Yahoo News Burt Bacharach's Death Inspires Symphony Of Twitter Tributes
Songwriter Burt Bacharach may have died, but his music will live on, if the reaction to the news is any indication.
Bacharach died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 94, inspiring a symphony of Twitter tributes.
I’m so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work. He was a giant in the music business. His songs will live forever. Love & Mercy to Burt’s family. pic.twitter.com/yYGY3bGNSw
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach… What a loss but what a treasure of amazing songs he’s left us. His work with Hal David, Carole Bayer Sager and others, share an effortless combination of simplicity & sophistication. Walk On By? That’s What Friends Are For? Alfie? This Guy’s In Love With You? WOW
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) February 9, 2023
Loved Burt Bacharach! It wasn’t till I got older that I realized “Do You Know The Way To San Jose?” was a winsome song about the heartbreak of show biz. https://t.co/U1n8rs7uF1
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) February 9, 2023
Farewell Genius.. RIP #BurtBacharachpic.twitter.com/cBifd5j2nf
— Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) February 9, 2023
Peace and love, Burt Bacharach. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/phUcaESSwV
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) February 9, 2023
I didn't know Burt Bacharach. Then again, since I am in awe of his remarkable body of music, I feel I knew him well. #RIPBurtBacharachhttps://t.co/lvrT6bFGNx
— Alan Zweibel (@AlanZweibel) February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach understood the assignment. But do we? #RIPhttps://t.co/SGWCuunHmN
— Lisa Guerrero 💃🏽 (@4lisaguerrero) February 9, 2023
Condolences to family, friends and fans of legendary composer, Burt Bacharach. The Pointer Sisters had the pleasure of recording some of his songs. #RIPBurtBacharach
— The Pointer Sisters (@PointerOfficial) February 9, 2023
RIP Burt Bacharach. A titan of beautiful and effortless song. pic.twitter.com/oGI3z5AVxy
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) February 9, 2023
I just heard the news that @BurtBacharach passed away. It's hard to process. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation is gone. I’ll always think of Burt Bacharach as the King of Melody. His songs are timeless. I am so honored to have known you + written a song with you. pic.twitter.com/YmUuwyFZSe
— Stephen Bishop (@BishSongs) February 9, 2023
My favorite #BurtBacharach song?“Anyone Who Had a Heart.” Favorite Bacharach period? When he was married to actress Angie Dickinson and they seemed like the coolest couple, saying “yes” to “Martini & Rossi on the rocks.” pic.twitter.com/26j5Mcx3G4
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@SIfill_) February 9, 2023
If you are about my age, Burt Bacharach was an integral part of the soundtrack of your entire life. Thank you, sir, for all those bad times your genius made feel a little bit better. #rippic.twitter.com/oY3uFyEf5Y
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) February 9, 2023
RIP BURT BACHARACH X
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) February 9, 2023
We are sad to hear of the loss of 🇺🇸 musical maestro, Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest composers of pop music. His legendary hits, such as "Walk on By", "I Say a Little Prayer", and "The Look of Love", will continue to be treasured by listeners on both sides of the Atlantic. pic.twitter.com/oefrMhgeJn
— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) February 9, 2023
As of Thursday afternoon, neither of Bacharach’s best-known collaborators, Elvis Costello and Dionne Warwick, has officially commented on his death.
However, Costello posted a tweet on Jan. 10 promoting an upcoming album of their compositions that honored him and his work just the same.
I first heard the songs of Burt Bacharach when my family was still living in a basement flat near Olympia in the late 1950’s. Never would I have imagined that my admiration for him would grow into a 25-year collaboration and friendship. pic.twitter.com/zPzsFO30M2
— Elvis Costello (@ElvisCostello) January 10, 2023
