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. Pagano, who we learn toured with Bacharach for more than 20 years, sings “Close to You” as a duet with Ms. Kole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“When you listen to Bacharach or Lalo Schifrin, you think of a sports car driving through the Alps or something like that,” reflects Stanley.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025

Sir Tim has worked with a number of collaborators over the years including Elton John, Rick Wakeman and Burt Bacharach.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

In the river-passages hence to Cologne, he was forced to haul in shore and arrange his tolls at Ehrenfels, Bacharach, Caub, St. Goar, and Boppart.

From Dürer Artist-Biographies by Sweetser, M. F.

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