Bacharach studied music at McGill University and the Mannes School of Music. In the 1950s and the early 1960s he was the pianist, arranger and bandleader for Marlene Dietrich with whom he toured. He teamed with lyricist Hal David and others to write many popular songs in the 1960s and 1970s.
Bacharach's music has been sung by a number of popular singers including The Beatles,The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Jack Jones, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Luther Vandross and The Drifters.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
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It's a year since she was here Kentucky bluebird, fly away And take a message to Martha, message to Martha Tell her I miss her more each day As her train pulled out down the track Martha promised she'd soon be coming back
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Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird, fly away And take a message to Martha, message to Martha Ask her to start for home today When you find her please let her know Rich or poor, I will always love her so