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Songwriter created prime material for Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones and many others

The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like "Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By," died Wednesday of natural causes.

Celebrities like Tony Bennett, Shaun Cassidy and Sheryl Crow remembered composer Burt Bacharach Thursday after the news of his death at 94.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Music played softly, almost imperceptibly, in the background of a hotel lounge where Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello talked about their

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies, has died at 94.

The popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of dozens of hits, has died at 94.

He had a run of top 10 hits from the 1950s into the 21st century, and his music was heard everywhere from movie soundtracks and radios to home stereo systems and iPods.

Music lovers around the world are mourning the loss of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach, who died on Feb. 8 at his home in Los Angeles, according to

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies, has died at 94.

He had a run of top 10 hits from the 1950s into the 21st century, and his music was heard everywhere from movie soundtracks and radios to home stereo systems and iPods.