The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Note the penultimate track listed on disc two.

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Burt's publicist may want to contact Spinner.com about the photo gallery/survey linked below. According to the survey, Burt is supporting John McCain for president. Based on everything I've read and know about Burt's political leanings in the wake of George W. Bush's war-making policies, I find it h...

With downloadable file...

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Dennis, have you ever uploaded any video clips to YouTube? (hint, hint).

Speaking of TV and Burt, I did a YouTube search today for the Nip/Tuck clip and--ta-da--I found it! In case you haven't seen it yet, here it is. Be forwarned, though, that some of the scenes are rather graphic (per the show's reputation).

WXPN's latest "885" chart (the Philly station is 88.5 on the dial--get it?) is devoted to the "885 most memorable musical moments." Burt, Hal and Dionne made the chart at #140. You can read about it via the link below. http://xponentialmusic.org/blogs/885mmmm/2007/10/14/140-burt-...

At my request, our friend Bruce "wedded" Burt's refrain to Wanting Things to Dionne's recording of the same song. You can check out this special edited version of the song via the link below.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... C631245052

Struck out on my search for clips from Burt's many appearances on the Merv Griffin Show, but I did find this Johnny Mathis clip which I'm sure many folks on the forum will enjoy. My first exposure to this beautiful song was via Art Garfunkel's wonderful album "Breakaway." http://www.youtub...

Don't really know, Steveo, though I did subsequently come across an interesting profile/interview of a well-regarded musician/arranger from the same general timeframe as the Heath record and with whom I was previously unfamiliar--Steve Gray. Ever hear of him? Here's the referenced piece. http://www....

Ted's big bands were always first-rate, with top notch arrangers, too.

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Steveo, Thanks for the Hyman recommendations. I'll have to see if I can track them down. Some years back, I had the pleasure of seeing Hyman play pipe organ in a solo performance at the Forum in Harrisburg, Pa. The guy is an amazing talent in so many respects. I was prompted to see him perform after...

Steveo, I know that Woody had an eary association with Marvin Hamlisch and at some point he hooked up with Dick Hyman, who scored many of Woody's early to mid-career films and was his music director on many others. Woody may have wanted someone who was based in NY, and I think Hyman probably filled ...

Very interesting, Steveo! Interesting, too, that Burt and Woody Allen were both involved with its production. Do you know whether they worked on anything else together besides this and Casino Royale?

You're welcome, Enormous. It is terrific music, and perhaps somewhat stereotypical of the jazz Burt was attuned to in his younger years. The "song" word choice, incidentally, was used reluctantly. However, I didn't want to say the record itself was campy or a novelty or whatever since I wa...

Hello again, Bossaroo. I may be able to help you with your request next week sometime. Please feel free to email me on Monday at bminnick@pahouse.net.