Live at the Sydney Opera House

by Burt Bacharach

Overview

Songwriter Burt Bacharach is one of the masters--if not THE American master--of orchestrated mainstream pop music. With Hal David, Bacharach wrote (and often arranged) the many 1960s-'70s hits of Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, B.J. Thomas, and many others, not too mention contributing songs to hit movies (ARTHUR, ALFIE) and the stage (PROMISES, PROMISES). Burt Bacharach still remains standing in the space between pop, rock, and R&B, along with his unclassifiable gift for winsome, memorable melody. Released in 2008, LIVE is one of the few such discs in the composer's catalogue, and backed by a classy large orchestra, it's a major treat for fans.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/28/2008
Label:	Decca / Universal / Verve
UPC:	0602517872400
Rank:	7244

Tracks

1. What the World Needs Now Is Love
2. Medley 1: Don't Make Me Over
3. Medley 1: Walk on By
4. Medley 1: This Guy's in Love with You
5. Medley 1: I Say a Little Prayer
6. Medley 1: Trains, Boats & Planes
7. Medley 1: Wishin' & Hopin'
8. Medley 1: Always Something There to Remind Me
9. Medley 2: One Less Bell to Answer
10. Medley 2: I'll Never Fall in Love Again
11. Medley 2: Only Love Can Break a Heart
12. Medley 2: Do You Know the Way to San Jose
13. Anyone Who Had a Heart
14. God Give Me Strength
15. Make It Easy on Yourself
16. On My Own
17. Close to You
18. Movie Medley: The Look of Love
19. Movie Medley: Arthur's Theme
20. Movie Medley: What's New Pussycat
21. Movie Medley: The World Is a Circle
22. Movie Medley: April Fools
23. Movie Medley: Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
24. Movie Medley: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
25. Movie Medley: Making Love
26. Movie Medley: Wives & Lovers
27. Movie Medley: Alfie
28. A House Is Not a Home
29. That's What Friends Are For
30. Any Day Now
31. What the World Needs Now Is Love (Reprise)
32. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head (Reprise and Playout)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Burt Bacharach   Primary Artist
Sydney Symphony Orchestra   Primary Artist
Dennis Wilson   Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Flute (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
David Coy   Bass
Rob Shrock   Keyboards
Tom Ehlen   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
The Dennis Wilson Quartet   Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Flute (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
David Crigger   Drums,Percussion
John Pagano   Vocals
Josie James   Vocals
Donna Taylor   Vocals

Technical Credits

Carole Bayer Sager   Composer
Scott Weatherspoon   Audio Engineer,Audio Engineer
Alan Yoshida   Mastering
Chris Cross   Composer
Tod Deeley   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Sue Main   Executive Producer
Tony David Cray   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Michael K. Riley   Cover Design
Rob Shrock   Mixing,Arranger
Jeremy Shaw   Cover Photo,Photography
Tonio K.   Composer
Allen Sides   Mixing
Elvis Costello   Composer
Bob Hilliard   Composer
Christopher Cross   Composer
Jason Blackwell   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Jed Leiber   Composer
Peter Allen   Composer
Jerry Leiber   Composer
Tim Rice   Composer
Bruce Roberts   Composer
Burt Bacharach   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Audio Production
Hal David   Composer