The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Happy Birthday dear Burt!

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Hi All,

Just got an e-mail promo for Baby It's You, the Florence Greenberg, Scepter Records, Shirelles musical opening on Broadway this spring. Sounds fun.
Here's the link.
http://www.babyitsyouonbroadway.com/?gc ... Gw#refgoog

Best,

Joan

The overture to the original Promises, Promises!

I think "How Can I Be Sure" was originally by the Young Rascals.

Here's an idea. How about Herb Alpert performing Burt's This Guy's In Love With You? Soft, romantic. Right time frame, late 60s. 67- 68? Was played on the AM radio stations a lot. A big hit. Horn solo, strings, piano. Voice sort of Burtish-BJish? And the words, "I need your love. I want your lo...

Hi Everybody, For east coasters, or those who might be visiting the east in the fall, Herb and Lani are scheduled to appear at the McCarter Theartre in Princeton, NJ on Thursday, November 5th. This is the same venue Burt played last June, and it is a great place for this sort of performance. It's so...

It's been about 10 years now that I've been attending Burt concerts whenever I can, and this time, I decided to just immerse myself in the moment and the show. I didn't take notes, or bring along anything for Burt to sign. Just soaked in the pleasure of the music. As Laura said , we had front row ce...

Three Wheels On My Wagon does not seem like a Burt song to me.

Here are my guesses to fill some missing slots.

1. 5'8''

6. NYC and LA (Pacific Palisades)
(also Del Mar near San Diego)

10. Hal's brother (can't remember his first name)

11. What the World Needs Now is Love

20. Democrat, at least in the '60s. How early are you thinking?

Joan

Hi Steveo,

I just found it at the ITunes store, where you can hear a snippet of Herb's version.

Best,

Joan

Here's my guess for number 10.

Walking Backwards Down the Road

Hi Steve and Steve, The Bell That Couldn't Jingle was on Herb Alpert's Christmas album from the late '60's, with Herb doing both the singing and the trumpet. It was one of my favorites from the album, even before I realized it was from Burt. Too bad we don't hear it very often. Thanks for reminding ...

Hello Rio, ITunes has what you're looking for. Search for simple gifts and it pops right up. It's from the album Copland Conducts Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring (Expanded Edition). There are several other versions listed as well. You can download the song for 99 cents. Good...

She was listed as Elizabeth Chorley in the show program, but I thought Burt introduced her as Eliza. Now it makes sense. Thanks for clarifying this. I'll be in New Brunswick tomorrow night, too. Row W on the right side facing the stage. Maybe you can introduce us to your talented daughter. See you t...