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Hal David: an obituary

5184 days ago
Guardian Music — Lyricist behind some of the greatest pop hits of the 20th centuryBy contrast with his songwriter partner Burt Bacharach, whose suavely youthful looks belonged in a 1960s Martini ad, the lyricist Hal David, who has died at the age of 91, resembled a p... more info

Lyricist Hal David Dies

5184 days ago
ContactMusic — Oscar-winning lyricist Hal David has died in Los Angeles aged 91 The 91-year-old songwriter passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Saturday 01Sep12 of complications from a stroke David and his writing partner Burt Bacharach compo... more info

FOR HAL (AND BURT)

5185 days ago
Soul Sides — I originally meant to write this as a dedication to Burt Bacharach, having recently prepped a mix for the Burt Bacharach Tribute night at Devil’s Pie. I was running behind (as I often do these days) but today, Hal David died. I’m sure someone... more info

Songwriter Hal David Dead At 91 (VIDEO)

5185 days ago
Mjsbigblog — Hal David, who wrote the lyrics in a successful songwriting partnership with Burt Bacharach, died today at the age of 91 of complications from a stroke.  Read his obituary at the New York Times. Watch performances of a few of their best songs afte... more info

Hal David, lyricist behind string of memorable hits, dies aged 91

5185 days ago
Guardian Music — Best know for partnership with Burt Bacharach on songs such as Walk On By and I Say A Little PrayerSongwriter Hal David, famous for penning dozens of top 40 hits with composer Burt Bacharach, has died aged 91.The lyricist, who wrote many timeless son... more info

Legendary songwriter Hal David who wrote 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose?' dies

5185 days ago
Mercury News, California — Hal David, the stylish, heartfelt lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, has died. He was 91. more info

Songwriter Hal David, author of legendary tunes, dies at 91

5185 days ago
USA Today Music — Hal David, who along with partner Burt Bacharach penned dozens of hits for a variety of recording artists in the '60s and beyond, has died. more info

Legendary Songwriter Hal David Dies in LA at 91

5185 days ago
Time — Hal David, who along with partner Burt Bacharach penned dozens of top 40 hits for a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, has died. He was 91. more info

Burt Bacharach – Hasbrook Heights

5287 days ago
Guardian Music — Continuing Rumer's takeover of Old music, the singer remembers a Bacharach and David classic – and discussing it at the White House with its writerHasbrook Heights is my new favourite song at the moment. What I love about Burt Bacharach and Hal Dav... more info

Hal David, Burt Bacharach honored in D.C. with Gershwin Prize

5300 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Hal David and Burt Bacharach were honored Tuesday night in Washington D.C. with the Library of Congress' 2012 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall and others saluted the music of Hal David and Burt ... more info

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