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!
G Go while the going is good F#m Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing AmG That anyone can learn, Go CGBbmaj7 I'm afraid my heart isn't very smart
Fly while you still have your wings Knowing when to leave won't ever let you reach The point of no return, Fly Foolish as it seems, I still have my dreams
DA7 So I keep hoping day after day as I wait for the man I need DA7D Night after night as I wish for a love that can be A7 Though I'm sure that no one can tell whether wishes and hopes will be DA7D Somewhere I'm feel there is happiness waiting for me
When someone walks in your life, you just better be sure he's right 'cause if he's wrong, there are heartaches and tears you must pay Keep both of your eyes on the door, never let it get out of sight DA7Bbmaj7 Just be prepared when the time has come, you run away
GF#m Sail when the wind starts to blow GF#m But, like a fool, I don't know Bbmaj7GmG#7 When to leave.......