The Very Best of Burt Bacharach

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Just a one-disc sampling of Bacharach's definitive three-CD box The Look of Love, this collection nonetheless captures some of the most essential of his writing collaborations with lyricist Hal David. Among them are a half-dozen of the greatest singles the two conjured for Dionne Warwick in the '60s; from the sorrowful "Anyone Who Had a Heart" to the bittersweet "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and the savvy "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," they're among the best examples of postwar pop. The A-1 quality only flags on the final three lugubrious tracks. The Very Best is a mostly appealing selection, but it's hard not to feel that the title should instead appear on a full platter of Warwick classics. --Rickey Wright

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Average customer rating: Only one Burt Bacharach "Best"? --- Yes!! Chillaxin BURT BACHARACH Light music at its best

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Tracks:

1. Baby It's You - The Shirelles
2. Only Love Can Break A Heart - Gene Pitney
3. Anyone Who Had A Heart - Dionne Warwick
4. (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw
5. Walk On By - Dionne Warwick
6. What The World Needs Now Is Love - Jackie DeShannon
7. Alfie - Dionne Warwick
8. What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones
9. I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
10. The Look Of Love - Dusty Springfield
11. Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick
12. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas
13. I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Dionne Warwick
14. One Less Bell To Answer - The 5th Dimension
15. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross
16. That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends

Amazon.com

Just a one-disc sampling of Bacharach's definitive three-CD box The Look of Love, this collection nonetheless captures some of the most essential of his writing collaborations with lyricist Hal David. Among them are a half-dozen of the greatest singles the two conjured for Dionne Warwick in the '60s; from the sorrowful "Anyone Who Had a Heart" to the bittersweet "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and the savvy "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," they're among the best examples of postwar pop. The A-1 quality only flags on the final three lugubrious tracks. The Very Best is a mostly appealing selection, but it's hard not to feel that the title should instead appear on a full platter of Warwick classics. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Only one Burt Bacharach.......2007-01-10

Wonderful CD,every song is good, most are very good, included are great artists he worked with over the years that add to the enjoyment of this music. I would recommend it to anyone who especially enjoys the music of the 60s and 70s.

"Best"? --- Yes!!.......2006-08-17

What a wonderful collection from one of America's true originals.. Mr. Burt Bacharach. Often imitated, but never duplicated, Mr. Bacharach's work shines as much today as when it first came out. My favorite selection is the simple and heart-breaking "Anyone Who Had A Heart" performed by the amazing Dionne Warwick. No other song can communicate heartbreak and yearning like this gem. I agree with another reviewer that a song by The Carpenters would have been nice on this collection...but no matter. These songs still stand as classics. Enjoy!

Chillaxin.......2006-06-30

What can you say about Burt? If you are looking at it you probably know his music, and if you're fan you'll be a fan of all of it.

BURT BACHARACH.......2006-06-27

WHAT A GREAT CD NEVER KNEW HE DID SO MUCH AMAZON.COM IS GREAT I USED TO BE A OLD CDNOW BUYER AMAZON HAS DONE A GREAT JOB AND CUT DELIVERY TIME DOWN AND PRICES ARE SO LOW I JUST KEEP FINDING MORE TO BUY

Light music at its best .......2006-06-07

1. Baby It's You - The Shirelles Only Love Can Break A Heart - Gene Pitney
3. Anyone Who Had A Heart - Dionne Warwick
4. (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw L
5. Walk On By - Dionne Warwick
6. What The World Needs Now Is Love - Jackie DeShannon
7. Alfie - Dionne Warwick
8. What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones
9. I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
10. The Look Of Love - Dusty Springfield
11. Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick
12. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas
13. I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Dionne Warwick
14. One Less Bell To Answer - The 5th Dimension
15. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross
16. That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends

I think that this music is light, enjoyable , and a source of great pleasure. However I disagree with all the reviewers who say things like Bacharach- David are the best composers of the latter half of the twentieth century. I think the earlier greats Kern, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Rodgers- Hart, Hammerstein, are simply much above the Bacharach- DAvid team in the quality of what they do. I also think that the Beatles and Dylan just have a dimension of depth that this team does not.
This however does not mean that their music is not a tremendous source of pleasure, especially for young people who truly like to move. I by the way think like most people that their music is best expressed in the renditions of Dionne Warwick. There are also songs of theirs that I dislike as too cutesy. One such song is 'What's New Pussycat?'
Aside from Dionne Warwick's song one piece here I think is outstanding is the Shirelles, 'Baby it's you'.

Average customer rating: Bacharachanalia

Very Best of Burt Bacharach Burt Bacharach Manufacturer: Globa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000031WF8 Release Date: 1999-11-15

Album Description

Limited edition pressing of hits retrospective for this legendary easy listening pop singer/ songwriter in a leopard skin style digipak (very similar to the U.S. 'Ultra Lounge Fuzzy Sampler' that Capitol Records released in 1996). 30 tracks on two discs, including 'The Look Of Love', 'Anyone Who Had A Heart', 'Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa' and 'Wishin' & Hopin''. Gatefold double digipak. 1999 release.

Album Details

The Jet Set Performs Burt's Finest Lounge Hits. Cool Limited Digpack.

Customer Reviews:

Bacharachanalia.......2005-11-30

This seems to be the British soft rock group Jet Set playing what now we call lounge music. I call it terrific treatments of Bacharachs magnifique music ala Chad and Jeremy or the sound of the Association. I know, I,m old enough to recall soft rock. This is marvelous!

Average customer rating: Soft Rock bonanza

Very Best of Burt Bacharach Jet Set Manufacturer: Globa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00002MSUP

Tracks:

1. I Say A Little Prayer
2. Walk On By
3. Close To You
4. Look Of Love
5. Raindrops Keep Falling On
6. What The World Needs Now
7. Wives & Lovers
8. I'll Never Fall In Love A
9. Do You Know The Way To Sa
10. This Guy's In Love With Y
11. Always Something There To
12. Trains & Boats & Planes
13. House Is Not A Home
14. Casino Royale
15. Make It Easy On Yourself
16. Magic Moments
17. Anyone Who Had A Heart
18. Twenty For Hours From Tul
19. Baby It's You
20. You'll Never Get To Heave
21. I Just Don't Know What To
22. Wishin & Hopin
23. Alfie
24. Don't Make Me Over
25. Promises Promises
26. Windows Of The World
27. Arthur's Theme
28. That's What Freinds Are F
29. On My Own
30. Reach Out For Me

Album Details

Fabulous 30-track Lounge Collection of Burt's Hits as Performed by the Jet Set.

Customer Reviews:

Soft Rock bonanza.......2005-11-30

You can find this item in stock on an earlier entry called The Very Best of Burt Bacharach by British Soft Rockers Jet Set. Make me another Martini, terrific covers of Burts best.

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