Burt Bacharach, the person behind large hits ‘I Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Raindrops Preserve Falling On My Head’, has died aged 94.

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The legendary composer died of pure causes at his house in Los Angeles, a spokesperson informed the Washington Post.

Bacharach was liable for scoring over 73 High 40 hits within the US and 52 within the UK and wrote songs for a number of stars together with Tom Jones (‘What’s New, Pussycat?’), Aretha Franklin (‘I Say A Little Prayer’), Dusty Springfield (‘The Look Of Love’), Dionne Warwick‘s ‘Alfie’ and ‘Make It Straightforward On Your self’ by The Walker Brothers.

Bacharach received six Grammys, together with a lifetime achievement award, and three Oscars together with one for ‘Raindrops Preserve Falling On My Head’, which featured within the movie Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Child and received for finest unique rating within the movie, throughout his seven-decade profession.

In later years, he collaborated with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello and Dr. Dre.

In 2008 he carried out on the BBC Electrical Proms on the Roundhouse in London the place he was joined by Adele for a rendition of ‘Child It’s You’. In 2015 he additionally carried out on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.

Tim Burgess was one of many first to pay tribute to the late composer.

“One of many best songwriting legacies within the historical past of ever. Farewell Burt Bacharach, you have been a king,” he wrote together with a clip of Franklin singing ‘I Say A Little Prayer’.

Liam Gallagher additionally expressed his condolences, writing: “RIP BURT BACHARACH X,” whereas his brother Noel Gallagher mentioned: “RIP Maestro. It was a pleasure to have recognized you. NGX.”

Brian Wilson described Bacharach as “a large within the music enterprise”.

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He added: “I’m so unhappy to listen to about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and really influential on my work. He was a large within the music enterprise. His songs will reside ceaselessly. Love & Mercy to Burt’s household.”

The Bangles‘ Susanna Hoffs in the meantime paid her respects to the late composer, posting an image of him together with the phrases: “Peace and love, Burt Bacharach.”

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan mentioned Bacharach was “a titan of gorgeous and easy track”.

Elsewhere, Radio 2 and former Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley additionally expressed her unhappiness.

She wrote: “Aw shucks. One of many best composers and songwriters to have lived. This Man’s in Love With You has at all times been one in all my favourite songs & there are such a lot of extra.. such an honor to have met Burt Bacharach @glastonbury @bbcglasto. Thanks for the music.”



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