The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

...include a wonderful version of Burt & Hal's "As Long As There's An Apple Tree" that's been languishing in the vaults for over 30 years now! It's on the SOUL & INSPIRATION reissue, for those interested, and available at http://www.ccmusic.com - Just got my copy this week and have...

Indeed it is, of 1963 vintage, with lyrics by Hal. Production by Al Kasha, himself a songwriter of some distinction.

Adam Wade's "Rain From The Skies", another favorite!

http://download.yousendit.com/4656221401F3869E

In all my extensive searching, I've never found conclusive evidence one way or the other. Any Torme collectors out there in 'Netland?

Unfortunately, I don't believe Burt ever recorded a version of "Don't Count The Days" with any artist. (If he did, it's in a vault somewhere!) It's too bad -- I'd bet he would have done an amazing job. In fact, it's remarkable how many stellar compositions in his catalog are now ignored pr...

Always a pleasure!

Joe

Sandi & Salli's "Don't Count The Days"

http://download.yousendit.com/57CE8D847F46EC10

And as Jonathan Schwartz would say, "on the other hand..."

"Don't Count The Days" by Marilyn Michaels

http://download.yousendit.com/4C5FC60F72EC644F

Enjoy!

The dulcet tones of George Hamilton, ladies & gentlemen:

"Don't Envy Me"

http://download.yousendit.com/B5DEFA5835F5973A

"Errand of Mercy"

http://download.yousendit.com/C4E5B2A16A2A7743

"Little Betty Falling Star"

http://download.yousendit.com/F8E0F04E24F482D7

The A-side of "One Part Dog", here's "Three Wheels On My Wagon" by the incomparable Dick Van Dyke! http://download.yousendit.com/F61EF31E718518CB And here's another to enjoy, Joanne & the Streamliners' "Dance Mamma, Dance Pappa, Dance". Recognize the melody? http://...

Hi Eric & all,

"Hot Spell" is from 1958, while "One Part.." is of 1961 vintage.

Enjoy!

Joe

Another early gem from the pen of the Maestro...

Love Lessons - Sam Butera

http://download.yousendit.com/FA8398051610E55A

Enjoy!

"Hot Spell" by Ernie Felice

http://download.yousendit.com/310441757CC63186

and

"One Part Dog, Two Parts Cat" by Dick Van Dyke

http://download.yousendit.com/987A43043ADA51FA

Enjoy!

"I've Got My Mind Made Up" is a GREAT choice, Keith. As are any of the PAINTED FROM MEMORY compositions. Now if only Burt could convince Dionne to do one last reunion album, on which they would tackle one of his joint compositions with Costello...

So has everybody run, not walked, to Target for Burt's 2 new recordings this morning? Some initial thoughts...it's hard for me to hear a lot of Bacharach influence in "What Love Can Do", co-penned and performed by Brian Wilson. It seems as if Burt has deliberately ceded to Wilson's style (...

More late-period Burt for a Sunday afternoon!

Enjoy!

http://download.yousendit.com/B396706B7F562093
Joana Zimmer - When You Love Somebody
(Burt Bacharach/Andreas Carlsson)
2005