Burt Bacharach, the renowned composer and songwriter, has passed away at the age of 94.
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He was a major figure in 20th century pop music and wrote numerous hit songs for artists across multiple genres.
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Bacharach was known for his work with lyricist Hal David, including hits such as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "(They Long to Be) Close to You," and the theme from the movie "Arthur."
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Many of his songs were classified as "easy listening," a style of music with a gentle and old-fashioned feel.
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Despite this classification, Bacharach's songs were among the catchiest of the era, including hits for Dionne Warwick such as "Say a Little Prayer" and "Walk on By."
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Bachrach also wrote major hits for artists such as Perry Como, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, and Herb Alpert.
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One of his most impactful hits was "That's What Friends Are For," a charity collaboration between Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder.
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Over his long career, Bachrach received numerous awards and recognition, including six Grammys, three Oscars, and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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He was proclaimed as music's greatest living composer by the Grammys in 2008.
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Bachrach composed and arranged a large number of hit songs, often incorporating horns and strings to create his signature sound.
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He and Hal David worked out of New York's Brill Building in the 1960s and their star vehicle was Dionne Warwick.
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Bachrach's pop songs were unconventional for their time, often featuring unique structures, key changes, and time signatures.
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He was a classically trained musician who grew up in Queens, New York and was encouraged by his teacher Darius Milhaud to write melodic music.
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Herb Alpert's first No. 1 hit on the singles chart was the vocal number "This Guy's In Love With You" by Bachrach and Hal David.
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Bacharach has been called a visionary, with his music setting industry records and creative standards. He will be remembered for his timeless melodies and contribution to popular music.
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