The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Thank-You for this site, Mark. It is so deeply appreciated…particularly today.

The world became a little less graceful today. I owe Mr. Bacharach—-and Hal David—-not only a lot of personal solace, but a creative redirection, as well.

You changed my life and enriched beyond all measure.

Rest Well, Maestro.

A bit late, but adding my own voice to the chorus of condolences for Vincent Cole. Though we only communicated over this forum, he seemed such a kind person...the type we so desperately need more of right now.

Rest in Eternal Peace, Good Sir.

Same here, Steve! Better late than never!

And yes, I too, miss your Bacharachian knowledge & wisdom.

Be well,

Jerry

Yes, Mr B. Get Better Soon!!

WOW!! Thanks for posting this, blue! It lets me marvel at BB's brilliance anew!

All The Best,

Jerry

What Dharma Junior said...and more. Like the new stuff, or not, will ANY of us be as creatively vibrant as the B-Man at nearly 88?!?!

Best to you fellow Bacharachians!

good question. hoping he is well...

As I've expressed n past posts, it is really a shame that Burt doesn't generate this kind of excitement and affection in his own country. Sad

Geoff-

I so appreciate the breath of air you are bringing to this listserv!

All The Best...

Not afforded nearly enough credit in the pipes department, for me, it was undoubtedly ANN-MARGARET. Not much explanation is necessary...just do a google image search!

Me, Geoff! Thanks for posting these.

Hey Blair, Thanks for that. Yeah, I can understand that...myself, although I'm 54, I did not become consciously 'aware' of Burt/Hal/Dionne, until I was in my mid-30's. Of course, I knew full well of their existence-how could one not?! But the music did not speak to me until I reached a certain matur...

Circles are great, though life can be more zig-zaggy than that. And I didn't mean to imply anything...

Best regards.

We can hope, Blair. Though, somehow I tend to doubt it. My age begins with a '5', yet I feel quite the same pangs. Honestly, this is not something I get too down about, as-believe it, or not-Burt is only a small part of my existence on this globe ;0)-I just think, at this point, there may be too muc...