The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Hi Enormous,
.....no, according to Mr Dominic's book it was a writer called Bobby Russell
who also penned "Honey" for Bobby Goldsboro' .........anther "Tearjerker"
........pass the "Kleenex" !!!

"Blue"

BB4LIFE,
Absolutely superb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Blue"

Hi Enormous,
And let's not forget "Be True To Yourself"..........a very underrated
"Bacharach Classic"...........tremendous !!!

"Blue"

Hi Keith,
It's interesting listening to these songs as slowly but surely they evolve
into the much more daring and familiar "Bacharach Sound"....
Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.......fascinating !!!

Thanks a million Keith..........wonderful stuff !!!
"Blue"

BB4LIFE, Vincent, Totally agree, this is a fantastic arrangement !!! Also, what about the endings for the following; How Many Days Of Sadness........Dionne, The Green Grass Starts To Grow.......Dionne, Be Aware....Barbra Streisand (Burt TV Special) Paper Mache.............Dionne, Who Get's The Guy.....

Hi Folks, Here are my favourites ( in no particular order ) Are You There ( With Another Girl ) Knowing When To Leave.................for that brilliant ending !!! Something Big ( Burt version) not an instrumental....just had to include it ! Nikki Walk on by................from " Hitmaker"...

Hi Keith,
My favourite piece of music from the film.............BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!

Thanks Again,
"Blue"

Keith,
Many thanks.....you NEVER let us down !!!

"Blue"
PS
Who arranged and produced these two great tracks ????????

Hi Folks, Great stuff !!!.................and let's not forget B.J's other Bacharach/David songs "Everybody's Out Of Town" and "Send My Picture To Scranton PA" .............vastly underrated singer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Blue" PS Does anyone know if B.J. recorded any other...

Hi "BB" and Steveo, Just read that Ennio Morricone is to recieve an Oscar for "Lifetime Achievement" at the Academy Awards next month.....long overdue !!! This great composer as wrote film scores for over 400 films. been nominated 5 times but has never won. "Once Upon A Time...

Hi Steve, Yes, really enjoying this wonderful album, from a truly great singer ! A good friend of mine mentioned "It's like hearing each song for the first time"................absolutely ! "Falling Out Of Love"...."Windows Of The World"...."Waiting For Charlie To ...

Thanks Keith,
Promises, Promises....one of the best musicals....ever !!!
"You've Got It All Wrong"..one of the best Bacharach/David songs ever !!!

Nuff said,
"Blue"

Thank You Keith,
A beautiful song, still the very best version.....a fitting tribute.
God bless Nikki.

"Blue"

Absolutely shattered to hear this.....very, very sorry.
My thoughts and prayers are with Burt and his family at this
very sad time.....God bless you Nikki.

Louis.

Hi Everyone,

"Happy New Year To All Fellow "Bacharachaholic's"

"Blue"