Initially encouraged by his mother, the young Bacharach studied music at the Mannes School of Music and McGill University, among other venues. After a stint in the U. Army — during which time he played piano and arranged music for a dance band — he embarked upon a career as a songwriter at the end of the s. Bacharach worked in the famous Brill Building, where numerous songwriters cranked out hits. He worked on those songs with lyricist Hal David, who would become Bacharach's full-time partner in just a few years.
Bacharach served as Marlene Dietrich 's accompanist from to , traveling with her on tour. The legendary actress and performer came to adore the burgeoning songwriter. Though the two had markedly different personas, Bacharach also began to work regularly with Hal David in the early s. Around this time Bacharach heard backup singer Warwick perform with the soul group the Drifters. He was impressed by her talent and Warwick was soon interpreting many of the pair's songs.
Bacharach and David next branched out into film, writing the theme songs for What's New Pussycat? Then in , Bacharach received a Grammy for his instrumental arrangements on Alfie. In addition to film work and hit songs, Bacharach and David wrote a musical: Promises, Promises , with the show's book written by Neil Simon. The related album also received a Grammy. Helping to define what would become popularly labeled as "lite" music, Bacharach established an enduring sound known for its complex time signatures, lush textures and affable, tender charms.
Melody lines seem to come alive and float in the songwriter's world, with the flugelhorn often appearing prominently. Meanwhile, an album compilation of greatest Bacharach hits featuring the original recordings and titled "Look of Love," was released earlier this year and promptly hit the number six position on the UK best-selling charts. On the Broadway stage, Bacharach and David wrote "Promises, Promises," a smash hit at the box office as well as through the Dionne Warwick recording of the title song.
In the few moments not totally devoted to composing, Bacharach has also become a horse owner with several successful thoroughbreds currently running, including Soul of the Matter and Afternoon Deelites. Another from the Bacharach stable, Heartlight No. One, a filly, was a winner of the prestigious Eclipse Award, an extremely significant accolade in track and paddock circles.
Often working alongside Hal David, Burt is a six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Oscar winner, and his songs have been recorded by over 1, different artists. Now into his 90s, Burt continues to perform live and is an inspiration to many artists. Here's all the important facts about the talented star:. Burt Bacharach is an American composer, songwriter, producer, and pianist, who has written hundreds of pop songs from the late s to the s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David.
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