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		List Price: $19.98		Label: Hip-O Records Salesrank: 8928 Released: October 10, 2006
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Burt Bacharach & Friends - Gold Reviews:
fine tribute to a superlative artist--BRAVO, BURT BACHARACH !!!
2009-08-27 - Burt Bacharach was quite an artist in his heyday; and these numbers remain just as beautiful now as they were when they were first released. He collaborated primarily with lyricists Hal David and former wife Carole Bayer Sager; but his remarkable genius as a composer made his music so special that it still touches the hearts of countless people every day. This two CD set has plenty of Burt Bacharach hits performed by a broad spectrum of artists; and the quality of the sound is nothing short of excellent. I like the artwork, too.

Karen and Richard Carpenter open the first CD with their heavenly treatment of "Close To You;" Karen sings this with all her heart and soul and just one listen proves it! Burt's timeless music is showcased perfectly by Karen and Richard; and there's another gem in "Do You Know the Way to San José?" by Dionne Warwick. Dionne's voice, clear as a bell, never wavers and her excellent diction enhances her performance even more. Great! Jackie Deshannon also does a sublime rendition of "What the World Needs Now Is Love;" this ballad is incredibly beautiful and I could never tire of hearing this music. Dusty Springfield does "Wishin' and Hopin'" with panache; and I really like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by B.J. Thomas. B.J. sings this passionately and the melody is memorable, to say the least. Burt's music shines brighter than silver and gold when B.J. performs this classic piece! "One Less Bell to Answer" also sounds mighty fine when The 5th Dimension handles it.

Dionne Warwick returns to do "I'll Never Fall in Love Again;" I'm really impressed by how well she sings this. What talent that woman has! Aretha Franklin's "I Say A Little Prayer" is wonderful; Aretha really delves deep to be able to convey the subtle nuances in all the lyrics and it all holds its own very well. "The Look of Love" gets a handsome treatment from the great Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66; and The Shirelles outdo even themselves on "Baby It's You." The Dakotas also do a terrific rendition of "Trains and Boats and Planes;" I love every minute of this ballad.

The second CD continues the hits. "Anyone Who Had a Heart" gets the royal treatment from Dionne Warwick; she sings this faultlessly and the music fits in perfectly with her vocals. Jack Jones sings "Wives and Lovers" which is a solid number even if the lyrics are a bit dated or chauvinistic; Jack's voice is smoother than silk and it's amazing to hear him sing this song without skipping a beat. Gene Pitney's "Only Love Can Break a Heart" again demonstrates the power and beauty of Burt Bacharach's music; this music is all THAT good. Bobby Vinton sings "Blue on Blue" with heart and soul; and listen for the theme to the James Bond spoof movie "Casino Royale" which is performed by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.

"Promises, Promises" is great when Jerry Orbach does it up right; he does great justice to this tune. Christopher Cross does a fantastic job on "Arthur's Theme;" "Arthur's Theme" is still yet another example of Burt Bacharach's remarkable talent as a composer. Neil Diamond does "Heartlight" with great feeling; and Naked Eyes does "Always Something There to Remind Me" with lots of energy--notice how Burt can even compose music for a younger generation? That's talent!

Sybil does a cover of "Don't Make Me Over" that absolutely floors me whenever I hear it; Sybil has talent and she channels it well into this Bacharach music. The album closes with Burt himself performing "That's What Friends Are For." Great!

Burt Bacharach remains a giant amongst giants; this tribute album does him justice and hopefully he will get new fans as CDs like this one continue to sell into the future. I highly recommend this for fans of Burt Bacharach; and it's a fine starting point for people just discovering the incredible artistry of Burt Bacharach.

Burt Bacharach & Friends Gold, Draws On a Rich Tapestry Of Memories & Sensations, From Radio, Record, & The Pop, R&B, AC Charts
2009-02-08 - Burt Bacharach & Friends Gold, A Universal Music Company label. 2006.

2 disc set. 23 artist. 42 Tracks.

I appreciate the mainstream availability of this item.

It's been a pleasure to sift through retail racks and find Burt Bacharach & Friends Gold a main staple.

It's a good product to stock in retail stores.

The songs will have touched most people on one level or another if their family ever owned a radio.

Whether it be the car, a party, or the quiet confines of a lazy chair, radio permeates our lives.

Music is always changing, that's what a record producer is for, to always be in touch with the changing moods and style of our times.

I'm not one to stop listening to a song just because it isn't licensed for heavy rotation anymore, that would be fickle.

I appreciate how a song becomes a period piece over time.

Soundtrack of our lives.

I've managed to reconcile musings are very real.

Radio helps to capture some of the magic floating in the air.

Ignore or turn your back on the spirit of the times, and sweet musings disappear.

The details involved behind the licensing and manufacturing of a tune seem to fall away when the public takes a number to heart and make it their own.

Burt Bacharach & Friends Gold is a timeless compilation that supplies the month, year and chart placement of each song.

It isn't necessary to study, just nice to have the information easily available.

Little snapshots that stand the test of time.

Songs that have a way of celebrating a marriage, the birth of a baby, or other life cycle proceedings.

Helping people come aware.

I can remember shopping for records as a child and the front cover of the album Cher, always staring at me through the racks.

I was only 7, as a result of this compilation, I now own a copy of Cher's Alfie, 1966.

Cher Alfie reached #32 on the Pop Charts, I can faintly remember it was popular, now I know for sure, I love it!

There are a number of songs unique to this compilation.

I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself Dusty Springfield

Message To Michael The Marvelettes

You'll Never Get To Heaven If You Break My Heart The Stylistics Feat. Russell Thompkins Jr.

Burt Bacharach likes to state, working with Aretha Franklin is one of the main highlights of his career.

I Say A Little Prayer

A #1 for Dionne.

Composed to celebrate the birth of her newborn child, I get a charge out of it every time I hear it.

Look for Aretha's version.

Disc 1. Track 10.

A song that has a way of really lighting up the dials.

The Composer, always trying out his material on new artist.

The legacy continues.

Special credit goes to the makers for assembling a string of hits composed by Burt Bacharach that were produced by other artist outside his scope.

Huge hits that increased the Composer's reputation and song's magnificence.

It's nice to see Burt Bacharach has welcome other people's version into a official package.

Don't Make Me Over Sybil, brings back a lot of happy memories when it first came out.

Pop #20, R&B #2, Dance #4.

I bought Burt Bacharach & Friends for Reach Out Olivia Newton John.

Walk On By Isaac Hayes, has a uncanny way of making my chest swell whenever I hear or think about it.

The Look Of Love Sergio Mendez & Brasil '66, Party!

I must confess, when I'm in a busy shopping center and I'm eyeing a Copy of Burt Bacharach & Friends Gold, everything seems to melt away and slow down around me.

I'm caught in a little time warp.

I'm Remembering all the love and sensations I experienced.

It was only a matter of time I'd be picking up a copy.

Burt Bacharach & Friends Gold

I purchased mine at Amazon, the most comfortable place I know to shop online.




CD'S
2009-01-06 - AWESOME MUSIC! A VALUABLE KEEPER! I HAVE ALSO PURCHASED ADDITIONAL CD FOR FRIENDS WHO SHARE THE SAME THOUGHTS! VICKI

Wonderful
2008-11-23 - After seeing Burt on stage he was 77 at the time and still had what it takes to perform .I was reminded how much we enjoyed his music and how talented he is. This cd is really enjoyable with so many of his wonderful songs.It also brought back many wonderful memories of our younger times!!

Great songs, great price
2008-03-24 - I haven't heard many of these songs in 30+ years, and I was singing along with most of them the first time I listened. There were so many tracks and the price was very good. I highly recommend this CD.