Burt Bacharach
1928
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Biography
Burt Bacharach is an American composer, songwriter, and record producer known for his prolific work in popular music. Born in 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri, Bacharach gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s for his collaborations with lyricist Hal David, creating numerous hit songs for artists like Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, and Tom Jones. His unique blend of pop, jazz, and soul influences defined the 'Bacharach sound' that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I see my songs as a kind of emotional feedback loop; the output is all about emotion, and from the output comes the input feedback to see how we relate emotionally.
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Music is an incredibly powerful drug which is so underexploited in our society.
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You've got to be careful of the composers. They can lie to you. They can do a basic version of a song for you and then once you take it, they can go back and say, 'Gee, they should've used this chord instead of that chord.'
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I write a song to please myself, and what pleases me will hopefully please the audience.
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Critics can be your most important friends. I don't read criticism of my stuff only because when it's bad, it's rough to take; when it's good, it's not good enough.