Burt Bacharach passed away yesterday at the age of 94. His family released this statement: “It is with saddened hearts that we share the passing of our father, husband and friend. He gave the world so much, and we are eternally grateful. The music is always there, so please keep listening. We send our love from team Bacharach, because that’s what friends are for.”
You might not know his name, but you know the songs he wrote and composed. They were sung by such beautiful voices as The Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, B.J. Thomas, Tom Jones, and so many more.
Anytime you heard one of his many tunes, you would just have to sing along, just like they did in My Best Friend’s Wedding to Say a Little Prayer. That was the power of his cheesy love tunes, whether it is was Close to You, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, Wishin’ and Hopin’, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, or What’s New Pussycat. I could go on and on with his singles that touched our hearts.
But I am too busy singing them all. And I hope you do the same today to honor him.
While his fingers have been silenced down here on earth, the angels are getting a great concert up in heaven with him and Karen Carpenter.
