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Source: BBC Radio 2 "What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Story"
Roundup
11-3-06

'What the World Needs Now' [audio 30min]

Paul Sexton profiles the man behind some of the greatest songs of the past 5 decades. Burt Bacharach, who with Hal David, stylised pop music with heart-wrenching, cool and elegant songs. Featuring new interviews with both Burt and Hal, Richard Carpenter, Noel Gallagher and Tim Rice.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 2 "What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Story"