RIP: Burt Bacharach

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  1. Cman69

    Cman69 The Dark Admin, 2018 BEST Darksider Poster

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    I don't expect youngins to remember but this guy was the Paul Simon of his time. Made songs that lifted you up and left you in a good mood all day.. Lyrics you had no trouble remembering.. A loss for my generation for sure..

     
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    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    He was a true great. The unusual chord progressions in his music set it apart from most pop music. His collaboration with lyricist Hal David and singer Dionne Warwick was one for the ages, with Bacharach and David deservedly being awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2012. He personified a certain brand of cool in the 60s, which was then revived in the late 90s by Mike Myers in the Austin Powers movies.

    Two of my favorite versions of my two favorite Bacharach-David songs:





    RIP.
     
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    NYJalltheway Well-Known Member

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    I am only 34 so it's before my time but I'm a huge Austin powers fan so I have at least heard him.

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    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    Burt could sure compose a tune, but he could not carry one!
     
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    Never seen that before and that was awkward
     
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    This is the version I know
     
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    You are dating yourself by calling people who don't know who this is "youngins," but I am flattered.

    RIP Burt
     
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