The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Mr. Bacharach's thoughts on "Live To See Another Day":

https://youtu.be/Ko0iX9T7fY0

Burt Bacharach has teamed with Grammy winner, Rudy Perez, to compose a new song titled, "Live To See Another Day". The song is inspired by the Parkland School massacre and other shootings. It was recorded live, with Miami Symphony Orchestra, vocals by two Florida teens, Haven Star and Angi...

Is anyone familiar with this Japanese anime soundtrack? A soundtrack (not sure if its the only soundtrack) is all Bacharach songs: Alfie, The April Fools, This Guy's in Love With You, Wives and Lovers, Any Day Now, Walk On By, That's What Friends Are For, Close To You, Promises, Promises, The Look o...

Issac Hayes, from his 1973 album (and cd, "The Spirit of Memphis"), with "The Windows of the World":

https://youtu.be/To-vCNAvbOw

Dionne Warwick's granddaughter:

https://youtu.be/rymx2-rEM94

Aretha Franklin and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, "I Say A Little Prayer".
Additional background vocals include Patti Austin:

https://youtu.be/ZGT2bk9NhZM

Glen Campbell (RIP), Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach,

https://youtu.be/vsPUcRPigOg

IMHO, truly one of their best, Ronald Isley, "Here I Am":


https://youtu.be/AyQQvotUL1k

Dear Blue,

Chris Gunning is also a noted arranger/conductor, here's one of my favorites from 1975, also noted for being the first cover version of a Bruce
Springsteen song, "Sandy (4th of July Asbury Park)" by the Hollies:

https://youtu.be/06yRiArzqnQ

New cd, "The Art of Elegance" by Kristin Chenoweth, here's "A House is Not a Home":

https://youtu.be/VoGaVTX4N1w

Produced by Steve Tyrell
Arranged & Conducted by (the great) Alan Broadbent

Bobby Vee, 73, passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease on October 24. Here are three Bacharach/David songs and one from Harry Nilsson: "Be True To Yourself": https://youtu.be/piwWcjYkwZs "That's The Way I"ll Come To You": https://youtu.be/sNDEeqG_uNs "...

Vincent, Two versions of "That's how Heartaches are Made", one female, one male (you don't hear too many male versions of this song): Bette Midler, a truly gorgeous version, IMHO: https://youtu.be/9AjOIEDBNv8 Paul Young (from his album of soul classics, "Reflections"): https://yo...

Dear Hank, Two collaborations: Andy Williams and Antonio Carlos Jobim (on guitar), from Andy's album, "The Shadow of Your Smile" "How Insensative" and "Meditation": https://youtu.be/keYoPpz_8EM Then, Andy's ex, Claudine Longet, arranged by the late, great Nick de Caro, ...

I picked up a vinyl (!!) tribute to Hal David recently, titled simply, "BMG Proudly Presents Hal David" It's a used copy, it's on the BMG label, here's the track listing: Side 1: "The Story Of My Life" Marty Robbins, "I Say A Little Prayer" Aretha Franklin, Raindrops Ke...