Burt Bacharach, one of pop's greatest songwriters, dies aged 94

[Zeedox]

Burt Bacharach, one of pop's greatest songwriters, dies aged 94

The musician wrote enduring classics like Walk On By and I Say A Little Prayer.

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Known for his airborne melodies and sumptuous orchestral arrangements, Bacharach was one of the most important songwriters of the 20th Century.

Over his career, he scored more than 50 chart hits in the US and UK, with artists including Warwick, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Costello all recording his songs.

Other music stars shared their thoughts about Bacharach. The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson said he was "a hero of mine and very influential on my work", adding: "He was a giant in the music business. His songs will live forever," he added.
Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher posted: "RIP Maestro. It was a pleasure to have known you."

Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren said the field had "lost its Beethoven", while film and TV composer David Arnold agreed he was "one of the greatest songwriters of all time".

Probably just before your time but I remember hearing a lot of these songs as a young child.

 

[Gomez Adams]

I was just coming to post this. A great musician in every sense of the word. They don't make them like that anymore.

 

[Zeedox]

For some reason my parents took me to Casino Royal when it opened in 1967. I still can recall the bedroom scene with Peter Sellers and Ursula Andress because of the Bacharach song The Look of Love.

 

[Gomez Adams]

That's the year I was born. LOL.

 

[Zeedox]

I was 7.