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Thursday September 3, 2020

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Tiny Desk

Burt Bacharach & Daniel Tashian: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

September 3, 2020 • Burt Bacharach, one of pop's historic melody makers, is still performing at age 92, as you'll see in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert with lyricist Daniel Tashian.

Saturday August 16, 2014

First Listen: Cameron Carpenter, 'If You Could Read My Mind'

Cameron Carpenter's new album, If You Could Read My Mind, comes out Aug. 26. Thomas Grube/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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First Listen

First Listen: Cameron Carpenter, 'If You Could Read My Mind'

August 16, 2014 • The organist aims to rescue his instrument from its church-bound traditions. With his new album, which includes Bach and Bacharach alike, Carpenter could land a multitude of converts.

If You Could Read My Mind

Audio for First Listens is no longer available after the album is released.

Friday August 8, 2014

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Burt Bacharach On Piano Jazz

August 8, 2014 • In this session from 2005, the prolific songwriter performs some of his most famous works, such as "What the World Needs Now is Love" and "Close to You."

Burt Bacharach In The Studio

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Saturday May 4, 2013

Burt Bacharach: 'Never Be Afraid Of Something That You Can Whistle'

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Author Interviews

Burt Bacharach: 'Never Be Afraid Of Something That You Can Whistle'

May 4, 2013 • The award-winning songwriter speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the value of melody, and writing a song about rain for a movie scene that had none.

Burt Bacharach: 'Never Be Afraid Of Something That You Can Whistle'

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Friday June 11, 2010

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

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Music Interviews

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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Wednesday May 5, 2010

Music And Lyrics: Burt Bacharach And Hal David

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Music And Lyrics: Burt Bacharach And Hal David

Fresh Air

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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Thursday July 3, 2008

Concerts

Close To You: Burt Bacharach In Concert

July 3, 2008 • The legendary songwriter produced some of pop music's lushest and most iconic hits in the 1960s and '70s. With a crew of vocalists, he takes the piano bench to perform some of his most popular work, live at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Saturday January 7, 2006

The Grammy Awards

A Conversation with Burt Bacharach

January 7, 2006 • Through the turbulent '60s, the composer was of the musical opinion that what the world needed was "love, sweet love." Approaching 80, he finds himself in a different mood. He talks about At This Time, his new CD.

A Conversation with Burt Bacharach

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Saturday December 31, 2005

Music Interviews

Bacharach: A New 'Auld Lang Syne?'

December 31, 2005 • There are oh-so-many holiday songs, and yet really only one that's associated with the arrival of a new year. Composer Burt Bacharach fools around with the notion of a fresh alternative to "Auld Lang Syne."

Bacharach: A New 'Auld Lang Syne?'

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Friday May 9, 2003

Music Interviews

Composer Burt Bacharach, Interviewed

Fresh Air

May 9, 2003 • Along with lyricist Hal David, he wrote dozens of hits during the '60s including "What's New Pussycat," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "This Guy's In Love With You." The songwriting team received every major music industry award in addition to 20 Gold records — plus an Academy Award and induction into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. A new Broadway musical, The Look of Love, is based on their work.

Composer Burt Bacharach, Interviewed

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