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Fresh Air Remembers Lyricist Hal David

Fresh Air

September 7, 2012 • Hal David, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning lyricist, died Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 91. David is best known for his many collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach between the late '50s and the mid-'70s.

Fresh Air Remembers Lyricist Hal David

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Burt Bacharach And Hal David: A 50-Year Musical Duet

The cast of the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises includes Sean Hayes (center) in the role originated by Jerry Orbach in 1968. Joan Marcus hide caption

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Burt Bacharach And Hal David: A 50-Year Musical Duet

Fresh Air

June 11, 2010 • The legendary composer and lyricist -- who collaborated on tunes like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "I Say a Little Prayer" and "What's New Pussycat?" -- discuss their 50-year relationship and some favorite tunes from the Broadway revival of their musical, Promises, Promises.

Burt Bacharach And Hal David: A 50-Year Musical Duet

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Music And Lyrics: Burt Bacharach And Hal David

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Music And Lyrics: Burt Bacharach And Hal David

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May 5, 2010 • The legendary composer and lyricist -- who collaborated on tunes like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "I Say a Little Prayer" and "What's New Pussycat?" -- discuss their 50-year relationship and some favorite tunes from the Broadway revival of their musical, Promises, Promises.

Music And Lyrics: Burt Bacharach And Hal David

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