Stereogum — The legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert has had one hell of a life in music. Consider: This guy co-wrote “Wonderful World” for Sam Cooke, and he did that 64 years ago. In the ’60s, Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, his big band, sold a whole lot of ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Burt Bacharach. There’s always something there to remind us. The post Happy Birthday Burt Bacharach appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Since 2011, Bloomington-based auteur Mike Adams has set about crafting a discography of sterling pop hits. His latest, There Is No Feeling Better, released earlier this year by Joyful Noise Recordings, finds him channeling familiar touchstonesâ€�... more info

Consequence of Sound — The first track off Western Stars recalls Glenn Campbell and Burt Bacharach. more info

JamBase — Elvis Costello & The Imposters will take part in this year's Record Store Day with a four-song EP, 'Purse,' that features songwriting credits from Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. more info

The Quietus — Cat Power covers a 1964 classic by Burt Bacharach and Hal David more info

Consequence of Sound — Chan Marshall reveals a sprightly rendition of the Hal David and Burt Bacharach classic. more info

JamBase — Cat Power (Chan Marshall) unveiled a cover of Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "What The World Needs Now," which was previously only available on deluxe editions of Marshall's 'Wanderer' LP. more info

Stereogum — Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach go way back. They go back further than 1998’s Painted From Memory. More than 40 years, in fact. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Burt Bacharach isn’t mellowing with age. At 90, this multiple-Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter seems more socially and politically engaged than ever in his storied career. His pointed comments lamenting global warming during his concert in ... more info