Burt Bacharach

Burt Freeman Bacharach ( / ˈ b æ k ər æ k / BAK -ə-rak ; May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music . A significant figure in orchestral pop and easy listening , he composed hundreds of songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David , and arranged, conducted, and produced much of his recorded output. His music often contained atypical chord progressions and time signature changes, influenced by his background in jazz , and uncommon selections of instruments for small orchestras.

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