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Burt Freeman Bacharach (/ˈbækəræk/; May 12, 1928-February 08, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist. From the late 1950s through the 1980s, Bacharach composed hundred of pop songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. A six-time Grammy Award and three-time Academy Award winner, Bacharach's songs have been recorded by more than 1,000 different artists[1]. As of 2014, he has written 73 US and 42 UK Top 40 hits[2]. Considered one of the most important popular music composers of the 20th century[3], Bacharach's music is characterized by unusual chord progressions and uncommon instrument selections for small orchestras. Most of Bacharach and David's songs were written for and performed by Diane Warwick, including the hit single "I Say a Little Prayer" (1967). Before working with Warwick, the two collaborated with Marty Robbins, Perry Como, Gene McDaniels, and Jerry Butler. Bacharach would later write hits for Gene Pitney, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Jackie DeShannon, Bobbie Gentry, Tom Jones, Herb Alpert, B. J. Thomas, the Carpenters, and many others. Songs he co-wrote that topped the US Billboard Hot 100 include "This Guy's in Love with You" (1968), "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" (1969), "(They Long to Be) Close to You" (1970), "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" (1981), and "That's What Friends Are For" (1986). Read more here… References
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