Songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David

Guybrush · 05-28-2010, 07:29 PM

So ..

If you think you know about music, then I think you should know about Burt Bacharach. For those who don't know him, he is a famous american musician, composer, producer and more who's particularly known for composing the music for several hit songs (performed by various artists) in the 60s and 70s. Hal David wrote the lyrics to many of the songs. Particularly, this duo is known for writing Dionne Warwick's hits, but their songs were also recorded by bands and artists like the Carpenters, Tom Jones, The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin and many more.

So, this thread is for celebrating Burth Bacharach and his partner in crime, Hal David. Do you have a favourite song by them?

I'll start with a real classic (though there are many). "The Look of Love" was originally recorded by Dusty Springfield but has since been recorded by several other artists. Here's Dusty's version from 1967 .. Enjoy!

captaincaptain · 05-28-2010, 08:27 PM

Starts at :41. Classic!

Guybrush · 05-29-2010, 03:51 AM

^Agreed! Raindrops keep fallin on my head is a great song

So is Walk on By by Dionne Warwick!

Bulldog · 05-29-2010, 09:45 AM

My Little Red Book's probably my personal favourite Bacharach/David number, with Baby It's You and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head close runners-up.

This here's the best version I've heard of it;

Guybrush · 05-31-2010, 03:45 AM

^Brilliant Bulldog

That's a very nice version!

Here's another classic, "What the world needs now is love" sung by Jackie Deshannon!

05-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David So .. If you think you know about music, then I think you should know about Burt Bacharach. For those who don't know him, he is a famous american musician, composer, producer and more who's particularly known for composing the music for several hit songs (performed by various artists) in the 60s and 70s. Hal David wrote the lyrics to many of the songs. Particularly, this duo is known for writing Dionne Warwick's hits, but their songs were also recorded by bands and artists like the Carpenters, Tom Jones, The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin and many more. So, this thread is for celebrating Burth Bacharach and his partner in crime, Hal David. Do you have a favourite song by them? I'll start with a real classic (though there are many). "The Look of Love" was originally recorded by Dusty Springfield but has since been recorded by several other artists. Here's Dusty's version from 1967 .. Enjoy! __________________ Something Completely Different

05-28-2010, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
captaincaptain I Am Become Death Metal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stankonia Posts: 695	Starts at :41. Classic! __________________ LAST.FM RYM

05-29-2010, 03:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	^Agreed! Raindrops keep fallin on my head is a great song So is Walk on By by Dionne Warwick! __________________ Something Completely Different

05-31-2010, 03:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	^Brilliant Bulldog That's a very nice version! Here's another classic, "What the world needs now is love" sung by Jackie Deshannon! __________________ Something Completely Different

05-29-2010, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	My Little Red Book's probably my personal favourite Bacharach/David number, with Baby It's You and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head close runners-up. This here's the best version I've heard of it;