Burt Bacharch, the King of Easy Listening and one of the greatest ever songwriters, has died at the age of 94.
There isn’t enough room in this blog to list all the Exclusive artists who have benefitted from the great man’s unique talents, but here are just a few examples of the hits he wrote:
Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer
The Carpenters – (They Long To Be) Close To You
Deacon Blue – Four Bacharach & David Sings EP
Dionne Warwick – Walk On By, Do You Know The Way To San Jose & Trains And Boats And Planes
The Drifters – Please Stay
Dusty Springfield – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself & The Look Of Love
Perry Como – Magic Moments
Tom Jones – What’s New Pussycat
During the sixties and seventies he collaborated on TV with many of the biggest stars of the day including Andy Williams and Barbra Streisand, and then in later years he worked with artists as diverse as Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Jamie Cullum, Sheryl Crow and Dr. Dre.
As well as writing a multitude of hits, many with his lyricist partner Hal David, Burt was an Oscar and Grammy winner. However, much more than that he was the man who tugged at millions heartstrings and created the soundtrack to millions of lives.
Exclusive Radio salutes the late, great Burt Bacharach (b. May 12, 1928 – d. February 8, 2023)
