The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Hi face, I really appreciate and understand your interests in Dionne's career. Like I've mentioned before, I have been an avid fan of hers since 1962. I remember when the late, great Johnny Carson was the host of NBC's "The Tonight Show", every time a new single of hers was released, she w...

Hi gillanddon, My sentiments exactly! I've been a fan of Dionne's since '62 but what really did it for me were the three (3) songs in a row on side one of "Make Way For Dionne Warwick": "(They Long To Be) Close To You", "The Land Of Make Believe", and "The Last One...

Bonjour Monsieur Cole! Thanks for the info about Josie. Are there any Bacharach compositions/arrangements/productions in this set? I would be more apt to purchase the CD if there were, just like John's "Pure Imagination". It's been awhile since we've heard something that has been composed,...

Just picked up my copy of "Now" and it surpasses anything and everything I'd expected. Sounds richer and fuller on my home system as opposed to the samples on my computer. Dionne really outdid herself on this one! Wish someone would suggest to her and Phil to do a "Now II".

EVERY song on this album is like an encore! It should've been a 2-CD set inclusive of one of my favorites, "Paper Maché". I've been listening to Ms. Warwick for fifty (50) years now and, I must say, this is my favorite album of hers-such extraordinary depth! Very compelling and convincing....

Hi BachtoBacharach, I agree with EVERY word you just stated! When I'm in Arby's, etc. and they're playing today's new "artists", I immediately change my order from "dine-in" to "to go, please". These so-called "artists", complete with sets of crutches such as ...

From that same OST, "Isn't She Great", there's a beautiful Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition entitled "Open Your Heart" sung by Vanessa Williams. As I've stated before, not only do I love the entire contents of this CD, I especially love the way it was recorded--digitally (SPA...

Hi GehVorbei, Thanks for sharing the link. Unlike others who've voiced their disappointment in this, I fell in love with it even after my first hearing. My favorite part occurs at 3:00-3:28 (sans percussion). And gillanddon, even though those three (3) songs that may not be new recordings, I will li...

Dionne's "Heartbreaker" will be re-issued September 17, 2012 on BBR Records. This 1982 recording features five (5) compositions co-written by Barry, Maurice, and Andy Gibb with production done by Barry Gibb, Andy Galuten, and Karl Richardson. The album was recorded at Criteria Studios in M...

The release dates for Dionne's "Now" has been updated: October 30, 2012 Internationally and November 6, 2012 in North America. I have read conflicting reports regarding three (3) songs: "Reach Out For Me", "Be Aware", and "I Just Have To Breathe. One report indicat...

Dionne's 1979 Arista release entitled "Dionne" will be re-issued by BBR Records on August 27, 2012. This album contains two (2) award-winning Grammy singles: "I'll Never Love This Way Again" and "Déja Vu". Each song on that album was a potential hit. No word on if any b...

Thanks so very much Rio for sharing those links to the Royal Albert Hall's "World Hunger Day". Dionne's performances were simply spectacular, nothing like her performance of "That's What Friends Are For" from the Golden Camera Awards back on February 4, 2012. If these two (2) cli...

Robin Gibb, 62, died today of cancer and surgical intestinal complications according to a statement made by representative Doug Wright. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, family, and his many, many fans.

Disco Queen Donna Summer died this morning at age 63. She and Dionne were great friends. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband, children, family, and many, many fans.

I had "Time" on vinyl when it was first released but, as usual, it was lost along the way. Is there a chance it could be released on CD? The two (2) songs by Dionne were a tour-de-force and my co-Dionne fans rushed out and bought the 2-record set after hearing it. I wish like hell there wo...