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From the pop music world comes the news that Burt Bacharach has passed away at the age of 94. At a time when rock and roll was king, he went defiantly in the opposite direction, although maybe “defiantly” is the wrong word for a guy whose songs are so chill that they remind you of Californians listening to their

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

Bacharach wrote some of the most famous songs in movie history.

By Bill Trott (Reuters) -Composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits such as "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" provide...

By Bill Trott (Reuters) -Composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits such as "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" provide...

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

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Bacharach wrote more than 500 songs, many featuring a tinkling piano and subtly seductive horn hooks His songs were recorded by an A-to-Z of artists, literally, from Aretha (Franklin) to Zoot (Sims).

Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday.

Burt Bacharach penned a long run of hit songs, many of them for Dionne Warwick. They include “Walk On By” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.”