RIP Burt Bacharach

[Bob McC]

94 years old, so many great songs.

 

[wezzywest]

Hell of a soundtrack. RIP.

 

[Chris Marshall]

Legend doesn’t even cover it in this case, RIP

 

[Tony L]

A remarkable age and legacy. He’s one of those I was always amazed was still alive as his music felt like it had existed forever and for me was rooted in old Ella records etc. RIP.

 

[Sloop John B]

There’s probably no one that doesn’t know a Burt Bacharach song.

May he be serenaded by angels playing his music on harps.

.sjb

 

[Wolfmancatsup]

We saw him at the Festival Hall some years ago - he would have been late eighties then. He was interviewed through the evening and a variety of folk sang a selection of his songs. Great legacy. RIP.

 

[andrew d]

Giving his collaboration with Elvis Costello, 'Painted from Memory' a spin. RIP.

 

[alanbeeb]

"The Look of Love" with Dusty Springfield.... most perfect pop song ever.

To be balanced though.... there are a few clunkers in his output... "Wives and Lovers" with Jack Jones won't be getting many plays nowadays. We'll blame Hal David for that one!

 

[Weekender]

A Popular Music Legend.
RIP.

 

[mikechadwick]

Unbelievable legacy, RIP

 

[irons1965]

One of my very favourites together with Jimmy Webb.
So many great tunes written for others but I still give a regular spin to Burt's own 'Reach Out' album from 1967 - RIP.

 

[Snufkin]

Another one of the architects of the sound of the 60's leaves us - RIP

 

[Suffolk Tony]

An amazing composer, so many fantastic songs. RIP Burt.

 

[canonman]

Herb Alpert 'This guy's in love with you' brings back some lovely memories RIP

 

[guey]

He leaves behind so many perfectly crafted songs - RIP Burt.

eta: Me and 'im indoors walked down the aisle to This Guy's In Love With You, so doubly gutted about this.

 

[Big Tabs]

True legend. His music usually features when we take a road trip. R.i.P.

 

[Whaleblue]

RIP. We’ll Say a Little Prayer for you.

 

[Martyn Miles]

Don’t forget Hal David’s part in all this.
He was modest and didn’t care for the limelight like Bacharach...

 

[droodzilla]

RIP to one of the all-time greats.

Agree with the comment about Hal David - an essential element in the chemistry.

Then, in Dionne Warwick, they found the perfect interpreter for their work.

What a glorious legacy.

 

[droodzilla]

I mean, Tom Verlaine, now Burt - 2023 already sucks!