Bacharach won six Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award, and three Oscars during his seven-decade career.
Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, has died aged 94.
Bacharach had written for stars including Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield, and he provided a mellow alternative soundtrack to rock and roll in the 1960s and 1970s.His music had quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies, and more than 1,200 artists performed his songs.
Earning comparisons with American greats George Gershwin and Cole Porter, Bacharach started his career as a songwriter in the early 1950s, working with Hollywood star Marlene Dietrich, before forging a professional relationship with lyricist Hal David in 1957.
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