Burt Bacharach At The BBC

BURT BACHARACH AT THE BBC (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 2 broadcast: 9th February 2023

In celebration of the life the great composer, arranger, producer and performer, here is a compilation of the many insightful interviews he gave to the BBC, talking in depth to Paul Gambaccini, Steve Wright, Nicky Campbell, Pete Murray, Paul Sexton and Graham Norton over many decades.

These inspiring conversations feature alongside many of the landmark recordings with artists such as Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, Carpenters, Christopher Cross, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Gene Pitney, Gladys Knight and Luther Vandross.

We also hear Burt's own inside observations about his writing partnerships and friendships with Hal David, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss.

Burt Bacharach - Trains And Boats And Planes
Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass - This Guy's In Love With You
Dionne Warwick - Anyone Who Had A Heart
Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over
Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass - Casino Royale
Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat?
Dusty Springfield - The Look Of Love
Cilla Black - Alfie
B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
Gene Pitney - Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa
Dionne Warwick - I Say A Little Prayer
Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
Luther Vandross - A House Is Not A Home
Dionne Warwick (feat. Elton John & Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder) - That's What Friends Are For