Burt Bacharach, one of the most prolific composer/songwriters in American history -- responsible for enormous hits like 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' and 'I Say a Little Prayer' -- has died.
, one of the most prolific composer/songwriters in American history -- responsible for enormous hits like"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and"I Say a Little Prayer" -- has died.Bacharach and his composing partner, Hal David, were responsible for a string of Dionne Warwick hits, including"Do You Know The Way to San Jose,""Walk on By" and"I'll Never Fall in Love Again.
Numerous artists covered his songs, including Aretha Franklin, Elvis, Dusty Springfield, Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones.He and David composed the score for"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," which included 'Raindrops.' They won 2 Academy Awards for the film's soundtrack. Burt also wrote several hits with his one-time wife Carole Bayer Sager -- and, in fact, they also won an Oscar for"Best That You Can Do" ... the theme from"Arthur."
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