The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Steve: Blair: Also never heard of Phil Colbert; however, it appears to me that he was attempting to emulate Gene Pitney (listen closely). This was a time in the 60's where Bacharach, David and Hilliard were focusing on Pitney. Some of my favorites: "Fool Killer", "Liberty Valance"...

GehVorbei:

THANKS for posting a fresh perspective on this upcoming release along with what appears to be a complete track listing.

Ron

Gotta love the "lively discussion" this topic has generated so far! ........ In my initial post I referred to " .... pure speculation ...." regarding this recording project. ...... That still applies for the most part; however, bits and pieces of information seem to be emerging a...

Thanks for posting this link - hockneyboy! A beautiful live performance from 1998. ........... This was nearly 30 years after the BB/HD/DW peak period with Scepter Records in the 60's ........ Looking over the tracks and artists on the "One Amazing Night" CD - it's difficult to figure out ...

How coincidental - that on this day of Hal David's passing - the cover art and promo lines for Dionne's Celebratory 50th Anniversary album are released and posted" ....... " THE LEGENDS COME TOGETHER AS DIONNE REUNITES WITH BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID AND PHIL RAMONE ......"

"... Is it just for the moment we live? ..." NOT in your case Hal! ...... your contributions will live on for generations to come! ..... Thanks for being an integral part of the soundtrack of our lives. ... Thoughts are with your family, friends and all of your admirers around the world! ....

Have not heard from you in a long time! ..... Your love for this song is obvious ............ Keep following your dream and enjoy each and every day!

A stunning performance! ........ This song (a studio recording of it) was released as a single back in 1998 with rave reviews and went "nowhere". .... It's included on Chuck Jackson's 1998 CD entitled "I'll Never Get Over You" ..... 2 vocal versions of the song and 2 instrumental...

Donald:
More along the lines of Dionne Warwick "THEN" ...... are you aware of the fact that the Edmonton Concert is available on DVD? .... Check out Amazon or similar sites! ....... I too will purchase Dionne's upcoming CD and hope it's worthy of playing again and again!
Ron

Steve: . With the exception of a couple of songs here and there - Burt's repertoire has remained unchanged over the past several years - so - there's nothing really new to report or discuss. ....... Burt along with vocalists Josie James, John Pagano and Donna Taylor deliver the same well rehearsed f...

Title for the upcoming release has apparently been selected: "Dionne Warwick NOW" ....... To the best of our knowledge - only two songs will have not been previously recorded by her. It's pure speculation as to whether these were recently composed by Burt & Hal, songs we know that were...

Thanks - Steveo! ......... Always appreciate the contributions of those of you who are knowledgeable - and - can put into words how we feel about good music!

I believe there are a few remaining tickets for Burt's concert with the San Diego Symphony this Sunday evening.
http://www.sandiegosymphony.com telephone: 619/235-0804

EBBF: Those certainly are great photos from Louisville! ........ Looking forward to seeing Vincent here in San Diego in early August and will make an attempt to get HIS autograph just like Burt apparently did! ........... Vincent should be an "Honorary Member" of the Burt Bacharach Touring...

"Elephant In The Room" for me was the glaring absence of Dionne Warwick! (her name was not even mentioned!) ......... Couldn't get "security clearance"? ..... Give me a break! ......... Burt and Eunice David were very gracious and Stevie Wonder's harmonica take on "Alfie&quo...