The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Very nice list, Sara! Speaking as someone who was involved with Rhino's 1998 box, I'd like to point out that a large amount of the songs on your second list *were* included on our set. And it's hard to take any claims of definitive-ness seriously on a Bacharach collection that excludes "24 Hour...

Sorry I missed you, Vincent! I got there late and had to crouch in front of the stage - a great view but uncomfortable! Your review pretty much sums it up - a great night, really fun. I spoke to the musicians afterwards and they mentioned you had stopped by... we'll meet up next time!

Finally - the Martini & Rossi commercial!

Hey Vincent - can't switch my seat at this point... maybe you'll see me waiting in line? I'm pretty tall. I'll look for you.

And finally - someone put up one of the Angie & Burt Martini & Rossi ads on YouTube!

Great subject, folks. I've always thought the pinnacle of Brian Wilson's worship and imitation of the Burt Bacharach sound can be heard in Pet Sounds's "Let's Go Away For Awhile" Click here for a nice little YouTube version of the song, featuring the audio of Brian putting the song togethe...

Thanks guys! It took a while, but we finally figured out that the M&R commercials are not in the Burt BIOGRAPHY - they're in Angie's. Joe was able to get a copy, today I think (I hope), but don't know if he'll have time to review and incorporate before the LL shows this weekend . We'll see... Vi...

That "It Takes a Thief" episode was called "To Sing a Song of Murder" (originally televised February 23, 1970) and starred The Fifth Dimension. That definitely preceded the song's November 1970 heyday, so yes, the TV show appearance helped spur the song to its success! Kinda biza...

Help! The good folks at the Loser's Lounge are preparing for their 15th Anniversary show - one of their legendary salutes to Burt Bacharach - and they desperately need to take a look at the '70s-era Martini & Rossi commercials that Burt and Angie used to do. Does anyone have a copy that they can...

This version's pretty hep too!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w-D21v67P0

Here is a link (http://home.earthlink.net/~kfp/) to audio and video sound clips of the Ch. 7 New York 4:30 movie! You can hear the theme used for that, Vincent. And yes, "Nikki" was used for the ABC evening movies.

I would add the fadeout of Dionne's "I'll Never Fall in Love Again".... I think that's Burt playing those sublime piano notes, as sighing & gorgeous commentary on the whole song...

I have to agree with igtmfo33. I love Burt and his music and will always stand up for him; on the other hand, allowing himself to be sold as a cute "old" celebrity, like Charo, demeans him. I mean, I'm afraid the reaction of this blogger (from the link provided above) will prove to be typi...

Dear Friends: The funeral home in charge of arrangements for Gene's Funeral, Small & Pietras, has a wonderful website that you will appreciate. There is a page of photographic memories of Gene as well as a place where you can leave online condolences for the family. Visit http://www.smallandpiet...

I just heard the news today... oh boy. I had the pleasure of interviewing Gene for THE LOOK OF LOVE box set liner notes, and he was fascinating guy to talk to... plus I'm so grateful that I chance to see him put on a KILLER show in Atlantic City several years ago (the same weekend Burt and Dionne we...