Burt Bacharach in general

Bacharach wrote most of his truly memorable songs before I was even a twinkle in my mother's eye! Some may prefer to listen to more upto date music, but don't forget, quality lasts for decades(unless your Mozart, then it lasts for centuries!). You have probably heard some of his music through films, but perhaps you didn't realise the music was Burt Bacharach's. Who can forget Paul Newman and his bit of 'totty' riding a bike together in 'Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid?" You don't remember? Well what about if you try to picture them frolocking to a backgound of 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head!" Ooh it was ...

I just purchased this recently released Burt Bucharach cd and I must say that it is wonderful. I knew that he had written some wonderful songs but listening to the 2 cd's in this album I was surprised by how many of the songs that I know and love that he had written. I freely admit to liking what is often known as soppy music but I defy anyone not to find at least one song on this double album that they like or even one they don't know the lyric's to . It has "classic's" like They long to be close to you (carpenters) I say a little prayer (Aretha Franklin and raindrops keeps falling on my head (B J Thomas) - not a personal favourite I ...

Burt Bacharach has reach the status of being a funny joke amongst youngsters nowadays due to being sent up to pieces in Austin Powers, but do not overlook this genius. He has written such standout tracks as "Walk On By"; "I Say A Little Prayer"; "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head"; and many many others. He has won three Oscars for music and was the sole definer of that easy listening sixties sound. He is a legend for others to follow. ...