The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

steveo_1965, You're right on the money re: the "cheap styrene plastic" and less than top quality vinyl utilized by Scepter. I have 3 to 5 worn out copies of each those 45s and the LPs which did not sound good from the beginning and got worse with each successive play. For some unknown reas...

steveo_1965: Although I am not qualified to address the quality of the remastered version with the technical expertise that so many of the forum participants possess - the best I can offer is: IT SOUNDS GOOD TO ME! WHILE ON THE SUBJECT OF REMASTERS - Bacharach/David/Warwick aficionados who have not ...

Steve Schenck: Your input is greatly appreciated. "Fool Killer" along with a number of other BB/HD songs exemplify the fact that I was a Bacharach/David enthusiast before I even knew they existed. As you stated - "Fool Killer" was included on the "Big 16 - Volume 2" LP ...

May I suggest you read Keith Burke's prophetic words contained in the above March 4th post - in particular - the last line includes the phrase "...as I am able..."
TYKB - MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Other candidates: Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Jackie DeShannon, B.J. Thomas, video of the late Gene Pitney, Dusty Springfield & Perry Como.

An Enormous BB Fan: You've opened the door to a whole new topic! When I look back on a number of songs that I heard for the first time - I recall thinking they sounded like BB/HD compositions and most of the time I was right. Then there's the topic that has been addressed here - and that is - songs ...

Once again - TYKB

"MTKB" - Many Thanks KeithBurke - for all that you contribute and all that you share!

BB4LIFE:

Great interpretation - Hope you'll share some others with us! I always suspected there was talent amongst us Bacharach admirers!

VERY INTERESTING! I ordered mine when originally released (about 2 years ago) Promises Promises 334/5000 Very dionne 980/5000 soulful 20/5000 Windows 4084/5000 Ordered a second set (1 year ago) Promises Promises 234/5000 Very dionne 2710/5000 soulful 127/5000 Windows 2453/5000** ** for some unknown ...

The loss of a child from any cause at any age is devastating. May all the pleasant memories of Nikki be a source of comfort to Burt, Angie, her siblings, family members and friends.
Love from Del Mar,
Ron & Betty Hertel

EricMontreal22:
The best price I found for the 4 Rhino Handmade reissues is offered at rhinohandmade.com. $19.95 each and if you buy all 4 of them your "standard shipping" is free.

nymusicalsguy: Your "two cents" are worth at least a dollar in my book. Reading "between the lines" - I sense that our insights and respect for this incomparable artist run along the same lines. Your "no comment" re: current product really hit home with me! Out of respe...

Hey nymusicalsguy: Appreciate the update re: availability of the 3 Scepter and 1 Warner Brothers albums which were previously for the most part unavailable (Love At First Sight was at one time available - Japanese Import) The 4 Rhino Handmade reissues along with the bonus tracks you referred to are ...

Hey Vincent! Thanks for sharing with us what was obviously a special night for Dionne as well as her admirerers and peers. For those of us out here on the west coast - Dionne is returning to San Diego for a performance on January 25th. "07"! Just returned from a Melissa Manchester Concert ...