The Burt Bacharach Songbook

Burt Bacharach (Tribute), Various Artists - Pop - Easy Listening/Soft Rock

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 1998)
• Original Release Date: February 24, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0000060E2
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #230,499 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. What the World Needs Now Is Love - Jackie DeShannon

2. (They Long to Be) Close to You - Andy Williams

3. House Is Not a Home - Della Reese

4. Look of Love - Roger Williams

5. I'll Never Fall in Love Again - Anne Murray

6. Wives and Lovers - Jack Jones

7. One Less Bell to Answer - The 5th Dimension

8. I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself - Dusty Springfield

9. Make It Easy on Yourself - Jerry Butler

10. (There's) Always Something There to Remind Me - Sandie Shaw,

11. Only Love Can Break a Heart - Gene Pitney

12. You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart) - The Stylistics

13. Anyone Who Had a Heart - Maureen McGovern

14. Do You Know the Way to San Jose? - Ramsey Lewis

15. Alfie - Dee Dee Warwick

16. Don't Make Me Over - Petula Clark

17. Message to Michael - Petula Clark, Gabor Szabo, Lena Horne

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A superb sampler of Bacharach originals, covers and rarities, January 3, 1999

By A Customer

While certainly not the most comprehensive package of Bacharach-penned hits available (and any collection that, whether deliberately or inadvertently, omits Bacharach's primary vocalist, Dionne Warwick, is guilty of at least one egregious error), The Burt Bacharach Songbook makes a fine starter set for the passing Bacharach fan. With Bacharach personally arranging and conducting several tracks, including Jackie DeShannon's "What The World Needs Now Is Love" and Gene Pitney's "Only Love Can Break A Heart", the collection also includes the primary pop hit versions of many other Bacharach tunes, notably The Fifth Dimension's #2 smash from December of 1970, "One Less Bell To Answer", Sandie Shaw's Beatles-era UK #1, "(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me", Dusty Springfield's 1964 British hit take on "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" and Jack Jones' 1963 easy-listening classic, "Wives And Lovers". In addition, the album also features a few rare covers, including Della Reese's bluesy "A House Is Not A Home" and Dionne Warwick's own sister's interpretation of her 1967 hit, "Alfie"! All in all, an excellent (if regrettably Dionne Warwick-less) Bacharach tribute.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "heyday was the '60s and going strong ~ Bacharach", April 27, 2001

By	J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This collection zero's in on the '60s and '70s with lyricist Hal David ~ remember the numerous Dionne Warwick releases and other Bacharach anthologies ~ gathered here are some different but deserving interpretations along with several hits, sophisticated, inventive and memorable tunes which were immortalized by many of the world's greatest performers.

This is a must have ~ 17 tracks with a lasting impact demonstrated by some high reaching numbers on the "pop charts" ~ bittersweet and memorable melodies that never seem to fade over the passing of the years.

Must thank ~ Cary E. Mansfield & Jim Pierson (producer) ~ Dan Hersch (digitally remastered) ~ Bill Inglot (sound produced by) ~ Jim Pierson (wonderful liner-notes) ~ Varese Sarabande in showcasing music that will always remain ripe for a return visit ~ BURT BACHARACH!

Total Time: 54:30 on 17 Tracks...Varese Sarabande VSD-5873...(1998)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally Charged Wonders!, March 28, 2000

By A Customer

Found this album by accident. Played it once. Played it over and over and over and... Lost my original copy and felt like I had a hole in my soul. Thank God Amazon has got it in stock. Am ordering two copies now, one for the house and one for the car. I'm hooked! Bacharach forever!