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Burt Bacharach, the acclaimed composer and songwriter behind dozens of mellow pop hits from the 1950s to the 1980s, including “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “(They Long to Be) Close to You” and the theme from the movie “Arthur,” has died, a family member of Bacharach confirmed. He was 94. A major figure in 20th century pop music, Bacharach scored major hits in a variety of genres, from Top …

Burt Bacharach, One of Pops Greatest Songwriters, Dies Aged 94

NEW YORK -- Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.

Popular composer Burt Bacharach has died at 94

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="http://www.metro.us/burt-bacharach-legendary-composer-of-pop-songs-dies-at-94/"></div>NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning Bacharach died Wednesday...

The pop legend wrote Promises, Promises for Broadway, one of the biggest hits on the Main Stem in the 1960s.

The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning composer helped write the themes for such films as “Arthur” and “What’s New, Pussycat?” He also wrote songs for Dionne Warwick.

Bacharach's writing credits include “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Walk On By.”

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

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of Walk on By, Do You Know the Way to San Jose and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday.