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"My Ship", great song in this beautiful piano interpretation by Chick Corea.

"The jazz pioneer Chick Corea has died at the age of 79. :cry: According to a post on his Facebook page, the musician died from “a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently”. In his career, Corea won 23 Grammys and was the fourth most-nominated artist in Grammys history." Source: T...

Great news.
She should have been recognized for many years.
Better late than never.

It is always gratifying to see new singers playing Burt Bacharach's songs.

I agree, it's more interesting than the 'Bacharach Baroque', without disparaging its authors. Most of Burt Bacharach's older fans know the album 'Bacharach Baroque - The Renaissance'. I have known it since 1978, when I bought it, as well as the LP album 'Pete Moore and Orchestra Plays The Best Of Ba...

"Bacharach Baroque - The Renaissance" album, well known by older Burt Bacharach fans. I have it on vinyl. True, all songs follow the same style as "South American Getaway". 00:00 - I'll Never Fall In Love Again 02:30 - (They Long To Be) Close To You 04:21 - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head 06:56 - ...

Nice version! Brilliant!

Brilliant, Master Burt.
God Bless America.

Sad news.

Inimitable 'I Am Woman'.

RIP Helen Reddy

"Something Big" is in fact harmoniously and melodically perfect, which integrates the album "Living Together" This Album originally recorded on vinyl in 1973, A&M Records ‎– SLAM 63527. Later recorded on CD in 1996, produced in Japan, A&M Records ‎– POCM-2054 Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Burt Bac...

Jay Asher wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 10, 2020 11:24 am

Mr. Burt Jay Asher Bacharach,

Nice arrangement!!!

I think it's easily the best song I've heard from Bacharach since the still yet to be recorded 'With A Voice' was premiered in London two years ago. In the bridge after the line, "And the bells ring out their reminder", there's a bell-like figure played on the keyboards that reminds me of a very si...

Amazing song!

"Nikki" performed by Ed Ames:

Happy birthday Mr Burt Bacharach!
Peace, health, love and many songs!
Be always happy!