The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

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Whilst on the subject of Aretha's 'best'-i.e., subtlest recordings-i have truly come to love her song-speak style on 'Daydreamin''. her storytelling phrasing is worthy of either dionne or Sinatra, I think!

Best,

Jerry

Not to mention his undeniable humility. He could be such a beautiful role model for the one-hit 'artists' who now populate the musical landscape.

Though I doubt they'd listen...

As with all of us on this listserv, I have been touched and inspired by the melodies of Burt Bacharach and the timeless lyrics of Hal David. I join in sending my very deepest condolences to Mrs. Eunice David, his children, family, friends and millions of fans around tthe planet. Hal David spoke for ...

His loss diminishes us all, just a little bit. Like BB/HD, his music was such an important part of my growing up. RIP.

Thanks, Marcel for your heartfelt posting. I am sure everyone on this listserv echoes your sentiments!

All best wishes and recovery to Mr, Hal David!

Best Wishes,

Jerry

A most Happy & Healthy 84th to Mr. Burt Bacharach!

And best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mr. Hal David!!

I second that, Gillanddon! Only sorry that Hal David could not be there for the honor.

And truer words were never spoken regarding Dionne's ability to make very challenging material sound easy!

Thanks for posting these! She sounded amazing...particularly the '96 clip.

Best,

Jerry

How fortunate you are, andre1 Heck, I'd buy the man a month's worth of dinners. His lyrics changed my life.

No kidding.

Right back at you, Steveo! Good wishes!

Yes, to echo what all of you had said, it is ABOUT TIME!!

And I do believe, if/when Burt & Hal are finally gifted with a Kennedy Center tribute, it should include Dionne. She is as much a part of their creative process as anyone!

I totally agree, enormous! Hal David may be one of the most quiet & unassuming show business talents EVER. And in today's exhibitionistic atmosphere, where every wheeze & cough from every Reality Show 'Star' virtually stops the media, it is downright admirable! And, I'm afraid that my initia...

My thoughts exactly, blue. It's important, sometimes, to remember that the people we admire are human beings first: with families, human concerns, etc. As much as we often see them as receptacles for our memories, joys, sorrows, etc., they exist in a much deeper way than simply how we remember, or p...

Let's all keep hime in our thoughts & prayers...sending healthy thought's in Maestro David's direction...

America #1-QUARTER TO THREE by Gary U.S. Bonds Great Britain #1-RUNAWAY by Del Shannon Austrailia #1-TRAVELIN' MAN by Rick Nelson Pretty nifty songs for anybody's birthday...exactly midway b'twn 'The day the music died' and the rise of The Beatles in the UK! That date would be June 25th, 1961! Anybo...