Burt Bacharach: Essential Recordings 1955-62 (Dionne Warwick, Johnny Mathis) 3CD-New $69.99

Description

Burt Freeman Bacharach (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. He composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. Bacharach’s music is characterized by unusual chord progressions, influenced by his background in jazz harmony, and uncommon selections of instruments for small orchestras. He arranged, conducted, and produced much of his recorded output. He received various accolades including three Academy Awards, six Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award.

Video: Johnny Mathis – Warm and Tender (1957)

This superb 60-track, 3-CD set contains Bacharach’s most essential and enduring works from the beginning of his career, gathering the great sides he composed between 1955 and 1962. Included here are classics like Dionne Warwick’s “Don’t Make Me Over,” Gene Pitney’s “Only Love Can Break a Heart,” Tommy Hunt’s “I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself,” and The Shirelles’ “Baby It’s You,” to name just a few.

Track Listing – Disc 1