Essential Burt Bacharach

Considered one of the greatest composers in popular music, this superb LP contains 20 of his most essential and enduring songs, performed here by such celebrated stars as Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, The Shirelles, Chuck Jackson, The Drifters, Jack Jones, Timi Yuro, Del Shannon, Etta James, Gene Pitney, and others. 'The songs of Burt Bacharach occupy the same brain space as nursery rhymes and Beatles tracks: you don't remember not knowing them.' - The Guardian 'These songs played a big part in shaping my tastes in music.' - Elvis Costello.

Released: March 2023
Cat: 772328
Label: Waxtime

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Tracklist

Rosanne / These Desperate Hours / Dreamin All The Time / Only Love Can Break A Heart / The Love Of A Boy / Any Day Now (My Wild, Beautiful Bird) / Waitin For Charlie (To Come Home) / It's Love That Really Counts / Make It Easy On Yourself / I Smiled Yesterday / Tower Of Strength / Wishing And Hoping / Long After Tonight Is All Over / This Empty Place / Mexican Divorce / Baby It's You / The Answer To Everything / The Story Of My Life / I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself / Don't Make Me Over