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".
Made In Paris
Burt Bacharach Lyrics
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It is something to see how the fellas follow the girls
They're all in search of love
There isn't a lover, who doesn't discover
That if it's made in paris,
You can bet that there is a girl for every boy
Dreams are made in paris every night
The girls are everywhere
The scent of, their perfume, is meant to go right to your head
So don't just sit and stir
If the fun and the laughter, the good times you're after
Can just be made in paris,
If you don't know how to speak french, she'll understand
Love is made in paris every night
Rain or shine, go get yours, i've got mine
Find your dream!
Find your love!
I've got mine!
Go get yours!
If it's made in paris,
If you don't know how to speak french, she'll understand
Love is made in paris every night
Rain or shine, go get yours, i've got mine
Find your dream!
Find your love!
I've got mine!
Go get yours!
The lyrics to Burt Bacharach's song Made In Paris touch on the romantic allure of Paris, specifically for those in search of love. The first stanza sets the scene; the moon is out and the men are following the women as they search for love in the city. The second stanza references the dreams that are made in Paris each night, indicating that this is a place where anything is possible. The chorus echoes this sentiment with the refrain that love is made in Paris every night, rain or shine.
The lyrics continue to describe the atmosphere of the city, where the girls are everywhere and their scent is intoxicating. It is suggested that fun and laughter can be found in Paris, and that there is a girl for every boy. The bridge emphasizes that language is not a barrier in the city of love, where even if you don't speak French, love can still be found.
The final words encourage listeners to find their dream and find their love, suggesting that everyone has the potential to find love in Paris just as the singer has found theirs.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the magic and romance of Paris and the idea that anything is possible in the city of love.
Line by Line Meaning
When there's a moon above
The moon in the Parisian sky is a sight to behold, especially for the men who become infatuated with the women they see.
It is something to see how the fellas follow the girls
The men are captivated by the women they meet in Paris, and will do anything to be near them.
They're all in search of love
Everyone who comes to Paris is looking for love, and hoping that they will find it in this romantic city.
There isn't a lover, who doesn't discover
Anyone who has come to Paris to find love will know that it is a city where dreams come true.
That if it's made in paris,
If something is created in Paris it is often considered to be of the highest quality and romantic value.
You can bet that there is a girl for every boy
There are so many women in Paris that there will always be someone who is suitable for every man who comes here.
Dreams are made in paris every night
Paris is a place where dreams come to life, and where people often find themselves living out their biggest desires.
They come true, can't you hear, paris calling you
Paris has a magnetic pull that makes people believe that coming here is the key to achieving their life goals and finding the love they seek.
The girls are everywhere
No matter where you go in Paris, you will encounter beautiful women who will capture your heart and imagination.
The scent of, their perfume, is meant to go right to your head
Women in Paris use the power of their scent to attract men, and it's practically impossible to resist their allure.
So don't just sit and stir
If you want to find love in Paris, you can't just sit around and hope that something will happen. You have to be proactive and put yourself out there.
If the fun and the laughter, the good times you're after
Paris is a city where people come to enjoy life and have a good time, and if that's what you want, you'll find it here.
Can just be made in paris,
Paris is truly a magical place where anything can happen, and where your dreams really can come true.
If you don't know how to speak french, she'll understand
Even if you don't speak the same language as the woman you're hoping to connect with in Paris, the chemistry between you will still be there.
Love is made in paris every night
Paris is a place where people fall in love all the time, and where couples can be seen expressing their love in public without any shame or hesitation.
Rain or shine, go get yours, i've got mine
Even if the weather is bad, there's no reason not to pursue love and happiness in Paris. The singer has already found what he's looking for, and encourages others to do the same.
Find your dream!
Paris is a place where anything is possible, and where you can come to follow your dreams and achieve your goals.
Find your love!
Paris is also a city of love, where people come from all over the world to find their soulmates and experience the magic of romance.
I've got mine!
The singer is content with the love he has found in Paris, and wants others to experience the same joy and happiness that he's found here.
Go get yours!
The singer is encouraging his listeners to take action and pursue their dreams, and to never give up on finding love and happiness in Paris.
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@boykeramdhani2087
Rest in peace Trini Lopez. This is my all-time favourite Ann Margret movie soundtrack.
@robynheavner4689
Another favorite since childhood! Bravo ❤ Love it! Movie and soundtrack ❤🎶❤
@johnflynn9619
Burt & Hal - Great Songwriters.
Trini RIP - Wonderful Singer.
@pieronappi7857
Bacharach at his best. Simply beautiful !!
@mmalmec
I enjoy those 1960's arrangements . A lot of drums and eletric guitars
@hankgolfer1
I fell in love with this movie, with the romance of it all, the song of course and certainly Ann Margaret. Thanks for posting, saw the movie in the theater. Ann Margaret what a honey in the movie. Love the song to the intro with the mannequins in the window and the ending with Ann, Chad and the "French young man" walking by her admiring her and the driving away with the sheepdogs in car. A movie about the romantic chase between man and woman. Sigh!
@raymondhoagland4976
Watched this movie last night , great combination of Burt Bacharach / Trini Lopez 💕🎧🎼Ann Margaret 🔥💕 !
@johnflynn9619
Ann Margret was Great.
@MeryToste
I LOVE THE SONG.....I LOVE TRINI LOPEZ.
@MeryToste
R.I.P....TRiNI LOPEZ 🎸 Unforgettable Brilliant Singer, Actor, Composer, GibsonTriniLopez 🎸🎸 Forever In My ❤️..15/5/1937..11/8/2020