The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

It's been quite a while now since they were supposed to collaborate on some songs and I was wondering if anyone knew whatever became of that supposed collaboration? Were any songs produced or what?

Thom Bell is a genius of a songwriter. The break in "Break Up To Makeup" is so great that it could have been written by Burt himself. Does Thom Bell write songs any more? I'm SUCH a fan of his! Another great is Michael Masser. His list of hits goes on and on and on. I wish these guys conti...

I liked a lot of the music Hank composed.

Was he friends with Burt does anyone know?

I'm still trying to find out who Burt hanged with all those years! Who were his close friends?

OMG!! I hope I never have the displeasure of hearing Tiny Tim singing ANYTHING by Burt Bacharach, let alone "What The World Needs Now Is Love". Even the genius of Burt Bacharach's music would not be immune from the destructive qualities of that man's "voice"! I hope Burt & Ha...

How fantastic!!! Burt's music has affected people all over the world in such positive ways. I've always thought that there was never a songwriter like Burt. He's just unique in his own way and there will be great songs written, but I can't believe that anyone could ever write as many great and uniqu...

Elton writes with a partner (last name begins with a T, isn't it?). Is Elton who always writes the music? Elton's writing partner is Bernie Taupin. Taupin wrote most every song that you know as an "Elton John" song. The amazing thing to me is that they met through a newspaper ad! I think ...

For the record, I think Elton John is a brilliant songwriter! He definitely has "the gift"!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/documentaries/burtbacharach.shtml Unfortunately, "This documentary is no longer available, but many other programmes are still in the BBC Radio Player." It's a shame, too, because I would have LOVED to have heard this!! Damn, you, BBC!, for not keeping ...

Her "niece"?????

Great post, Tom! God I wish I had been there in the front row!! And it's soooo nice to read what B.J. said about Burt -- which contradicts something I must have misunderstood about what B.J. thought about Burt (being too demanding). Anyway, that had to be a night to remember! Did B.J. sing "Eve...

I see she's with Air Supply in California!

What is Dionne's book about? Is it an autobiography?? Does she say a lot about Burt & Hal? Is the book for sale now??

I loved the story, too! Particularly when Burt ordered you (LOL) to get his new Ron Isley CD and bring it back so he can sign it! Damn that was great!!!

God! To go through life as Burt Bacharach!!!

It says that Serene Dominic will "play Bacharach tunes". I'm assuming that he'll be playing CD's of Burt's recordings. Or, instead, will Serene have a piano there and be playing them on the piano? Anyone?

"Walk Away" is a new song written by Burt & Carole?!? How interesting!! I love little surprises like this! Thanks for the link and info!