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".
This Girl's in Love With You
Burt Bacharach Lyrics
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Yes I'm in love who looks at you the way I do
When you smile I can tell it know each other very well
How can I show you I'm glad I got to know you 'cause
I've heard some talk they say you think I'm fine
This guy's in love and what I'd do to make you mine
Tell me now is it so don't let me be the last to know
My hands are shakin' don't let my heart keep breaking 'cause
I need your love, I want your love
Say you're in love and you'll be my guy, if not I'll just die
Tell me now is it so don't let me be the last to know
My hands are shakin' don't let my heart keep breaking 'cause
I need your love, I want your love
Say you're in love and you'll be my girl, if not I'll just die
In this song, the singer expresses his feelings to the woman he loves. When he looks at her, he sees no one else but her. He's amazed by her smile and the way she behaves. He wants to show her how happy he is to have known her and how much he loves her. He's worried that she might not feel the same way and that he might lose her forever. He asks her to tell him whether she loves him back or not, and if she doesn't, he feels he will die.
The lyrics of the song are emotional and powerful. The singer is vulnerable as he expresses his feelings to his beloved. He hopes that she could feel the same love that he feels for her but yet he's fearful of rejection. The lyrics highlight the importance of communication in a relationship. The singer wants the woman to be honest with him if she doesn't share the same feelings he has. He also shows the extent of his love for her, saying that if she doesn't love him back, he'll die.
Line by Line Meaning
You see this guy, this guy's in love with you
I want to tell you that I'm deeply in love with you.
Yes I'm in love who looks at you the way I do
I love you so much that I'm sure no one else could love you the way I do.
When you smile I can tell it know each other very well
I know you well enough to recognize when you're happy just by seeing your smile.
How can I show you I'm glad I got to know you 'cause
I'm grateful for the chance to get to know you, but I don't know how to express it.
I've heard some talk they say you think I'm fine
I've heard rumours that you think I'm attractive, I hope they're true.
Yes I'm in love and what I'd do to make you mine
I'm so in love with you that I'd do anything to win your heart.
Tell me now is it so don't let me be the last to know
Can you please confirm if you feel the same way too? I don't want to be the last one to find out.
My hands are shakin' don't let my heart keep breaking 'cause
I'm so nervous and anxious just thinking about the possibility of not being with you.
I need your love, I want your love
I crave your love and affection.
Say you're in love, in love with this guy
Please tell me that you love me back.
If not I'll just die
I love you so much that I feel like I couldn't go on living without you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PP-hs3ep
The songs from this era will never be forgotten and neither will Burt Bacharach
@beverleyharris5731
My dad used to sing this to my mum while dancing her around the lounge 🥰 Miss them so much 🥲
@mariaczernohoussemerene6308
What a Very Nice memory
@dena6254
Thank you for sharing that special memory. 💃 🕺 🥰
@Thats_a_cold_shot
Beautiful visual. How marriages should be and a great example for children.
@ABlackCountryWoman
💕
@patdarico9660
What a beautiful memory❤️
@Sean-2609
I sung this to my girlfriend in 1973. She said YES in 1976 and we are still in love here in 2023
@rob262
good onya 🤗
@clarencefernando3968
👍