Composer Burt Bacharach dies at 94 l GMA

The charismatic songwriter, whose hits defined high-end pop music in the 1960s, died Wednesday.
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[@hiroshi1634]

One of my favorite composers passed away. His music brings back memories of my youth. Thank you Burt for your beautiful songs.

[@PerAllwin1963]

3:08. The intimacy and beauty of Karen Carpenter’s voice and Bacharach’s songwriting magic was sublime.

[@usaneebeilles9510]

Such a loss. He's no longer with us but his wonderful works of music is. Always. RIP❤Burt Bacharach

[@A22DNAL]

There simply is nothing like the music of the 60's and 70's: Singers and Songwriters!♥

[@zipsmith893]

We had all of the BEST MUSIC!

[@A22DNAL]

@@zipsmith893 across SO many genres. I’m so appreciative of my Mom’s best friend riding me around in her car for hours! I always wondered how I knew the words to Moving Out, Ring My Bell, Reminiscing, and Party Lights!

[@SimonePhoenix]

Respect, respect, RESPECT to the undisputed, unadulterated, often imitated, NEVER duplicated PREMIER composer & songwriter of his generation. Rest in peace, Maestro. 🙏🏽

[@TheAnnaFisher]

He was phenomenal! Deepest condolences to the family circle 🙏🏼 ❤️🕊

[@raphealmoore7422]

Hello dear can I ask you a question?

[@JaniceCat]

We'll miss him terribly..." what the world needs now is love sweet love". Hope to see you again Burt!

[@zipsmith893]

Now more than ever. LOVE

[@texianguy]

One of the best composers/songwriters in music history that made not only millions but billions of people happy. Rest in peace, Burt Bacharach. You are gone but your songs will live forever. Thanks for giving us wonderful memories through your songs.

[@sansuir-c9593]

I miss him so much and I go crazy listening all day and night to his music and my husband is so jealous💕😔

[@babasheeny3634]

The sweetest of musical souls! RIP Mr Bacharach❣️

[@SteveBrant55]

Yes.... even "Close To You". I'd argue The Carpenters wouldn't be as big as they were without that song. What music history he made! RIP Burt Bacharach.

[@skierpage]

Check out the Carpenters' "Bacharach/David medley." It's a bit breakneck, but the opener "Knowing When to Leave" is so so good. Dionne Warwick is a great interpreter of their songs, but Aretha Franklin's "I Say a Little Prayer" is one of the greatest pop recordings of the 20th century.

[@RaymondHng]

"(They Long to Be) Close to You" was first recorded with Richard Chamberlain on vocal and then with Dionne Warwick. But their versions were not big successes. Richard Carpenter's arrangement of the song (with modification to the introduction and the bridge) along with Karen's vocal made it a big hit.

[@pamelaprivette5361]

What a gift to this world Burt Bacharach was!---thankfully, we have his recordings! My favorite: A House Is Not A Home, by Dusty Springfield. My condolences to his close friends & family!

[@adelaferreira4575]

Unforgettable music,the sounds of a generation,RIP Burt great composer !

[@abocas]

His songs were in and out of my entire life. So catchy ... My father absolutely loved Bacharachs songs and played and sang them all through my childhood and teens and at my wedding ..... I say a little Prayer 🙏

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Bless this gentleman so much!!!! He has given us such beautiful music for so many years.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

With love and grace always!!!😊😊😊😊

[@indigowolf556]

Rest in Peace 🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀 You brought us music that healed. Our souls have gone silent

[@zipsmith893]

My teen years were full of his songs. We sang them all with Dionne Warwick and others. Even Herb Alpert This Guy's in Love With You. Burt will forever live with us in his songs. I still play them.

[@dalehoward3704]

WOW! I grew up listening to Burt Bacarach. Soooo elegant and timeless. RIP MASTER Composer, love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵❗

[@manuelvpr]

A true musical genious, his music was amazing, some of the most beautiful melodies ever. This is a sad day indeed. May he rest in peace. He will be missed but his music will live forever!

[@gailberry7005]

Respect, when Burt played the piano his movement and the expressions on his face made me feel as he loved music so very much and I've loved music all my my life it's an unexplainable feeling and I know I've been blessed Burt gave us perfection I've always adored Burt Rest softly Burt 💙

[@TwanJohn365]

What do you get when you fall in love is one of my favorite songs ever. What a splendid catalog & career. Rip & thank you

[@estherklitton390]

I remember Burt Bacharach playing piano as Dionne Warwick singing! He has so many Compositions! He left us his legendary award winning songs! Thank you Mr Burt Bacharach Rest In Peace ❣

[@bluevictory1010]

His songs bring me back to my childhood of the late 1960s early 1970s. Listening to Bacharach songs with Dionne Warwick singing on 8 track tapes in my parents car., dad driving, mom on the other side and me. Wonderful memories! Bacharach is a legend and greatly missed! My sincere condolences to his entire family, may he R.I.P.

[@deeeliades3426]

His music was the staple of millions of lives, through the good times we found joy, through the bad times confort in his marvelous musical genius! A true gentlemen and remarkable man who left his talent for the ages. Condolences to his family, friends and fans across the globe. May God take him in his loving arms where he will Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory!

[@doninmichigan]

His songs were a big part of the rich tapestry of music in the 60's. Hearing them again takes me back to precious memories with mom & dad, on automobile trips with his songs on the radio, watching the countryside roll by.

[@skierpage]

He didn't stop. Painted from Memory in 1998 with Elvis Costello is a great album and collaboration.

[@robchisholm2588]

We saw him and his great band in Melbourne a few years ago. Amazing performance . . . unsteady on his feet but WOW, as soon as his fingers hit the keys !!!!!! Brilliant writer and a great musician. Thanks Burt !

[@johnphillips7941]

I played for Burt as the featured soloist for 11 years & just loved the guy! R.I.P., Burt. John.

[@maxxmasson4263]

This man was a true songwriter nobody comes close his music is timeless and will live for generations beyond our lifetimes

[@jennifergross7696]

What a lovely tribute to a lovely incredibly talented artist.

[@ursherettepaul3467]

Wow another ledgend gone and never will there be another like him! Rest in peace and condolencrs to his family, friends and all who loved him.🙏🏾

[@1oriolesfan1]

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful man! My heart is broken…😢

[@indiesindie1984]

My condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. His music will live on forever!

[@rogerfournier3284]

Incredable individual, incredable song writer. RIP: Burt Bacharach....Thank you!

[@JonnyRollin]

Some may not even know Bacharach ,but they'll know his majestic music and some of the most heartbreaking songs ever written and stories told-at times sad,downbeat and dark,always emotional and truly timeless.

[@laurasinai9008]

His songs are background music for my love life

[@noelgenoway9360]

True! True! True music legend! His songs were smooth, sexy and catchy! Burt Bacharach ............ the world is so so so going to miss your genius!

[@lambertwilson6936]

What's its all about Alfie... Stevie Wonders harmonica solo, even Burt was blown away by the musicianship. RIP BB...

[@matteoromenghi]

The one and only, Mr. Burt Bacharach. Legendary pianist, composer, hitmaker. Super fan since 1983.

[@wabrsilva2928]

For me Alfie is amazing. God bless Burt. From Brasil

[@BridgetsAnimalHouse]

I will always love you, Burt. Peace be with you…

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

Oh wow those were a lot of the classics right there

[@margalinam]

I loved him. He for ever will be one of the greatest composers who ever lived. He wrote beautiful love songs and he knew who could sing those best. I just found out he had passed. He is in my prayers today. RIP dear Burt.

[@wildflowrecordsandmedia6355]

will always be at the feet of the master. one of the, no perhaps THE absolute melodic geniuses of our lifetime

[@hiramyawikramasinghe8330]

Thank you for the wonderful music you have given us. May you rest in peace.

[@GarySUPERTRAMPER]

The Songwriter of Songwriters

[@Mo-gg8ts]

I was 21 when I saw him live 3 years ago in london. I went alone cause my mates would not see a 91 year old man . No regrets ever going solo . And believe me, I hate doing stuff alone

[@RaymondHng]

You have unique taste and you're ahead of your friends. Don't let them hold you back.

[@Danimal1577]

Rest in peace, king 🎼🎹🤍👟🎶

[@jeffdawson2786]

Maybe the greatest pop music ever written. He and Hal created a world that reflected our own, but it was lovelier.

[@derekhellmann515]

WOW. I did not know he wrote all these great classics. I remember as a kid hearing on the radio.

[@protochris]

Incredible talent

[@aurorealis3249]

Burt Freeman Bacharach - Gone but never forgotten! The incomparable and iconic composer of the 20th century. Born: May 12, 1928, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Died: February 08, 2023, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Education: McGill University, Mannes School of Music, Music Academy of the West. God Bless you Burt. May all the angels in heaven sing for you!!!

[@dennisminer7952]

Burt Bacharach passed away February 8th, 2023...40 years and 4 days after Karen Carpenter soared with the angels. Angelic will be the sound of their reunion. We can only imagine!

[@hermithollow2024]

RIP Burt!!! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@vikkiparker901]

Burt Bacharach broke my heart and changed the direction of my life after our affair in Reno in 1979 and for 20 years I mourned the "man that got away" and do I ever have a story to tell. See you on the other side my love......

[@allanbrian7013]

Respect to this man, what a gentleman and fantastic music

[@Raven-kv9mb]

Unbelievably BIG loss!! I look forward to listening to your amazing music in heaven!!

[@glennyoung1251]

Help me. Who was he thinking of when he said, "...Darling, have a heart/don't let one mistake keep us apart/I'm not meant to live alone/and a house is not a home/without the two of us..." How romantic! Girl, go back!

[@medusabrown2125]

Mr. Bacharach is so important in my life! His music will always carry on throughout the eons. I knew I would have to say farewell to Mr. Burt Bacharach. Damn! This what I don't like about life. We got to say goodbye from time to time. Rest in Power Mr. Bacharach! We have to stay here for a little while longer. My condolences to his family and dearest friends.

[@user-vf3fg1gl7pMsSandy]

Godspeed Burt😇 Thank You for a lifetime!❤️

[@michaelg3074]

Simply .... the best.

[@mariahollero2326]

How come Burt Bacharach was not considered as an honoree for the John Kennedy centre?

[@patriciamcintosh6569]

May he Rest In Eternal Peace🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@geoleo2597]

His legacy of music and song lyrics will live in infamy. He had a way with words. His songs touched the hearts of all. Even today's generation knows his songs but probably don't know the man behind the music. I didn't know he wrote some of those songs featured in this news segment. What a maestro! Take care up there, Mr. Bacharach. 🙏🏽

[@RaymondHng]

I don't think _infamy_ is the word you're looking for. It means the state of being well known for some bad quality.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Burt Freeman Bacharach, you will be missed

[@MoonlightNothing]

Yes, his loss is painful, as if I knew him. 💔

[@kelwheat]

Burt Bacharach was a genius !

[@asereta1879]

R. I. P. 🙏😭😥🙏😭😥🙏😭😥🙏😭😥Muchísimas gracias por tanta belleza musical. GOD BLESS YOU. 😘

[@albertdyer9203]

Thank You so much, Sir

[@davidlow7217]

Thank you burt for the amazing and beautiful music you have shared with the world, you have truly created real music in my soul, your music will never be forgotten. Your talent is truly from god , what gift god has given you. See you in heaven my man.❤ RIP

[@guillermoantoniomunozcontr3948]

Maestro soy un ciudadano normal de chile y siento mucho su partida pero dejo un legado muy lindo me gustaba mucho su estilo simplemente un gran músico espero verlo en la otra vida ❤️dios lo bendiga y hasta pronto señor Burt

[@darcyhodges309]

A musical genius...

[@deacondavis5098]

RIP🙏

[@relaxationstation7374]

I'm definitely A Megafan of Burt's compositions, thank God that he chose music composition over athletics! I have tons of his works in my music collection! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

[@spockboy]

Burt's music felt like a warm summer breeze.

[@itanhermenegildocesarcesar7889]

Mister B estou devastado ADEUS.

[@piustwelfth]

They didn't mention Marlene Dietrich! Bacharach got his start as Dietrich's arranger and conductor from her famous live shows. He worked with Dietrich for much of the 1950's and early '60's. She was crazy about him, and she recognized his talent.

[@baglady2652]

Brilliant composer

[@feliciafloresca4108]

You ever want to be nostalgic? Listen to a Burt Bacharach song. My favorite is "The Look of Love" sung by Brasil 66.

[@titaroldan6513]

May He R.I.P 🕊🙏🏽💐

[@stacystoltz8722]

Great Songs written Cool man Wow

[@Edson26690]

A minha infância ouvia as músicas que minha mãe e pai ouviam, é parte da minha vida e acredito que muitos também. As melodias sempre à frente do tempo e para todas as pessoas. Um grande exemplo de compositor. O Brasil te agradece por tudo.

[@snarkyenigma9219]

We tend to toss around "He will be missed" and "Legend" etc; but in BB's case it's true.

[@tarawelllsss]

A friend of mine had the same problem. My friend was bullied since the school, then she made tons of surgery, but continue bullied because ....surgery does not make miracles.....so people have to learn living and pay more attention in the beauty inside.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Rivers of tears of grief friends, hurts like hell losing artists that made us feel so good for so many years, l do not want to accept such unfair cruelty, people we love never die at all, no matter if 94 years seems a lot...still good people is leaving us too soon, death is so hateful no matter what...yeah, let's stay united and keep the memory alive fans, RIP beautiful monster condolences the family & big loving hug all fans world wide

[@joannedoris8589]

Burt …a legend…😊

[@arnaldomachado1009]

Also: A House Is Not A Home Alfie One Less Bell to Answer The Look of Love Promises, Promises Arthur's Theme On My Way Loads of lesser known but gorgeous compositions.

[@omarko9708]

He is remarkable. Yet, we lost another one of Hollywood's Giants.

[@christopherrodrigues9871]

LEGEND.LEGE D.HEAVEN HAS YET ANOTHER LEGEND 💜💜💜💖✨️

[@guru6831]

RIP

[@cynthiadcruz6729]

❤❤❤🙏

[@northerniltree]

It has been reported that he is now d a legendary decomposer.

[@John_Michael2000]

How about One Less Bell? My favorite 5th Dimension song..

[@kylemcpherson1772]

rip

[@annettefowler4704]

❤

[@Mo-gg8ts]

Missed out on Gene Pitney, Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black and Sandi Shaw

[@skierpage]

And Aretha Franklin's definitive performance of "I Say a Little Prayer," and the "Arthur" film soundtrack, and his Grammy-winning Painted from Memory collaboration with Elvis Costello. And more over the decades. A giant.

[@betterbuytickets7493]

Brut Bacharach left behind a wonderful legacy of music. We can all sing along with at least one of his treasures. BUT: the short add for GMA... I love GMA... I just can't stand Robin Roberts!

[@conwaynoel3715]

A musical genius. Serenade the angels Burt God rest your kind soul .

[@stevenburger7158]

FEB. 8, 2023 BURT BACHARACH PASSED AWAY: I HAD THE HONOR & PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH BURT BACHARACH IN THE STUDIO (ALBUMS & MOVIE SCORES) EVERGREEN STUDIOS, BURBANK CA. BURT WAS A CLASS ACT & SO WERE THE MANY STARS WHO SANG & PERFORMED ON SCREEN TO HIS MASTERPIECES, WHOM I ALSO WORKED WITH, LIKE DIONNE WARWICK & YES, CAROLE BAYER SAGER TOO! HE WILL BE MISSED > THERE WAS ONLY 1 BURT BACHARACH! FREAKY FACT: KAREN CARPENTER (CARPENTERS) 40th ANNIVERSARY OF HER PASSING AWAY FEB. 4, 1983 > WAS JUST '4 DAYS' FROM BERT BACHARACH PASSING FEB. 8, 2023! REMEMBER > IT WAS BERT'S SONG "CLOSE TO YOU" THAT *LAUNCHED* THE 'CARPENTERS' METEORIC CAREER (1st Song/Mega Hit) & MANY MORE FOLLOWED JUST LIKE THAT > 1 SONG RELEASES = ANOTHER HIT!!

[@lucholamb1825]

He leaves the same day as Mary Wilson two years ago.

[@MrYates420]

Anyone else learn his name in Austin Powers! R.I.P.

[@cynthianorman44]

🥰❤🥰

[@Aremuorin]

RI RIP