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by David Young
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Burt`s concert in Auckland
Replies: 1
Views: 3646

Burt`s concert in Auckland

On Saturday November 7 , Burt performed in the Vector Arena in downtown Auckland with his core band members , accompanied by the orchestral players of the Auckland Philharmonia. A near capacity crowd of 4,000 were in attendance. Burt appeared on stage to great applause and commenced in usual style w...
by David Young
Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Burt concert in New Zealand
Replies: 0
Views: 12740

Burt concert in New Zealand

In addition to dates posted by Mark for Burt`s tour in Australia, Burt will also perform one concert in Auckland, in New Zealand on Saturday 7 November at the Vector Arena. He will be accompanied by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra who performed with him at his only previous concert in July 2007.
by David Young
Sat Jun 22, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: "I Took My Strength From You"
Replies: 2
Views: 3492

Re: "I Took My Strength From You"

If Dionne recorded this song I would dearly love to hear her version. Robin Platts (page 91) doesn`t mention a date , only to state that Dionne and Burt went back into the studio following the DIONNE LP (which was released early 1972). With the forthcoming release of the three songs from 1974 (lyric...
by David Young
Thu May 30, 2013 3:55 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Dionne's Catalogue Expanded and Remastered...
Replies: 27
Views: 31332

Re: Dionne's Catalogue Expanded and Remastered...

BachtoBacharach, Thanks , as always for your insightful information. On the subject of the Burt /Dionne reunion , according to Robin Platts in his 2003 publication BURT BACHARACH and HAL DAVID- What the World Needs Now, (page 91)., Burt and Dionne recorded three songs at a session following the 1972...
by David Young
Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Red Allert
Replies: 12
Views: 8785

Re: Red Allert

According to Robin Platts in his 2003 publication,``BURT BACHARACH and HAL DAVID, What the World Needs Now``, Dionne and Burt recorded the song I TOOK MY STRENGTH FROM YOU in the studio in 1973. Why has this recording never been released?? The song was subsequently recorded by Stephanie Mills in 197...
by David Young
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Hal David is gone
Replies: 34
Views: 30369

Re: Hal David is gone

With profound gratitude for an exceptional songwriter


`` Without true love we just exist ``


David Young
by David Young
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:31 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: "Three Wheels on My Wagon"
Replies: 6
Views: 7148

Re: "Three Wheels on My Wagon"

Steve, Burt actually performed this song (piano and vocals) when he appeared on DINAH ( with host Dinah Shore) in 1980. Dinah asked Burt if there was a song that he wished he hadn`t written!!! and he performed Three Wheels on My Wagon. The song was originally recorded by Dick van Dyke and the record...
by David Young
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: 2 more good but little-known songs
Replies: 2
Views: 3433

Re: 2 more good but little-known songs

Steve,

Yes , they are fine songs and I know why you like them so much- its the arrangement by Burt and the production by Burt and Carole Bayer Sager.
Check the website discography (Davide Bonori) . The songs are from their 1991 album LOVE TALK.

David Young.
by David Young
Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:06 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Burt`s concerts in New Zealand 2010 update
Replies: 1
Views: 2533

Burt`s concerts in New Zealand 2010 update

Burt will be performing two concerts in New Zealand prior to touring Australia, in November.

He will perform with his band in Auckland at the Vector Arena on Friday 5 November and in Christchurch on Sunday 7 November. at Westpac Arena.

David Young
by David Young
Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Burt`s Concerts in New Zealand 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 4164

Re: Burt`s Concerts in New Zealand 2010

Vincent,

Thank you for your kind message. I will be sure to write a review of the concert.
Ticket sales open at 9am Monday 14 Dec , so will be working the phones !!
I know that you are attending the West Palm Beach concert next month, so wish you a GREAT time!

kind regards,

David.
by David Young
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Burt`s Concerts in New Zealand 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 4164

Burt`s Concerts in New Zealand 2010

Burt will be returning for two concerts here in March 2010, at the conclusion of his Australian tour. Burt will perform with his own band at two venues: Auckland - Vector Arena Friday 19 March and Christchurch - Westpac Arena Sunday 21 March. This is great news for NZ fans who last saw Burt at one A...
by David Young
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: So How big is Burt in New Zealand anyway?
Replies: 4
Views: 3948

Re: So How big is Burt in New Zealand anyway?

Dear Vincent, Thank you for the encouraging and exciting info about the possibility of Burt performing in NZ in 2010. I am considering flying to Melbourne for his shows in March ( I have friends there) but will hold off to see if any concerts eventuate here. Here`s hoping. Thanks again, Regards, David
by David Young
Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: So How big is Burt in New Zealand anyway?
Replies: 4
Views: 3948

Re: So How big is Burt in New Zealand anyway?

I can only quantify this in terms of my own experience. Burt was due to perform three concerts here in early 2007 in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra . During this period I was in constant contact with NZSO personnel. Burt agreed to an additional concert ...
by David Young
Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: A Close Encounter of the Burt kind
Replies: 3
Views: 3832

A Close Encounter of the Burt kind

A Close Encounter of the Burt Kind On Friday 20 July. along with some 4000 other concert goers I attended Burt`s cincert in the multi-event Vector Arena. At 8.10 Burt emerged on stage to great applause announcing in his intro that they would perform as much music ``as time permits``. When introducin...
by David Young
Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:24 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Tom Jones/Us
Replies: 11
Views: 8964

Tom JOnes - US

The very first rendition of `Us` I remember hearing was by Burt who sang the song on the Dinah Shore Show in 1977. It was during the conversation with Dinah Shore that the then new album `Futures` was discussed. I can recall that Dinah told Burt that Bobby Shew played the trumpet solo during the son...