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Burt Bacharach
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Burt Freeman Bacharach (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, recognised for his extensive contributions to 20th-century popular music. Beginning in the 1950s, he composed numerous pop songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. His compositions are noted for their unconventional chord progressions, varied time signatures, and distinctive instrumentation, drawing influence from his background in jazz. Bacharach often arranged, conducted, and produced his own recordings. Over 1,000 artists have recorded his songs. Between 1961 and 1972, Bacharach and David frequently wrote for Dionne Warwick, though their earlier collaborations between 1957 and 1963 involved artists such as Marty Robbins, Perry Como, Gene McDaniels, and Jerry Butler. After establishing their success, Bacharach composed songs for performers including Gene Pitney, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, and B. J. Thomas. He achieved 52 Top 40 hits in the United States, with several reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, including "This Guy's in Love with You" by Herb Alpert, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by B. J. Thomas, "(They Long to Be) Close to You" by the Carpenters, "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Christopher Cross, "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick, and "On My Own" by Carole Bayer Sager. His work earned him multiple accolades, including six Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards, and one Emmy A
top songs
albums
Reach Out
The Best of Burt Bacharach
Living Together
Make It Easy On Yourself
What the World Needs Now: Burt Bacharach Classics
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Late Night Tales: The Cinematic Orchestra
Hit Maker! (Expanded Edition)
Burt Bacharach
One Amazing Night
The Magic of Burt Bacharach
At This Time