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    Default RIP Hal David

    I have just read that Burt Bacharach's lyricist Hal David, who was responsible for The Look Of Love amongst many classic songs, has died. He was 91. RIP.

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-0...ged-91/4238278

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    This man was a genius composer and I have a lot of memories that play to the soundtrack of his music. The industry has lost a truly remarkable composer. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends. RIP, Hal David...your music will live on and keep your spirit alive.
    You were just too busy being FABULOUS....

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    Default Re: RIP Hal David

    thats the beauty of people who leave us.....their words and music live on and on....last month it was MArvin Hamlish......guess the orch in heaven needed just a little help...rip

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    Default Re: RIP Hal David

    I was a big Carpenter's fan back in the day and loved their hit Close to You, written by Bacharach/David, as well as the Bacharach/David medley they recorded.

    RIP.
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    Default Re: RIP Hal David

    This news was the one dark blip on my entire fantastic weekend. He led a long, full life and certainly left behind a legacy that's the envy of many. A very gifted man.
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    RIP Hal David...your legacy will live on forever in the beautiful songs you gave us!

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    Default Re: RIP Hal David

    I'm quite late with this, but I wanted to acknowledge the passing of this talented songwriter. The list of songs credited to him is very long and impressive. It's hard to pick a favorite, but the one that first comes to my mind whenever I hear his name is Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.

    R.I.P. Hal David.

    "People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
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    Default Re: RIP Hal David

    I'm late too - RIP. I remember as a kid listening to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and it making me smile.

    'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'....

    So true!

    Always in our hearts, Never forgotten

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