Guilty pleasures- music edition

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by cal828

Burt Bacharach:

"What the world needs now is love, sweet love, no not just for some, but for everyone"
"Do you know the way to San Jose?"
"Birds fall down from the sky, everytime you walk by. Just like me, they long to be, close to you."

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.