R.I.P. Burt Bacharach - one of the 20th century's most prolific and well-respected songwriters.
@mrsmacca12625 күн бұрын
I can’t watch him play because it’s so so cringe. Why does he do those movements? David Foster looks perfectly normal, when h3 plays/ directs
@uneedtherapy42 Жыл бұрын
Painted from memory came out of nowhere and is a masterpiece
@caseyisms Жыл бұрын
And it’s 200 on vinyl I could cry right now seriously
@cyndimoring9389 Жыл бұрын
and I thought I knew everything about Bacharach. I had no idea about the album or this collaboration. He just kept writing and writing.
@nforne Жыл бұрын
@@cyndimoring9389 It wasn't a popular collaboration for many Bacharach fans, they felt Costello didn't have the right pedigree. But his voice has enormous character.
@curiousnomad Жыл бұрын
In today’s commercial music environment I don’t think people realize just how incredible this is from both a songwriting standpoint but an arranging and performance standpoint. I mean, this collaboration is just amazing.
@chocolatepinkspider8 ай бұрын
@@nfornethat’s illuminating… I had no idea burt fans felt that way. When I first heard this album I thought this has got to be one of the great heartbreak albums of all time, because I can’t fathom the quality of an album that would beat this. I thought costello’s raw intensity was the perfect foil for burt’s sensibilities
@rudykisely3750 Жыл бұрын
Few artists have ever made me cry as these two have done. This morning the tears won't stop. Rest in peace Burt Bacharach
@sholmbraker Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@chrishoward3290 Жыл бұрын
The album they did together, Painted by Memory, is fantastic.
@skierpage Жыл бұрын
They worked on a musical based on it, the recent deluxe compilation has more songs. Bring tissues!
@francesmaziarek1838 Жыл бұрын
One of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces of music
@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH Жыл бұрын
Wow. The horns and strings,so Burt. Elvis, so passionate. Rip, Burt. Burt has given us so much beautiful music over the years.
@SirHatchporch Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much I appreciate you uploading this right now. Thank you. RIP Burt.
@BlueskystylingKauai Жыл бұрын
The craziest, most unexpected genius of a collaboration. I used to listen on my Discman to this album on my 5 mile walks on the path in Princeville Kauai. Imprinted forever…
@noahgallagher35628 ай бұрын
this album made me love music in the best way when i was 17
@debhig Жыл бұрын
Musical masterpieces by BB and EC. It's one of my favorite CDs - Painted from Memory.
@skierpage Жыл бұрын
With today's news I learned that a few weeks ago the Elvis Costello web site announced a deluxe compilation The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, with several songs and performances in addition to the fantastic Painted from Memory album. They wrote additional songs for a proposed Painted from Memory musical (with book by comedy TV legend Chuck Lorre!). I already have the Sessions at West 54th DVD performance of, and Bill Frisell's The Sweetest Punch reimagining of, Painted from Memory. It's a brillant adult emotional set of songs. RIP Burt Bacharach, great songwriter, composer, arranger, performer over decades! I Say a Little Prayer.
@vinalboy Жыл бұрын
Cannot tell you how the music of Burt Bacharach, Hal David and Dionne Warwick helped me through so many emotional crisis. RIP Mr. Bacharach. You and Mr. David can compose music for all of heaven. 😢
@jimflores9098 Жыл бұрын
Look at Elvis' face there at the end of God Give Me Strength...he's in the zone...that's the real stuff right there.
28 күн бұрын
yes
@mariannelaba3 ай бұрын
Chills and goosebumps, two musical greats.
@samuelf.campbell12552 ай бұрын
❤ Wow!
@sunshinegirl1655 Жыл бұрын
I get nervous every time a celebrity interview pops up here. I immediately check to see if they are still alive. Unfortunately once again they have passed away. RIP Burt, thanks for all the great music.
@mrsmacca12625 күн бұрын
But Elvis is alive and well
@llcspy97 Жыл бұрын
legendary composer and thank you for giving with us with your awesome music, RIP.
@etherealtb6021 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Burt! This is one of me fav songs of all time. It would've won the Oscar if the film had been seen more!
@therecoverytour1 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful nothing else can describe such brilliance ❤
@michaelharkins4309 Жыл бұрын
Individually and together such brilliant songwriters. I was incredibly fortunate to be able to catch (one of the handful of shows from) this very short "Painted from Memory" tour (at the stunning Chicago Theatre) resplendent with a 30 piece orchestra. It was one of the most incredible live performances I've ever witnessed. RIP Burt Bacharach... your vast music catalog and stunning compositions will live on for generations to come🙏🏻
@TimeIdle Жыл бұрын
Legendary Burt and Elvis at his peak. Couldn't be better.
@7Limousine Жыл бұрын
My music hero, BURT BACHARACH. Amazing composer, arranger, pianist, conductor, accompanist and producer. Burt had this all. The way he composed was unique. Timesignatures and intervals were always his trademark. There will never be another composer as BURT was. A deep bow and respect for this great, great man! Thank you so much Burt for all the great songs! R.I.P. my music hero! 😢😢
@catherinegigliotti1368 Жыл бұрын
This was a great moment. I loved any duet with Burt. And Elvis...his voice for the ages. Thanks for sharing.
@timhyde7612 Жыл бұрын
And thanks Mr. Letterman for having good taste throughout the years. Paul gets a salute too😊
@lesleybarkmeyer9001 Жыл бұрын
I just heard the legend Burt has passed. His music and songwriting was just beautiful.... RIP. Burt Bacharach... So many fantastic songs
@dianewinters8628 Жыл бұрын
I saw Elvis Costello as an opening act for The Police. He tore the place up.
@jimflores9098 Жыл бұрын
Same here. In Dallas.
@dianewinters8628 Жыл бұрын
Upstate New York
@swbbreps8464 Жыл бұрын
The whole Painted from Memory record is incredible. As if they both weren't incredible enough...
@screamingtubes6683 Жыл бұрын
Legends never die his talent music and legacy will live on forever!
@MeatMaw7 ай бұрын
When I get drunk, I listen to classical, musicals, and this song.
@curiousnomad Жыл бұрын
Freaking INCREDIBLE! RIP Burt.
@leadsingerichabod6812 Жыл бұрын
What a great song vocals outstanding RIP. BB.
@rtward9 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the Great music Mr. Bacharach!
@2009ytsmemptyA320vid Жыл бұрын
Painted From Memory floored me. Perfect from start to finish!
@MedalionDS9 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Burt Bacharach, quite a songwriter!
@KentAJDK Жыл бұрын
With the words of ABBA: Thank you, Thank You for the music. ❤ RIP. 😢😢😢
@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын
I can't help but cry when I hear this. Since the first time.
@curiousnomad17 сағат бұрын
Elvis was probably thinking “I can’t believe I get to write and sing with an icon like Burt”. Not that Elvis hasn’t had success, but Bacharach and David basically defined sixties popular song writing and created multiple masterpieces of songwriting.
@susanmyers40295 күн бұрын
I’ll never forget the first time I saw & heard & this song (Live on Letterman) ♥️ I ran straight out & bought the Burt Bacharach/Elvis Costello CD the very next day & played the heck out of it !!
@antonioluisbautista Жыл бұрын
RIP Burt Bacharach My Idol!!!🙏🙏🙏
@wildlifegardenssydney7492 Жыл бұрын
Mesmerising music……just so emotionally captivating…….ohhhhhh and the songwriters both geniuses…….and here together….wow!
@sj460162 Жыл бұрын
Gee I really loved that. Elvis really had a fab voice back in the day and Burt was so passionate with his music. RIP Burt.
@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501 Жыл бұрын
Every time I hear the trumpets with that melody I know it’s a Burt song…
@deirdrapreis5530 Жыл бұрын
His music helped define the fabric of my youth and has continued to enrich my life…RIP
@reading-with-dad7 Жыл бұрын
"well that's really something- isn't it?" lol, Dave
@spikeybaby1735 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful album
@bobabooey285 Жыл бұрын
BB brought out some killer vocals from EC he will be missed
@ebaylistentomusic Жыл бұрын
Burt used those flugelhorns as a signature sound for decades. I hear them on other records sometimes as a homage to him.
@maurizioverdinelli9400 Жыл бұрын
Great musician of American dream. Thank you. Your song's in my mind. Forever ❤️
@rickyfernandezvelarde7594 Жыл бұрын
lovely. moving.
@dimitreze Жыл бұрын
amazing
@Bdehob Жыл бұрын
Godspeed Burt Bacharach
@Italiangoodguy Жыл бұрын
This man helped US making our days
@margaret513 Жыл бұрын
Maestro RIP You were so so loved a genius kind humble and you have always be 😀 effortlessly "cool" 😎 I adored your beauty This one saddens me so but God Burt Thank you for your beyond beautiful arrangements and melodies One of a rare club of Super gifted gems Elvis is brilliant too love his compositions and voice too 💜🙏🎉❤️. 🎉💙
@PascalJanssen Жыл бұрын
So many amazing songs.... 🙏
@ninestories2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Letterman team for including both show dates (1997-02-25, 1998-09-28) in the video description 🖤
@mikemcf33 Жыл бұрын
RIP Burt. Our Gershwin
@PedroMiguel-if3llАй бұрын
Costello vibrato is something else!
@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын
This is the most musical collaboration I've ever heard. What a tremendous loss.
@aldo34 Жыл бұрын
God I love this performance SO much
@gracenaturfriend1789 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P 🥰❤🙏
@suferrato6577 Жыл бұрын
MARAVILHA !!!!!!!!!!!!
@Berkcam Жыл бұрын
I was praising Burt last night and playing him and Dionne only to learn this morning that he has passed 😢
@JosephCampos-g9j10 ай бұрын
Wow both amazing
@Fordham1969 Жыл бұрын
For "God Give Me Strength" have a look at Elvis as the song ends and the crowd starts applauding, he really seems as though he was transported to another place during the song and gradually "came back to earth" during the audience response.
@RichardHandal301 Жыл бұрын
That was wonderful. YT suggested the Sonny and Cher reunion after I watched this. I’d love some staff memories on that huge cultural event, maybe Cher can record some thoughts by herself and flog her current main charity. Cher is a uniquely American character. Not only did she think Mount Rushmore was a natural rock formation until she was 18, but she was willing to admit it in a Playboy interview. Who does that? And she’s started charities for the troops and for animals. She used to call C-SPAN’s morning program during the Iraq war to collect money for helmets for the troops that needed them. Thanks.
@suz4keeps Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Vale Burt, thanks Elvis C
@hurricanehilde2744 Жыл бұрын
We'll be missing you Burt! Does anyone know how Mr. Costello is doing? I love this collaboration.
@randers40 Жыл бұрын
He is playing New York as we speak and paying homage to the great man during his 10 night run.
@hurricanehilde2744 Жыл бұрын
@@randers40 thanks for the update. I love Elvis Costello.
@noelharte6493 Жыл бұрын
Now I have nothing, so God give me strength 'Cause I'm weak in her wake And if I'm strong I might still break And I don't have anything to share That I won't throw away into the air That song is sung out This bell is rung out She was the light that I'd bless She took my last chance at happiness So God give me strength God give me strength I can't hold onto her, God give me strength When the phone doesn't ring And I'm lost in imagining Everything that kind of love is worth As I tumble back down to the earth That song is sung out This bell is rung out She was the light that I'd bless She took my last chance at happiness So God give me strength God if she'd grant me her indulgence and decline I might as well, wipe her from my memory Fracture the spell, as she becomes my enemy Maybe I was washed out like a lip-print on my shirt See, I'm only human, I want her to hurt I want her I want her to hurt Since I lost the power to pretend That there could ever be a happy ending That song is sung out This bell is rung out She was the light that I'd bless She took my last chance at happiness So God give me strength God give me strength Wipe her from my memory I might as well God give me strength God give me strength I might as well
@normadom Жыл бұрын
Costello poured his heart and soul into the rendition it took him a few moments to zone out after finishing the song. A great collaboration between a composer of iconic ballads and its interpreter.
@spaghettihorse1 Жыл бұрын
a great pair
@georgerafael Жыл бұрын
But beautiful. RIP BB.
@timhyde7612 Жыл бұрын
Magic ….stops time
@musicbrazilian70659 ай бұрын
I jist found out about Elvis Costello and these terriific songs I am in love. Elvis Costello is the Tony Bennete and Frank Sinatra of British music.
@mrsmacca1269 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@patrickbrownson14 ай бұрын
Christ, they nailed these tunes. Look at Burt gettin’ all Stevie Wonder!
@lilslope1974 Жыл бұрын
RIP initial BB
@swankhood5 ай бұрын
My favorite version, this and Bette Midler's
@richardwhiteman742927 күн бұрын
I’ll give my two cents worth: They’re brilliant.
@raecoyote Жыл бұрын
The original version of “God Give Me Strength” from the movie “Grace of My Heart” sung by Kristin Vigard is THE one .. she owns that song no matter who wrote it
@derekmcguinness9118 Жыл бұрын
Elvis ain't to shaby either
@etherealtb6021 Жыл бұрын
100%! Although Bette does a damn good job too!
@orangemanok5800 Жыл бұрын
Burt wrote the soundtrack of my childhood and even made Costello sound pretty good. Genius.
@davidattwell25742 ай бұрын
😮 kid's 😊😮😮😮
@HeatherSZ Жыл бұрын
RIP :(
@itisus Жыл бұрын
Lettterman`s obituary service.
@davidgonzales720 Жыл бұрын
Sad but true.
@elkameno1959 Жыл бұрын
miss the colob between these two. great talent gone too soon.'
@ebaylistentomusic Жыл бұрын
So beautiful, yet I can't help but think if it were Scott Walker singing it...
@studiodewinterbv Жыл бұрын
RIP
@thomassimmons1950 Жыл бұрын
These guys just don't perform...the FEEL!
@royphillips7435 Жыл бұрын
Declan is so uncomfortable out of his Punk shoes , Worth a look though for any pop pickers out there !
@davidattwell25742 ай бұрын
Painted 🎨 from memory ✨️ 😮 was modern rubbish 🗑, 👨 😮😮😮😮😊
@eddiemautone2099 ай бұрын
Burt Bacharach is good this Elvis Costello awful
@Pablo_sanz359 Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine singing these VERY challenging songs on live TV. The bridge of the second song made me tear up. Great stuff.