Streisand, Barbra
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The multitalented Barbra Streisand has made her mark as an actress, a singer, and a comedienne in a career spanning three decades. Streisand landed her first job as a nightclub singer in and just four years later was headlining on Broadway in the award-winning musical Funny Girl. Since then she has cut numerous albums, starred in motion pictures, and even directed and produced her own films. Harper&#x;s Bazaar contributor J. Curtis Sanburn claims that Streisand has that special star quality that eludes all but the best entertainers. In her case, writes Sanburn, star quality makes for a driven, creative dynamo; the biggest, most powerful performer in Hollywood. She&#x;s big because she keeps building on her talent, and we respond with surprise and recognition each time she gives us something new, yet distinctly Barbra.
Streisand has admitted that she never wanted to be a singer&#x;she preferred serious roles in straight drama. It was as a singer that she first attracted attention, however, and she remains one of the best-selling recording artists on the Columbia l
"popular music's magic man hasn't missed a beat."
THE EDMONTON SUN, January,
"Bacharach reminded us why he endures as pop's reigning melodist
at a concert last night&#;."
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN, October,
"He personifies the word &#;unruffled,&#;
and no one over the last 40 years has written more or better pop songs."
VANITY FAIR, November,
"As a presence in the last half-century of music history, he&#;s simply inescapable."
THE PHOENIX NEW TIMES, October,
"He is the greatest American composer since George Gershwin and the closest to Gershwin anyone born in the second half of the 20th Century is ever going to see."
ARIZONA TRIBUNE, October,
It&#;s no wonder Burt Bacharach is spoken of with such famous names as Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers. His hit-single track record runs the gamut from rock and soul to polished Broadway scores; few writers can match the golden era of his work."
THE DENVER POST, September,
"It is rare that a music segment of an Oscar show gets a standing ovation but this one orchestrated by Burt Bacharach certainly deserved it.&#;"
DAILY VARIETY, March,
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Burt Bacharach's 10 greatest ever duets: Adele, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones and more
10 February , | Updated: 12 February ,
He's a songwriter whose talent spanned generations.
Burt Bacharach may have left us, but he'll leave an incredible legacy with the music he wrote for other artists.
Collaborating with other singers was intrinsic to bringing his songs to life, elevating the careers of Dionne Warwick, The Carpenters, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, BJ Thomas, Christopher Cross and Aretha Franklin by writing their signature songs.
Of course, his work is entwined with the lounge pop and easy listening of the s and beyond, but Bacharach's imprint on music will be everlasting.
To celebrate the great, influential composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, we've delved into his best duets from over his long and illustrious career beyond the ivory.
Here are Burt Bacharach's ten greatest duets:
1. Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick & Burt Bacharach | The Kraft Music Hall
It's hard to look past Dionne Warwick when you mention Burt Bacharach, given their hot streak of hits during the s which made both stars household nam
Burt Bacharach facts for kids
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| Birth name | Burt Freeman Bacharach |
| Born | ()May 12, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, () (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Burt Freeman Bacharach ( BAK-ə-rak; May 12, – February 8, ) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. He composed hundreds of pop songs beginning in the late s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. Bacharach's music is characterized by unusual chord progressions, influenced by his background in jazz harmony, and uncommon selections of instruments for small orchestras. He arranged, conducted, and produced much of his recorded output. He received various accolades including three Academy Awards, six Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award.
From to , most of Bacharach and David's hits were written specifically for and performed by Dionne Warwick
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