The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Like the song and both interpretations Blair! …… I've recently become more appreciative of Randy Crawford's talent. … Thanks for posting!

Ron

Jerry: Wishing you and all our fellow forum participants the same as we embark upon another year! …… In addition to our continuing discussions on what we already appreciate - we have a lot of "new stuff" to look forward to: Bacharach's new work with Costello on the "Painted from Memor...

"blue" Another shining example of "WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN" during those Warner Brothers years if Burt, Hal & Dionne had continued to work together under the terms of their contractual agreement. Although Hal did not provide the lyrics for this and the other 2 Bacharach cuts on ...

… Too bad that Hal never (at least none that I'm aware of) made a cameo concert appearance with Burt or Dionne! …. His vocals along with Burt's would have resulted in a standing ovation! ….. Although I've met and spent time with Burt and Dionne - never had the pleasure of meeting Hal.

Blair & Blue: Hopefully someone out there will back such a project(s). The Snow White, Costello,and Some Lovers material along with so much of the vocal material dating back to the 70's - and even earlier - would make for some potentially great orchestral recordings. ……. Very few artists are rec...

Blair: I'm not aware of any leaks from "Bacharach-land" regarding another orchestral studio album; however, there is a lot of material composed back in the 70's and later that would be perfectly suitable for such a project. For starters - think of the great potential orchestral arrangement...

.... Burt will be back in the city where he was born - and - he can throw a few snowballs while there in January!

Layne!

.... I DO like it! .... Easy to envision The Chairman of the Board along with Nelson Riddle interpreting that song! ..... Keep up the good creative effort!

Ron

Downtown: As far as I'm concerned "And Then You Know What He Did" is Dionne's "crowning achievement" during her 70's stint at Warner Brothers. Her phrasing is impeccable. ... Probably far too sophisticated for release as a single. .... From a lyrical standpoint - it sounds like t...

The newly released Dionne Warwick CD .... "We Need To Go Back" - The Unissued Warner Bros. Masters

It's about time for Burt to add Vincent to the touring group payroll as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Promotions!

"blue" You're absolutely right regarding repeated listenings! ....... I'm finding most of the tracks on this CD quite good. ...... Favorites are the "3" Bacharach tunes and I really like the Ashford Simpson composition "Someone Else Gets The Prize" and the title tune is...

..... DONE!!! ........ SUGGESTED ALL "3" .. BB/HD/DW .. be considered as "1" nominee!

Blair:
Although I enjoyed much of what Jean Terrell brought to the post "Diana Ross - Supremes" - I think Jimmy pushed her beyond her limits on this song. .... IT IS EASY to imagine how Dionne could have nailed it!

Blair - "You Beat Me To The Punch" - My copy of "WE NEED TO GO BACK - THE UNISSUED WARNER BROS. MASTERS" arrived on Thursday and as with most recordings - I had to listen to it 4 or 5 times before commenting .......... Dionne was at the top of her game when recording these 19 son...