The influential songwriter and composer Burt Bacharach died Wednesday. Bacharach began his long, fruitful career in the early 1950s, working as a pianist for popular artists such as Vic Damone and Steve Lawrence. He met lyricist Hal David in 1957 and the two embarked on a decades-spanning partnership, resulting in many beloved hit songs. Following.
The influential songwriter and composer Burt Bacharach died Wednesday. Bacharach began his long, fruitful career in the early 1950s, working as a pianist for popular artists such as Vic Damone and Steve Lawrence. He met lyricist Hal David in 1957 and the two embarked on a decades-spanning partnership, resulting in many beloved hit songs. Following.