The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

And few remember that she was the first British person to sign with Motown, and that her duet with Elton John was Elton's first British #1.

David

Our favorite legendary composer is not slowing down...in fact I think he's ramping it up a bit. Its not my place to make announcements but I do know the fans will be happy this fall and winter

David

In the first London show Burt mentioned, in passing, "4 wheels on my wagon", which is dear to the heart of people "of a certain age" in Britain who also know the saying: "It's Friday, it's five o'clock, and it's Crackerjack!!!!!... a children's participation game and comedy...

In the first London show Burt mentioned, in passing, "4 wheels on my wagon", which is dear to the heart of people "of a certain age" in Britain who also know the saying: "It's Friday, it's five o'clock, and it's Crackerjack!!!!!... a children's participation game and comedy ...

An autographed copy of the Book, and a trip baggage card... I wanted to upload pictures here, but it wont let me

David

I spoke to my inside source who doubts at this time that Elvis will be in the building. Even though New Milton is only a few miles from Bournemouth ( and it was meant to be a joke for the other person on this site who knows that part of the south coast) 5 hours from Essex is ridiculous I got to Berw...

You must have been driving from New Milton ....

Did you notice that there was a song Bacharach + Costello: " Still have that other girl" which raised the thought amongst someone I know that Elvis may be there Sunday night... hmmmm

I take exception to Josie, John and Donna being referred to as "background singers" . They carry a huge load in the concerts and would be well nigh impossible to replace.

David

I'm sorry, no one accosted me... but it was a blast of a show; great energy from the audience. I bought Burt's book. (After all Burt's got one kid in college and that's expensive)


David

Well the band flies in this evening and we will be at the show tomorrow... If you see someone with a grey jacket and a tangerine/ apricot handkerchief in the breast pocket, it is me: say " Hi David" and freak my wife out

David

There is nothing about the song which could identify it as a composition by Tony Hatch or any other reasonably competent song writer. It reminds me of one of the new "trendy" hymns introduced by the Church of England in the 1960-s. Compare it to "That's What Friends Are For". David

I havent heard that from Ms. Eliza, but she is touring with someone else right now and may be out of the loop.

David

My Potassium, magnesium and vitamin D levels are all excellent, as is my thyroid gland, although I did expect to have a transient thyroiditis with this infection. But no.

David

Gene Pitney and Jackie Collins also discuss Burt: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/de ... 83#p00938x

David (@home ill with something I caught from a patient)

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