The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Monday, May 21st @ 9:00 PM (8:00 PM - Central)

Like Blair - I was hesitant to comment on this TOPIC ... I don't believe we need another interpretation of "I Say A Little Prayer"; however, I can understand why Dionne would like to include her son David in this project. .... With Phil Ramone at the helm - I am not concerned with David's ...

Burt: Wishing you health and happiness as you celebrate another birthday! .......May the love of what you do - continue to inspire you for many more creative years! ....... Our appreciation is well expressed in the preceding posts by my fellow discussion forum participants. .... Looking forward to y...

Andre B

Thank you for sharing that great experience with us - I've met Burt and spent time with Dionne; however, I never had the pleasure of meeting Hal. ........ Have not seen any reports on his health or hospitalization and hope he is on the road to a full recovery.

Hopefully this is an indication that Burt may schedule some additional concerts throughout the United States in 2012! .... At this time - at least 2 (Louisville 6/22 & San Diego 8/5).

Speculation and wishful thinking is all we have at this time regarding what a recording project commemorating Dionne's 50 years in the business might contain. I agree with all who hope it will not include any more newly updated versions of her original recordings - or - another poorly produced duets...

Blair:
The most updated info I have is that it has been rescheduled for Monday, March, 26th (likely rescheduled because of Whitney's passing). The event is apparently SOLD OUT!

Although there would likely be some legal obstacles ......... I too would like to see these songs produced as a Bacharach album project. Reviews of the play were mixed; however, the music was well received! .... There's probably good reason for the 45 year interval between "Promises Promises&qu...

Hey steveo!

lol ...... my vision is more along the lines of the "Occupy San Diego" crowd lying around the lawn seating area singing "Close To You"! ........ Are you going to join us this year?

Ron

Once again we are reminded of the fact that talent, fame and fortune does not exempt anyone from the human frailties we all share. Whitney was fortunate to have the support of family and friends throughout her life. Over the past several years her cousin - Dionne Warwick always spoke positively when...

Hey Blair! Thanks a million for getting the ball rolling on this topic! ... Start chugging that Brooklyn Lager and keep 'em coming. Also thanks to you - "blue" for the Trent link! I'll mix myself a Manhattan and start going through my iTunes Library to see if I can make some worthwhile con...

You're "right on" Blair! ........ Perhaps this is a subject that should be re-introduced on the forum. ......... It has the potential for expanding our personal musical horizons and broadening our appreciation for what others - who have obviously been influenced by Burt - have to offer! .....

blue: It's not difficult to imagine Dionne performing this with a Bacharach arrangement. .... There's a bit of Burt in that Jimmy Webb composition! While on this subject ....... there are so many songs out there by others that appear to be influenced by Bacharach - and - which could have been beauti...

Summer Pops 2012 schedule was released today and Burt will perform on Sunday, August 5, 2012 - This year's performance billed as ... "What's It All About?" Along with the "2012 Summer Pops Schedule" - published in this morning's San Diego Union Tribune - was this note: ".......

Blair! ..... Oh no! - what's happening? ... Must be contagious! ... All kidding aside - I guess my position on this subject is slowly evolving. ... Still would like to see the Kennedy Center annual program honor Burt, Hal and Dionne! Attended a truly great tribute to Dionne @ the Kodak Theater in Ho...