Paul Weller was born; the West Side Story soundtrack went No. 1; George Lucas' Star Wars debuted in theaters; and the Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," today in music history.

Don’t think for a moment that the writing success of Burt Bacharach tailed off for good after his 60s heyday with co-writer Hal David. Bacharach found a second wind when he started writing with Carole ...

For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans ...

Burt Bacharach wrote over 1,000 songs — a stunning list of hits ranging from “A House is Not a Home” to “What the World Needs Now” to “Anyone Who Had a Heart” — serving as a one-man bridge between the ...

EXCLUSIVE: Cinemas nationwide will soon be rocking to the story of one of music’s greatest talents. Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films, today announced the domestic theatrical release of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Going Bacharach: The Songs of An Icon" just opened at the Apollo Theater. The hits from the legendary composer include "I Say A Little Prayer," "What The World Needs Now" and ...

In 1969, a buddy Western starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman needed the perfect song to match its tone. Performed by B.J. Thomas and written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the track went on to ...

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Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello developed a songwriting partnership that the world didn’t know it needed. Their 1998 album Painted From Memory pooled their respective strengths and stood out as one ...

The Apollo Theater, a venerable but recently dark venue in Lincoln Park, is getting a new musical revue from New York. Conceived by Jack Lewin and directed by David Zippel, “Going Bacharach: The Songs ...