The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQje8NM9j-0 Ernie Felice " Hot Spell" one of the rare gems written by Mack David in the 50s (1958). Ive always wondered if Burt arranged the vocal melodies or if his lyricists do. I notice all the songs Hal is credited with th words fit right into the pocket...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlGp1ZppgLk in 1981 Mike and Carole Bayer Sager worked on a beautiful duet called " Just Friends". I was today's years old when I heard this for the first time. I really don't dwelve into Burt's work passed the mid 70s so if sorry if anyone is rolling their ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVtXT42Tkpk My fave song from probably one of the most unsung Brill Building acts. Shangri Las " Never Again. While I am aware they do have somewhat of an underground diehard following they really are unknown. Neither of my parents ever heard of them so I figured...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsEz42Du7kI Joyce Alexander " here i come" . The artist and recording seem to have western roots(Socal) but has a northern soul vibe to it. I just love how genteel songs of the 60s sound no matter what they are singing about. Is a catchy song about taking so...

I remember back in 2002 when my parents, my brother and I went on our late summer trip before school started back and my dad was playing the greatest hits of Dionne Warwick ironically it was the first season of American Idol and they had a Bacharach medley. I cant explain it but something about that...

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Roy Orbinsons version house without windows

Norris WIlson where the action is. Alot of Bacharach quirks with this one.

I love all of the early Burt songs! I don‘t know how Burt himself would feel about this tune but I love it and it always gives me a smile. Campy and catchy! Love the jumpy arrangement. From 1956, Sherry Parsons sings “Peggy‘s In The Pantry“. https://moochinaboutltd.bandcamp.com/track/peggys-in-the-...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4mW1fYL3w&list=PLFWa3KLxp1fmNHCryMEo0nXzJLxTQHR43 Hattie Winston Pass Me By produced by Thom Bell. Sounds much more Brill Building than sound of Philly. It doesnt have any samples or interpolation but it sounds like someone was inspired by the lyrics of Walk on ...

Hi All, Oh, I love her! Brenda‘s voice is electrifying and she is just the sweetest person EVER! Yes, I love The Exciters on “It‘s Love That Really Counts“. All of their records are fantastic and one that just came to mind is a song The Exciters did for The RCA Victor label in 1968 entitled “Take O...

There are alot of caveats to this question first off is whether or not Laura Nyro is included as a Brill Building songwriter and whether she would be considered a lyricist. I want to note if she is included then she is hands down the best songwriter/lyricist ever(not composer/arranger) in the Brill ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIrNZ97N0cI Vi Velasco "what am i supposed to do?" Does anyone know who wrote this song? I know her entire ep The Vi Velasco album is produced by AL Kasha who I dont really know of but alot of the songs are obscure songs from other songwriters(and some good ...

Vi Velasco ' i dont wanna go on"

Vinnie Monte Whats the matter with Marilyn? Has alot of Bacharach quirks. Anyone know the producer? Charlie Calello?

Its hard for me to know if this is truly rare or not but I first heard it like 15 yrs ago. I was still living with my parents at the time so I was able to ask them if they had ever heard of it and my dad who prides himself on being a music aficianado of his time said he had not. Both Dionne Warwick ...