The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

I'm certainly glad Burt has had renewed recognition of his genius. Maybe this an oft-repeated comment on a forum such as this, but a talented guy coming along after him like Elvis Costello helping to showcase his great songs helps you realize how much subtle perfection is involved in his work. I thi...

Nailed it! Thanks! Written by Bacharach/Hal David and recorded by Herb Alpert. On the Billboard 100 at #7 in 1968. So I missed in Burt's catalog and the charts. I guess that can happen when some of the more memorable chorus lyrics are not part of the song title. Good title though, no complaints! Her...

This is driving me nuts. I was reminded recently of an old AM radio hit from my youth (I'm 43) that sounds kind of like What the World Needs Now but after searching through Burt's catalog I've come up empty. I think it may just sound like a Bacharach composition. Unfortunately all I have is the tune...