Burt Bacharach and Hal David were one of the most feted and successful song-writing teams of the 20th Century, responsible for some of the most memorable hits of the era. Unusually, they crossed all musical boundaries with their songs toppings the US Pop, C&W and R&B charts. This carefully-compiled 2CD set examines the early years of their partnership between the years 1957-1962, when they were developing the 'AOR&B' style with which they would later become identified. During this period, both Bacharach and David often worked with other writers, including Mack David (Hal's brother), Lee Pockriss, Paul Hampton, Sherman Edwards and Bob Hilliard, who all feature as co-writers on this set. Comprises 60 memorable tracks, presenting a vast spread of hits, misses and collector's rarities, featuring stellar artists like: The Drifters, Dionne Warwick, Gene Pitney, The Shirelles, Jerry Butler, Timi Yuro, Etta James, Johnny Mathis, Sarah Vaughan, Del Shannon, Chuck Jackson, Bobby Vee and many more. Many of the rarer tracks featured are unavailable elsewhere on CD.
M**E
Only Dionne Warwick hits...
see previous coments
D**E
It was OK
Not manny of his number one songs
D**T
Good CD with one caveat.
There are many tracks on this cd that I wanted. Beware, though, Three Wheels On My Wagon by Dick Van Dyke, a real rarity on cd is chopped at the end, a great disappointment and a surprise because Jasmine cds are usually flawlessly mastered. Overall it is a good cd.
T**D
" A WINNER"
What a treat, 60 songs on this and they are all winners. My only complaint is the song "Story Of My Life", i have no idea who the guy is singing it but it should have been the hit version by Marty Robbins.However this is only minor, it's just a treat to listen to without having several tracks that are awful.
N**T
Excellent audio quality
If you are a Bacharach fan this is a essential part of your collection. Excellent audio quality.
T**9
The great Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Burt Bacharach is the most successful, prolific American pop music composer of the last 60 years. There is nothing else to say!!!!!!!
F**G
Five Stars
In condition as advertised
D**S
Classic 60's music
Was a gift purchase, she loved it.
B**.
Five Stars
easy listening
W**N
yes sir
some really great songs on this 2cd set a must have for collectors
C**T
Five Stars
Excellent product and service.
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