The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

She reminds EVERYBODY of Karen Carpenter. (With a twist of Dusty!) I can't agree that Karen's voice was bland, but I DO agree that Rumer is the best thing to come along in quite some time!

Yes, she is. Beautiful tone, no oversinging, and a respect for the melody as written. You don't find that much these days. Burt is a big fan. He even flew her from London to LA to sing for him at his house. Richard Carpenter is also a huge Rumer fan.

steveo_1965 wrote:Diane,
Giving Rumer a listen...she has a delightful voice...I haven't heard her do Burt's stuff yet, but I do like her on her own material!

Glad to hear it! Check out "Alfie" or "Some Lovers" on YouTube. Then come join our group! (Rumer Worldwide Fans on Facebook)

I love her voice - So warm and intimate with beautiful tone quality. Whether she could do the vocal gymnastics which are so popular these days, I don't know. I wouldn't want her to! I love her conversational style, and she affects me emotionally, too - Like no singer has in the past 30 years.

Nice link, Toms - Thanks! If you're a fan of Rumer's music, come join us at "Rumer Worldwide Fans" on Facebook!

David - I don't think anyone here will attack you - Rumer fans are a pretty civilized bunch! ; ) Since you don't like her on Bacharach covers, have you checked out any of her original material? That is where Rumer really shines. "Blackbird" or "Slow" or "Aretha" would b...

Sorry, Hank - I just saw your question now! Is this the kind of thing you're talking about?

Hi Diane, Yes, I am a huge fan of Rumer's! PLEASE check out the YouTube video "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" featuring Rumer and Daryl Hall from "Live From Daryl's House". It's five INCREDIBLE minutes of sheer musical genius! Hoping she and Burt will go into the studio and co...

I have discovered this singer, and she is amazing - A natural for Bacharach songs. Check out "Alfie" on YouTube - Wonderful! Are there any other fans here? As a 9 year old kid discovering music, I fell in love with the total musicality of BB. 40 years later and consider myself lucky to fi...

Dear friends, i know that you can not believe me, but during the several times that i met Burt in the four Italian concert i see, he told me about Rumer, " i don't like her voice ". Thinking at " Some lovers " was a little bit strange. But is true. After the contacts in Lucca an...

I have discovered this singer, and she is amazing - A natural for Bacharach songs. Check out "Alfie" on YouTube - Wonderful! Are there any other fans here?

Here is the marvelous Rumer singing "Some Lovers" - Beautiful! There is a very active fan group on Facebook called "Rumer Worldwide Fans". Come join us!