Bacharach (left) and David (right) Learned today that Burt Bacharach passed away recently and must say his and Hal David’s musical creations brought me so much joy over the years. I have created a spotify playlist of many of my favorites. Hoping you enjoy listening to it and thinking of Burt smiling in heaven with…
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Karen Carpenter –Women Music March 2020 — Day 9
Paul Vincent Cannon at parallax reminded me of this beautiful singer and song. Thank you, Paul. Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who, along with her older brother Richard, was part of the duo the Carpenters. She was praised for her 3-octave contralto vocal range….
Coloring Club Plus — 11/21/19
One of the best songwriting duos of all time, Bacharach and David. “Anyone Who Had a Heart” is a song written by Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (lyrics) for Dionne Warwick in 1963. In January 1964, Warwick’s original recording hit the Top Ten in the United States, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium and…
Coloring Club Plus — 9/3/19
I listened to The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour but all of the songs from it that I like have been overplayed and the ones that haven’t aren’t all that, in my opinion. So…. I turned to Burt Bacharach songs and chose, “Make it Easy on Yourself,” which is a song I adore! There are two…
Coloring Club Plus — 6/7/19
The “D” for today is honoring the celebration of China’s Dragon Boat Festival, which begins today. Learn more about this important festival here. It began way back when, to honor a poet, yes a poet, who many feel is the greatest Chinese poet of all time, Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan CROSSING THE RIVER, by Qu…
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