Singer-Songwriter Burt Bacharach Dies at 94
The pop legend wrote Promises, Promises for Broadway, one of the biggest hits on the Main Stem in the 1960s.
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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.