Burt Bacharach
Singer-songwriter and composer of film scores
Born
Died
2023
3 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the music industry, this artist gained recognition for composing numerous hit songs and film scores. Collaborations with lyricist Hal David resulted in iconic tracks such as 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' and 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again.' The artist also received critical acclaim for creating the soundtrack for the film 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' With a unique style incorporating elements of jazz, pop, and classical music, contributed to a significant body of work across several decades. In addition to songwriting, involved in producing and arranging music, leading to a distinguished career that influenced many contemporary artists.
Composed 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head'
Scored 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
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