Bacharach

American

[bak-uh-rak, bak-rak] / ˈbæk əˌræk, ˈbæk ræk /

noun

Burt, 1929–2023, U.S. songwriter.

Bacharach British

/ ˈbækəræk /

noun

Burt born 1928, US composer of popular songs, usually with lyricist Hal David

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Mr. Galante recalls first hearing Bacharach in concert at age 14 in his hometown of Perth in Australia—with Mr. Pagano being one of the featured singers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

These songs are closer to the Great American Songbook, echoing the likes of Burt Bacharach and Hal Leonard.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025

Burt Bacharach played the Pyramid stage in 2015 at the age of 87, while in 2022, Paul McCartney headlined the week after his 80th birthday.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Pisano played on all the early Sergio Mendes hits, and some tunes with Burt Bacharach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024

The evolution of the name of Bacharach is decidedly non-Christian.

From The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

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