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In praise of … great lyricists | Editorial

4256 days ago
Guardian MusicFor Hal David, lyrics were about believability, simplicity and emotional impactYou might hum the tune, but you sing the words, and for at least one generation the words were Hal David's, the songwriter in one of the great composer-lyricist collaborat... more info

Dionne Warwick sings Hal David's last lyrics

4256 days ago
CNN ShowbizHal David's last songwriting project was a reunion with two people with whom he had some of his greatest success starting 50 years ago: Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick, according to Warwick. more info

Hal David dies of stroke at 91

4256 days ago
Guardian MusicHal David, master lyricist behind such hits as Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, has died in LA at 91 after strokeHal David, the lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording ar... more info

Hal David: an obituary

4256 days ago
Guardian MusicLyricist 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

'Raindrops' lyricist Hal David dies in LA at 91

4256 days ago
TopixThis Oct. 17, 2011 file photo shows legendary songwriters Bert Bacharach, left, and Hal David pose with singer Dionne Warwick at the "Love, Sweet Love" musical tribute to Hal David on his 90th birthday in Los Angeles, Calif. more info

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

4257 days ago
Guardian MusicBest 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

Aretha Franklin Wants To Be A Judge On American Idol

4304 days ago
DlistedAfter two bland seasons of Steven Tyler licking his inner tube lips at lady contestants and JLo covering up her true diva bitch ways by acting like she genuinely cares about other people, American Idol has the chance to get double slapped back to lif... more info

Dionne Warwick – review

4351 days ago
Guardian MusicRoyal Albert Hall, LondonIn the 1960s, Dionne Warwick became the muse and conduit for more than 30 immaculate pop nuggets by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Now she is undertaking a world tour to mark a 50-year career that has seen her remain a pop-so... more info

Dionne Warwick - Dionne Warwick Leads Hunger Charity Concert In London

4353 days ago
ContactMusicVeteran singer Dionne Warwick was joined by stars including Sir Cliff Richard and Boy George as she headlined a charity concert at Londons Royal Albert Hall on Monday 28May12 The Walk On By legend took to the stage in aid of the U K branch of America... more info

Live music: coming up

4353 days ago
Guardian MusicDionne Warwick, Coldplay and Kyla La Grange are among the shows our writers will be reviewing this week. Take a look at the full list and tell us about live music you've seen recentlyEach week we publish a list of concerts our writers will be coverin... more info

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