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- Mon May 13, 2019 11:22 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: R.I.P.—Doris Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 29513
R.I.P.—Doris Day
Legendary actress Doris Day passed away today at age 97 from pneumonia. Some members of her family were by her side when she passed away. Doris had been discussed in numerous posts on this forum—wishing her a Happy 90th birthday and a Happy 95th birthday along with posts about her career. Her many m...
- Sun May 12, 2019 1:44 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: R.I.P.—Peggy Lipton
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15996
R.I.P.—Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton who was best known for her role as Julie Barnes in the television show "The Mod Squad" has passed away at age 72 with her daughters and nieces beside her. She succumbed to cancer. She was previously married to Quincy Jones. In 1968, the year she made her acting debut in "...
- Sun May 12, 2019 1:01 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday Burt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 34195
Happy Birthday Burt
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and many happy returns! Just like fine wine, you just keep getting better with age. Thank you for sharing your unparalleled talent with us and believe me, your music makes my next moment possible. I raise my glass in a toast to you on your special day and know that ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:04 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: New Bacharach/Costello Composition
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31342
New Bacharach/Costello Composition
"Purse", the new EP by Elvis Costello & The Imposters, will drop Saturday, April 13, 2019 {Record Store Day}. The 12" 180 gram Vinyl release features four {4} songs. Side 1. 1) "Everyone's Playing House" (Bacharach/Costello); 2) "The Lovers That Never Were" (Mc...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:54 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: New Version of What the World Needs Now by Dionne Warwick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 28644
Re: New Version of What the World Needs Now by Dionne Warwick
Thanks BachtoBacharach for sharing the link of which I promptly went to and viewed. Her unmistakable voice sounds great! I scrolled down to the comments and read all 106 of them of which there were only two [2] that were unfavorable. The comments started posting seven [7] days ago. Amazon music show...
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:49 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: André Previn 1929 - 2019
- Replies: 10
- Views: 32889
Re: Andre Previn 1929 - 2019
André Previn's music will forever be etched in time. I remember (I'm 68) when he won Academy Awards for "Gigi" and "Porgy & Bess" in 1958 and 1959, respectively, while still in his 20's and 2 more for Best Adaptation or Treatment in 1963 and 1964 for "Irma la Douce"...
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: New Dionne Album
- Replies: 7
- Views: 27921
New Dionne Album
On CBS' "Sunday Morning" broadcast this morning, Dionne was interviewed by Mo Rocca and they discussed her career. It was music to my ears when it was announced that she has a new album coming out this year. Just like the 60's, I eagerly await this new project with much enthusiasm as Dionn...
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:56 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: R.I.P.—Nancy Wilson
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10841
R.I.P.—Nancy Wilson
Jazz great Nancy Wilson passed away at age 81 in California yesterday after a long illness. Affectionately called "Fancy Nancy", she considered herself as a song stylist—an interpreter of lyrics. Her first Grammy Award came in 1964 with "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am", of which ...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday Dionne
- Replies: 0
- Views: 20238
Happy Birthday Dionne
I hope that all your birthday wishes come true and many happy returns! Looking forward to your next project and catching you in one of your concerts. Thank you for sharing your unparalelled magic through the years with us. I wish you and your family a joyous holiday season.
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:42 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Update: Elvis Costello & The imposters on TV
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5672
Update: Elvis Costello & The imposters on TV
On September 29, 2018, I posted that Elvis Costello & The Imposters would make an appearance on "CBS Saturday Morning News" in the "Saturday Session" segment on Saturday, October 20, 2018. However, they didn't and there wasn't a reason given as to why—that sure was very unpro...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:51 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Elvis Costello & The Imposters on TV
- Replies: 0
- Views: 19762
Elvis Costello & The Imposters on TV
FYI: Elvis Costello & The Imposters will appear on CBS' "This Morning—Saturday" on October 20, 2018. Please check your local listings for broadcast time. Here in the Tulsa market it broadcasts from 6:00—8:00 a.m. however down the turnpike approximately 100 miles to Okla. City the progr...
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:18 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Live To See Another Day
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10885
Re: Live To See Another Day
Thanks grooverider for sharing access to the "Live To See Another Day" video. In our knowledge and experiences of music being the universal language, one can't help but feel the hope and emotion from Burt's melody, Rudy's words, and Haven's and Angeline's delivery. On August 03, 2018, a po...
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:44 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Burt Bacharach and Tonio K Demos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7813
Re: Burt Bacharach and Tonio K Demos
Correction: Please scratch Kenny Loggins' name from my previous post—must've been wishful thinking.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:26 pm
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Burt Bacharach and Tonio K Demos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7813
Re: Burt Bacharach and Tonio K Demos
Thanks Martyn for sharing Gabriel's access. Unfortunately, she informed me that the title is no longer available and will not be reissued. I am just devastated! If there's someone out there who knows how I can obtain a copy, by all means please, please let me know. She informed me that a new collect...
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:47 am
- Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
- Topic: Dionne - Odds & Ends album
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6690
Re: Dionne - Odds & Ends album
The "Odds & Ends" collection is simply brilliant. There's also three {3} more recent releases that fans may not BE AWARE of, two {2} of which I could include in this post along with the recently televised PBS special "Then Came You" DVD. The third collection of previously unr...