Hal David, who in conjunction with Burt Bacharach, wrote some of the best 60's songs has passed away. R. I. P.

"Reach Out For Me" ..........

Edited September 1, 201212 yr by Roburt

Another one of their great songs .........

... this time handled by Chuck Jackson ........

... "The Breakin Point" ....

Edited September 1, 201212 yr by Roburt

Yet another gem ...........

.. the plaintive "Don't Make Me Over" ...

One of, if the not best writing teams. .bacharach and David a force to be reckoned with. Rip Hal

Steve

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......... "I Say A Little Prayer" ........ Reffa ....

Edited September 1, 201212 yr by Roburt

Dionne's original version ........

throw in LONG AFTER TONIGHT IS ALL OVER another legend leaves us

One of the true greats. Burt did most of the tune age and Hal did most of the words - but what a team they made. Their music is some of the most endearing ever made.

RIP Hal.

Edited September 1, 201212 yr by Steve G

I'm very sorry to hear of Hal's death. HIs lyrics combined with Burt Bacharach's tunes were, in my opinion, a magical combination that produced some of the best music ever, both soul and pop. They seemed to get to the essence of love, emotion and heartbreak. The early Dionne Warwick songs are particularly memorable for me, Reach Out For Me and Walk On By still bring a lump to my throat when I hear them. And Long After Tonight Is All Over has a special meaning for me.

RIP Hal David.

very sad !

an endless production line of quality songwriting, 24 hours from Tulsa, to San Jose, to say a little prayer, the list goes on. A Giant of popular music

RIP Mr David

Does'nt matter what sort of music you are into. hal David has to be at the top of the tree when it comes to lyricists. If you have a pulse anybody would have been touched by at least one of his songs.

#He's probably composing for the angels as I write this.

God bless Hal.