Burt Bacharach passes away at 94

[fan of Ray Williams]

Burt Bacharach, Composer Who Added a High Gloss to the ’60s, Dies at 94

His sophisticated collaborations with the lyricist Hal David — “The Look of Love,” “Walk On By,” “Alfie” and many more hits — evoked a sleek era of airy romance.

www.nytimes.com

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

First songs written that I can remember were, Baby It’s You by the Shirelles. Next, the Gene Pitney hit, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, which of course was a hit western movie.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

What the world needs now…

 

[tikited]

This is a sad day. Legend!

 

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

He won 3 Oscars, 2 for his work on "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (best song & best score), and 1 for Arthur's Theme.

He was nominated for at least 1 Tony, but never won, giving him just the EGO, but no T.

 

[short ornery norwegian]

apparently quite the ladies' man. married four times, including to Angie Dickinson for 15 years.