The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

A super awesome helper elf dropped a special gift in my stocking, and now I am passing it on to you! Hope you enjoy the 8th track in your "Bell That Couldn't Jingle" playlist... 8. Paul Evans - "The Bell That Couldn't Jingle" (1962 - The Original!!!) http://www.yousendit.com/down...

Hello! I'm glad you are all enjoying the many renditions of "The Bell That Couldn't Jingle." Most thanks is due to Lee at http://musicyouwont.blogspot.com -- he has posted many hard-to-find Bacharach recordings. In fact, there is another version of "The Bell That Couldn't Jingle"...

Here are seven different versions of The Bell That Couldn't Jingle. Enjoy, and happy holidays!!! 1. Yeongene - The Bell That Couldn't Jingle (From the Album "Me and My Burt" 2006) http://www.yousendit.com/download/TTZrT0NYTmFPSHlGa1E9PQ 2. The Baby Dolls - The Bell That Couldn't Jingle (Fr...

Woman is an absolutely delightful album that may have failed commercially, but succeeded artistically. For me, it is Bacharach's most cohesive album. As has been mentioned before, each listen reveals a new facet or intricacy. I have a lot of fun listening to Burt's hits, but I get absolutely lost in...

Hi Joe, Thanks for all of the information. I will seek out those recordings to the best of my ability. I have also replied to your PM. Very helpful, indeed! -Noah Hey Noah, Mel Torme's "Desperate Hours" is available on Rhino's MEL TORME AT THE MOVIES. Peggy Lee's "Uninvited Dream"...

Hi All, At the age of 26, I consider myself to be a fairly young Burt Bacharach enthusiast. It is perhaps because of my youthful enthusiasm that I have begun the daunting project of collecting every song that the maestro ever wrote (save for his 80s output, for obvious reasons). So far, I have amass...

Thanks, Joe! I will begin my search for those songs.

Can anyone create a list of all the Burt Bacharach songs that Isaac Hayes recorded? I would like to compile a CD of his BB interpretations to remember him by. I'd really appreciate it. RIP, Isaac.

Thanks in advance,
Noah

Hi All, Thanks for the interesting observations. To chime in on the conversation surrounding The Carpenters' rendition of "Close to You," I agree with An Enormous BB Fan in hearing, "So they sprinkled moondust in your hair of gold, and starlight in your eyes of blue." They defini...

Hi All, Recently, I was listening to The Anita Kerr Singers: Reflect on the Hits of Burt Bacharach and Hal David and I came across an odd interpretation of "A House is Not a Home." For the opening line of the song, they sing, "A chair is not a chair, even when there's no one sitting t...

I was there. The concert was indeed special. Hal joined Burt on stage and sang "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" after telling a story about how it was written. Overall, it was a great night. I will post a more in-depth review when I have some more time. By the way, I am new to this board. I...