I Say A Little Prayer; Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, Love Is What the World Needs Now, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again… Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer, was responsible for all these truly legendary songs.
Bacharach wrote hundreds of songs during his decades-long career, many of which we’ve all danced to or sung along to at some point. In total, 73 of his songs charted in the top 40 in the United States.
Sadly, the legendary songwriter passed away on February 8th at 94. Bacharach died of natural causes
Bacharach grew up in New York and was a classically trained musician. He had also served in the United States Army.
He didn’t become the sensation he is today, however, until he met fellow lyricist Hal David in 1957. Together, they produced Marty Robbins The Story of My Life (Michael Holliday in the UK hit version) and Perry Como’s Magic Moments. Both of which become UK number-one hits.