Burt Bacharach at the BBC

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Celebrating Music's Greatest Stars: Burt Bacharach at the BBC

BBC Radio 2 - Celebrating Music's Greatest Stars, Burt Bacharach at the BBC

A compilation of the many insightful interviews given to the BBC and his key compositions.

As we celebrate the great composer, arranger, producer, performer, a compilation of the many insightful interviews at the BBC, talking in depth, alongside key songs and memories.

In celebration of the life the great composer, arranger, producer and performer, here is a compilation of the many insightful interviews he gave to the BBC, talking in depth to Paul Gambaccini, Steve Wright, Nicky Campbell, Pete Murray, Paul Sexton and Graham Norton over many decades. 

These inspiring conversations feature alongside many of the landmark recordings with artists such as Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Christopher Cross, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Gene Pitney, Gladys Knight and Luther Vandross. 

We also hear Burt’s own inside observations about his writing partnerships and friendships with Hal David, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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