3/4. Paul Sexton profiles revered songwriter Burt Bacharach , who, with lyricist Hal David , stylised the musical landscape of the 60s with their heart-wrenching melodramas and cool and elegant pop dramas. The story continues with a look at Bacharach's solo work with A&M
Records, whose top 1970 hit was the Carpenters' sweet and delicate recording of Bacharach and David's (They Long to Be) Close to You. A&M co-founder
Jerry Moss recalls his label's debt to Bacharach, who, along with Hal David and Smokey Robinson , examines his craft.