The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Andy Williams, recorded in France, a collaboration with Mr. Jones:

"I Wish You Love":

Miss Warwick's induction Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2024 performance:

"I Know I'll Never Love this Way Again" with Jennifer Hudson and "Walk On By":

Mr. Jones worked with Michael McDonald (The Doobie Brothers) in 1975. In the mid 70's his albums frequently utilized the talents of "the Wrecking Crew", members of Elton John's band, members of The Beach Boys "Empty Chairs", written by Don McLean: https://youtu.be/R3VaSCvKaKw?si=...

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix "(they Long to Be) Close To You:



from "The Joker"

I'm just discovering the voice of Roy Hamilton.
Even more excited to hear him singing Bacharach/David.

Reach Out For Me:

Kenny Loggins, from the 1985 album "Vox Humana"
"Love Will Follow":

Looking at a cd of "Before they Were Hits", there was listed: "The Man who Shot Liberty Valance" by The Fairmount Singers. I thought Gene Pitney did the original. According to Youtuber, "The 45Prof", the Fairmount Singers version came out in February 1962. The Second Ha...

Bill LaBounty, "Nobody's Fool":



Written by Bill LaBounty, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil

Harmonies: Stephen Bishop, Patti Austin & Gwen Dickey

From the 1971 film, "Something Big", directed by Andrew McLaglen. A great cast: Dean Martin, Brian Keith, Honor Blackman ("Pussy Galore" from "Goldfinger"), Ben Johnson, Denver Pyle, Albert Salmi, Merlin Olsen, Carol White, Bob Steele (originally appeared in silent film...

Whoever You Are, I Love You:

Cynthia Weil passed on June 1, 2023 Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil were both inducted in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Early on, they worked out of the Brill Building. They were the recipients of numerous awards and citations. She was amazingly prolific, with an astounding number of classic, influent...

From 1970, the original title, "Betcha By Golly, Wow", disliked by label head Larry Uttal, changed to

"Keep Growing Strong" by Connie Stevens (Cricket on tv show, "Hawaiian Eye"):

Don't know how many Bacharach songs she recorded, here is
"Reach Out For Me":



Miss Newton John passed on Monday, August 8, 2022.
And:

"Anyone Who Had A Heart":



"Alfie":

Dolly Parton, who was on the list for possible induction in The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, took herself off that list. Her reasoning being she feels she hasn't earned the right to be included on that list. Other potential nominees include Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Dionne Warwick, Eminem, A Tribe Ca...

Nancy Sinatra, "This Girl's In Love With You" from "The Ed Sullivan Show":