"Message to Michael" is a song written by #BurtBacharach and #HalDavid, that has been a hit for several different artists under several different titles. The song was first recorded as "Message to Martha" by #JerryButler in 1962. In 1964, singer #LouJohnson had a minor US hit with the song, with the title "#Kentucky Bluebird". British singer #AdamFaith also recorded the song as "A Message to Martha (Kentucky Bluebird)" in 1965.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLnWFOBJzAg
Message to Michael (a.k.a. Message to Martha)

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"Only Love Can Break a Heart" is a popular song from 1962, performed by the American singer-songwriter #GenePitney. The song was written by #HalDavid (words) and #BurtBacharach (music) and appears on Pitney's second album #OnlyLoveCanBreakAHeart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkJAUPSrOUA
1962 HITS ARCHIVE: Only Love Can Break A Heart - Gene Pitney (a #2 record)

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Eg: “Lost Horizon was lambasted by #critics at the time of its 1973 release, but since then it has developed a strong #cultfollowing.” (Wikipedia) #films #movies #cultfilms #BurtBacharach

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Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

Originally posted on January 3, 2019.

Remembering B.J. Thomas who died on this day five years ago.

“But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me
Won't defeat me, it won't be long
'Til happiness steps up to greet me”

#BJThomas #BurtBacharach #ManicStreetPreachers

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2019/01/03/raindrops-keep-falling-on-my-head/

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head – Fifty years later and this song is still as fresh as an early morning rain. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #BJThomas #BurtBacharach #ManicStreetPreachers

Today’s post is a case of third time lucky in more ways than one. Specifically, ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head’ was apparently offered to two other artists before B.J. Thomas was approached to …

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"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" is a 1968 popular song written and composed for singer #DionneWarwick by #BurtBacharach. #HalDavid wrote the lyrics. The song was Warwick's biggest international hit to that point, selling several million copies worldwide and winning Warwick her first #GrammyAward. David's lyrics tell the story of a native of #SanJoseCalifornia, who, having failed to break into the entertainment field in Los Angeles, is set to return to her hometown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2UpwpTAd8U
Dionne Warwick -- Do You Know the Way to San Jose (1968)

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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBC #Radio3's #PrivatePassions Carole Bayer Sager, Burt Bacharach & Dionne Warwick with Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder: 🎵 That's What Friends Are For #BBCRadio3 #CaroleBayerSager #BurtBacharach #DionneWarwickwithEltonJohn #GladysKnight #StevieWonder
"Tower of Strength" is a song written by #BurtBacharach and #BobHilliard and performed by #GeneMcDaniels. The record was produced by #SnuffGarrett and featured #theJohnnyMannSingers and #EarlPalmer on drums. It appeared on his 1961 album, Tower of Strength.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3u8-u3ZX4w
Tower Of Strength

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"I Say a Little Prayer" is a song #written by #BurtBacharach and #HalDavid for American singer #DionneWarwick, originally peaking at number four on the US #Billboard #Hot100 pop singles chart in December 1967. On the #RAndBSingles chart it peaked at number eight. The following year, it was a top ten hit for another American singer, #ArethaFranklin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDyiREoBw0o
Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer (Official Lyric Video)

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"Baby It's You" is a song written by #BurtBacharach (music), #LutherDixon (credited as Barney Williams), and #MackDavid (lyrics). It was recorded by #theShirelles and #theBeatles and was a hit for both. The highest-charting version of "#BabyItsYou" was by the band #Smith, who took the track to No.5 on the US charts in 1969.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTu3SaIcZSc
Baby It's You

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Squeeze reunite with original member Jools Holland for special performance

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/squeeze-reunite-original-member-jools-37162324