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He was hired by Deborah Borda, who is now the president of the New York Philharmonic. U.S. composer Burt Bacharach dies at age 94 Composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits such as "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" provided a mellow alternative soundtrack to rock and roll in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 94, his publicist told Reuters on Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of

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).

The musician wrote enduring classics like Walk On By and I Say A Little Prayer.

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