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Definitive Bacharach/David recordings

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2004 10:01 am
by Mark Y
Let's have nominations for the definitive recordings of Bacharch/David classics. There may be some disagreement here but I'll get the ball rolling.

The Walker Brothers - Make It Easy On Yourself

Everything about this one is great including the great Scott Walker vocal

Dusty Springfield - The Look Of Love

One of my favourite songs of all time. Strange to think it was used as the background for a scene in Casino Royale. The great Dusty vocal, smoochy sax and smokey atmosphere make this a total classic.

Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You

Herb's not the greatest singer but he carries this one and the arrangement is great.

Cher - Alfie

Sung over the end titles of the film. How many people remember Cher sang it?

Dionne Warwick - Walk On By

Of course. Great vocal , great arrangement.

The Carpenters - Close To You

Ditto

Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer

Ditto again

Those are a few of mine. I've yet to find them all on the same album though.[/i]