I attended the concert on June 8 in Bethesda MD. I was in the 1st row in front of the singers. I got to meet ‘bonkersforburt’ and her daughter and to see Vincent Cole again and Jeanne and Tyler. My husband attended the concert with me since it was local for us. Burt was very well received as soon as he walked out on stage, so he performed a little longer show than usual – two hours with no intermission. And he included two more songs in this program than he did in Princeton.
This was the order of the program in Bethesda:
What the World Needs Now Is Love
Medley:
Don’t Make Me Over
Walk On By
This Guy’s In Love With You
I Say A Little Prayer For You
Trains & Boats & Planes
Wishin’ & Hopin’
Always Something There To Remind Me
Medley:
One Less Bell To Answer
I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
Only Love Can Break A Heart
Do You Know the Way To San Jose
Solo by Josie James: Anyone Who Had A Heart
Solo by Donna Taylor: Are You Falling Out Of Love (written with Jerry Leiber, recorded by Aretha Franklin)
Solo by John Pagano: God Give Me Strength (written with Elvis Costello)
First four hit songs:
Magic Moments
The Story of My Life
The Blob (written for the movie “The Blob” starring Steve McQueen in his first role)
Tower Of Strength
From the CD “At This Time”:
In Our Time (instrumental)
Who Are These People
Solo by Donna Taylor: Close to You
Movie Medley:
The Look of Love (sung by Burt)
Arthur’s Theme
What’s New Pussycat
April Fools
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head (sung by Burt)
Liberty Valance
Making Love
Wives & Lovers (sung by Burt)
Alfie (sung by Burt)
A House Is Not A Home (sung by Burt)
Solo by Josie James: Who Will Speak For Love (written with Tim Rice)
That’s What Friends Are For
Encore:
Medley:
Make It Easy On Yourself
On My Own (recorded by Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald)
Solo by John Pagano: Any Day Now
What the World Needs Now Is Love
Second encore:
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head (audience sing along)
After the program, about 8 of us waited outside for over an hour to see Burt. Our patience paid off and we were able to get photos with Burt and autographs.
Next show – San Diego – July 20! This will be an outdoor concert at the Embarcadero Marina Park. Just got my ticket in the mail today! Front row again!
Laura
Burt Bacharach Play List Bethesda MD June 8
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