Reach Out [Original recording reissued]

Burt Bacharach, Bacharach | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 7, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: A&M
• ASIN: B000009D0U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,860 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Bachrach at his best!, May 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reach Out (Audio CD)

Anyone who loves the sound of Burt Bachrach can't go wrong here....I have had this album since the 70's, on vinyl, played the grooves out and now am buying the CD. If you, like I, believe that nobody sings a song like the artist who wrote it, you'll reaffirm your beliefs listening to the heartfelt "A House is Not A Home". Dusty Springfield sang "The Look of Love", but Bachrach wrote it. "Promises, Promises" is great. The whole album is the BEST!!! FIVE STARS!!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rediscovering a gem, September 16, 2004

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P. McKenna "theowlwatches" (Atlanta GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reach Out (Audio CD)

The last I ever remember hearing this was at the age of 8 and my folks had bought it new on vynil (circa 1968). This album somehow oddly captivated me with its rich detailed orchestrations, heartfelt melodies and varied tonal colors. Years later, I've rediscovered it and it still not only holds up for me but sounds even better than I remembered it.

My favorite cuts are the rollicking "Bond Street", the plaintive "Alfie", the pondering "Lisa", and although 'ol Burt will NEVER go down in history as a singer, I can't help but like his raw, honest pained vocal on "A House Is Not A Home". Actually, I can't think of a track on here I don't like. "The Look of Love" is another stunning track with its rousing brass! As another reviewer mentioned and I agree with, I'd have loved to know who played on these recordings, the musicianship is nothing short of top-flight!

What seals it for me is the fact that without out-front vocals, Burt's music really comes to life and speaks for itself. Classic stuff!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last I found you!, July 20, 2000

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Lori - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reach Out (Audio CD)

You people are the best! I have been in love with this album every since I pilfered it out of my parents' collection. With no bothersome voices to muddy the wonderful music, this album was always my favorite of his.

This is what I call great necking-in-front-of-the-fireplace music.

Thanks for having it on CD. It simply cannot be found anywhere else.