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. He met Dionne Warwick, with whom he would form a famed collaboration. His songs are characterized by (1) the use of unexpected harmonic changes and (2) unusual rhythmic patterns and time signatures. He employs times such as 5/4 or 3/2, and frequently goes from one time signature to another in the same song, often after each measure. He also changes keys frequently. An excellent example of his style is "Promises, Promises", from his score to the musical of the same name. He has a total of 52 Top 40 hits. In addition, many of his songs were adapted by jazz artists of the time, such as Stan Getz and Wes Montgomery. The Bacharach-David composition "My Little Red Book", originally recorded by Manfred Mann for the film What's New, Pussycat, and promptly covered by Love in 1965, has become a rock standard. He composed and arranged the soundtrack of the 1967 film Casino Royale.
He has been married four times, to Paula Stewart (1953-1958), to actress Angie Dickinson (1965-1980), to lyricist Carole Bayer Sager (1982-1991) - with whom he collaborated on a number of pieces - and (since 1993) Jane Hanson. He has a total of four children, two girls and two boys.
In 1998 he collaborated on an album called Painted From Memory with singer/songwriter Elvis Costello. His 2005 album At This Time features collaborations with Costello, Rufus Wainwright, and Dr. Dre (who provides bass-and-drum loops).
Bacharach has had cameo roles in a number of Hollywood movies including all three Austin Powers movies. His music is also credited as providing inspiration for these movies.
During subsequent Burt Bacharach concert tours, each show would open with a very brief video clip from the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, with Mike Myers (as Austin Powers) uttering "Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Burt Bacharach".
Another Tear Falls
Burt Bacharach Lyrics
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I see you passing by
And for a while
I don't begin to cry
But just when I think I'm all cried out
Another tear falls
And then I know
You are still here in my heart
You are still here in my broken heart
Every time I go with someone new
I tell myself I've gotten over you
But just when I think I'm all cried out
Another tear falls
Another tear falls
And then I know
You are still here in my heart
You are still
Here in my
Broken
Heart
The lyrics to Burt Bacharach's song Another Tear Falls are about the lingering pain and heartbreak after a breakup. The singer sees their ex-partner passing by sometimes and feels a temporary reprieve from their sorrow. However, just when they think they've moved on, another tear falls, and the singer realizes the pain is still very much alive. Even when they try to move on with someone new, they can't shake the memories and emotions tied to their old flame. The last line, "You are still here in my broken heart," sums up the central theme of the song: no matter how hard they try, the singer can't escape their lingering feelings for their former love.
The lyrics to Another Tear Falls were written by Hal David and set to music by Burt Bacharach. The song was released in 1964 and became a minor hit in the UK, reaching #27 on the charts. It was recorded by several artists over the years, including The Walker Brothers, who had a Top 20 hit with their cover of the song in 1966.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then
Occasionally
I see you passing by
I catch a glimpse of you
And for a while
For a brief moment
I don't begin to cry
I manage to hold back my tears
But just when I think I'm all cried out
Right when I believe I won't shed another tear
Another tear falls
I cry once more
And then I know
At that moment, I realize
You are still here in my heart
You remain present in my heart
You are still here in my broken heart
Even though my heart is broken, you are still there
Every time I go with someone new
Whenever I start seeing someone else
I tell myself I've gotten over you
I try to convince myself that I've moved on from you
You are still
You remain
Here in my
Present in my
Broken
Shattered
Heart
Emotions
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH
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Paul Brent
My girlfriend bought an EP for me and this was on it what a beautiful song sang to perfection We married and l lost her in 2019 some 53 years later So the tears fall as l listen and write this
summerfield1941
This has to be one of the Greatest records ever made. Gene McDaniel's was never given the recognition he so thoroughly deserved, a voice that should be appreciated generation after generation. He made some wonderful recordings during his life, and I was one of the fortunate one's to hear them.
sherom alowen
Amen, he was one of the greatest singers of his generation.
Max Minton
Watching this movie -- half asleep because it's not exactly a masterpiece... And then suddenly this electrifying performance erupts. What a voice! What presence! This man was a phenomenon!
Alan fizzypop
great talent stuck in poor movie
Kenny Novak
I loved "It's Trad Dad" for the music. If I had the computer capability, I'd take the movie and toss out all the bits between the songs and just play the remainder like ti was a big long MTV video.
Julie hermiz
His voice brought tears to my eyes, wow, just WOW, what a gift from God ❤️
Michael Eshom
How was this guy not more popular? "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" is fun, but this is just amazing!
Johnnyc drums
He was plenty popular and with a big portfolio of hits, not big hits per se, but hits.
He was a Headliner.
Cameel Smith
My God what a voice!!!!.This man knows the depth of Love...It scares me!!!!