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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk
There's nothing guilty about loving Burt Bacharach! If he's good enough for Elvis Costello, he's good enough for me.
Though credit where credit is due; the lyrics you quote are all Hal David; Bacharach was the composer. I love "I'll Never Fall in Love Again." The man's ability to mix love and heartache was unequalled by anyone except Lorenz Hart.
Here's a great cover of it by Splitsville:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8xvbJp1BK8
When they go into the ELO-esque harmonies for repeat of the third verse, my toes just curl in joy. Listen for the Buggles homage at the fade out. |
I think Hal David died within the last year didn't he?