Biography:Considered one of the most important composers of 20th-century popular music, Bacharach has written dozens of hits songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. Over 1000 artists have covered their work, the most successful being their collaborations with Dionne Warwick.
Popular songs include: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"; "Promises. Promises"; "What's New, Pussycat?"; "Alfie"; and "Walk On By".
Bacharach has won 6 Grammy and 3 Academy Awards.
Born:May 12, 1928 Birthplace:Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1968-12-01 Burt Bacharach and Hal David's musical "Promises, Promises", based on the 1960 Billy Wider film "The Apartment", opens at Shubert Theatre, NYC; runs for 1,281 performances, wins a Grammy and 2 Tony Awards
1970-07-25 Burt Bacharach and Hal David's song "(They Long to Be) Close to You" as sung by the Carpenters reaches #1
1972-01-01 Burt Bacharach and Hal David's musical "Promises, Promises", based on the 1960 Billy Wider film "The Apartment", closes at Shubert Theater, NYC, after 1281 performances, winning a Grammy and 2 Tony Awards
1995-03-20 Beatles release single, a cover of Shirelles song, "Baby It's You" (written by Burt Bacharach & Mack David), with late John Lennon as lead singer; 1st Fab Four single in nearly 10 years
1998-09-29 Mercury Records releases Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach's collaborative album "Painted from Memory"
2012-05-12 American songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David receive Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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