ... He would travel around the country to attend Burt Bacharach Concerts. He had scheduled a trip with his wife to join me and my wife for Burt's August 3r...

I agree 'blue' Last night - Another great evening with Burt and The San Diego Symphony. Biggest audience response was to John Pagano's performance of "With A Voice" which Burt introduced with comments on the HOT weather in Europe experienced during their 12 performance tour which ended thi...

Davide:

Thank you for posting this. ... Easy to envision Josie James, John Pagano & Donna Taylor performing this in concert (or even recording it!). Hope they include this in this evening's performance with the San Diego Symphony. ... Looking forward to it!

Ron

Blair: Give it a "fair chance". .... Looking forward to hearing it "live" next Friday (not a cell phone recording). ... I have always disagreed with you that Burt's work with Carole were "almosts" ... There's some good stuff contained in those Arista CD's and I'm not re...

.... BIG QUESTION now - who will record the "definitive version" .... Hope John Pagano gets an opportunity!

Martin Johnson & Sara D

One of those songs that you love the first time you hear it! ... John's vocals are excellent and I'm really looking forward to seeing it "live" when Burt performs here in San Diego with The San Diego Symphony on August 3rd! .... Thanks for posting!

Ron

Layne:

Your admiration for Burt shines through on this heart felt interpretation of this timeless song. Looking forward to you sharing some more of your own compositions in the near future!

RonH