The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Dionne did record "Stronger Than Before" and it was included on her 1985 Arista album "Friends". ......... The track was produced by Burt & Carole.

All of us who appreciated his contributions to the recording industry are saddened by his passing. His name resurfaced this past year in the forum when we learned he would be producing tracks for Dionne's latest project "Now" ... Just heard this past week that he had improved and was being...

I never did hear that "blue"! .... Wonder if it's available on youTube or elsewhere on the net. Thanks for the "heads up"
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blue & Sara: This is also one of my favorite albums! ...... I've mentioned this before in this forum - I had the pleasure of seeing Burt & Carole perform the entire album live at the Roxy Theater on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles (a very intimate club type venue) at the time the album was releas...

All I can say is that this court filing for bankruptcy will hopefully result in a legal path toward resolving Dionne's longstanding financial problems. .... She remains extremely active (check out her "Official Facebook Page") - and - she shows no signs of lightening up her touring schedul...

Looks ...... "VERY GOOD" - Mark!

Quite impressive! ...... Attention - Clive Davis! .......... You may just have your 3rd (Drinkard, Warrick, Houston) success story here - displaying her own style! ....... Father David and Grandmother Dionne must be very proud!

Wasn't Dionne the 53rd artist to record "Alfie"? ....... I'm glad she did - the best recording is always the WINNER! .......... I think it would have been a wise choice for Dionne to have "hijacked" some more of Burt's compositions that she never recorded (or at least were never ...

Taking into account all of the vocalists that have been discussed in this forum over the years - not one comes close to Shirley Bassey in terms of someone who has maintained their vocal prowess over such a long period of time. ....... This lady is 76 years old and that performance on Sunday night wa...

And David - may I add ...... "make it easy on yourself" - and - "you can have him"

Martin! Clearly influenced by BB with an arrangement I'd associate with many of Petula Clark's successful recordings written, produced and arranged by Tony Hatch. ..... THANKS for posting this link. Burt should be flattered knowing his influence will endure forever - and - he continues to add to thi...

During the segment devoted to those who died this past year - a photo of Hal David appeared and a snippet of "Alfie" was played - sung by Cilla Black. ......I don't know if Cilla was ever the recipient of a Grammy (that really doesn't matter); however, Hal stated on more than one occasion ...

Steveo! Burt was wrong - there are at least 2 of us! ........ Another all but forgotten gem from 1963 - "Be True To Yourself" by Bobby Vee. ..... A quote from Bobby Vee re: that song ... "Burt Bacharach pretty much took charge of that session. He played piano on it and and I remember ...

Blair: I've gotta give Pitney an enthusiastic "thumbs up". ....... His early recordings of 4 or 5 BB songs along with Dionne's early BB recordings made me a Bacharach fan before I ever even heard Burt Bacharach's name or knew who he was. Gene Pitney's "Big16" albums (volumes 1 an...

New Year Greetings to all who participate in the discussion forum and those who visit this site! ......... A SPECIAL GREETING TO MARK ........ Thanks for keeping this together while juggling your other responsibilities - the most important ..... being a DAD! ............ Wishing everyone a "Hap...