airtommy Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Rest in peace Burt Bacharach. Some have said the music in "Jack of all Trades" was inspired by Bacharach. It certainly resembles his work. Burt Bacharach, Peerless Pop Composer, Dies at 94 One of the most accomplished pop music craftsmen of the 20th century, Bacharach, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. One of the most accomplished pop music composers of the 20th century, Burt Bacharach, has died at age 94. The musical maestro behind 52 top 40 hits including “Alfie,” “Walk on By,” “Promises, Promises,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “What the World Needs Now is Love” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?,” Bacharach had an untouchable run in the 1960s and 1970s with a wide range of pop, R&B and soul artists. According to the Associated Press, Bacharach died on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes. Working with lyricist partner Hal David, Bacharach and David were dubbed the “Rodgers & Hart” of the ’60s, with a unique style featuring instantly hummable melodies and atypical arrangements that folded in everything from jazz and pop to Brazilian grooves and rock. more: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/burt-bacharach-dead-pop-composer-lyricist-dies-7333151/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Wow this is very sad news. I’ve always loved his music. I think this is my favorite: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Sad news and so many good songs. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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