The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Whenever I hear 'Raindrops' slowed down like this it always makes me think of 'MacArthur Park'! Just sing the chorus of 'MP' followed by 'Raindrops' and you may also see the similarity.

Having missed her cabaret performance at the Pizza on the Park last month I was glad I caught the interview. She came across as a remarkably positive and brave person, especially in the light of having had to deal with being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the height of her career. I remember...

I paid £20 for an import copy in London's HMV store because I got fed up waiting. As it turned out, it was worth every extra penny. Beautiful and affecting and it had this old bird blubbing into her wine more than once.

No, it's definitely possible to be a Bacharach fan and detest the music of Elton John! Well, most of it anyway. I've personally always had a problem with him trying to sound like he comes from one of the southern states, when in fact he hails from Pinner in south London! Then there's the 'vanilla' c...

I agree with PLJMS. They should have spent more time on Bacharach's years with Carole Bayer Sager. Despite what we might feel about the overall quality of their work together, 11-12 years and 7 US Top 40 hits, including 3 No.1s, shouldn't have been disposed of in a matter of minutes. And yes, why do...