Rollo & Grady — Rollo & Grady :: Origami Vinyl Record Store Day Setlist Morphine – Dawna Morphine – Buena The Strange Boys – Should Have Shot Paul Rolling Stones – Some Girls Parquet Courts – Stoned and Starving Paul Cary – Yes Machine Thee Oh Sees – M... more info

Mjsbigblog — Listen to FULL STREAMS of the American Idol 12 Top 6 studio recordings. This week, the finalists sang the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David plus songs "I Wish I Had Written. more info

Mjsbigblog — Tonight, the Top 6 sing TWO songs each! One, from the songbook of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The other is a song of the singer's own choosing billed as "A Song I Wish I Had Written." more info

Mjsbigblog — Next week on American Idol, Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery perform. Plus, the Top 6 sing two songs. One from the Burt Bacharach and Hal David song book. The other will be "A Song I Wish I Had Written" more info

Guardian Music — He could have been a rugby player, but this boy From Nowhere has turned to folkie-endorsed electronic music instead. Think Paul Simon jamming with PrinceReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Liverpool.The lineup: Dan Croll (vocals), Fabian Prynn (d... more info

Guardian Music — These retro rockers in thrall to the sounds of the 60s summon the spirit of swinging London and sun-kissed CaliforniaReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Miles Michaud (vocals, guitar), Matt Correia (drums), Spencer Dunham ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Composer Burt Bacharach remembers his meet-ups with lyricist David in the Brill Building and the years of giving Dionne Warwick first choice.It was my great good fortune to have met Hal David, who was introduced to me by Eddy Wolpin — the man who... more info

ContactMusic — Hal David was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just last year though his song-writing has permeated modern culture for decades Best known for his work collaborating with Burt Bacharach and his association with the Motown singer Dionne... more info

ContactMusic — After Hal David songs lit up soul star Dionne Warwicks glittering career it was no surprise that the Motown veteran was leading the tributes to the recently deceased songwriter who along with creative partner Burt Bacharach wrote some of the 2... more info

Guardian Music — In tribute to the great lyricist, here are five of the greatest songs from his partnership with Burt BacharachPerry Como – Magic MomentsReading this on mobile? Click here to viewThe setting for Magic Moments feels more prewar than 1950s. The bonhom... more info