Burt Bacharach
Burt Freeman Bacharach, born on May 12, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, was a renowned American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist who left an indelible mark on 20th-century popular music. Raised in New York City, he was the son of Irma M. Freeman, an amateur painter and songwriter, and Mark Bertram "Bert" Bacharach, a newspaper columnist. Encouraged by his mother, Bacharach developed an early interest in music, studying at prestigious institutions such as the Mannes School of Music and McGill University.
Bacharach's career took off in the 1950s when he began collaborating with lyricist Hal David. Together, they crafted numerous hits, particularly for singer Dionne Warwick, including "Walk On By," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" Their partnership extended to film, earning Academy Awards for their work on "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Arthur." Bacharach's compositions, characterized by unique chord progressions and time signatures, were recorded by over 1,000 artists, influencing genres like orchestral pop and easy listening.
Throughout his career, Bacharach received numerous accolades, including six Grammy Awards and three Academy Awards. In 2012, he and David were honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Bacharach's personal life included marriages to Paula Stewart, Angie Dickinson, Carole Bayer Sager, and Jane Hansen, and he was a father to four children. Burt Bacharach passed away on February 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music.
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