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Whilst recently watching the Amazing Johnathan film on Sky Documentaries, I heard the most beautiful song being played over the end titles and discovered that it was 'Something Big'. How on earth did I miss this glorious tune in my BB collection? - It is the epitome of Bacharach and David song and showcases their genius skills to perfection.

"Something Big" is in fact harmoniously and melodically perfect, which integrates the album "Living Together"

This Album originally recorded on vinyl in 1973, A&M Records ‎– SLAM 63527.
Later recorded on CD in 1996, produced in Japan, A&M Records ‎– POCM-2054

Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Burt Bacharach
Art Direction – Roland Young (3)
Design – Chuck Beeson
Engineer – Phil Ramone
Engineer [Assistant Los Angeles] – David Iveland
Engineer [Assistant New York] – Richard Blakin*
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By – Victor Skrebneski
Producer – Burt Bacharach, Phil Ramone

Hello,

Indeed, this song is really incredible. I was just in Japan recently and to my surprise, I heard this song in a small casino. It was the manager who had a copy of the CD.

"Like a grain of sand that wants to be a rolling stone...."
Once heard never forgotten !


'blue'

Cover version from Sonic Youth sideman Jim O'Rourke...

One of the best versions is none other than ex-Raider Mark Lindsay.

A picture of Burt Ed Ames and Hal

From the 1971 film, "Something Big", directed by Andrew McLaglen.

A great cast:
Dean Martin, Brian Keith, Honor Blackman ("Pussy Galore" from "Goldfinger"),
Ben Johnson, Denver Pyle, Albert Salmi, Merlin Olsen, Carol White, Bob Steele (originally appeared in silent films)

Music by Marvin Hamlisch

There is also Ronan Keating's interpretation, from the album "When Ronan Met Burt", released on March 21, 2011, produced by Burt Bacharach and Greg Wells: