“Don’t ever hit your mother with a shovel. It leaves a dull impression on her mind.”
I liked his tunes done by Dionne Warwick. They were so happy and cheerful. From another era. Compare this to today’s pop songs. Full of angst, cynicism and negativity. Though Bruno Mars puts out some jiving dancing happy songs/
Burt lived to 94. He must have been doing something right
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George Burns | It’s Nice to be Anywhere
When it comes to the length of your life, what do you consider long enough?
On March 9, 1996 comedian and actor George Burns passed away at the age of 100. He was still performing live comedy, until just a few years before his death. At his 98th birthday celebration, he addressed his guest in true “George Burns style“, saying “It’s nice to be here . . . at 98, it’s nice to be anywhere.”
At 98 years-old, George Burns considered every day a gift and he was right! Whether you’re twenty-two years old or ninety-two, life is precious and should never be taken for granted. None of us are born with a guaranteed number of days on this earth. We have no promise that we will be here tomorrow and should realize that each moment is priceless. In acknowledging each day as an irreplaceable gift, we will be more likely to make the most of the time that we are given.
Start each morning by thanking the Lord for the day He has given you. Then spend that day, as if you meant what you said.
https://newlife.com/its-nice-to-be-anywhere/
I was born in 1960. My parents were ‘easy listening’ people. His music really was the soundtrack of my childhood.
Burt Bacharach was a great song composer, and his lyricist Hal David was equally great. Together they wrote the last chapter of the Great American Songbook.
Katharine Ross. One of the things I envy Sam Elliott for.
I listen to and like many styles of music, and Bacharach & David were truly a great team.
I suppose I prefer those who write in many styles, and many of my best liked tunes are narratives or paint pictures or scenes, but, hey, I can listen to Bacharach / David compositions done well, all afternoon or evening.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Bacharach. You were truly one of God’s gifts to us mere mortals.
I may take some flak for this, but Burt Bacharach was a good songwriter... but Hal David was a GREAT lyricist.
What a wonderfully talented man. My parents took me to see him in a small setting for my 7th birthday back in 1972. I still remember the listening to some of the most beautiful music live.
Timeless.
RIP. Talented songwriter. Horrible singer. He used to appear on some variety shows and it was excruciating to listen to.
A great songwriter. I didn’t know until a few years ago that he and Hal David wrote “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence.”
RIP
The Blob--The Five Blobs (1958)
The Story of My Life--Alma Cogan (1958)
Yes, Dionne, I know the way to San Jose.
From LA, get on the "great big freeway" known as the San Bernardino Freeway, or Interstate 10, proceed east all the way to I-19, then veer right. Continue south as I-19 becomes Rte. 15. At Tepic, turn right on Rte 200, which becomes Rte. 1 at Malacatán.
Try to arrive at Malacatán at mealtime, so you can have Chinese food at the popular Jade Occidental restaurant. After your meal, continue along Rte. 1 to San Cristóbal Totonicapán and turn right on CA 1. Stay on CA 1 all the way to San Jose.
RIP. Some of the greatest pop songs of the era.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgEPFkbAHAo